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2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Torch Lake, the Caribbean of Michigan
Beautiful steps down to beach at Barnes Park Beach.Walking distance from cottage
Barnes Park beach and trails a short walk from the cottage.
Barne Park-Beach on Grand Traverse Bay. Walking distance
Beach at Barnes Park walking distance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake

Featured in the article from "Only in Michigan". https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/stays/michigan/12-vacation-rentals-mi
In the center of Eastport lies a cozy two-bedroom cottage. Nestled just a short walk from the stunning Torch Lake and a 15-minute stroll to the shores of Lake Michigan, this cozy retreat offers the perfect getaway for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Spend your days exploring the nearby Elk Lake, just a 21-minute drive away, or simply relax at the property and enjoy the free WiFi, smart TV, and the convenience of a washing machine and dryer.

The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and toaster, allows you to prepare delicious meals, while the dining table and outdoor furniture provide the perfect setting for alfresco dining.

Unwind by the fire pit as the sun sets, or take advantage of the games and entertainment options available. With air conditioning, heating, and essential linens and towels, you'll find all the comforts of home in this charming cottage. Secure parking is also provided for your convenience.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this Eastport cottage is the perfect home base for your next vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please use the Green Trash bag located under the kitchen sink and put all garbage into it. There is a garbage bin near in the front yard near the road. Please leave the Green Trash bag in this bin.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Renter is responsible for any and all damages. No camping on property. No Fireworks. No smoking or candles

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Eastport

Located in Eastport, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Intermediate Lake - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Castle Farms - 28 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 50 min drive - 62.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Antrim Creek Natural Area and Banks Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to Torch Lake and Charlevoix. The cottage had everything we needed although we didn’t spend much time there because we were mostly out and about. We had a little trouble with the keypad but the host was very responsive. We would stay again if we want to be close to torch lake but it was a little pricey compared to other places we have stayed up north.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber W., Ithaca Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch Lake getaway

Very clean and was very helpful with activity recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, clean cottage

Nice cottage, very clean, great location near Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, quiet property!

We had a nice getaway after a small wedding ceremony! It was prefect for us and we really enjoyed the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House

It was a nice place have hot tub listed but no hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing Host! I loved everything about my trip the lakes were close. The cafe across the street is amazing. Live entertainment and really good food. Fresh food options around. I will be back. Host were great at responding and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eastport Rental in a great location

Excellent location and very clean property. Comfortable stay. Nice access to Lake Michigan. I believe it’s a bit more of a walk to Torch Lake We were surprised to find basic cooking ingredients missing however - such as olive oil and spices other than salt and pepper. So recommend folks visit a store for these basics. Also did not find hair dryer there so recommend making sure travelers bring one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Kristina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Clean, Comfortable

The location is extremely convenient to so many things! It is walking distance to hikes, a restaurant, a store, and 2 lakes (lake MI & Torch lake). The place was clean, with all amenities and window air conditioning units in the bedrooms. There are blackout window shades which are wonderful for the long summer days in Northern MI. There was a cute back area with a grill, fire pit, and some chairs (we didn’t use either, but it was nice that they were there).
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

We had a very nice stay at this Vrbo Rental. Host responded to messages within an hour. Location is on busy/main roads, so there's not much privacy in the yard. But it didn't bother us when we were inside. Washer & dryer were great. We had one rainy day during our visit, and the living room was great to watch movies & play board games. We were surprised at how comfortable the mattresses were. The water was sulfur-smelling, but that's super common for the location. We brought plenty of water to drink. There wasn't a grill brush, but turns out you can use crumpled up aluminum foil to clean the grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah J.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Very Disappointed

The location was great! Unfortunately the one air conditioning unit in the home made it unable for anyone to sleep due to how hot the home was even with the fans we bought. The lack of a microwave made it impossible to heat anything up because we did not want to use the oven due to increasing the temperature of the home. The pans that were there had crusty food left in them and the worst thing was the smell of the water. We opted to go somewhere else to finish out our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay for young family of 5

There was a slight check in delay because of laundry, no problem for us as the cleaner was very accomodating. Place was nearly spotless. Finishes and furniture was clean and of decent quality. My only complaint was the shower pressure was low but thats not anyones fault. Few things to note.. we had 1 toilet paper roll not sure if thats normal or not but might want to pack extra. There are a couple of markets nearby for convenience but also $$$$ a box of cereal was $11. Nearest Meijer is 30 min south in Traverse City I think. Also we didn't realize Torch lake really wasnt a beach friendly place (never been here before). We don't have a boat or anything but didnt realize we would hardly use it bc no beaches and you reallly can't see it very well from driving around. Location of the house is so nice, 20 min North to Charlevoix or 20 min south to Elk rapids. Both have nice family public beaches. The Barnes park beach nearby is also pretty nice but we like to visit a new beach daily. Property is close to Friske fruit stand which our kids had a blast at their facility. We also headed into Central lake (Blue Pelican Inn)for dinner and stopped at the 1914 Cellar and also Torch Lake Cellars. Would def recommend this rental to anyone. Rooms had window air-conditioning units which kept the rooms very comfortable for sleeping. And the rental had blackout blinds on every window which is extremly nice!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jessi W.

