WAKE & LAKE Cottage - All Season
House in Torch Lake, MI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Our home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bedrooms (2 queen, 1 full), a sleeper sofa and 2 full baths. The open floor plan and windows allow lake views from every room.
At WAKE & LAKE Cottage you are directly on Clam Lake with 100 ft of private shoreline and minutes to the crystal clear beautiful Torch Lake! Travel the entire Chain of Lakes by boat (Lake Bellaire, Grass River, Clam Lake, Torch Lake, Lake Skegemog & Elk Lake) and keep your boat right on the dock for your stay. The boat slip can easily accommodate a large boat. Slip is about 10 ft wide, can accommodate 25ft boat with water depth from knee high to 4.5 ft at end of the dock. Note that we are not in a no wake zone.
An expansive deck and permanent dock offers lots of space for sunning & lounging! Grill a lovely meal to eat overlooking the water or have a drink on the loungers! In the evenings, cook smores over a campfire and watch the beautiful sunset on the water!
Clam Lake is warm, calm and great for fishing, skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, etc. Don't have a boat? Don't worry - You can rent various water toys from many businesses on Clam Lake or surrounding area (boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, etc.)!
Various nearby boat launches are available (Butch's and Public Clam Lake launch), the nearest being 1.5 miles away. The house is also conveniently located across from Dewitt Marine where you can pull your boat up to fill up on gas and purchase any cooler needs!
Work from 'home' at our cottage surrounded by beautiful and rejuvenating views. Our new mesh Wi-fi systems provides strong signal throughout the cottage and outside on the deck.
For cold weather season, we have a newly installed heating/cooling system and a brand new high efficiency fireplace to make the cottage cozy. Fireplace is gas and fired via remote for ease of use.
We will provide linens, towels and a starter kit of paper products. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots/pans and utensils. A Traeger and gas grill are available year round.
Enjoy all our recent upgrades! Interior: New washer and dryer as of Dec 2020. New stove/oven installed 2021. New fireplace installed in 2022. Exterior: Firepit in 2021. Three stage deck 2021/2022. New seawall, sandy water edge as of 2022.
Check-in time is typically 4pm and check-out is at 11am.
Nearby attractions...
- Walk or boat to Dockside in minutes for drinks, lunch or dinner right on Torch Lake.
- Enjoy drinks & food at the famous Shorts Brewery in less than a 10 minute drive.
- Check out Torch Lake Cellars, 6 minutes away, that offers wine/cider tastings & road runner tours (food/dinner, tasting rooms and U-pick orchards tours available- they will even pick you up!).
- Walking trails of the Grass River Natural Area are accessible by boat or car.
- Glacial Hills provides 31.5 miles of the Midwest's finest mountain biking, hiking and winter sports trail.
-Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain is 15 minutes away where there is tons to do all year round - ski, snowmobile, snowshoe, tube, golf, foot golf, etc.
- Downtown Bellaire (9 minutes) - Short's Brewing Company (delicious food & drinks, live bands, events, etc.), Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery (coffee drinks, the best cupcakes & cookies, etc.), and shops!
- Downtown Alden (7-10 minutes) - Bluewater Bistro & Pizzeria (also delicious food & drinks), Alden Muffin Tin (excellent quiche, muffins, sandwiches, etc.)
Winter Rentals:
Our cozy home is the perfect place for a winter getaway - snuggle in, enjoy the view, and venture out to nearby attractions that offer fun indoor & outdoor activities!
Our brand new high efficiency and easy to use fireplace creates the best cold season atmosphere!
Our winter activity suggestions:
- Glacial Hills (10 minutes) - Fat tire biking, groomed and ungroomed trails, etc.
- Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain (15 minutes) - Alpine tubing, skiing, dogsled rides for children, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, snowmobiling
- Mt Mancelona - sledding, tours, backcountry trails
Notes:
Contact us if your party is slightly bigger than 8 people, we can discuss options!
Summer rentals will be Sun-Sun, min of 7 nights. Few exceptions will be made for mid-week rentals only (no weekends), message for specific requests.
Short term rental agreement for reservation will be sent following acceptance.
At WAKE & LAKE Cottage you are directly on Clam Lake with 100 ft of private shoreline and minutes to the crystal clear beautiful Torch Lake! Travel the entire Chain of Lakes by boat (Lake Bellaire, Grass River, Clam Lake, Torch Lake, Lake Skegemog & Elk Lake) and keep your boat right on the dock for your stay. The boat slip can easily accommodate a large boat. Slip is about 10 ft wide, can accommodate 25ft boat with water depth from knee high to 4.5 ft at end of the dock. Note that we are not in a no wake zone.
