Perfect location

The house was clean and location was great. My husband and i brought our kayaks. It was nice to have access to the river from the back yard and an easy paddle to torch lake. The sandy beach access across ths road toTorch Lake was nice for swimming. Small grocery and restaurant down the road were handy.

Bad bug problem, sheets for beds were clean but the bathroom had spider webs everywhere especially a big collection right above the toilet that must have been missed multiple cleaning times. Dirty shower curtain. Really bad fly and bug problem, every time we opened or closed the door we had 10 to 20+ flys on the ceiling. The ac unit above the main bed has black mold pumping out onto the pillows. Walls have holes, felt more like a frat house rental. Tried vacuuming said bugs and then the breaker went out, electricity seemed weak in the house. Outside chairs and deck would have been nice to use but covered in a bunch of stuff. Was not relaxing because of these reasons. The owner was nice and the location. For the price we were really bummed on the experience overall.

The place was cute and clean beautiful front and back view however the Weather and the VRBO Rentals next door was very poor in nature. ( Loud into the night!)

I went with 2 other women on a girls trip. Prior to going I reached out to see how many kayaks were on site available to use, and was told 3. (We would have brought our own If there wasn’t enough for all 3 of us to go. Anyway- I messaged the property manager & within a few hours she had bought a brand new kayak & dropped it off at the house. We were very impressed & very much appreciative. The house is great. Good size for a small family or group of friends. River access our back & lake access our front. Stores within walking distance. We will def return & will be staying in the same house if possible. Thanks for a great experience Cara & staff.

Great time staying at this house. River out back with kayak launch next to the house. Can also access Torch Lake across the street at another public access. House has 3 kayaks and a paddle boat to use. Will definitely rent again. Everything was super clean and nicely updated. Walking distance to local restaurant also.

Recommend it to anyone

We liked the property overall. The issues we had were the very busy road, immediately in front of the house. We didn't get to enjoy the water, but that was due to weather, not at all because there were any issues with the amenities, which all seemed to be in place as advertised.

The place was very conveniently located to the lake and river. The beach access was wonderful.. it is not a very touristy area, which was great. The amenities were awesome. Only thing I have to say bad was the hot water was horrible. Not enough for one shower let alone 2 in a row.. Will definitely be back for a longer stay next year.

Perfect location to visit torch lake.

This was a truly sweet place to stay. It was pretty small, but perfect for 3, possibly 4 people. The kitchen was nicely redone, everything was clean. The windows were recently updated, which was nice in terms of sound, and the AC was good. The bedrooms need to be redone, but the beds were good to sleep in, so ok, as long as it's clean. We appreciated the use of the kayaks, the paddle board, and the availability of extra deck chairs, and life vests. Everything was in good working order. Bring your own beach towels! The towel situation is minimal. It was lovely to have access to the river behind, and to be able to walk across the street to Torch Lake in front. Beware that the weekends are definitely a huge party on the lake, but during the week, it was pretty calm.

First, this location is absolutely perfect if you want to spend time at the sandbar on the south end of Torch Lake. The house is across from the public access with a small beach area which was great to just relax and put your toes in the water. Having Torch River right behind the house was also nice.. great for a paddle boat ride after dinner or just to take a kayak ride. The house was nicely remodeled and we had everything we needed. The back patio and upper deck porch was a great place to relax and have a few drinks. We will 100% be staying here again! The Wards

Will definitely rent again. The property was well kept and had a fire pit, kayaks, and paddle boat for use. The kitchen was well equipped. There are 4 towels, so bring extra bathroom linens if you feel you’ll need more than that. The description says there is room for a single car in the drive way, which is accurate. I have midsize SUV and it was a perfect fit. A larger vehicle might need to park at an angle.

It was our first trip to Torch Lake, so was not familiar with the area. Found this listing for weekend in mid-July. I was worried that it might be loud so close to the road and the public beach right at the sand bar boat party. Rental was great, downstairs was renovated and clean, main bedroom was spacious and comfy, 2nd bedroom was a bit small for our teen boys, but they managed for a weekend. We rented a boat from the Torch River Shack, and used the dock behind the house to launch into Torch Lake using Torch River. This was the highlight of our trip. Absolutely wonderful. As far as the noise, it wasn't too bad. Traffic and public beach goers were dead by 8pm, so my concerns were not warranted.

Couldnt ask for more it was a fantastic stay properties really nice. Very clean. Great views of both Torch lake and river. Took my wife here for her birthday enjoyed the time. Close by 2 stores for food and other stuff. Would stay here again.

