Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!
House in Torch Lake, MI
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Located on the turquoise waters of Torch Lake, this waterfront vacation home offers the perfect year round getaway!
The house is situated directly on the Torch Lake Sandbar, which is known for its shallow waters, sandy bottoms, beautiful sunsets, and crystal clear water.
The area is also known for it's amazing fall colors and as a winter paradise (snowshoeing, downhill and x-country skiing and snowmobiling trails are all nearby).
The house was newly renovated in the spring of 2021 and includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances: a stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Located next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to nine people and offers great views of the lake. The living room, adjacent to the dining room, provides comfortable seating for family movie and game nights. The house has four TVs, each with access to Netflix and Hulu TV. In front of the dining/living room is a beach-themed sunroom, which is great for enjoying a good book! The master bedroom includes a queen-sized bed as well as an attached walk-in closet and master bathroom. The cozy bunk room on the first floor has a twin-over-twin bunk bed. A laundry room with a washer and dryer is also located on the first floor, right next to a half bathroom.
The upstairs offers a full bathroom and two large bedrooms: the lakeview room, with a king bed, and the fishing-themed room, with two full-sized beds. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. In addition, a homey reading nook with a collection of books and lots of board games, drink fridge, microwave and coffee maker are located on the upstairs landing.
Finally the basement offers a ping-pong table and an air hockey table which are perfect for rainy days! Kids will find a train table with a wooden train set and a basket full of Lego Duplos.
A charming deck overlooking the lake is at the water’s edge. The dock, including a platform, provides the perfect place to enjoy the sunset. You can tie your boat to the dock during the day in calm weather. We also provide a mooring buoy in front of the dock (3' water depth). The dock is seasonal and available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
In addition, a romantic fire pit, with firewood provided, is in the yard overlooking the lake; the fire pit is the perfect place for s'mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is provided for cookouts.
Please note that this house is located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. The vacation home is intended for families who want to make life-long memories and not meant for loud parties.
The house is situated directly on the Torch Lake Sandbar, which is known for its shallow waters, sandy bottoms, beautiful sunsets, and crystal clear water.
The area is also known for it's amazing fall colors and as a winter paradise (snowshoeing, downhill and x-country skiing and snowmobiling trails are all nearby).
The house was newly renovated in the spring of 2021 and includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances: a stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Located next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to nine people and offers great views of the lake. The living room, adjacent to the dining room, provides comfortable seating for family movie and game nights. The house has four TVs, each with access to Netflix and Hulu TV. In front of the dining/living room is a beach-themed sunroom, which is great for enjoying a good book! The master bedroom includes a queen-sized bed as well as an attached walk-in closet and master bathroom. The cozy bunk room on the first floor has a twin-over-twin bunk bed. A laundry room with a washer and dryer is also located on the first floor, right next to a half bathroom.
The upstairs offers a full bathroom and two large bedrooms: the lakeview room, with a king bed, and the fishing-themed room, with two full-sized beds. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. In addition, a homey reading nook with a collection of books and lots of board games, drink fridge, microwave and coffee maker are located on the upstairs landing.
Finally the basement offers a ping-pong table and an air hockey table which are perfect for rainy days! Kids will find a train table with a wooden train set and a basket full of Lego Duplos.
A charming deck overlooking the lake is at the water’s edge. The dock, including a platform, provides the perfect place to enjoy the sunset. You can tie your boat to the dock during the day in calm weather. We also provide a mooring buoy in front of the dock (3' water depth). The dock is seasonal and available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
In addition, a romantic fire pit, with firewood provided, is in the yard overlooking the lake; the fire pit is the perfect place for s'mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is provided for cookouts.
Please note that this house is located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. The vacation home is intended for families who want to make life-long memories and not meant for loud parties.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Torch Lake, MI
££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Our friend group from high school got together for our first proper vacation. The property was beautiful and exactly as shown on the listing. Our hosts were very friendly and the house is kept well stocked. We took advantage of the boat rental company they suggested and had an amazing time! Highly recommend this Torch Lake home and would absolutely rent from this owner again!
5.0 / 5.0
This torch Lake house was splendidly located, furnished, and equipped. It is even nicer than the pictures. The kitchen was perfect for a group of seven. We grilled out, we ate out on the picnic table. We enjoyed the sunset. We were on the dock every day, and we took advantage of the recommended pontoon rental company. We will definitely rent from this owner again.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 7 including boys ages 10-15 had the most amazing time staying at this Torch Lake rental. It’s a perfect location, clean and the hosts are the best!