Comfortable beds, would not consider “family friendly” if you have very young children. No kid dishes as listed and garbages did not have lids. Overall nice place just didn’t fit our family’s needs
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
You definitely get your money's-worth with this property! It's been updated, and the addition of window A/C units in each bedroom makes it a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well-stocked, all of our needs were definitely met, traveling with two grade-school age children. I do want to point out, for future families, this property does not have direct beach access and is situated at a busy and loud intersection. The closest Torch Lake access is boat ramp access, not a place to swim or to call a beach. It is located near US 31 and M 88 which gives easy driving to many local beaches, lakes, and activities. We especially enjoyed visiting Friske, just up the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Close to Public Access on Torch and Traverse Bay

Place was clean and AC was necessary as it was unseasonably in the 90’s in June. Utilized the kitchen to cook several meals, which had everything we needed to prep our food (spices were limited to salt and pepper). We used the grill for steaks but had to replace the propane tank since it was left empty. Most of the shore line is privately owned but if you keep your eyes open for small brown boat launch signs, there are some places to reach the water. We walked 1/4 mile east to Eastport Landing boat ramp which has a small public beach where we went swimming. We also rode our bikes west to Barnes Park Campground where we learned there is free public access to Traverse Bay along a huge white sand beach, where we caught a beautiful sunset while others swam. The people in the camp store were very friendly and confirmed day use was free at the beach. We spent an afternoon in Elk Rapids which was very nice. We also spent an evening in Traverse City enjoying the Traverse City Distillery which we highly recommend! Took our own kayaks and paddled from Torch Lake through Torch River, Lake Skegemog and up Elk Lake where we stashed our bikes so we could pedal 6 miles back to our truck on Torch Lake (there were some big hills to climb). Water was choppy with 10-12mph winds for most of the paddle. Did a 6 mile hike in Maplehurst Nature area which was an intermediate hike with only one grand view of Maplehurst Lake, but it was beautiful and we had it all to ourselves. Several wineries.
Sunset from Barnes Park
Steps at Barnes Park leading to public beach on Traverse Bay.
Torch Lake near Torch River, before the huge sandbar party started for the day.
Free public launch 1 mile east of Torch River.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini get away

The property was cute and clean, the area was a very quiet setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place. Owner very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch Lake

Close to Torch Lake, Lake Michigan, and a nice restaurant/bar with live music.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We enjoyed our stay!! It was close to all the places we wanted to explore! Cute place and had everything we needed! Clean and relaxing! Wish we could have stayed longer! Cafe across the street was so fun both for breakfast and dinner and drinks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

We were stying for an event nearby, this rental was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Camping. Our grandchildren wanted us to go camping so they went camping across the street

Our Son and his family went camping across the street from our cottage at Barnes park camp grounds. Great family trip. Our cottage was great! Definitely my kind of camping. Very nice cottage. Would stay again and recommend it to friends and others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away!

Our stay was just what we needed. We felt like we were home, but away from home with all its responsibilities. The cottage was very clean. The bed was super comfortable. The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed to make meals if we wanted to. We enjoyed going to both the beautiful Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, both walking distance from the cottage. It was altogether a perfect get away for us. Although we didn’t need to call Jeff, our host, we knew he was available for any of our questions. We will definitely tell others about this opportunity.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karmen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wood Roach infestation. Poor communication from host is not responsive/helpful/seems incompetent.

Close to boat ramp, small shoulder for walking & very busy street & no privacy in the yard, very loud. Bring your own paper towel & tissue. Water has a strong smell - the worst we have encountered. There is a noticeable odor to the home. Need to keep the air circulating Beds are rough & be careful in the tub & with the hot water. Traveling one anticipates bugs. Most people do not just live with bugs in their home, & expect a rental to be clear of infestation. House has wood roaches & mice droppings throughout. The reasoning for the poor rating is Jeff’s inability to have compassion or empathy. We tried to work with him & offered to vacate to allow for a deeper cleaning and allow for tx. Offered to respray when more roaches appeared after tx his response after asking what he would like done was, “That is entirely up to you. Again these are not harmful and you are in northern michigan in the middle of summer. At this point I don't know what else to tell you.” We continued to take care of the bugs for the remainder of trip. We are not dramatic, we anticipate bugs, we don’t want to spend our vacay continually cleaning someone’s mess up. It is evident in my interactions with Jeff he does not care.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great location and nice home. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, would rent again.

Beautiful home, cozy and comfortable. Easy check in and check out. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Felix

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My wife and I have loved Northern Michigan our entire lives. With our five boys and one girl, we've spent countless summers and winters here, making the most of everything this beautiful area has to offer as a family. Whether it's fishing, swimming, boating, golfing, skiing, or simply searching the shoreline for Petoskey Stones, we've created unforgettable memories. We're thrilled to share our cottage with guests who want to create their own special moments with loved ones.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is nestled in a truly unique location. Just a short walk away, you can spend the day on the pristine, crystal-clear waters of Torch Lake or bask in the sun on the beautiful sandy beach of Grand Traverse Bay at Barnes Park. Next door, enjoy great food, drinks, and live music at the Torch Lake Café. With so much to see and do in the area, adventure awaits. After a day of exploring, unwind in our newly remodeled cottage and gather around the backyard campfire to share memories under the stars.

What makes this property unique

Great Location!! Walk to Torch Lake or Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay! Across the street from boat launch for Torch Lake. Park your boat and trailer right at the cottage. Take a walk over to Barnes Park with it's beautiful beach on Grand Traverse Bay. Listen to live music while your enjoying dinner and drinks at the Torch Lake Cafe next door. Two golf courses within a 10 min drive. The cottage sits between the lake towns of Charlevoix and Elk Rapids which both boast lots of great shopping. Visit the local wineries including "Cellar 1914 " two miles down the road. Even take a day trip to Traverse City and visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes. This area is also a winter wonderland with it's skiing at local resorts like Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain. There is also excellent ice fishing and snowmobiling around Torch Lake.

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