An expansive deck and permanent dock offers lots of space for sunning & lounging! Grill a lovely meal to eat overlooking the water or have a drink on the loungers! In the evenings, cook smores over a campfire and watch the beautiful sunset on the water!
Clam Lake is warm, calm and great for fishing, skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, etc. Don't have a boat? Don't worry - You can rent various water toys from many businesses on Clam Lake or surrounding area (boats, jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks, etc.)!
Various nearby boat launches are available (Butch's and Public Clam Lake launch), the nearest being 1.5 miles away. The house is also conveniently located across from Dewitt Marine where you can pull your boat up to fill up on gas and purchase any cooler needs!
Work from 'home' at our cottage surrounded by beautiful and rejuvenating views. Our new mesh Wi-fi systems provides strong signal throughout the cottage and outside on the deck.
For cold weather season, we have a newly installed heating/cooling system and a brand new high efficiency fireplace to make the cottage cozy. Fireplace is gas and fired via remote for ease of use.
We will provide linens, towels and a starter kit of paper products. The kitchen is stocked with dishes, pots/pans and utensils. A Traeger and gas grill are available year round.
Enjoy all our recent upgrades! Interior: New washer and dryer as of Dec 2020. New stove/oven installed 2021. New fireplace installed in 2022. Exterior: Firepit in 2021. Three stage deck 2021/2022. New seawall, sandy water edge as of 2022.
Check-in time is typically 4pm and check-out is at 11am.
Nearby attractions...
- Walk or boat to Dockside in minutes for drinks, lunch or dinner right on Torch Lake.
- Enjoy drinks & food at the famous Shorts Brewery in less than a 10 minute drive.
- Check out Torch Lake Cellars, 6 minutes away, that offers wine/cider tastings & road runner tours (food/dinner, tasting rooms and U-pick orchards tours available- they will even pick you up!).
- Walking trails of the Grass River Natural Area are accessible by boat or car.
- Glacial Hills provides 31.5 miles of the Midwest's finest mountain biking, hiking and winter sports trail.
-Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain is 15 minutes away where there is tons to do all year round - ski, snowmobile, snowshoe, tube, golf, foot golf, etc.
- Downtown Bellaire (9 minutes) - Short's Brewing Company (delicious food & drinks, live bands, events, etc.), Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery (coffee drinks, the best cupcakes & cookies, etc.), and shops!
- Downtown Alden (7-10 minutes) - Bluewater Bistro & Pizzeria (also delicious food & drinks), Alden Muffin Tin (excellent quiche, muffins, sandwiches, etc.)
Winter Rentals:
Our cozy home is the perfect place for a winter getaway - snuggle in, enjoy the view, and venture out to nearby attractions that offer fun indoor & outdoor activities!
Our brand new high efficiency and easy to use fireplace creates the best cold season atmosphere!
Our winter activity suggestions:
- Glacial Hills (10 minutes) - Fat tire biking, groomed and ungroomed trails, etc.
- Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain (15 minutes) - Alpine tubing, skiing, dogsled rides for children, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, snowmobiling
- Mt Mancelona - sledding, tours, backcountry trails
Notes:
Contact us if your party is slightly bigger than 8 people, we can discuss options!
Summer rentals will be Sun-Sun, min of 7 nights. Few exceptions will be made for mid-week rentals only (no weekends), message for specific requests.
Short term rental agreement for reservation will be sent following acceptance.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Torch Lake, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We were a family of six and had plenty of room for everyone to have a bed. We had multiple decks to lounge on, eat together. sit around the fire pit. All the places for boats or jet skis if we rented. Inside, we had a huge table to eat and play card games. There were two sitting areas and a nice sized TV. The kitchen had everything we needed. The washer and dryer worked great. The location is great. We were walking or boating distance to a restaurant, across the river from the boat gas station, We used the chain of lakes to explore up to Bellaire lake on the boat as well as Torch Lake and the sandbar there. We were a short drive to Shanty Creek to golf and eat, plus Short's brewery. The beds were also comfy. They provided an extra twin mattress that one of our kids slept on, plus a pull out couch in the living room if needed. Wish we could have stayed longer!
