Torch Lake Sandbar cabin on the south shore - premier location!
About this house rental
We're in process of having Draper Construction remodel our first floor. Pictures to come :-) Why should you stay at our cottage: amenities! Here's a list of some items: • First floor completely renovated! • Air conditioning; • Two flatscreen tv’s with cable TV; • Brand new renovated second floor bath (pictures to come); • Wifi; • DVD Player with dvd’s; • Board games; • Cocktail arcade table; • Bose Bluetooth speaker; • Trex outdoor chairs and tables; • A real firepit (not a hole in the ground with rocks around it); • Patio seating for 14; • Dishwasher; • Washer and Dryer; • Weber propane grill; • Lily pad and other rafts; • Beach towels; • Bed linens (yes, some places do not provide!); • Spacious parking for 7 cars; • Furnished gazebo with storm windows; • New couch and loveseat; • New mattresses; • New carpet throughout; • New dock, boat hoist and mooring; • Traditional and pod (Keurig) coffee maker. • Garage loft with tables, games, heat/ac. This lakefront cottage is located on the south shore of beautiful Torch Lake. This main cottage features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. In addition, there is a small private 1 bedroom cottage called the captains quarters on the property with 1 queen bed and a mini fridge, making a total of 5 bedrooms. The cottage has gorgeous views of the lake, beautiful sandy lake bottom, a private dock, small mooring buoy a family sitting area with a Roku w/Sling TV and WIFI. Upper level Master Bedroom includes a king bed and sofa sleeper, with a sliding door leading out to the deck overlooking the lake, perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. The master suite has a mini fridge as well. Julie and I have stayed at cottages on Torch Lake for many years so we have items at our cottage that we would want. Needless to say, no item will be overlooked :-) Equally suitable for families with young children, a fun girls getaway, or older couples, it comfortably sleeps 16 people in beds. The Captains Quarters, which is a separate quaint cottage with 1 queen bed, is located in a separate private cottage on the property. The cottage sits on 75 feet of private Torch lake front, including a sandy beach and a private dock. The lake's sandy bottom is shallow for a fair distance, making it ideal for children. The cottage has a driveway with plenty of space for parking cars and a trailer. The cottage sits on the south end of Torch lake, with convenient access to the famous Torch Lake sandbar. There is one sitting area downstairs with a large flat screen TV and cable TV. The Master Bedroom upstairs has a/c, a flat screen TV screen w/cable and a mini fridge. For those few and far between rainy days, we will have a cocktail arcade table game for your enjoyment! There will be renovations this fall, winter, and upcoming spring which will include a landscaping overhaul, fresh paint throughout, new furniture, bedding and mattresses. In addition, a propane BBQ and beach towels will also be made available. There is a deck facing the lake, with an outdoor dining table. Upstairs there is a small deck, perfect for viewing gorgeous Torch Lake. We recently purchased this cottage and are in the process of making dramatic landscaping and updates throughout the home! Virtually every bed, rug, towel, linen and picture will be brand new! Before and after pictures to follow! Torch Lake was named the third most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic Magazine. The water is so clear you can see the sandy bottom all the way out to the 'drop-off.' On sunny days, the lake has ribbons of turquoise color that are reminiscent of the Caribbean. Torch is 19 miles long and about two miles wide and is part of a chain of lakes which allows boating from Elk Rapids to Bellaire. You can easily boat through the Torch River to Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake. Or equally as fun, you can boat to Dockside Restaurant, then take the 5 minute ride through Clam River to to Clam Lake, through the Grass River into Lake Bellaire. A 10 minute drive takes you to the small and charming village of Alden. It has one of Torch Lake's four public boat ramps, a number of restaurants (both casual and fine cuisine), art galleries, a variety of shops, a playground, a public tennis court, and a library. Green woods and broad fields extend out from the town, offering great cycling and walking. The town of Bellaire is well worth visiting, and eat at our favorite, Short's Brewery. The Glacial Hills Natural pathway is 20 minutes away, with many trails for hiking and biking. It is well worth your visit. Traverse City is only 30 minutes from the cottage. The towns of Charlevoix, the Leelanau Peninsula, and Petoskey are all within an hour's drive. Should you choose to venture further, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and Mackinac Island are well worth visiting.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(42 Reviews)
5.0
Beautiful
5.0
We had the best time! As described on VRBO this property is great, but when you arrive you realize it's amazing. There is lots of space for everyone, it's not too close to the road so the kids can run around, and the water is shallow and perfect for young (and older) kids. We plan to go back every year for as long as they'll have us.
3.0
We were fined $200 for the place being "trashed" . We didn't
leave any garbage, we put things back where we found them inside and out and even stripped the beds and brought the sheets to the washer along with probably all of the towels. Other than standard cleaning, I can't imagine what they're referring to, let alone to the tune of $200. He never answered my message explaining all this and wondering what he's basing it on so it feels like a money grab to me.
3.0
Great property, Bad Owner
This property is great for sleeping a lot of people. Could use some beds in the loft above the garage.
Great location pretty much on the sandbar. Shallow water so the boat ride to deeper water takes awhile-there’s definitely no diving off the dock.
