The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House
About this cottage rental
Torch Lake has long been one of the most sort after “Up North” destinations. Our 1920 cottage has been loved by our family since 2004 The cottage has four bedrooms, arranged as 1 king and 3 queens comfortably sleeping 8 people. The Carriage House sleeps up to 6 extra people The 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Carriage House is available upon request if extra sleeping arrangements are needed and only available to the family renting the main cottage. Each bedroom has 1 queen and 1 Twin bed. There is a kitchenette with a microwave/airfryer, fridge and dishwasher The Carriage House would be an additional charge to the cottage and starts at $295-$495 per night depending on the season. The cottage is on the east side facing west, therefore we enjoy amazing sunsets every evening. We have 180ft of lake frontage and a dock. There is a buoy in front of our cottage for your boat if you decide to bring your own or rent one. The lake has easy access for boating all around Torch and interconnecting Elk Lake and Lake Bellaire. Shanty Creek is 15 minutes away and great for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Boyne Mountain Resort is 45 minutes away and is excellent for skiing in the winter, golf in the summer and Avalanche Bay water park. Traverse City is about 35 minutes away with great shopping, bars and restaurants. For those that prefer a more leisurely pace Alden is a short walk from our cottage down a private pathway into town, where there could be a great coffee waiting for you at the Muffin Tin, quaint antique and gift shops, the not to be missed Higgins Store famous for its ice creams and The Mill House which has all your kitchen spices needed for grilling at sunset on the cottage deck. The cottage is available for weekly rental Saturday to Saturday in the summer months, long weekends and longer stays at other times all year round. In the winter you could be snuggled in front of the fireplace watching a movie or talking about the fun you've had on the ski slopes Or In the summer you could find yourself sitting by the fire pit watching the sun go down over beautiful Torch Lake. Keywords: Lakefront Cottage
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(54 Reviews)
5.0
What a wonderful fall weekend we all had in this beautiful home and location. Wood fires at night and conveniences to make it really fun. Thank you to these hosts - great communication as well.
5.0
Great house and location! Four bedrooms with comfortable adult beds. Clean and plenty of space and amenities.
5.0
Words can't do justice to what a beautiful home this is. Everything was just perfect and we had everything to enjoy a wonderful long weekend with our family.
Zoe was so helpful and responsive as well and even helped us connect with someone to help us rent a boat.
If you are looking for the perfect cottage on Torch Lake, look no further. This is it!
10.0
Words can't do justice to what a beautiful home this is. Everything was just perfect and we had everything to enjoy a wonderful long weekend with our family.
Zoe was so helpful and responsive as well and even helped us connect with someone to help us rent a boat.
If you are looking for the perfect cottage on Torch Lake, look no further. This is it!
5.0
Gorgeous setting. Zoe was very responsive.
4.0
Our travel group of 8 adults enjoyed our 5 night stay this past week. Everything is there including kayaks, fire pit, outside griddle and a grill. The local pontoon rental place will deliver a pontoon right to the dock - we kept it for 2 days. Wonderful place to sit, relax and just breathe!
5.0
It is cozy and inviting, directly on the lake, between Alden and Bellaire. The perfect spot to kick back and soak up the sun and the lovely view. This is our second visit to this cottage, and we will be back.
10.0
It is cozy and inviting, directly on the lake, between Alden and Bellaire. The perfect spot to kick back and soak up the sun and the lovely view. This is our second visit to this cottage, and we will be back.
5.0
Zoe was very easy to communicate with. Torch Lake is amazing and their lake frontage was spectacular. We enjoyed every minute of the vacation with our adult children and grand baby.