5.0 / 5.0
Very well kept cottage, location is perfect. We brought our own pontoon boat and were able to visit 3 different lakes without taking the boat out of the water. Highly recommend if you love the lake and boating. The deck is gorgeous and we lived the fire pit down by the lake. Check in & out went very smoothly. Will be back for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
So relaxing.. absolutely perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
It was a perfect family getaway. The lake house is very well kept, upgraded kitchen and fully stocked. I loved getting up in the morning and enjoying my coffee while I looked about that the lake. So relaxing! So beautiful!
5.0 / 5.0
To be near family for a funeral, it worked perfectly. Great view and good space
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect location for a good time with your family! Will recommend to others!!! Will be back!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property but please cull the kitchen cupboards.
4.0 / 5.0
The deck is amazing. Great place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and great amenities...kayaks, bags, firepit, dock, beach, lots of household supplies!! We will be back next year!!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful location to enjoy such a beatiful area. Wake and Lake had all the needed amenities, was very clean, and responsive communication. We had such a great trip we are sure to book again in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful lake house! One of the best! Full access to lake.Classic morning and evening sunsets.Cozy fireplace. We also enjoyed hiking in several Natural Areas located nearby.
5.0 / 5.0
Although we went north for spring break (our mistake), we didn’t miss out on views during the snowstorm. We were not able to hike as planned. We went to Short’s for carry out and hung at the house and it’s the perfect setup for a family. Great sitting areas. Kitchen was perfect for two moms. Very clean house. We will stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house for a ski weekend with my daughter. Not far from Schuss. Would love to stay here during the summer.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect location for our girls weekend! Plenty of space to visit, and we all loved the view of the lake. The gas fireplace was one of my favorite things about the cottage also, so warm and welcoming, especially for a snowy weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Myself and 3 girlfriends stayed at this fantastic home on Clam River. The home had everything we needed, the views were amazing, the accommodations comfortable, our hosts were great to work with and we came home refreshed and filled with lots of great memories. This is a great location for day tripping. We hit Bellaire, TC, Alden, Leland, Lake Leelanau and Northport. After a day of shopping and a little "tasting" returning home to a fire in the fireplace and our jim-jams made for a great evening of laughter and storytelling. Every woman should treat themselves to a trip like this and choosing this home would be a bonus!
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay here was very comfortable. The view is fantastic in the house has all the amenities that you went away from home. Kitchen was super well stocked and the beds were comfy.
5.0 / 5.0
Wake & Lake lived up to all of our expectations. The layout of the house was perfect for two couples and came with everything you could want. The proximity to Dockside, Short’s Brew Pub and Torch Lake was convenient.
We enjoyed the hiking trails in the area, kayaking on Clam Lake and pontoon boating on Torch Lake. Looking forward to returning next year!
5.0 / 5.0
We brought our wake surfing boat and parked her right up to the docks. Surfed Torch Lake and Clam Lake. House was great. Well stock with appliances and Kitchen needs. Beds are nice, extra blankets and pillows. Had 6 people easily. Boat trailer parking is less than a mile away. Nice size deck with a view is awesome. Overall stay was a win for sure. Definitely had the family cabin feel. Hope this place will be available when I want to stay around Torch again.
5.0 / 5.0
BEST VACATION EVER!
We had a wonderful time with our family. I can't say enough great things about this place and the owners. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much!
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome Family Vacation Spot!
This is our 2nd year renting this home! It’s in the perfect spot and has everything you need! The owners are very responsive and continually are doing upgrades😊 Looking forward to staying here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Week away for 2
amazing views, sunsets! Awesome smallmouth fishing from the docks. Dockside boat rental great place. House was great, beautiful large 2 level deck to enjoy the evening.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved it!
The house is in the perfect location…walking distance to Dockside, only 3 miles from Torch Lake Cellars, and right across the lake from the marina. The view is gorgeous and the house came stocked with anything you would need. My friends and I enjoyed our time there.
5.0 / 5.0
Wake and Lake beautiful!
Wonderful spot. Everything necessary to cook, live was available. Host very accommodating after I mistakenly thought I had paid for additional day . ...
5.0 / 5.0
Great Vacation
House was really nice and clean. Many updates and included everything expected. Hosts were great and extremely communicative when needed. We had a great time!
5.0 / 5.0
Boys week
My 2 sons and I had an awesome week fishing and relaxing.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house!
We had a lovely stay, it was quick but the house was perfect for us. It was clean and stocked with everything we needed. We did have an issue with the driveway, it’s very steep so if you are planning on a winter time visit that’s something to plan ahead for. We would come back again! Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
Winter getaway
The place was great clean well stocked with essentials and close in proximity to several town so there was a lot to do .
