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Fernhaus - Luxury Cabin Across from East Bay
Lovely place in an amazing spot. The Art Park across the street, with beach access, is an incredible bonus. Photo ops of sunsets with big art is hard to beat. Kelsey offered great recommendations and was easy to contact throughout the stay. Will return!

Lime Lake Therapy-HotTub/PingPong/LakeSide/Dock/AC
Kelsey’s cabin in Maple City is very comfortable. It is clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. We felt at home as soon as we stepped into the house and wanted to extend our stay. Unfortunately it was all booked. We only stayed one night and got a few minutes to check out the dock by the water in the morning. Lime Lake is such a gem and this is a place we definitely will come back.

Charming & Cozy Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage
This house was exactly what we were looking for. Directly on the lake with an area for our kids to play, a dock to enjoy and an awesome porch and outdoor firepit. The house was very clean and had all cookware and basic items we needed. Great place for fun with the family or just go relax and unwind.

Torch Lake Waterfront Red Retreat Cottage
This little cottage was absolutely adorable! It was very clean and decorated beautifully. It had every amenity that you could ask for and had a great view of gorgeous Torch Lake. Karen was extremely friendly and very helpful with suggestions and recommendations for local restaurants and things to do and responded quickly with any questions that we had. We would definitely rent this home again.

Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
Beautiful home and location — Elk Rapids is a gem, and we are already planning our return visit. I'd definitely recommend Chelsea's place.

Beachfront Condo Near Downtown & TART Trail
Overall the stay was amazing!! Just watching the sunset and watching the sunrise. Was so beautiful, it felt just like home I even wnt zipping in Boyne and the drive up there was beautiful. I will be back Thank you my husband birthday was perfect

Torch Lake & Bellaire, 2 bedroom home
This is a one of a kind property. It’s a safe place for the kids to run around and explore. We loved the disc golf so much.

Beachside 213 Luxury Condo on the Beach
Beautiful location, perfect getaway.
Houses near Torch Lake

Camp Fowler on Torch Lake!
My family had a great stay at Kelly’s home. The location is really everything you could hope for on Torch lake. The private beach and access to the water is really a game changer if you want to enjoy some time on Torch with small kids.

North Blue Lake Escape - A Waterfront Oasis
Great place for a get way, bring all you need before coming. Get a jeep and go off roading on the budweiser trail. Overall it’s fun.

New build - quiet cedar home nestled on river
The house was beautiful and perfect for our group. Convenient location for a day in traverse city but was a quiet and peaceful retreat to come back to. Host was very responsive and helpful! We would definitely consider coming back if we visit this area again.

⛱3 min→Beach | Game Room | Hot tub, Firepit, 5min✈
Nick’s space was perfect for our last minute girls trip! Close to everything, clean, and we all said the beds were super comfortable. I would definitely book this space again.

Beautiful Log Cabin on The Bay
Fantastic home! We loved everything about this place. Lots of space for our family of six. House was clean, stocked with lots of amenities. Linens, towels, board games, books, kitchen supplies.. We loved the beautiful view, deck, fire pit, dock, paddle board and kayak. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back!

Torch Lake Home w/huge game room 7 beds.
Everything as pictured and described. We fit comfortably with plenty of room. Great location, close to everything. Host was easy to communicate with and friendly. Awesome gameroom for kids. Mother in law suite smelled a little musty, and also no closets or dressers in there for ur clothes. It would be nice if there was at least 1 dresser. But worked for what we needed.

Updated Cottage, walking distance to Torch Lake
I was incredibly happy with our stay here and felt right at home. This might sound silly, but I love that they leave all of their cleaning supplies there so I could clean and vacuum throughout the week. I also loved how there was a closet with hangers, empty dressers, and a clothes hamper. I didn't have to feel like I was living out of my suitcase. I loved the design of the house, especially the kitchen. It's what really set this home apart from others for me. We brought our own paddle boards but the water was still pretty cold, so we opted to use the kayaks Brandi provided instead. We so appreciated that and it was such a short drive to the water! I would definitely stay here again.

The A-Frame at Finch Creek - Secluded w/ Hot Tub
Spent Memorial Day weekend in this peaceful home amid the trees and beautiful scenery. The house was spectacular and the responsiveness spot on. Our family didn’t want to leave. Thanks for having us and I hope many others enjoy as much as we did.
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Escape at the Lake: Hot tub on Lake
Lindsay’s vacation home on Lake Charlevoix made for a beautiful getaway up north! Highly recommend staying here, wish we would’ve been able to stay longer than two nights. We will definitely be staying here in the near future again.