5.0 / 5.0
The place was amazing!! Everything was perfect. Will book again in the the future if available.
5.0 / 5.0
We have spent many summers on the lakes in Michigan but this house has the best location of any we've rented! Beautiful views of Torch Lake with very easy access to the sandbar for swimming. House was organized and set up perfectly and the owners were very kind and always quick with their communication. Our family had a wonderful and relaxing week and cannot wait to come back again! Thank you again!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful fall vacation with another family. The beautiful torch lake front property and fall beauty.
Will certainly be visiting again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, photos match the property. Hosts were wonderful and house was very clean and well supplied with necessities. Lake is beautiful and very clean at dock. Enjoyed fire pit on lake front.
5.0 / 5.0
A beautiful, updated home on the third most gorgeous lake on earth!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was adorable on a beautiful lake! Sunsets were incredible with peaceful nights next to fire pit making s’mores. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return!!
5.0 / 5.0
Was a great place to be! Enjoyed our time in the shallow water! The cottage met all our needs perfectly!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our time at this beautiful home. It is every thing it says it is ! The host has thought of everything. We hope to return next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds. TV sets easy to use. Lots of chairs for outside seating. Boat dock on lake a few steps from the house. Four kayaks in the garage. Stacked firewood for firepit in back yard. Property is very well maintained and spotlessly clean.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the best time at this beautiful property. All of the kids had a blast playing in the water and just hanging out in the home. The home was clean and beautiful. The sunsets were gorgeous. I hope we can come back some day. I don’t know how another place will top this one.
5.0 / 5.0
The property and owners are top notch!!
Anja accommodated our needs for a great extended weekend. House was as described very clean and updated. Location was amazing and short drives to area towns. We will be visiting again. Thanks again for a great place to stay and rest our heads at the end of our busy days.
Frank, Jacki and Family
5.0 / 5.0
This home was such a pleasant and lovely retreat. Nestled in the woods, on the south end of Torch lake just a few steps to dock & swimming, kayaking or boating. The home is well stocked, extremely clean & beautifully decorated. The owners are nearby & offer pontoon rental for a very reasonable cost.
I would recommend this property to anyone
Looking for a lovely getaway
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great experience at this unit. Very clean and spacious with great, clean bathrooms with plenty of towels, TP, and linens and a well-appointed kitchen with everything you need to feel like you are cooking at home, yet on the water with fantastic nightly sunsets. We brought wood for the fire pit, but were surprised to find a hearty stack of seasoned and split hardwood. The Adirondack chairs were plentiful, weighty and sturdy, no plastic chairs at this place. Also we found the mooring bouy for our boat to be well-located and secure, which is important on Torch Lake. Finally, the owners, who reside next door, were available if you needed something—anything—but certainly did not hover. They could not have been nicer or more engaging. Bottom line: our family really loved our stay and we hope to come back again. .
5.0 / 5.0
I have to echo so many of the past reviews of this property. To the beautiful well appointed house, outside firepit and ready access to the crystal clear waters of Torch Lake our stay was wonderful! We rented the host's son's pontoon boat and cruised the lake with a stop at the Dockside restaurant and back on the lake for swimming to work off the good food. (Rental of the lily pad is highly recommended.) Day trips included Mackinac Island, Petoskey State Park and Elk Rapids. Honestly it was very hard to leave the property. A very big thank you to the Stoldt's family for helping us to make so many magical memories!
5.0 / 5.0
Super nice location. Very nice updated house and stocked with everything you would need. Comfortable sleeping arrangements and well appointed kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed at this lake house with 6 people (2 parents and 4 adult kids) and had a great time. The lake house was very clean and had all of the kitchen and household necessities. There were 4 kayaks which we enjoyed using and we rented the BoatTorch pontoon boat for 2 days. The lake is beautiful and the bottom is nice and sandy. The famous sandbar was just down the lake a bit and was fun to hang out in and play frisbe and see the people and dogs. . We used the outdoor grill and the fire pit which was nice. The host lives next door— they were helpful and not intrusive. Loved our stay there and hope to return someday!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was wonderful, and the hosts were available and helpful. The dock on the sandbar made this a PERFECT location for families with little ones. The kitchen was the most well stocked rental I've ever stayed in. There was not a tool that we needed that wasn't there, which made cooking great. The only criticism (which I hate even using that word) is that the one bunk room isn't really suitable for adults, as there is no closet, so if you are traveling with 4 couples that want separate rooms, it's tight in the bunk room. The house was roomy, the kitchen was big enough for several people to be cooking, the fire pit was stocked with wood. There were toys, kayaks, life jackets and a few rafts. It was truly a dream and I would not hesitate to rent again from Anja. It was the perfect family vacation. Thanks, Anja!
