We have been visiting Torch Lake for our summer vacation for years now, and this was hands down our favorite place we have stayed. We will be back, and soon!

The amenities were great and the home was nicely decorated and very clean.The location was perfect for boating. The owner is very responsive and the check in and out was as easy as it gets.

You wont need to pack too many extras the home offers everything u will need to sit back and enjoy. Kitchen is well stocked, main floor offers a nice main bedroom, large bathroom, living room with wonderful waterfront views and easy access to wrap around deck. Lower level is extra bonus living space and access to yard and bon fire area. The extras are what singles this home out. We will for sure try to rent again

Beautiful home in perfect location. Something for everyone!

The house was super cute and worked perfectly for a short getaway with our friends!

We had a relaxing and good time. Beautiful area.

We can’t say enough about Clam Lake Cottage! Amazing house that has everything you need-beautiful view, perfect location, lovely decor, well equipped etc. Rebecca, the owner, was so helpful and patient with all our questions. Can’t wait to go back!

Very relaxing family fun!

Everything was perfect. We hauled our own pontoon and the access was right near the house and we were minutes to Dockside restaurant and beautiful Torch lake. We were all definitely happy as a clam😊 Definitely would vacation there again. Becky the property owner is better than any other owner we have ever vacationed with.

The “Happy as a Clam” house was just that for our group. Our younger children had the entire downstairs of the house to themselves while we were able to enjoy the master and large wraparound deck. Plenty of room for a family of six, nice and close to the marina and Torch Lake where we rented a boat for the week. The weather was less than cooperative, but the kids had fun playing games and doing puzzles and shopping in Bellaire, Alden and Traverse was easily accessible. We had a great stay and if you love swimming, fishing and boating this is the perfect rental!

We really enjoyed the home and the area. Met all our expectations! We would definitely rent again!

This was our second year staying at Happy as a Clam. The house is just perfect for the six of us. The house was very clean when we arrived and the check in was also easy. We enjoyed the top deck all week just relaxing and getting some sun. We also visited Shorts Brewery in Bellaire and Elk Rapids, the shops in Alden and some of the nearby wineries. All these places are a short drive from the house. We have been coming to this area on vacation for years and this house with all the amenities it has to offer are the best. We are already planning to rent again next year. The only problem we had was the week went by to fast. If you are looking for a five star rental this is the place to be…

Our family loved this property!! From the moment we walked into the home and seen Clam lake from the front large window to all the thought put into the decorations incorporating all northing Michigan has to offer. This home had everything and more needed to have an amazing time. Very clean!! The boat dock was great for our 20ft runabout. They are located at the start of the no wake zone which really was nice has the boat did not take on any large wakes while docked. Overall, couldnt be any happier and hoping to come back soon!!

Cute cottage, great view of the lake, boat dock, fantastic location and helpful owners! Smooth check in and check out!!

Our stay was perfect. The house was in a great location and had everything we could possibly need for our vacation. Becky is so kind and prompt with all responses. We will definitely be back.

We had a fantastic time at this Clam Lake Cottage. It was the perfect size and layout for our family, nicely updated and maintained, and was well stocked/appointed with everything we needed. Location waterfront on Clam Lake right near the access to Torch Lake was perfect for boating/kayaking, and even though we had a cool, rainy week, there was plenty to do - easy trips to Bellaire, Traverse City and Charlevoix for great dining and shopping. Nearby Torch Lake Cellars winery was a great spot too. The fire pit and plentiful supply of firewood was put to good use and definitely enjoyed. We rented a Tritoon from Dewitt Marine and they let us keep the boat at the dock at the cottage for convenience. Becky was extremely helpful and responsive to any questions we had. We highly recommend the Happy as a Clam cottage!

We loved everything about the house except the stairs going down to the basement. They were a little steep for us and we were not able to use the bottom level as much as we wanted.

We loved our stay here! The house was so clean and packed with everything we might need. The cabinets full of board and card games were amazing. The host was SUPER communicative every time we had a question - responded immediately. The private dock was awesome for our fishing boat. It's about a 30 minute boat ride from Torch Lake sand bar which is great but clam lake is much calmer and relaxing - we were happy to be on Clam lake but so close to Torch Lake. The living room windows looking out to the lake are gorgeous and would be amazing in the winter as the sun warms up the whole room. And the deck is incredible with lots of chairs. Thanks for a wonderful vacation week!

