Title: Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=78409&destination=Bellaire%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=59942665&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place ## Photo gallery for Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place ![Interior - Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942700/59942665/8755ee3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942700/59942665/d7aeb2cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942700/59942665/d8cf8218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942700/59942665/9aa1e472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59950000/59942700/59942665/11d583fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the shores of Torch Lake, this family cottage offers a restful retreat with a spacious living room featuring a rock fireplace and smart TV. Enjoy dining on the large family table with stunning views of the lake through the window wall. Relax on the wrap-around deck or sun porch, take a nap in the hammock under trees overlooking water. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102375 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place Looking for an amazing place to spend your vacation this summer? We invite you to spend a restful week in Northern Michigan on the third most beautiful lake in the world at our newly updated, comfortable family cottage on the lakefront. The first floor features a kitchen with all new appliances that has easy service from kitchen to dining area. The large family dining table easily accommodates 12 people for meals. The downstairs living/dining area has a stunning view of the lake with a window wall across the entire front of the house. You will love sitting at the table with your cup of coffee watching the lake every morning. The spacious living room has a stunning rock fire place with plenty of comfortable seating and blankets. There’s a smart tv with Apple TV attached for those cool evenings or rainy days and a cupboard full of board games for those who have a competitive spirit. Attached off the dining area is a sun porch with a door that can be closed. Perfect for those days you have to do some remote work or if you just need a quiet place to sit and read. The cottage has a spacious wrap around deck with furniture that is perfect for sitting and soaking in the sun and the view at all hours of the day. A hammock tucked under the trees overlooks the lake and is the best place for reading….or for taking a nap. An outdoor swing overlooks the dock and is a favorite place to sit and watch the sun go down while sipping on a glass of wine from a local winery. Your kids will love roasting marshmallows at the fire pit on chilly evenings. The lake is literally 50 feet from the front deck; there you have access to a small waterfront beach, a large sandbox with sand toys for the kids, a canoe, and a couple of poke boats. There’s also a dock with a bench and a tie-out anchor for your boat. The swimming is unparalleled as is boating, sailing, skiing, and tubing with your own boat. There are boat rental places around the lake and a few public boat launches if you decide to bring your own. Torch Lake is conveniently located close to Traverse City, Leelanau, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Charlevoix, and Petoskey. There are several very good hiking trails close by and the options for different day trips are endless. If golfing is your hobby there are 10 world-class golf courses within close driving distance. The local breweries, wineries, and restaurants feature delicious and unique food and drink. You definitely won’t want to miss out on the fresh fruit that changes with the seasons from the surrounding nearby orchards. Come experience the "Caribbean" of North America with a crystal clear lake and the best sunsets in Michigan. You'll be coming back for years to come. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Thin carpet in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 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Please be aware with small children. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: House is not child-proof: See below for details. ### Events No events allowed Need to subdue outside noise by 11:00PM ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Note from host: Need to subdue outside noise by 11:00PM Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 31-6545478 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Third most beautiful lake at your doorstep Bellaire Third most beautiful lake in the world at your doorstep Third most beautiful lake at your doorstep Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Bellaire, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage - Your New Happy Place Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richelle J. 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our family had an amazing time at this vacation rental! The house had everything that we needed to prepare meals, be on the lake, have a campfire, and play some family games. The owner was responsive and ensured we had what we needed. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to spend time on a beautiful lake and enjoy nature and quality family time. ##### Richelle J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle and Dave D. 25 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our second year staying at Carl’s cottage and it really is our new happy place! The house fits 4 adult couples very comfortably and there were so nice upgrades from last year. Great area, away from the more crowded areas on the south end of the lake, yet easily accessible to towns and restaurants. We enjoyed hiking on the trails nearby, which we had not done last year. Highly recommended this cottage! ##### Michelle and Dave D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Dtay on Torch Lake! Great place to stay. It had so many amenities. Plenty to do in the beautiful Torch Lake. Kitchen was well furnished and the new appliances were a nice surprise. Plenty of rom for the 10 of us to spread out, both inside and outside. ##### Joseph S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy S. