[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/4c01dbb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/9060e3a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/209e6d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/bc04b913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/fbe595bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene lakefront retreat at Torchlake Cottage in Northern Michigan. Enjoy nature activities like hiking, canoeing, and fishing on the exceptionally beautiful Torch Lake with its clear turquoise waters. Unwind by the fire pit or cook up a storm on the gas grill off the back deck. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake Get away from all your chaos and come relax at our cottage located on Torchlake in Northern Michigan. Located 40 min North of Traverse city and 5 min from Central Lake this lovely lakefront cottage sleeps 8 with 2 bathrooms. Torch lake is known for nature activities including hiking, canoeing, fishing and diving. National Geographic rated Torch lake the 3rd most beautiful lake in the world . This quiet area is a nature-lovers paradise. Torch Lake is much quieter than most Michigan lakes. Noted for its exceptional beauty; its waters are unusually clear and exhibit a bright turquoise hue, often resembling Caribbean waters. This vacation home has a large yard with a fire pit and dock. The yard allows for playing fun family lawn games together. This house also has a deck off the back with seating and a gas grill. This allows for wonderful outdoor cooking and dining while enjoying the beauty of the lake. There is a driveway that easily accommodates up to 4 vehicles. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116760000/116757300/116757259/35593c77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom w/loft Torch Lake lakefront! 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Alden - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=102830071&PinnedHotelID=102830071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57800000/57793800/57793701/2bdfedca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available Central Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 86 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=57793701&PinnedHotelID=57793701&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and take out the trash Turn off the lights Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules There is absolutely no MOORing to the dock, you are allowed to drop off and pick up only. There is a buoy located 20ft in front of the dock for Moor. People caught mooring to the dock will be charged $500 for dock repairs. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Central Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. [Visit our Central Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Central-Lake.dx6346537) [View more Vacation homes in Central Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Central-Lake-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6346537-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.07455,-85.32396&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_ocrGvywgO%3FW%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%40S%40W%40U%40U%40UBS%40UBWBSBUBUBSBUDUDSBSDUDSDSFSDSDSFSFSFQFSFQFQFSHSFOHQHQHQHOHOHQHOJQHMJOHOJMJOJMJKJMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLILILILILILGNILILELGNGLGNELENELENCNELCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNDNDLFLDNFLFLDLHNHLFLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLJJJLLJJJLLLJLJJJLJNJLHNJNHLJPHNHPHNHNHPHPHPFNHRFRFPFPFRFRFPFRDRDRFRDRDRDTBRDRDTBTBRBTBTBRBV%40T%40RBT%40T%40T%40V%40R%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAVARAVARAVCTARATCTCTCTCRCTCTERERCTETERERGRERERGRGPGRGRGPGPGRIPGPIPIPINIPINIPINKNINKNILKNKNKJKLKLMLKLKJMLKJMJKHMJMJMHMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDMFODODMDOBOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMKMKKIMKKKMMKKKMMMKMKMKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGSGQGQGSGQGSGSESESGSESESEUCUESESCUCUCSCUCUCUAUCSAUAWASAWASAW%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_7BpvLmEBz9Y_pIy64OVWgdedEU=) Central Lake, MI ### What's nearby - Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Intermediate Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km - A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 19.1 km - Torch Lake Park - 33 min drive - 31.3 km - Grand Traverse Bay - 57 min drive - 68.9 km ### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬7 min drive - ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Intermediate Lake. Antrim Creek Natural Area and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda G. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views Loved the property. The views were amazing and the house was very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again. ##### Amanda G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff T. Jul 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Torch Lake House Spacious and clean has everything you need, good location. ##### Jeff T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### todd g. Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty view We loved the peaceful rustic atmosphere of the cottage. ##### todd g. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard O. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Michelle is a great host. The property is on the north side of the lake. If you like things to be a bit quieter then this is the place for you. We had plenty of room for our family of six. ##### Richard O. 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