Perfect location on Clam Lake which offers easy access to Torch Lake and shelter if weather sours. The rental owners provided practically everything you will need to enjoy your stay. Fully furnished to make your stay comfortable with every detail considered and convenient.

This was the perfect size home and location for our family. Being close to Torch Lake, but on quieter Clam was perfect. Easy in/out with the boat we rented. Good dock. If you don’t own a boat I highly recommend renting one. We used Butches and they were wonderful - pontoons were newer and clean. Definitely boat up the river toward Bellaire Lake and the connection from Torch to Elk Lake. So nice and relaxing. Layout of the house was nice (master up and other beds were downstairs) and was so well decorated. Super cute. I can’t think of one thing we needed that wasn’t there. Sitting out at night was just what was the perfect ending to the day - fire pit, water, moon and no mosquitoes (end of August) 😊 Highly recommend!

Master bedroom has its own access to the large deck with amazing views plenty of chairs and recliners and a large umbrella if you want shade. Downstairs there are two separate sleeping areas that has a door you could close so spaces could be private if you wanted. Large master bath upstairs and second bathroom downstairs. The downstairs area has a walkout to a covered sitting area in case it rains and there is a table and chairs. You have your own dock. The owner supplied kayaks , standup board paddles for fun. Boat rentals just down the street from Northaire pontoon rentals who were great to work with. Dockside casual dining a two minute drive down the street. Loved our time! Check it out! Owner Becky wonderful. Thanks! Sarah S

Great experience from reservation to checkout. House is very clean and makes you feel at home. Great location on Clam Lake with easy access to Torch. Close shopping in Bellaire and Alden.

We were all very happy with our stay at the house. It was just perfect for our group of six. The house is beautiful inside and out. We all said we would stay there again. Fantastic stay. Five star all day long.

Great location, super clean and comfortable! We rented a pontoon for the week so most of our days were spent on the water. The nicer and calmer days we'd go over to Torch Lake; the cooler/windy days we enjoyed Clam Lake, Grass River and Lake Bellaire. Morning coffee was twice as good enjoying the view on the deck. We played the washer toss game and cards out front in the evening. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds were very comfortable. Great Place!!!

Wow! Awesome accomodations and property! White glove clean and wonderful owners! We will be back thank you for sharing your home with us!

This was our 1st vrbo and the owners definitely set the bar high for future trips! The house and property were exactly what was advertised. It was absolutely spotless! Every amenity you could need was there and the owners were so great to communicate with. We asked for recommendations in activities and boy did they deliver. Our family shared the house with my friend and her family and there was plenty of space for everyone. I dont have a single complaint, it was perfect.

We were happy as a clam with the property and loved it so much we are planning on coming back later this summer. Great location and clean home!

My wife and I couldn't have been happier with the cleanliness and accommodations of the rental property. It's quick access to the lake, paddling down to Torch, and the Bellaire downtown area was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!

Great place, enjoyed our stay. Very clean and had everything we needed.

Communication with property manager was top notch. Seamless experience from booking to check-in to check-out. Home was clean and all your needs have been anticipated. Great location on quiet Clam Lake, short trip to Torch Lake. Restaurants, shopping and necessities close. Can't wait to book again!

The home is in perfect location. Easy walking distance to boat rental location and restaurant. Beautiful view - I loved sitting on the deck with my cup of coffee in the morning. Canoe, paddle board and life jackets are a plus. House was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Hosts are superb! Great communication. Our go-to place for all future visits to Torch lake.

We've been renting lake homes for over 15 years now and "Happy as a Clam" is hands down the best place we've ever stayed at. As boaters, the location can't be beat. If you want big water there's Torch lake just around the corner. If you're a fisherman then Clam lake is a fantastic spot. Just love cruising, then the Grass River up to Lake Bellaire is the way to go. We were absolutely blown away by how completely stocked and organized the home is. You need not bring anything but some food and clothes. The home is impeccably decorated and maintained at the highest level. We were able to easily store our boat trailer next to the house for the week which was a big relief. The dock is the best we've ever been able to use. No dock rash at all even with all of the boat traffic out front. The views from the deck are exceptional and there's something to do for everyone. Kayaks, paddle boards, firepit, or just relaxing it all of the chairs provided. I can't say enough about how great this is as a rental. You won't go wrong staying here. We can't wait to come back again next year.