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Torch Lake places to stay

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Top-rated places to stay in Torch Lake

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Home in Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay Therapy-AC/HotTub, GameRoom, FirePlace
Stunning, secluded, custom built craftsman home with over 2 acres just north of the charming Village of Suttons Bay. Open concept living, Grande Hot Springs hot tub, outdoor fire pit, & main level master suite. Very close to wineries such as 45 North, Aurora Cellars, and Tandem Ciders. A short drive from the beach, TART trail, shops, and restaurants of downtown Suttons Bay. Feel the tranquility of Leelanau County while still being close to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear dunes, Northport, & Leland.
$170 per night
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Cabin in Ellsworth
*4pm Checkout Jan-Apr* Cozy Lakefront w/Fireplace
Experience gorgeous Lake Michigan views from this 3 bedroom/2 bath lake house. During the day you can enjoy the private beach, collect Petoskey stones, swim, bike, or kayak. Then settle in around the fire for the evening, listening to the water and stargazing. Centrally located in Ellsworth near Torch Lake, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, and Traverse City, Sunset Cedar House is the also the perfect hub for the area's hiking, biking, and skiing. Fully-equipped kitchen, grill, firewood provided.
$178 per night
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Chalet in Traverse City
Steps to Beach|Hot Tub|Fireplace|Northern Original
Feel the allure of this 1940s Log Chalet, stepping back in time to TC’s pioneer era. This fully remodeled chalet seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern amenities & trendy design. Cozy up by the original stone fireplace, relax in the hot tub under glimmering string lights, & gather by a creek-side fire. Nestled on the majestic flow of Mitchell Creek, steps to the beach, true nature in the city locale, offering a timeless log cabin aura. For those seeking an enchanting Northern escapade.
$212 per night

Torch Lake fishing places to stay

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Tiny home in Central Lake
The Loon at Brigadoon
$99 per night
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Cottage in Elk Rapids
Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, Michigan
$235 per night
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Condo in Williamsburg
Grand Traverse Shores Resort Condo on East Bay!
$125 per night
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Guesthouse in Bellaire
Riverside Retreat—Kayaks included!
$80 per night
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Condo in Bellaire
The Legend and the Lake
$81 per night
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Cottage in Northport
The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion
$285 per night
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Condo in Traverse City
Beach Bliss 211|Balcony|Water View|Beach|Downtown
$81 per night
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Guesthouse in Central Lake
The Henhouse Inn on Cold Creek
$170 per night
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Dome in Glen Arbor
The Round Haven On Big Glen Lake
$216 per night
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Apartment in Kewadin
Vineyard Retreat Near Torch Lake
$166 per night
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Guest suite in Suttons Bay
WATERS EDGE-A Cozy Sutton’s Bay Getaway.
$91 per night
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Guest suite in Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay, Stoney Point Retreat
$135 per night

Lake houses in Torch Lake

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Home in Bellaire
3rd Night Free:Clam Lake Cottage-Torch Lake Access
$138 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Quiet freshly renovated two bedroom lake house
$165 per night
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Home in East Jordan
Gunther’s Cottage -Nostalgic, SuperClean, Historic
$142 per night
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Home in Suttons Bay
Beautiful Log Cabin on The Bay
$171 per night
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Home in Elk Rapids
Village of Elk Rapids Walk to Beach
$100 per night
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Home in Empire
Empire Blue House w/ Hot Tub
$200 per night
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Home in Kalkaska
North Blue Lake Escape - Your Lakeside Oasis
$259 per night
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Home in Interlochen
Perfect Getaway *Crystal Mountain *Traverse City
$92 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Woodland Trail House
$128 per night
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Home in East Jordan
Charlevoix/Antrim County-Pine In Retreat $89-110
$89 per night
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Home in Central Lake
Holiday and winter lakefront retreat!
$200 per night
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Home in Ellsworth
Cozy Little Red Cabin
$125 per night

Torch Lake houses

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Home in Cedar
✴Lincoln Lodge✴Secluded & Peaceful✴Family Friendly
$113 per night
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Home in Bellaire
Four Season Wonderland in Bellaire
$121 per night
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Home in Central Lake
Howard's House, Central Lake, Michigan, 49622
$120 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Whole house downtown, with kid and adult bikes
$248 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Traverse City Home *Sleeping Bear Dunes*Hot Tub
$195 per night
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Home in Suttons Bay
Home on West Bay in the Heart of Wine Country
$225 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Bungalow with Private Hot Tub close to town!
$121 per night
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Home in Cedar
Peak O' Leelanau in TC! Your Fall 2023 Retreat!
$255 per night
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Home in Traverse City
Page Lake Landing - Hot tub, game room, fire pit!
$179 per night
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Home in Mancelona
The Bungalow (HOT TUB)
$170 per night
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Home in Rapid City
Spacious Retreat near Torch Lake Sandbar
$300 per night
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Home in Rapid City
Rapid River Classic cottage!
$205 per night

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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