Owner told us we couldn’t move picnic tables which was odd since the house rules stated “if you move any outdoor furniture please return it before the next guests arrive”. As soon as we moved them we got a message from the owner as if we were being watched. It was really weird.
Owner did not reply to my question asking if we could simply park at the property before check in so that we could get out on the water in our boat as there is no parking at the boat launch. I would have thought this would be an easy accommodation given the size of the driveway.
When we checked in I checked out the captain’s quarters cottage and when I went to open the screen door it came right off the hinge and molding. I notified the owner immediately and was later charged $200 for this damage that was not caused by me. Someone came and replaced the door-which did not need to be replaced-the door hinges and the way it was attached to the molding needed to be fixed. My husband could have done it in 20 minutes.
This property was being sold while we were there and we spent time cleaning it for the appraiser just to be nice.
Overall it was a Great vacation that left a sour taste in our mouths over the inaccurate damage charge. We took great care of the place as if it was our own.
5.0
Our family had a great time here. The cottage was very clean, well kept and a joy to be in. Being on the water is so peaceful for a great getaway
5.0
What a wonderful place to be with family for a long weekend. Owners were great and quick to respond with any questions. Can’t say enough about what a great place this is and what a good time we had. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!
5.0
Wonderful Place!!!!!!
What a wonderful place to be with family for a long weekend. Owners were great and quick to respond with any questions. Can’t say enough about what a great place this is and what a good time we had. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!!
5.0
Lovely quiet getaway
Was at the house after Labor Day for a bachelorette party get away with a group of 10 40ish ladies. Had such a lovely time, the house had everything we needed. The joy of after Labor Day was a much quieter but still swimmable lake! Half our group wants to bring their families back next year.
5.0
We had a great stay here. The location couldn't be beat. The house was cozy and clean. We didn't use the Captains Quarters, it was a bit buggy and smelt "damp". Other than that, it was a great experience and would stay there again.
2.0
Bad Stay
I will start this review by saying the pictures on the listing couldn’t be further from the truth. The size of the house was smaller than what was portrayed in the pictures. Beyond this everything from the kitchen (which was incredibly small) to the shower was quite dated. The dining area has no chairs, only bench’s which have to be moved for anyone to get in or out. The cabin room had a terrible stench so strong no one from my groups was willing to sleep in there. They claimed to sleep 14 and there weren’t any extra beds only the ones in the rooms which with the cabin only slept 10. The owner refused to talk to the renters over the phone his only communication was over email (at a delay) and any questions I asked seemed like they’d get a half answer with an attitude every time including lying to charge us extra. The only good thing about the property was being outside in the backyard.
5.0
Great week
You may want to put an anti-slip mat in the downstairs shower.
5.0
AWESOME location..walk to sandbar!
We had a great stay here. The location couldn't be beat. The house was cozy and clean. We didn't use the Captains Quarters, it was a bit buggy and smelt "damp". Other than that, it was a great experience and would stay there again.
5.0
We were so pleased with this property! We have been renting on Torch for many years and this was a great experience. There was plenty of space for our family of 10 and we appreciated the owner and how quickly he responded to questions and inquiries both before and during the stay. The outside space and parking areas is wonderful for large families and we definitely plan to return.
5.0
Amazing Property and Conscientious Owner!!
We were so pleased with this property! We have been renting on Torch for many years and this was a great experience. There was plenty of space for our family of 10 and we appreciated the owner and how quickly he responded to questions and inquiries both before and during the stay. The outside space and parking areas is wonderful for large families and we definitely plan to return.
5.0
Highly recommend this property. Brandon was great and provided a phenomenal referral for a nearby boat rental.
5.0
Family Vacation
Highly recommend this property. Brandon was great and provided a phenomenal referral for a nearby boat rental.
5.0
Relaxing and stress free
Property was clean and well taken care of the view and the house were beautiful. We had 11 of us and there was plenty of room with all of the comforts of home. Check in was a piece of cake and when we had reached out about something that came up, they were right on top of making sure our trip experience wasn’t inconvenienced (it wasn’t) and that we were happy. I would definitely stay again and I’m sure my whole family would agree.
5.0
A magical vacation
We had an amazing time! The space is beautiful, the lake gorgeous, it was perfect. Even more beautiful than the photos in the listing.
5.0
This is a very pleasant house, comfortable for all our ages.,and safe for a quarantined family time.
5.0
Winter family time
This is a very pleasant house, comfortable for all our ages.,and safe for a quarantined family time.
5.0
This property is amazing. The view is qmazing. The house had everything we needed. Although it rained part of the time there was so much to do. Movies, games, the video table games were great so many games from our past. The hammack outside was the best. I would LOVE to stay there during summer. It was so relaxing just looking at the lake. We loved the firepit and were able to grill also.
5.0
8 adults celebrating a 50th birthday. Loved the place, no complaints.
5.0
Perfect view
This property is amazing. The view is qmazing. The house had everything we needed. Although it rained part of the time there was so much to do. Movies, games, the video table games were great so many games from our past. The hammack outside was the best. I would LOVE to stay there during summer. It was so relaxing just looking at the lake. We loved the firepit and were able to grill also.
