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Apartment in Kewadin
Vineyard Retreat Near Torch Lake
Do you dream of a vineyard vacation in a secluded setting? Sampling wines and connecting with how they are made? Touring wine country? This retreat is located on a 26-acre vineyard in Northwest Michigan and perched atop a ridge that extends up from idyllic Torch Lake. It is a 1/2 mile walk to the lake or five minute drive to beaches on Lake Michigan. The deck has sweeping views of the vineyard and the space offers one queen bedroom, a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave and a sitting area.
Dec 6 – 13
$149 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews
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Condo in Interlochen
HotTub King Bed Great View's Fully Stocked Kitchen
Imagine relaxing in your own Private Hot Tub with Amazing View's! *Sleeps 4 *Fully Stocked Kitchen *Laundry *55 inchTV *Netflix *Coffee *Private Deck Area *Private Hot Tub Overlooks private Lake * Fast Fiber Optic Wi-Fi * 17 Miles from Crystal Mountain. *Traverse City just 17 miles *Sleeping Bear Dunes review My family really enjoyed our stay! Everything in it was top-notch and exceeded our expectations - location surroundings, furnishings decor, design, appliances, well stocked kitchen.
Dec 23 – 30
$83 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
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Tiny home in Central Lake
The Loon at Brigadoon
A cozy cabin decked out in modern style with full kitchen, full bath, and large deck with gas grill. Open the atrium-style double doors to enjoy the extra living space! It’s a unique getaway for couples - not really suitable for children. Lakeside location for fishing. Canoe and kayaks provided. Ten minutes to Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Great eating and shopping in nearby Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Boyne City. One hour to Mackinac Island ferry. Also see our Rustic Cabin on Toad Lake listing!
Feb 6 – 13
$120 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

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Home in East Jordan
Gunther’s Cottage -Nostalgic, SuperClean, Historic
Mar 25 – Apr 1
$125 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews
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Cabin in South Boardman
Lazy on the Lake
Jan 25 – Feb 1
$125 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviews
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Cottage in East Jordan
Antrim/Charlevoix County-The Guest House $89-125
Nov 7 – 14
$125 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
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Guest suite in Gaylord
Lake Front Suite
Jul 15 – 22
$64 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews
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Cottage in Traverse City
The Hobbit House on Spider Lake
Nov 25 – Dec 2
$151 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
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Apartment in Traverse City
Private sandy beachfront on the West Bay in TC
Dec 2 – 9
$281 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews
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Cottage in Elk Rapids
Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
Dec 6 – 13
$300 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews
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Cabin in Ellsworth
*4pm Checkout Feb-Apr* Cozy Lakefront w/Fireplace
Oct 2 – 9
$318 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
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Cottage in Gaylord
Cozy Cottage on the Lake.
Jan 30 – Feb 6
$123 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews
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Cottage in Bellaire
Vintage Lakefront Cottages on Torch Lake Bellaire
Sep 5 – 12
$326 per night
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
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Tiny home in Lake Ann
Sweetheart Beach Cottage
Sep 9 – 16
$144 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews
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Guest suite in Interlochen
Harmony House, Interlochen
Nov 22 – 29
$95 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews

Lake houses in Torch Lake

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Home in Bellaire
3rd Night Free:Clam Lake Cottage-Torch Lake Access
May 6 – 13
$205 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews
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Home in Roscommon
Higgins*Proven*RoomyPeaceful*KingBed*TikiBar* Dock
Sep 3 – 10
$96 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews
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Home in Traverse City
Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
Nov 22 – 29
$240 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 438 reviews
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Home in Central Lake
Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!
Nov 14 – 21
$235 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
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Home in Traverse City
Woodland Trail House
Oct 31 – Nov 7
$145 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviews
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Home in Empire
Lone Pine Cottage on Little Glen Lake
Mar 25 – Apr 1
$195 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
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Home in Empire
Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
Nov 4 – 11
$200 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
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Home in Northport
Northport's gorgeous waterfront home-sunset views!
Jan 24 – 31
$400 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
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Home in Suttons Bay
Beautiful Log Cabin on The Bay
Feb 2 – 9
$326 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews
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Home in Traverse City
Waterfront 3 Bedrooms Charming Silver Lake House
Jan 27 – Feb 3
$367 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
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Home in Kalkaska
North Blue Lake Escape - A Winter Wonderland!
Aug 19 – 26
$329 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
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Home in Traverse City
Long Lake Therapy-Hot Tub/FirePlace/Fire Pit/AC
Aug 27 – Sep 3
$745 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

Torch Lake houses

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Home in Central Lake
The Maple View House and Suana: Tranquility Awaits
Mar 30 – Apr 6
$218 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews
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Home in Mancelona
The Guest House
Mar 24 – 31
$85 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews
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Home in Petoskey
One Mile From the Bay Beautiful Getaway!
Feb 2 – 9
$89 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
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Home in Bellaire
Four Season Wonderland in Bellaire
Feb 5 – 12
$179 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews
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Home in Interlochen
Cabin in the woods close to TC/Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sep 1 – 8
$141 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviews
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Home in Elk Rapids
Bay View Downtown Elk Rapids
Dec 12 – 19
$72 per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews
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Home in Bellaire
Eclectic Cottage 0.4 mile from downtown Bellaire!
Oct 28 – Nov 4
$166 per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
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Home in Petoskey
Petoskey Retreat
Jan 20 – 27
$128 per night
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews
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Home in Frankfort
GRANDMA'S PLACE
Apr 26 – May 3
$119 per night
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 222 reviews
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Home in Beulah
Bay Point Hideaway in the Woods
Oct 30 – Nov 6
$163 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
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Home in Traverse City
Whole house downtown, with kid and adult bikes
Aug 14 – 21
$475 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 444 reviews
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Home in Cedar
✴Lincoln Lodge✴Secluded & Peaceful✴Family Friendly
Sep 5 – 12
$264 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

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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