The location was great! House was adequate but all the windows were dirty so the view out was not so good. We had a lot of rain and the front windows leaked and actually got the carpet wet. Lots of spiders and webs inside and out on the windows. The bed spreads were sour and stained but the sheets were fresh. Overall it was clean so it was okay but could have been better with alittle more effort

This home has a perfect mix of quiet river in the backyard and access to the beautiful lake directly across the road. The backyard is mostly private so we could sit back there and enjoy the view. Being able to go back-and-forth from the beach to our home was extremely convenient and that’s what we were looking for. We loved that kayaks, a paddle board, and paddle boat were available at the house. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had what we needed. We had perfect weather while we are there so we didn’t spend a lot of time in the house, but it’s a nice size for a small family. There’s a convenience store within walking distance that serves pizza, sandwiches, and has other things you may need. Their ice cream is delicious as well! we have already discussed and will be looking to book this home again next year.

We had a lovely weekend stay. We had a couple questions during our stay and were able to get quick responses via text which made things super easy.

Nice, small and cozy place, we booked months in advance, we took our boat, but we were rained out.

There were four of us and the cottage was very accommodating. The location was great. Despite nonstop rain which didn't allow us to partake in any water activities we found plenty to do nearby.

Pros; Clean, lakeside, included water equipment. Cons; Single pain glass windows are noisy when loud trucks roll by. Sometimes pretty late at night. But the trucks aren't the property owners fault. Just something to be aware of. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay.

Great stay with great views!

My fiancé and I rented the Torch Lake Retreat with 2 of our friends and had a blast! We had never been to Torch Lake before, so we did our homework on the best area to stay in, and this place did not disappoint. It was right across from the sandbar area (you can walk across to it from the public beach access right across the street). There is also a really good Italian restaurant within walking distance. The owner left us kayaks and a paddle board to use (awesome not to have to rent), so we paddled around each morning, launching off the river-side of the property in the back. We will definitely be coming back.

It was as advertised excellent location! If you have a boat bigger the 20 foot you’ll need to find a place to put trailer. But my trailer fit perfect in the front yard! Disconnected from my Jeep

The cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It was a great place to relax after our days of boating. We were able to launch our 23ft boat from the public launch up the river to the dock behind the cottage. Torch Lake was a short ride from there. We were also able to boat up the river to Elk lake. The cottage was very clean and comfortable

The cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It was a great place to relax after our days of boating. We were able to launch our 23ft boat from the public launch up the river to the dock behind the cottage. Torch Lake was a short ride from there. We were also able to boat up the river to Elk lake. The cottage was very clean and comfortable

Wow!! This place blew us away. Immediately after arriving we both mention how sad we were to be only staying two nights. Already trying to figure out how to come back next year.

We stayed for 3 nights the end of June. House was as pictured and the inside was very nice. The outside could use some work but wasn’t an issue for us. Had the lawn been mowed, that would’ve been nice, it was rather long. We loved all the water toys available for use. My son has always wanted to paddle board and he got to do just that! Kayaks and paddle boat also a bonus. We didn’t spend much time in the house but if we needed something it was available. Beds were clean and comfortable and nice bath towels. Only reason I didn’t give it a 5 for cleanliness is there was a lot of cob webs and Spiders. I did vacuum up some! Wouldn’t be much for the house cleaners to take the vacuum wand to the ceiling and walls. One thing, which is mentioned in the post, there is little parking. We took our boat and had no where to park the trailer so ended up paying to keep it at a marina. Again, this is no fault of the owners since they do make it known there is parking for a small car only. Location is great, road is very busy, but it’s right across from the sand bar and the water is amazing. 15 minutes to Alden and not much further to Bellaire, 20 ish to Traverse City and About an hour from the sand dunes at Sleeping Bear State Park.

Nice spot across from public beach on Torch Lake.

The house was clean, but there were inconveniences that made it overpriced. The queen bed was actually a double with a queen mattress thrown on top. The showerhead is very low with a slanted ceiling making showering difficult. The stove was supposed to be replaced during our stay due to overheating. It wasn't. It had to be left unplugged. Although we were told it could be used, we weren't comfortable to do so. We were told to leave the garbage bin by the garage for pickup. That turned out to be inaccurate. Consequently, no garbage pickup during our stay. The kitchen table is very small and has stools; no chairs with backs for support. Consequently, it was uncomfortable and useless. The house itself was cute on the inside, but due to many factors twice the price it should have been.

Nice get a way spot next to sand bar.

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