Splendid 4BR/2BA Torch Lake/Bellaire Home, Sunsets
We stayed at this Torch Lake Airbnb for our annual family vacation. The house had a private dock with direct access to the lake and the entire location was the definition of tranquility. We had an amazing time relaxing and enjoying what Torch Lake has to offer. Further, the batteries in the touch sink died (resulting in the sink not working) at the beginning of our stay, but the hosts were very responsive and remedied the situation quickly. Overall, we had an amazing time and would absolutely love to return one day!

Loon Point Lakehouse | Swim | Boating | Wineries!
Me and the boys had bachelor weekend at Jason’s house! The pictures still don’t explain the full picture, the house is simply GORGEOUS. I will recommend Jason’s house to friends and family and will be back anytime I visit TC! Thank you Jason for letting us use your home.

Beautiful Traverse City Lakehouse - pets allowed
Host was super quick to responds and sent a ton of info of things to do in the area. A very nice, peaceful time on the lake.

Lone Pine Cottage on Little Glen Lake
House location was 12/10. Couldn’t have asked for a better home base. Walking distance to trails and sits right on the lake. Kids loved playing in and on the water with the kayaks provided. Would highly recommend the home to family and friends and would stay here anytime our family returns to the area. House was as advertised and Joe was very responsive and offered local trails and areas to eat.

Torch lake/Golf/Hiking/trails/Scenery
The condo was exactly as described, and the location and view overlooking the golf course and Torch Lake were amazing. Clean, spacious, and relaxing! Peter was very responsive before and during our stay. Centrally located between Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Mackinac Island makes this a great place to stay. Would definitely stay here again.

Sun Bear Lakehouse - Lake Leelanau
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful lake house! The views were absolutely stunning. The house itself was spotless, thoughtfully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing getaway. The host was friendly, responsive, and made check-in a breeze. You can tell a lot of care has gone into this home. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a serene, scenic escape. We’d definitely love to come back!

Clam Cottage -Sleeps 8 - Close to Torch Lake
This place was incredible - amazing view from the dock and we spent lots of time kayaking and paddleboarding right from the back yard. Kristi was incredibly helpful! We will definitely be back!
Your guide to Torch Lake
All About Torch Lake
One of the most picturesque lakes in Michigan — which is saying something, considering it’s next to Lake Michigan — Torch Lake is beloved for turquoise water so clear you can see the bottom. Some even compare it to the Caribbean. The shoreline of this 19-mile-long body of water, the biggest of 14 in the Elk River chain of lakes, is ringed by evergreen trees and pricey lakefront homes. Most visitors come here to spend their days in and on the water, whether in a fishing boat or on jet skis, innertubes, or paddleboards.
During the summer months, boats and rafts cluster along the shallow two-mile sandbar at the lake’s south end, resembling a floating party. But it’s easy to drift away from the festivities to a spot where you can relax and soak in the beauty of Northern Michigan, or placidly fish for trout and wide-mouth bass. Off the water, small resort towns such as Elk Rapids, Alden, and Bellaire promise distraction in the form of restaurants and shops, and the cultural draws of Traverse City are just 30 miles away.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Torch Lake
Given Torch Lake’s location in northern Lower Michigan, it may not be a surprise that peak season here is June through August, when the temperatures hang between the 60s and 80s Fahrenheit. While sunny days are frequent in summer, so are rainy ones, especially in August and September, so bring waterproof jackets along with your swimsuits and sunblock. Both spring (April-May) and fall (October-November) are gorgeous in Michigan, with cool temperatures and plenty of color in the wildflowers and trees. Although the lake does not freeze in winter, below-freezing temperatures and snowfall are common. Bundle up!
Top things to do in Torch Lake
Boating
A number of companies rent out pontoons or small boats for an afternoon or a few days. You can stay on the lake — after all, there’s quite a bit of it to peruse — or, if you have a smaller boat, travel along the river to the connected Elk Lake and Clam Lake.
Charlevoix
Located just 20 miles from the northern tip of Torch Lake, picturesque Charlevoix is worth a day trip to browse through the craft shops and wander around the century-old Castle Farms. Charlevoix’s most eye-opening feature: 26 stone-and-thatch cottages known as “mushroom houses.”
Grass River Natural Area
With Grand Traverse Bay to the west and Torch Lake to the east, your options for shoreline walks are many, and there are bike trails aplenty as well. Dedicated hikers will enjoy exploring the forests and meadows of the 1,500-acre Grass River Nature Preserve in Bellaire, as well as a 1.5-mile-long boardwalk that leads through the wetlands.
Torch Lake Tour
Northeastern Michigan’s wineries, cideries, and breweries have flourished over the past decade, and the Torch Lake Tour directs you to 10 of them, a loop that circles the lake. You can find your own way around the tour or hire a driver to guide you.
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