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Home in Bellaire
Private cottage near skiing, golf, trails + lakes
MI Home Away is a stylish cottage set on 10 acres with peace and privacy, yet centrally-located with quick access to nearby skiing, golf, hiking/biking trails and lakes for boating and fishing. Our 1500+ sq foot home has 2 full bathrooms, 2 bedrooms + a flex space (sleeps 8 total), and a spacious open kitchen/living room area that makes it perfect for family getaways and group trips. Guests can enjoy the sunset on the large deck and walk the trail on the property to take in the beauty of NoMi.
$300 per night
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Home in Rapid City
Torch Bayou Across from Sandbar
A cape cod inspired getaway located on the Torch River Bayou. The home offers a full private 40' seawall that lets into torch river. Torch river connects to the Chain of Lakes over 60 miles and across the street, the sandy access to the famous Torch Lake Sandbar. Walk or take the river to the Sandbar. We are just down the street from the boat launch onto Torch Lake and the river. Less than half a mile from Torch River Marine where you can rent boats and jet skis, and 6 miles from Alden.
$404 per night
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Private room in Kewadin
Acres on the 45th, Entire Upstairs & (3) Bedrooms
A Clean & Family friendly place located near Elk Rapids right in between Traverse City and Charlevoix! Enjoy a convenient location & the space for a family stay. Plus, you can bring your dogs too! Enjoy the comforts of home with use of the living room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and 5 acres! Close to beaches, trails, and skiing destinations! Please read the entire listing know what to expect, plus know the host does live in the home.
$99 per night
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Lake side cottage rentals in Torch Lake

Cottage in Alden
Birch Cottage • Torch Lake Waterfront Getaway
$499 per night
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Cottage in Bellaire
Vintage Lakefront Cottages on Torch Lake Bellaire
$296 per night
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Cottage in Elk Rapids
Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
$271 per night
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Cottage in Traverse City
Bluewater Bliss - Your Private Lakefront Retreat
$220 per night
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Cottage in Traverse City
The Hobbit House on Spider Lake
$300 per night
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Cottage in Rapid City
Beachfront Cottage Torch Lake Sandbar
$485 per night
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Cottage in Interlochen
Roost A-frame - totally renovated cutie!
$291 per night
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Cottage in Bellaire
Lakefront Torch Cottage: Fun in all seasons!
$371 per night
Cottage in Ellsworth
The Cottage on the Sandy Quarter Acre
$170 per night
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Cottage in Gaylord
Lakefront | HotTub, Pool, Kayaks, Dock, Firepit
$333 per night
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Cottage in Beulah
Private Lakefront Cottage - Crystal Lake
$295 per night
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Cottage in East Jordan
Cedar Creek Cottage lakefront close to Boyne City
$198 per night
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Lake side condo rentals in Torch Lake

Condo in Bellaire
Legend Golf Course View!~king bed-Free Pool Pass
$117 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Beach Bliss 211 |Patio+Water+Views|Modern Kitchen
$336 per night
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Condo in Bellaire
The Legend and the Lake
$112 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
Just a few steps to the water!Updated Studio Condo
$151 per night
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Condo in Bellaire
Summit Sunsets 561 - Ski, Golf and more !
$97 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
Newly remodeled Studio on Grand Traverse East Bay
$234 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
Snug Lake View Condo @ The Shores - 5689
$105 per night
Condo in Traverse City
Modern Studio in Beach Resort near TC
$65 per night
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Condo in Bellaire
Hilltop Views, walkout Golf, free parking
$115 per night
Condo in Williamsburg
Beautiful Beach Condo in The Shores Resort
$140 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
The Shores Resort Condo on East Bay!
$227 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
Grand Traverse Shores Resort Condo on East Bay!
$285 per night
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Your guide to Torch Lake

Introduction

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.


When is 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 for booking vacation rentals 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!


What are the 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.

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