5.0 / 5.0
Great place.
This property was very nice. View of the water was great. Home was spacious and clean. We would rent again in the future and recommend to others.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place
Stayed in the fall with cool weather. So, we were unable to take advantage of the enormous beautiful deck. However, the entire lakeside of the home is windows and glass doors. The views couldn't be better. Gorgeous place with very comfortable beds. Huge kitchen with the nicest appliances I've ever seen in a rental. We will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice getaway
Comfortable, quiet, and relaxing in October. View of River from every window/door. Large tables inside and out, with lots of seating. Beds very comfortable. Bedrooms/bath on opposite ends of house, nice for privacy. Indoor fireplace not in working order yet. Will definitely rent again when fireplace fixed. Only negatives for me on arrival; was oven not in working order as door would not close all the way and oven light remained consistently on (would of been nice to know ahead of time, when told owners they said new one on the way), floor seemed sticky but clean-wore slippers, and no Keurig (my preference) but have drip coffee machine with coffee included.
5.0 / 5.0
October Visit
Beautiful house and setting. Views of the lake and surrounding hills were fantastic. House is very clean and comfortable. Hard to believe how quiet it is in the morning. I highly recommend this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Getaway ~ Clamelot!
My cousin and her husband celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary here. What the perfect place to do so! This lake home is beautiful with multiple decks and a view of Clam Lake that is unbelievable! The kitchen is well-stocked with anything you need. Since we had weather in the 70's for our fall week getaway, we rented a pontoon boat from Butch's Marina and drove around Clam Lake, through the Grass River to Bellaire Lake and then back through to get to Torch Lake. This lake home is very close to where you can enter Torch Lake that has pristine turquoise water and has been compared to the Caribbean waters. We recommend a visit to Torch Lake Cellars where you can enjoy a flight of wines on their patio and try to hit golf balls 139 yards into a barrel to win a free bottle.
... The perfect fall destination!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great view
We really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of room to spread out. The house is warm and inviting. The view from the many windows in the house is spectacular. Beautiful lake! The location is right between Traverse City and Charlevoix which is really convenient. The hosts were quick to respond when we had a question about one of the appliances. I highly recommend this lovely place. We hope to stay here again some day.
5.0 / 5.0
Great times at the Wake & Lake
We had a wonderful time at this property & it’s oh so close to other towns to check out! The views & deck are fantastic, we liked the option of a grill and smoker, the gates on the deck were a welcomed addition & we enjoyed the bonfire area. We brought our pontoon and the dock was perfect for us to tie it to. Since our trailer is a bit bigger, we had to park it across the street (vs in the driveway). We’re definitely looking forward to booking again & appreciate the quick responses from the owners!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing
Amazing , it was much needed. I can’t say enough about this amazing property, and the owners . All I can say is …. Thank you ! We will rent again.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Location
This house had everything we needed. We brought our 20 ft wake boat and the dock worked perfectly. We were grateful to be on the calm waters of Clam lake when the wind kicked up on Torch lake. We enjoyed Bellaire and highly recommend Shorts; so much so that we went there twice in 5 days. We had 3 kids ranging from 17-12 and they had a great time, I would highly recommend this house.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome vacation rental
What a great rental! The home was in a great location and very nice. We had a great vacation😊
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Wake And Lake
We loved our stay at Wake and Lake! The view is amazing. Super clean. It had everything we needed. It felt safe with our baby granddaughter with gates on the deck.
5.0 / 5.0
wonderful time at Wake and Lake
Our stay at Wake and Lake was wonderful. The home is spotless! the kitchen had everything we needed except our food. Very comfortable beds. The view is fantastic. We loved sitting on the deck next to the river. We have a daughter with special needs and felt very safe with her there. Gates at each end of the deck. My husband enjoyed fishing from the dock. We had a bonfire every night. We are going there for our next get away.
4.0 / 5.0
Dock disappointment
The house was well appointed and in a great location , this is a nice property. We rented this house for the boat dock but was unable to use given the extreme shallow water depth. We were unable to use the recommended boat ramp as the water was too shallow. The dock is not gel coat friendly , this is pontoon slip for sure.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Torch Lake?
The average price for a rental in Torch Lake is £341 per night. This rental is £150 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at WAKE & LAKE Cottage - All Season. 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 WAKE & LAKE Cottage - All Season pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at WAKE & LAKE Cottage - All Season?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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