The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking

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A rustic cabin with a stone exterior, wooden door, and a red roof.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a sink.
A rustic cabin with a stone exterior and a wooden door, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A rustic room with a stone wall, a wooden table with chairs, a window, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A cozy room with a stone wall, a wooden table with chairs, a plaid sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torch Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this apartment is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 44 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 52.4 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 48 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Front Street - 50 min drive - 68.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Classic Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$661, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Forge at Torch Lake: near lake access and boat ramp, boat trailer parking located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Torch Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Intermediate Lake and Hanley Lake. Lake Michigan and Ben-way Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here. It is a cozy, comfortable studio. We enjoyed the area hiking this time. It is also a wonderful place to kayak or canoe on the Chain of Lakes.We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great and a perfect spot for a getaway to Torch Lake! It was modernized and loved the lighting features. The bathroom and shower was pretty cool too. The iron work designs with some of the decor was also pretty neat as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. We were not at the property much. Good communication with the host. check in and out was easy. Coffee maker , k cups as well as creamer was much appreciated. Beautiful bathroom and washer and dryer worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable for a week exploring the area. Really appreciated having a kitchen, lighted closet, and laundry available. And that the lights were on dimmers to adjust as needed. Endless hot water with a rain showerhead was just what was needed after a long day. AC worked well. Really have no complaints!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice stay! Perfect amount of space for what we needed! And it was in a great area! A bit of a warning, there is no tv but there is wifi if you bring a tablet or laptop.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great stay and super clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in process was easy and convenient. Place was clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Has everything you need, very clean and way cuter than the photos!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Little Stay

Loved our stay at the Forge. Was comfortable and well accommodated with a great location to explore from! Easy communication with the host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Communication with the hosts was outstanding and easy. The place was very well kept, super clean. We wished the coffee maker was bigger and that there were spare linens for the fold-out but the washer/dryer was nice to have. The air unit was quiet and seemed to keep the place regulated. Directions on how to do remotes were not there, but we figured things out. Our biggest wish was that the fire pit was closer to the place, like maybe in the ground, but we understand the owners not wanting to be responsible for fires and such. (Up the hill was too far for us.) The Torch Lake Cafe was a great asset and the location was very convenient. There really wasn't anything we couldn't figure out, but if you do have questions, reach out to the hosts and they'll be respond very quickly. Access to the lake for swimming was not what we prefer, but it is do-able, just a five minute walk to boat access where one can also enter to swim. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Woodsy Escape

My husband and I had a great stay and really enjoyed having a quiet place in the woods to relax after exploring the Traverse City area. There’s a fire pit on the property that’s uphill from the house that was nice to sit around in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Get away!

Cute property! Very cozy accommodations. Loved the finishes and the retro kitchen appliances. Wonderful, quiet location. Perfect for a couple’s trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

All about peace & quiet

Wonderful place to unplug ! Very innovative, comfortable place. Excellent communication and smooth check in. We would definitely consider staying again if we were in the area. Thanks for a great stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Studio Apt

Very clean & private setting. Comfortable bed & sleeper sofa. Step- in shower. Pet allowed. Be sure to take hike up the hill for sitting around a fire pit. Eat at Torch Lake Cafe for delicious food & great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Drove from Ohio to northern Michigan on a weekend getaway for Labor Day weekend. We drove 10 hours overnight and were looking for a place to stay to explore the nearby dunes and pictured rocks farther north. We did not stay in the lodge too much as we were out and about, but the property had everything you need with cooking utensils and also a fire pit that was nice for a campfire at the top of the hill. The only thing that we experienced that was an issue was the check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Great getaway

Perfect place up north for a couple. Only suggestion is getting a king size bed and a second night stand. There's plenty of room for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Forge is nice.

Very nice place. Everything was clean and tidy. It has a very minimal kitchen so don’t plan on making any elaborate meals. Other than that it was perfect for our needs for a weekend stay to attend a wedding. Would def stay again for a similar situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Studio Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at The Forge. It’s interesting to see the architecture of a cord built room and the light from all the windows is really lovely. The kitchen is cute and efficient and it was very clean. It rained while we were there and the patter of rain on the roof was very soothing. We’ll definitely be back! It was a great location for running thru several little towns and visiting nearby orchards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great gem!

My boyfriend and I were very happy with our stay! Communication was quick and efficient. The house was perfect for a long weekend; all of the detail made it cozy and inviting. Proximity to the lake was a nice perk. The surroundings were peaceful. They do have basic kitchen items. The towels are nice, it’s nice that they have shampoo in case you forget yours. If you’re a boater, the driveway is perfect for parking and easy in and out. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was seamless once I found the keypad. It was dusk and I expected a keypad with raised numbers on the door. My fault! This is a lovely place to stay. The kitchen had all the essentials. Keurig coffee maker. I loved the feel of being in a log cabin! The rocks in the walls are a nice addition. My husband, a rock hound, loved the bathroom and shower floors! Beautiful and well-maintained. Pet friendly!DNR kayak and boat launch is about 5 minutes away on Torch Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

My husband and I stayed in this cute cozy place for a wedding weekend in Central Lake. It is very true to its listing and is a basic studio that had what we needed for the weekend. 2 things to note if you’re renting - the coffee pot is a Keurig and we needed to pick up pods which was fine (Dollar store). Also the listing is clear there isn’t a hair dryer and that is in fact the case. :). Enjoy this lovely area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
Thanks for your review, and feedback. We have added both some K-cups, and a hairdryer to improve any future stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming spot! This rental was perfect for us, a retired couple and our dog. I could also see it for a lovely romantic stay or for skiers. From the moment we walked in we were in love! This place was extraordinarily clean, ten stars for that.We used every inch of the place: we baked Aussie hand pies from Charlevoix in the old-school oven; we stored plenty of groceries in the vintage refrigerator (shout out to Eastport Market for their carry outs). We microwaved and used the stovetop. All in working order and everything we needed to do all those activities, dishes, sharp knives and pans etc.Loved the lighting options, dimmable switches everywhere you needed them. Handy for us old folks. Also reading lights, good because we were rained in for a couple of days...The weather cooled off while we were there, we hope to return and introduce our dog to swimming in the Lake next time. This is a fantastic location, 20 min from Alden, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, Bellaire- and for those with childhood memories- across the street from Brownwood Acres! My ten year old self was so thrilled! We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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