5.0
Birthday celebration
8 adults celebrating a 50th birthday. Loved the place, no complaints.
5.0
Relaxation
Very nice property right on the water. Very clean and well equipped with everything needed.
5.0
Girls Getaway
Anchor Cottage was beautiful! The place has everything you need and is at a fabulous location on the lake. Brandon was easy to work with and answered questions quickly. I would recommend this place to anyone and would not hesitate to rebook again.
5.0
Anchor cottage was absolutely perfect
Anchor Cottage was absolutely perfect. We didn’t need anything. Very clean
5.0
Great place for family and friends to gather!
This property meets all expectations and lives up to pictures and description. We had 6 adults and 8 kids and it was the perfect size for us all to relax and enjoy Torch Lake. Brandon was great to communicate with to make sure we had everything we needed heading into our visit there. Would highly recommend this property and look forward to heading back again in the future!
5.0
Great location wonderful home
The house had everything you needed. Owners answered all questions. Great location. Our kids loved swimming in front of the house and we loved launching our paddle boards every morning from the private dock. We hope to visit again.
5.0
Good times with family
We had 4 adults and 4 kids ages 7-11. The location on the sandbar was great with kids that age. They could swim and use paddleboards safely while we watched from the dock. While you are close to the sandbar, thankfully you are far enough away that you don't feel people are right on top of you. You can hear music and noise from the sandbar at times, but it wasn't constant. The house had everything we needed and more and provided great options to relax on the deck, hammock, dock, gazebo, loft, etc. This came in handy when the kids needed to separate a bit for some downtime. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. The only downside is we drew the short end of the straw and had the bedroom downstairs without A/C. The living room A/C would keep it cool while the door was open, but we shut the door at night and it would get warm, but manageable with a fan. We also got a lot of light in the morning. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Great
Was great we had a good time.until next time.
5.0
Wonderful lakefront yard with soft sand in the water
Perfect location to enjoy The Sandbar. Super responsive owners. Excellent amenities in the cottage.
5.0
Family Vacation
This is a wonderful location and the house is very nice with everything you need. The backyard setting is beautiful and lots of seating areas. We had a wonderful family vacation and would stay again! Thanks, Brandon!
5.0
Girls long weekend getaway
Loved the lake setting. The house was cozy. The beds were some of the most comfortable we have ever experienced. We truly enjoyed our stay here. Brandon was easy to work with and quick to respond to any of our questions. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Perfect Family Vacation
Anchor Cottage is awesome! We had 15 people total- 6 adults and 9 children (including 2 toddlers- 1 who slept in a pack n play which the master bedroom held spaciously, and one who coslept in a king bed downstairs). There was plenty of sleeping areas plus room for more people if we needed! The arcade game was a huge hit and we barely had to turn on the tv. The kitchen is a little tight and we had to be creative with where to store food or how many people could help with meals, but that is totally expected and not a big deal. The house is well stocked and we loved every minute of it. The location is amazing and we felt so safe allowing the kids to play in the water. The hammock is one of the best features there! The only things I would suggest adding is small a/c units to the downstairs bedrooms, though the fans were great. I also could have used a cheap hand mixer and a rubber spatula. Just things you don’t think about until you don’t have them. We definitely look forward to staying there again! The owners were a delight to work with. Very nice and very responsive!
5.0
Wonderful location for a group
Nice home with good accommodations, owner very responsive to questions about the area
5.0
Gorgeous Property
This property is absolutely gorgeous!! The location on Torch Lake is perfect...close enough that you can walk to the sand bar. The owners were great to work with. Gave us reccomendations on restaurants, pontoon rental, even allowed us to use their kayak. We will definitely be back!!
5.0
Exceptional waterfront property
This is a beautiful property. Very clean - the owners have thought of everything! We enjoyed coffee every morning on the balcony off the upstairs bedroom. They have a big deck area with beautiful patio furniture and a Weber grill for BBQS. The bathrooms were updated and beds were comfortable. Washer and dryer were convenient. The fire pit area is very cool. The location on Torch Lake is perfect ... super close the the “sandbar area” but the sand bar isn’t in your front yard (which we appreciated). The beach area is great for small kids or water games like vball or badminton for older kids/adults. They had a boat hoist and a mooring ball which was great since we had a boat and a jet ski. The owners were SUPER GREAT to work with! We will definitely come back!
5.0
Fun Summer Get-Away
This home meet all our expectations, great location on Lake! Nice sandy front, kids had fun swimming & playing volleyball right in the water. We enjoyed building a fire each night & roasting marshmallows. We will definitely be renting again in the future. Thanks Brandon & Julie
5.0
Excellent location
We stayed 6days at the cabin. It was perfect for a large family. Weather was great most days. Lake was beautiful as always.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Torch Lake?
The average price for a rental in Torch Lake is $463 per night. This rental is $537 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Torch Lake Sandbar cabin on the south shore - premier location!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Torch Lake Sandbar cabin on the south shore - premier location! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Torch Lake Sandbar cabin on the south shore - premier location!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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