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Game On: Lower Level Lounge
This place is cool. The decor is amazing right down to the vintage 7up trash can. There’s a bunch of board games, full kitchen, large bedroom. It is very clean too. Spotless to be exact! I will stay here again. My spouse and I loved it.

Modern Farmhouse Style Cottage
Melanie was so accommodating, very responsive. The place was amazing. Stocked so well! Very impressed. The location was awesome. I loved this place!

Lilac Country Retreat - Bring your BOAT!
We had a lovely long weekend at the Lilac retreat. The home is roomy, comfortable and the dogs felt right at home enjoying the large fenced yard. There is lots of parking and the front porch with a firepit and chairs was very restful. Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely retreat.

The Little Perch near Big Glen private 2 bedroom
We went in winter and it was a magical place! The cozy fire, the serene atmosphere, the decor and beautiful setting all made for just the getaway we were hoping to have. The bed was super comfortable and the space was exactly what we hoped for. The surrounding area has more than plenty to experience, but it was also a place to be at home in and relax as well.

Papa’s Place a place to get away & relax!
This place was amazing. Great for families. Clean! Welcoming! Just a peaceful presence in the home. Would stay here anytime we come back to Interlochen.

Lone Pine Cottage on Little Glen Lake
Charming cottage and incredible location. Joe was extremely helpful with recommendations and great tips to make our stay extra special.

Downtown at Midtown
Kelly's townhouse was perfect—it is well-appointed, has comfortable beds and linens, nice decor, and good attention to detail. Kelly was very thoughtful, responsive, helpful, and never intrusive. It is in a great location. We hope to stay there again next summer. Thank you Kelly!

Private MCM Studio & Garden Between the Bays
Diane’s Airbnb is absolutely wonderful! Super clean, super cute, super quiet, super comfortable, and her communication is top notch. And all the little touches from books, guides and brochures to snacks, eye masks and chocolate on the pillows make you feel like a special guest. The location is close to so many things to see and do, but just far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. I cannot recommend this place enough!
Torch Lake fishing places to stay

Quiet relaxation, peaceful view. 35 min. to TC
We absolutely loved our stay, the cabin was cozy, extremely clean and felt just like home! Super well stocked with everything you need and more. Gordon was an amazing and helpful host! We hope to be back soon

Lakeside Camp: Fish, Hunt, ATV, Swim, Paddle, Golf
Cozy cabin in a good location

TheRiver'sEdge~HotTub*Kayak*Boat*Ski*Stargaze*Pet!
Our stay at Dorene and John’s was perfect! We traveled the half hour to ski at Nub’s and enjoyed being in the private atmosphere of the cabin. The hot tub topped it all off! We didn’t want to leave!

Private RV on the water
Love coming back and enjoying the nice view! Kieth always makes it so welcoming, clean and it makes me want to come back every fall.

3. Vintage Waterfront Log Cabins at Cedars Resort
Excellent host, Michael & Kelly were so nice. Check in & check out was easy. The cabin was exactly as described in the listing. It is a great place for family and children. The lake is quiet and they have canoeing, kayaks as well as fishing. I recommend this resort for relaxing lakeside experiences. The shopping in Charlevoix, Petosky, Glen Arbor and Traverse City was better than Door Country. The beaches along the coastlines were also a must see.

Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!
We've stayed here several times and the accommodations work well for our family of mixed ages. This trip we went snowshoeing daily and explored several nearby parks. We hope to return next winter.

Serene lake front getaway with epic lake views
We LOVED this place and will return! We came during Thanksgiving week and it snowed that night and it was wonderful waking up seeing snow on the ground and on the lake. It was beautiful sipping coffee looking out the window. Our dog Luna loved it too and the snow! Patrick, the host, thought of everything you could need. We loved the book they put together telling us all the things we could do. It was like a road map to Atlanta. They responded to any of our needs quickly. We will come back again in the summer to take advantage of the boats to fish!

Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Tom was a great host. Communicative and responsive! The place was clean and was exactly as described. We had everything we needed. The view was lovely even with all of the snow! We had brought our dogs and Tom was great about this. Would stay again!
Houses near Torch Lake

Relaxing Ski & Soak Getaway
Awesome place to stay! We had a group of 8 there to play at Arcadia Bluffs, which was only a 20 minute drive away. The house was in a nice quiet location. Plenty of parking for our cars. House was clean and looked exactly like the photos. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast. The large dining table was great for playing board games (which they had a large selection of). Host was very responsive as well. The only wish I had was if the TV in the living room was larger. Nonetheless, we would definitely return if we decide to challenge the course record. Thanks!

Brand new modern home with backyard near downtown
House was exactly as listed. In addition to being spotless clean, all the house amenities were top notch with the best being the kitchen. Made majority of meals in high end kitchen - so refreshing to have quality pots and pans that made the experience great. Master bath was large with multiple shower heads in the shower. We enjoyed the rear patio at night with a relaxing fire in the gas fire pit. Parking was more than adequate with plenty of room and large garage that allowed storage of multiple bikes and e-scooter. Location was great with short walk to downtown or waterfront. Be sure to check out the Bricktown Cookie Company, Bricktown Burger and Loco Boys Brewing all less than 2 blocks away. Access to Tart & Boardman Trails was very easy allowing near daily rides. Be sure to check out walking trails at Hickory Hills and Vasa - very easy and relaxing. Communication with Rande was outstanding with near instant response. Obvious that Rande really wants guests to enjoy the house

Whole house downtown, with kid and adult bikes
We enjoyed staying at the little red house. Cozy, clean space with lots of amenities. We loved the local recommendations. The parking was a little difficult to navigate with the huge snow banks, but I do have a larger suv. Would definitely come back! Thank you.

Downtown home! Location, location!
Lee’s place is awesome location if you’re looking to stay in northern Michigan. Lots to do within walking distance to Traverse City but also very centrally located to other towns and things you’ll want to do/see in the area. Highly recommend!

New home! Private close to town!
Very nice home! My family of 8 stayed for an extended weekend getaway and we were not disappointed. The home was just as shown in the pictures and the outside/location was very private and serene. It is close proximity to downtown TC and many activities. I would highly recommend!

4 Bed, 2 Bath, Hot Tub, Near Downtown.
Peter was a great host. Very easy to get in touch with if you have any questions. The house was in great condition and only a few minutes away from downtown.

Havens House-15 mins from Skiing at Boyne Mountain
Melissa is an A+++ host and her place is absolutely gorgeous. All the amenities you could think of were provided and we felt immediately at home when we arrived. She thought of every detail and was so easy and quick to communicate with. We are keeping this place in our back pocket and can't wait to stay again.

1 Block to Lake & 2 Blocks to Town!
Perfect location! Easy check-in process and prompt response from the host.
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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