5.0
We had the best time at Zoe & Tony's place on Torch Lake! Everything was just perfect! They are both so kind and so easy to communicate with. Their place is super cute & cozy ... just what we were looking for when planning our vacation. The views are amazing! Nothing beats sitting on the deck in the morning with coffee and in the evenings with cocktails watching the sunset ... beautiful! We have already booked our summer 2023 vacation for next year and cannot wait to come back and experience their little slice of paradise on Torch. Thank you for such an amazing time! :)
10.0
We had the best time at Zoe & Tony's place on Torch Lake! Everything was just perfect! They are both so kind and so easy to communicate with. Their place is super cute & cozy ... just what we were looking for when planning our vacation. The views are amazing! Nothing beats sitting on the deck in the morning with coffee and in the evenings with cocktails watching the sunset ... beautiful! We have already booked our summer 2023 vacation for next year and cannot wait to come back and experience their little slice of paradise on Torch. Thank you for such an amazing time! :)
5.0
The cottage is so cute! Awesome lake frontage and very close to the town of Alden. The host was very accessible and helpful, would definitely stay again.
10.0
The cottage is so cute! Awesome lake frontage and very close to the town of Alden. The host was very accessible and helpful, would definitely stay again.
5.0
This property was even better than the pictures. The view was amazing and the house was cozy and so charming. We will definitely be back. Thank you Zoe!
10.0
This property was even better than the pictures. The view was amazing and the house was cozy and so charming. We will definitely be back. Thank you Zoe!
5.0
Zoe was very easy to communicate with and responded promptly any time we had questions. She was very helpful in letting us know what we needed to bring and what was available to us. The house was cute and quaint and we all enjoyed our time there.
5.0
What a fantastic place to stay and reconnect with family!
Everything was perfect, clean, kitchen had everything you needed, bathrooms were great as well. Beds were great for sleeping and gazing at the lake. The property was well maintained and fun to sit and relax. Hope we can go back next year.
3.0
Nice spot on the lake. Property is aged and not maintained adequately. Couches full of dog hair. Multiple wasp nests outside the house. Second floor bathroom is tiny and shower is impossible to use for grown adult. Floors upstairs are extremely noisy and will wake you up at night. House has no air conditioning and it gets really hot upstairs. Even with all the windows open and cool evenings it doesn’t cool off till the middle of the night. If you looking for a comfort this is not a place but the location on the lake is very nice.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at the house! It was so relaxing being on the water and the kids loved swimming, fishing and kayaking all along the shore. The house was completely charming and came equipped with absolutely everything we needed. The area is very quiet and we loved it's central location to other day trips including Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. The owner Zoe is very responsible and quite helpful with any requests or questions. Thank you!
5.0
This is our second year at this rental and we loved it just as much this time around. The location is perfect and the cottage is quaint and cozy. The downstairs bath has been recently renovated and if the upstairs bath was renovated as well, this house would be literal perfection. We had a great time and hope to stay here again!
5.0
I have been traveling to Michigan with my husband and his family since 1993. Our children have grown up on Crystal Lake. We weren't able to go to the family cottage this Christmas. I found The Little Cottage on Torch Lake and was stunned at how at we immediately felt at home. In fact, the family decided they liked it even more than the family cottage and I NEVER expected to have those feelings. Zoe and Tony were wonderful! I hate to gush too much because I fear it won't be available for all the dates we plan to return. Couldn't have been any more pleased! If you are looking for thoroughly modern lodging, look elsewhere. If you want to experience an authentic Northern Michigan Cottage on the Lake experience with incomparable lake view/access, this place is perfection!
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this lovely cozy cottage. Perfect place to be on beautiful Torch Lake. Wish we could have stayed longer!
5.0
Planned a weekend golf-gathering with friends, all non-Michiganders, who've heard about the picturesque beauty of Torch Lake. "The Little House on Torch Lake" provided the perfect back-drop for rekindling, and making new, memories. This wonderfully kept property, well-appointed with four bedrooms and all the amenities needed for comfort, made for a great way to take-in Torch Lake.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Torch Lake?
The average price for a rental in Torch Lake is R 8,660 per night. This rental is R 598 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Little House on Torch Lake with optional Carriage House?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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