5.0 / 5.0
This home (by no means a cottage) is beautiful, in a wonderful location on Torch Lake and with all the modern conveniences one could hope for. The host was welcoming and has thought of everything a guest could need. This is a top notch rental!
5.0 / 5.0
Torch Lake is beautiful. The house is immaculately clean and stocked with everything needed. The location is great. Would love to stay again. Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
Best location on Torch Lake!
This home was awesome with fantastic hosts that made this one of the best vacations we’ve had. The home is completely remodeled and beautiful. The location on the lake is awesome. It’s minutes from the crowded sandbar if that’s your thing and far enough away to enjoy the peaceful quiet. The lake is shallow in front of the house with gorgeous clear sandy bottom- perfect for swimming. The house comes with everything you need, a lot of thought was put into the decor and amenities and I cannot think of one thing that was missing. Anja and her family are lovely and super helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
The best of the best!
Amazing property and hospitality! This home had everything you would want for a lake vacation!!! ☀️ ❤️ 🌊
5.0 / 5.0
Incredible stay in a gorgeous location
We loved our stay at Anja's cabin - the house was the cleanest we've ever experienced at a vacation rental and the place is extremely well equipped. Anja was a great host and very responsive. Overall a wonderful stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay
We stayed this past New Year’s Eve weekend and had a wonderful stay. Although winter time we enjoyed the view of the lake - can imagine how fun it would be in the summer time ! We skied at Schuss and dined in nearby Alden and Bellaire . The house is very comfortable and has such thoughtful and warm touches . Thank you for sharing your home
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
Everything about this home was wonderful. The house is recently renovated so very clean and fresh, beautiful spot on Torch Lake, very well stocked and lovely owners. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Top Notch Rental
This place was adorable, clean and so well funished. I knew that it was a newer rental on the market and only hope that people that rent it, will respect it and keep it as nice as the property is. So much detail to making you feel right at home and not needing a thing. We were able to drive up to the home so we brought some things with us. Even though we were there during the fall, I can only imagine how much fun it would be in the summer. The area of the lake is very sandy and good for swimming, however, get in the water from the pier and not on land as it's somewhat rocky along the shore and not a clear opening to enter. Absolutely a fantastic place for a family stay with the feel of "home". Highly recommend it! I would've liked an earlier ck in time than 5:00 pm.
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous home in the lake
This beautiful home is immaculate and had absolutely everything we needed or could want including a coffee station with espresso machine. The kitchen was completely stocked and I cooked for 6 people every day and did not miss a thing. The house has a direct view to the lake. We enjoyed the fire pit (again completely stocked with wood and even smores!). We all loved this beautifully decorated home and Anja was very responsive. We hope that we can return next summer.
5.0 / 5.0
beautiful cottage
Property was wonderful. Would definetly rent in the future. It would be nice if the new trees in front yard were cut down to improve view of lake.
5.0 / 5.0
Ah-mazing summer’s end.
This was our first visit to Torch Lake, it won’t be our last. We were looking for a relaxing week to catch up with friends we had not seen in too long. Even though we were just two couples it is definitely well set up for a family or larger group. The house was larger than I expected, as were the downstairs master bedroom and the two upstairs rooms. Both rooms we used had very large closets so our clutter was out of the way and with the full baths upstairs and down, each couple had our own sanctuary. There are so many areas for groups to play games or individuals to curl up with a book. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and share meals and the guys were happy to man the grill. The sandbar seems to run forever, we tried to walk to the edge, but didn’t quite find the end of it. The sunsets were amazing. We could probably spend an entire week on the dock or in the lake around it. We also rented a pontoon and took a cruise of the entire length of the lake.
We only had one small mishap while there and the owners took care of it right away while making sure we weren’t inconvenienced at all. Anja answered all my questions before and during our stay. She’s taken care of so many little details everywhere that you feel like it’s your home away from home.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing property, one of the best we’ve ever rented!
