Title: Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6346537&destination=Central+Lake%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=82089971&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake ## Photo gallery for Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake ![Property grounds - Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake (Central Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/7fa20752.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake (Central Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/9060e3a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake (Central Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/fbe595bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake (Central Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/209e6d46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake (Central Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82090000/82090000/82089971/bc04b913.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102250000/102243200/102243182/0cff2948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek Bellaire - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=102243182&PinnedHotelID=102243182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57940000/57931600/57931599/b1ddcbb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Cottage Right Across Street ORV And Snowmobile, Blue Bear trail Mancelona - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=57931599&PinnedHotelID=57931599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31410000/31408000/31407953/w1052h789x0y2-b14caeb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Immaculate Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain Resort Home Bellaire - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=31407953&PinnedHotelID=31407953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102430000/102427100/102427009/61d1b01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Cedar Creek Guesthouse' 3 Mi to Lake Charlevoix East Jordan - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.8 Good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=102427009&PinnedHotelID=102427009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85330000/85322900/85322821/8a2b0ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wooded & Quiet, but Downtown. 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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 - ![The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6338717/4ec1b1d4-8e29-4ef8-9f46-fdffac545888.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torch Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092399/083a4444-5cbc-46d1-8c17-e8c3da637172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boyne Mountain 44 min drive \- 48.5 km - ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Traverse City Beach 49 min drive \- 59.8 km - ![Pie is Life! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/46519bfa-739e-470f-b723-fd8d051380e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Front Street 56 min drive \- 64.9 km - Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark 47 min drive \- 53.6 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 - Torch Lake Cafe 9 min drive - The Club 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake? ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake? ### Where is Waterfront Home With The Best views of Torch Lake located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julian M. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy broad wide beautiful yard opening onto incredible lake vistas. just exactly as the pictures present it. plenty of room outside for firepit, croquet, throwing baseball, tag, etc. ##### Julian M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard J. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great location. Well done. ##### Richard J. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina K. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My family and I stayed here for a week, wanting access to Torch Lake for the sailing regatta we were in town for. The house provided a great gathering location and place to create great memories! The deck by the water was our favorite place to hang out, with the most incredible sunsets! ##### Tina K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 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 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Tammy L. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful location. We have never stayed anywhere that didn't furnish AC, an ironing board & iron, and outlets that included 3 prongs or a dock that you couldn't dock your boat to. When I contacted the owner about the AC not working (the thermostat stated heat or cool), I was informed thete was no AC and that no one ever complained because it is cooler by the lake. Told to just open the windows. We opened all the windows, turned on every fan and it was still 80 inside the house 6 days later! Later, we noticed that we were being watched through a camera outside. This ##### Tammy L. 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