Experience Torch Lake

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1093 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Check out the area

Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake4 min drive
Lake Bellaire13 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk House

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Main Cottage Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bunk House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Cottage Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This charming “Up North” vacation cottage is located on Clam Lake directly connected to the southeast end of Torch Lake. The cottage features include 115' of lakefront, a dock, a 1.5 mile boat ride to Torch Lake and Dockside, and proximity to numerous vacation activities in the Torch Lake area.

The cottage boasts a spacious yard, a queen bed on the main level, a sleeping loft with two queen beds, a functional ready-to-cook-in kitchen with dining table for 6, and a full bathroom.

The detached bunkhouse sleeps five comfortably and has a full bathroom which makes it a perfect location for multi-family getaways.

There is an easement through the property that allows our neighbors access to a shared dock.

The world renowned shallow sand bars of the Caribbean blue Torch Lake are just a short boat ride from your dock. This vacationer’s paradise is a unique experience for boaters of all ages and keeps people coming back year after year. Torch lake is Michigan’s 2nd largest inland lake and has miles of sandbar to offer private areas to relax and swim and revel in Northern Michigan summer.

For the fishermen and fisherwomen, the shallow marshes at the southeast end of Clam Lake provide excellent cover for pike and panfish. The deep water casters will enjoy fishing for delicious walleye, bluegill, perch and brown trout. The lake is also home to muskie, crappie, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and rock bass.

Golfers are only 10.4 miles away from the Shanty Creek Resort that features several greens including Michigan’s top public courses, The Legend and Cedar River. A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is approximately 20 minutes away from your doorstep and offers Sundance, Torch, and Antrim Dells.

A gem of the area is the Grass River Nature Preserve at the southeast end of Clam Lake. Nature enthusiasts can explore 1,443 acres of pathways and trails that meander through five different ecozones. The preserve is property of Antrim County and free of charge to the public.

If you need a break from the outdoors or the weather's not cooperating, Shorts Brewery is right around the corner and Turtle Creek Casino is less than one half hour drive. The casino offers a variety of gambling games and entertainment shows.

Property manager

Dan Mushlock

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

View from deck and dock area cannot be seen from house

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our cottage is in a neighborhood. It is imperative that guests be respectful of our neighbors.

Guests shall not commit any nuisance, act or thing which may disturb the quiet enjoyment of any other property owners.

A violation of these requirements is grounds for immediately terminating Guest’s occupancy for which there will be no refund of the Rental Amount.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Clam Lake - 1 min walk
Torch Lake - 4 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 10 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 13 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 18 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 24 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 5 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 18 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Torch Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Torch Lake located?

This family-friendly Bellaire holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Clam Lake and Torch Lake. Clam River is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Robert

11 Sept 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine Z.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Michigan Vacation

I have a lot of really great things to say about this cabin. It is very quaint, the location is great, and the fact that we could have our dogs was AMAZING! Dan is a great host; super communicative and responsive. He is easy going, relaxed and eager to please. The cabin + bunk house is well equipped with everything you need to accommodate a group. It is very much a cabin though. Very rustic and very "lake life", which was I thought was a little different than what the pictures/price represented. The space grew on us and we loved it. The neighbors were all VERY friendly. We tried really hard to stay respectful of our "noise". We had fires every night (there was soooo much fire wood for us to use), light music and a few adult beverages, we never had one complaint from any neighbor. Bringing our dogs was a huge bonus; we drove up from FL and didn't want to leave our dogs behind for our long vacation. All the neighbor dogs were great too! We met Roxy and Chloe and saw them regularly. The only "criticism" I can say is I thought it was a bit overpriced for the how rustic the cabin is, but I don't even know if that is fair because of the memories we made and the family time we had. There is a lot of space for everyone to sleep and again HUGE bonus we could have the dogs, so at the end of the vacation we were very very happy!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maija R.

28 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lake cottage

Being right on the lake with a dock was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent P.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great time, caught some nice fish and got to enjoy some of the night life !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara jane N.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday lake life

This is the quintessential lake cottage. Perfect setting for an unexpected weekend off. We loved watching the boats go by and our dog had the best time splashing in the water

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dan Mushlock

We are Dan & Liesha M. We purchased this cottage in July of 2017. We live in the Grand Rapids area, and look forward to sharing our new "favorite place in the world" with others.

Why they chose this property

This is very much a cottage. If you're looking for a sterile, drywall, vinyl siding, take your shoes off at the door destination, this isn't for you. Heat with a wood stove at night, wear your shoes inside if you want, and bring your dog (once approved). It has a large deck and a dock is literally only a few steps away.