The home was even better than we had hoped. The space/layout was great for two families of 4. We were able to cook big dinners and enjoy together. Sleeping quarters were amazing as were the bathrooms. We were able to keep our boat tied up overnight with zero issues and enjoyed an amazing sunset!
5.0 / 5.0
Great week at torch lake!
Our family stayed here for a week with 8 adults and 2 babies. The house was clean and beautiful. Great location relative to the sandbar. The two upstairs bedrooms were very quiet and perfect for putting the little ones to bed while the adults stayed up in the evening. The owners who live next door were friendly and kind. They were also very responsive to a small maintenance issue we had midweek. We would love to come back next year!
2.5 / 5.0
This was our first visit to Torch Lake and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!! The house was beautifully redone from bedrooms, gorgeous bathrooms, and the wonderful kitchen. We enjoyed spending relaxing mornings in the peaceful sunroom facing the lake, watching the Olympics in the evening in the family room, and the kids enjoyed the upstairs game area as well as playing ping pong in the basement. The dock and lake access were exactly what we were hoping for with plenty of space for sitting and hopping in for water fun. Anja and Christian were so nice and quickly responded to any questions that we had! We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
5.0 / 5.0
Simply AMAZING
This was our first visit to Torch Lake and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!! The house was beautifully redone from bedrooms, gorgeous bathrooms, and the wonderful kitchen. We enjoyed spending relaxing mornings in the peaceful sunroom facing the lake, watching the Olympics in the evening in the family room, and the kids enjoyed the upstairs game area as well as playing ping pong in the basement.
The dock and lake access were exactly what we were hoping for with plenty of space for sitting and hopping in for water fun.
Anja and Christian were so nice and quickly responded to any questions that we had!
We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
2.5 / 5.0
The house is beautiful and has great amenities, it had everything we needed! The kids enjoyed kayaking during the day and playing many board games at night. Everything was clean and in new/great condition. The owners were very nice and went above and beyond to accommodate all our anticipated needs.Thanks for this great lake house to spend our family vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend
We loved our stay in this beautiful home on the gorgeous Torch Lake. The home is beautifully refinished. The combination of beds worked great for our family of 7. The house is incredibly clean and well cared for and equipped with anything you could possibly need.
We used the kayaks every day, enjoyed a campfire most nights, played yard games on the lawn overlooking the lake, had coffee on the dock, had one kid that could almost always be found reading a book in the sunroom with a view of the lake when she wasn't on the water, same spot that mom and dad enjoyed a quiet nightcap after busy kids went to bed, played countless games on the huge kitchen table (also overlooking the lake), kids lounged and enjoyed a few chess matches in the upstairs living area, mooring is easy to hook your personal watercraft to if bringing one and launch is nearby.
The location on the sandbar on the south end of the lake is perfect, far from the party but yards and yards and yards of 2-3' water before it gets deep. And close to so many other lovely areas. We took day trips to both Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island, each only a little over an hour away, drove 15 min into Elk Rapids for dinner and shopping one evening and enjoyed the nearby town of Alden, as well. The Village Market nearby is well stocked and not badly priced like some resort area grocers.
The owners are extremely kind and helpful and interested in making your trip what you want it to be! It would be the first spot I'd recommend to a friend looking for a Michigan lake vacation.
2.5 / 5.0
Wow! I hate to write a glowing review because we are now in love with this rental and want it to be our secret spot, but I will. Absolutely the most perfect VRBO we have ever experienced. Everything is well cared for, everything is provided and thoughtful, and my entire group of 9 didn’t want to leave. The owners are so kind and lovely and extremely helpful. Don’t under appreciate all they offer and the beautifulness of their property. Come here to live the lake life! I’ve been going to Torch Lake for 44 years, and I had no idea how fun this side of the lake is! The new renovations are amazing. Bedrooms and bathrooms are a very generous size. Closets are huge! The bunk room is smaller, but it’s for kids that fit in bunks so no biggie! The ping pong table downstairs was a hit as well. They also have a contact for a pontoon rental. Just ask! So much fun! We cannot thank you enough for such a special bonding opportunity for our Brady Bunch group. We will see you next summer!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay
The house is beautiful and has great amenities, it had everything we needed! The kids enjoyed kayaking during the day and playing many board games at night. Everything was clean and in new/great condition. The owners were very nice and went above and beyond to accommodate all our anticipated needs.
Thanks for this great lake house to spend our family vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice property
Nice clean property, good location!
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 £272 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!. 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 Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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