We were very happy with our stay - many thanks to the Greens for opening their lovely cottages and beach to us!

Stayed here for a week in July 2016. 7 adults and 4 children (ages 11 months to 7 years old). We rented both cabins, and while they are small, we quickly settled in and really enjoyed our stay without feeling cramped in the slightest. The cabins do share the lot with the Green family's home, but at no point did we feel as though we were intruding on each others space. They were gracious hosts who responded to any concerns quickly, and the grounds are so extensive that there was room for everyone to enjoy the space. Good weather was a plus, because the majority of our meals were able to be enjoyed outside on the grill and at the large picnic tables. The swimming area and crystal clear Torch lake waters are fantastic, and most of our time was spent on the lake. A paddleboat, 2 kayaks, and 2 stand up paddleboards were all put to good use in addition to being able to enjoy the sandy beach, the dock and outdoor seating for sunbathing and watching sunsets, and the tennis courts. There is a bit of rocky-ness to the bottom of the swimming area, and right where you enter the water from the beach. Didn't stop us from enjoying it, but some of us used water shoes to avoid walking on the rocks and it was fine. We really had an outstanding family vacation at this rental, and I would definitely recommend it.

My family and I just wrapped up a wonderful vacation on Torch Lake, Michigan and could not be happier.The property grounds are enormous and very well maintained and there is something to do for every person in your family young or old. Swimming from the expansive dock, kayaks, SUP's, water mats and more all available on the crystal clear lake. When we weren't in the water there was a tennis court, volleyball court, kids jungle gym or a full size chess board to choose from. Not easy keeping two kids under the age of 10 busy every day but they were both completely exhausted every night. The BBQ on the deck was ideal and used daily as where the deck chairs for watching the sunset every night. Because the owners had a place close by they were extremely responsive to any questions we had , even giving us tips on where to shop locally to get the best prices. The cottages were very quaint and well appointed, and were perfect for privacy at night from any of the neighbors. A great time was had by all, we will definitely be back!

We spent a week at Turquoise Waters this past June and had a wonderful time. The cottages are well appointed, and the property is spectacular. There is no shortage of things to do between the beach, playground, tennis court and numerous water toys, and Torch Lake is like no other lake we've ever experienced - crystal clear and turquoise (with absolutely no weeds like we have in Ontario!). A complete treat. We'd highly recommend this property and the location - a wonderful escape from the city. We hope to be back soon.

My family and I just wrapped up a wonderful vacation on Torch Lake and could not be happier!! Not only were the grounds enormous but they were very well maintained. This property had something for everyone. Swimming off the dock, kayak's, SUP's, water mats and more all available on the crystal clear lake. When we didn't want to be in the water they had a tennis court or full size chess board to play on. Not easy keeping two kids under the age of 10 busy all week but they were completely exhausted every night. BBQ at our front door was ideal and was used every lunch and dinner and there are deck chairs to watch the sun set over the horizon every night. Because the owners lived next door they were extremely responsive to any questions we had (even giving us tips on where to shop close by to get the best prices!). The cottages were very quaint and well appointed, and were perfect for privacy at night from any of the neighbors. A great time was had by all and we will definitely be back.

I struggle with this review, because our family had a great time on our Torch Lake vacation and I really hate to write negative reviews - having said that, I wish I'd had the benefit of some of this info before arriving on the property so I feel I should write the review honestly. The best way I can put this is that if I had known several key things about this property in advance, I would have searched for something that was a better value for the price. The grounds themselves are as pictured and well maintained, but you don't have exclusive use of them as I'm accustomed to on a VRBO (or if they are shared, that's usually made clear). The owners live 50 feet from the cottages in their summer house and you share the grounds with both them and a rental house they own next door. Also, our kids were playing on the dock in a way that we immediately corrected, but the owner came down less almost immediately to scold us and correct us. I don't really enjoy being watched while in a rental property on my vacation. Another downside to the cottages is that they are very, very small. When the weather is nice, this isn't a problem because you want to be outside anyways. But there was at least one day that was a little chilly and it sprinkled, and while the property sleeps 9, there is absolutely no way that it can comfortably accommodate 9 people in the living rooms of either cottage unless you split the group in half. Not good for a group of 9 in that way. In addition, the cottages are located very far from the lake on the property, so there aren't lake views from them, and they are close to a road that is surprisingly noisy at night while you try to sleep. I'd also take issue with the term "newly-renovated" in the description. The cottages are perfectly fine for a rustic vacation, but one of the kitchens doesn't even have a dishwasher which seems typical of a "new" renovation. On the plus side, the dock is very nice, the swimming area is great because of the shallow water depth (good for younger kids, which we have), and the beach area down by the water is very nice. The owners are responsive to issues as they arise. Torch Lake is a fantastic place to have a family vacation. I just wish the description of the property fully reflected the property that you are renting so I could accurately determine whether it was a good value for the price (which I ultimately thought it was definitely not).