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy CarVer house is located in a nice area of Torch Lake, wooded and quiet. We appreciated all the provided "toys", and used the canoe, kayaks and paddle boards every day. Swimming access is good. We brought our sailboat, and it was easy to launch at a public access and tie onto the mooring buoy right in front of the dock at the house. Sailing was excellent! Everything was generously provided, lots of towels, papergoods, even firewood and lifejackets.Everything was clean, well stocked kitchen with new appliances, comfortable beds. Helpful and informative hosts. A great stay! ##### Sandy S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our 3rd year staying at CarVer house. We absolutely love our time at this peaceful cabin. This is the first year traveling with our new baby. It was so nice to have the travel crib available so we didn't need to bring one with us! The lake was beautiful and peaceful. It's a quick drive to Bellaire for restaurants and grocery store and to a couple farm stores, Royal Farms and Friske Farms for fresh produce and delicious PIES. We had a couple rainy days. The cabin had everything we needed as a group of 10 to keep busy on a rainy day from TV to games. If you're looking for a peaceful vacation away from the city, this is the place! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9d225570-645d-4ba3-afe2-b88f8f2c3c4d-1756306089379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d9150d19-8551-4f6c-b59b-59955931dac3-1756306089618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b06d0f2e-29c6-4ccc-a022-3c9d21438730-1756306089765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely A Happy Place We have rented in this area for over 50 years, and this house is one of the nicest. The house itself was very comfortable and nicely appointed with furniture and appliances. We were especially impressed with having a sink in every room, we've never seen that before, but it was a wonderful convenience. There was a lot of space for everyone to enjoy whatever activity they wanted, both inside and outside. They provided a lot of nice bath amenities, an abundance of fluffy towels, and plenty of kitchen supplies. We were a family of 7, but the beds can easily handle10\. A floating raft and paddle boats were available for extra fun. Highly rated! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle and Dave D. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family vacation spot! We were looking for a place for a family trip with my three adult children and their significant others, and this place was perfect! The property is a little secluded from the main road and between little towns, and this is exactly what we were looking for. There are neighboring cabins but not too close. The house was very clean and had plenty of sleeping room and public space for the eight of us. There is no air conditioning but there are so many windows that it was never an issue. Carl provided more necessities than any other place I've stayed in, including toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, towels, etc. He even let us use the firewood on the property! He was also very responsive with any questions we had. We rented a boat for a few days and were able to moor it to the buoy on the property without issue. We definitely would love to come back to this property! ##### Michelle and Dave D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie S. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic week at Torch Lake We had an absolutely incredible time at the CarVer house! The cabin is nestled in the trees right on Torch Lake. We spent our days relaxing, swimming, or going out on one of the paddle boards, poke boats, or canoe. There was lots to do in the area with a scenic drive to Charlevoix or other towns around the lake, but we truly didn't need to leave the little paradise made at this home. The house and the low night light lake was the perfect location to view the Perseids meteor shower. We even got to see the Northern Lights one night and got a visit from a bald eagle. The location is also perfect to watch the sunset from the dock immediately to the west. The kitchen was well equipped to prep meals for 10\. If you don't want to cook, there are great restaurants like Shorts or Dockside in Bellaire a quick drive away. And don't miss out on a pie from Friske Farms! The sink in every bedroom was so convenient for getting ready in the morning or for bed. If the weather turns to rain, it doesn't stay that way for long. The living room was there for the respite with very comfy furniture and AppleTV for entertainment. It has only been a few days since we got back to the city and we can't wait to book another trip back! ##### Stephanie S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gayle P. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our multi-generational family (5 adults,4 children under the age of 5 enjoyed our stay. There was an abundance of sand toys and the sand area and water entry was great for the little guys. The kitchen and eating area were large and well supplied. The laundry ,coat room was great with the second refrigerator. The docking of our boat was easy. We loved the location on Torch Lake and highly recommend this home. The host was responsive to all questions. ##### Gayle P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was our second year here. It was as much fun as the first year. I love the location and amenities. Great host. ##### Joseph S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ---