Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

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A deck with a table and chair, overlooking a calm body of water with a dock and boat.
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A grassy area with a wooden fence and rope barrier, a house with a green exterior and white trim, and a body of water in the background.
A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining area, and a hallway.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets. A dining area with a table and chairs is visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Torch Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Map
Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 41 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Front Street - 46 min drive - 67.1 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 47 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Classic Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan located?

This Central Lake cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Hanley Lake. Grand Traverse Bay and Intermediate Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was great, we enjoyed staying there and exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy comfortable cottage very enjoyable long fall weekend. Great location on lake with beautiful views from the deck. Cottage was roomy and had everything you could need or want. Easy access and roads traveling to the many small towns and villages to experience the good restaurants sights and fall events. Enjoyed our time there and highly recommend this quaint cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
I’m glad you had a wonderful time and it was a pleasure hosting you. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a nice time playing on the lake and visiting the surrounding area. It was so nice being able to bring our dog too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous cottage for you and your dog to enjoy torch lake. It’s our second year and hopefully we can do it again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean, well stocked cottage with exceptional outdoor space. Deck, steps down to the water and dock were great. Property was beautifully landscaped. Torch Lake is everything we were hoping it would be with its crystal clear water. Owner provided a canoe and it was the highlight of our stay. Sunsets were spectacular! Thank you for sharing all this with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2026
It was our pleasure to host you, and we are so happy you were able to take advantage of the canoe and the lake. It is our happy place! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, charming cottage on Torch Lake. Easy access to water. Cozy and comfortable inside , it was a very relaxing stay. Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and comfortable. Nice view of the lake. We had what we thought was an issue with the TV and Dawn sent the caretaker over right away, which was appreciated. It turned out it just needed time for the WiFi signal to connect and we didn’t have any issues for the rest of our stay. We spent time on the deck and used the fire pit which was very relaxing. The town of Central Lake was nice to visit as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2026
I am glad you had a wonderful time! We enjoy the fire pit as well! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place right on the lake. Dock and deck were also both very nice with amazing sunset views.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage and beautiful view. It was clean and functional. We spent a lot of time kayaking and paddle boarding. We rented a boat to go over to the sandbar, which is absolutely gorgeous. The grill was very dirty and hard to cook on. We planned most of our meals around it and ended up throwing a lot of expensive meat away. A little pricey for what it was, but we enjoyed it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place. Perfect setting. The host is responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! Glad you had a great stay! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Quaint Cottage is just the right size for my son’s family. They enjoyed staying there and being close to the larger rental let them come and go easily. Another wonderful week on Torch Lake with great accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
It was a pleasure hosting your family and look forward to welcoming you back! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch lake

Very nice location and accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved spending a week here. Place is exactly as described. It was so peaceful and quiet. Cottage is close to many cities and wineries. Loved corner bistro and Torch Lake Cellars
Playing golf while enjoying wine
Zuri enjoyed also
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
Glad to hear you enjoyed yourselves. It was a pleasure hosting and your pup. Look forward to having you back. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second visit

Great property, great location. Cottage was extremely clean when we checked in.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not ask for more!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake Stay

Cabin was great - family also rented larger home nearby - so much of the time we were at the larger house. Nice accommodations and well kept. Looking forward to next year on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place

Very well kept, clean and in a great location. My wife loves falling asleep to the sound of the running water in the brook outside the main bedroom window. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
Thank you and glad you had a great time! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Green Cottage

My son’s family enjoyed their stay at the Green Cottage - with close proximity to the larger rental, it allowed privacy but the opportunity to be with the rest of the family. We are looking forward to renting again - thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I were extremely please with our stay. The home is a quaint rustic cottage as described. We loved the fact that the home has remained mostly original and has that weekend retreat feel. The grounds were immaculate, beautiful lake view, peaceful setting at the north end of the lake. The host Dawn was excellent in her communication and description of the home. We will definitely stay again!!!
Exterior of home from adjacent lot.
View of home from the driveway.
Our ski boat at sunset picture taken from the dock.
View from the shoreline looking up at the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you Jayson for your kind words. We enjoyed having you there to experience our little slice of heaven and look forward to hosting you in the future. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Property was a perfect private spot… Very quiet and peaceful relaxing stay… It was very clean and I felt very relaxed and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and I sleep like a baby 😊 I will definitely come back to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice vacation

I spent a week here with my two sons, sister, and dog. The house had everything we needed. The boys and dog loved the canoe. We had fun relaxing on the patio and swimming. The landscaping and setting was beautiful and the sound of the creek was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sept 2023

Nice place, thankful to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

This was even better than expected! Beautiful sunsets! Right on the water. Hearing the waves lapping up on the shore while sitting on the deck was just so relaxing! Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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