Cheery Cottage, Near South End Torch Lake, Sleeps Six, Not on the Lake
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Relax, take in the sunrise and the waking birds on our awesome, tree level wrap around porch. The yard is big enough to play games such as Frisbee or practice your chipping. Our neighbors are friendly and welcoming. We hope you enjoy your stay at our home away from home as much as we do. If you choose to stay during the summer we will probably be somewhere close on our boat on one of the lakes in the chain or a marina on Grand Traverse Bay.
Bright and cheery cottage built into the hill with view of beautiful south end of Torch Lake year round. Our family cottage, we visit it throughout the year. We are sure your family will find it affordable, convenient and close to everything you could ever want to do up north during any season. It is decorated in bright colors, has a Pergo floor in common area. Is exudes 'welcome' and 'relax'.
You may view all of our pictures via Amy's Picasa Web album by scrolling down to the 'Links to more information': section of this page.
In the past we have successfully rented to such groups as a family of 6, a group of 4 golfing buddies, a group of 4 women taking a break from the guys to shop and wine tour. A group of women on a relaxing Yoga retreat. A woman and her two adult daughters. A couple of newlyweds. A group of 6 adults (3 couples) who were sending their children to camp Hayo-Went-Ha. A pair of couple friends who boated and played on Torch Lake for their first time. If you are a similar group, we welcome you.
This is not a good place to have a loud party. We intend to rent to families or couples and are especially well suited for such groups. We avoid renting to large groups of young adults. If you are a group of hard charging sand bar stallions then our place is not a very good match for your group.
We have no hangups about race, religion or sexual orientation so please feel safe and free to contact us with your concerns. We want the 'best' renters so we try to offer the 'best' to you.
Keywords: House,Cottage, Chalet.
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Parking Off Street
- Garage
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Live Theater
- Snowmobiling
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Snowboarding
- Water Skiing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Basketball Court
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Jet Skiing
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Shuffleboard
- Wildlife Viewing
- Miniature Golf
- Shopping
- Fitness Center
- Boating
- Tennis
Other Activities
Reviews
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Kim and Dave
Kim and Dave
- Guest Kimmy
- Date of stay 08/11/12
- Review Submitted 08/23/12
We had a very good time in this lovely and bright house. It was very well updated and clean. The owners had a lot of items there so we didn't have to purchase, such as dish soap, trash bags, etc... The view from the deck was very nice and watching all the birds come to the bird feeders was awesome.. And we were able to bring our dog so that was a major plus for us...Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Owner response: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so in love with the area and our cottage that we actually get a kick out of being able to share this kind of an experience with other great people such as yourselves. Everyone of our past renters has expressed similar sentiments to yours and it makes us proud to know that other people truly value and enjoy what we are able to provide. It is our goal to create lasting rental relationships so please consider us again in you future plans.
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Wonderful cottage!
Wonderful cottage!
- Guest Mandy
- Date of stay 07/09/11
- Review Submitted 08/17/11
John and Amy were great! Cottage is adorable, clean, and cozy. Great layout. Dogs loved lounging in the sun on the big porch, and I loved cooking on the island while watching TV. Good central location as well. Close to Traverse city, and Elk Rapids. Thanks for a great stay!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Torch Lake
Torch Lake
- Guest Lisa
- Date of stay 06/28/10
- Review Submitted 07/05/10
We absolutely loved our stay at this cottage! John & Amy are very friendly, genuinely nice people and easy to rent from. They made the whole process (as this was our 1st time renting) simple! The cottage was perfect for us...it had everything we needed and the location was nice. It's peaceful at the cottage which made it easy to relax, but there is a lot of activity close by ~ boat rentals, great restaurants, and wineries...just to name a few. We've decided to try and make this an annual trip ~ loved it!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers.
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Rates
May, October and November rate $150/night (3 night minimum) as available. June-September rate .. $1500/week except July 4th. (1 week minimum) July 4th week rate $1800 (no weekend only rentals) $80 housekeeping fee per stay. (weeks consist of Saturday 2 PM - Saturday 10 AM) Half of total due upon reservation, balance due 21 days before arrival. $200 refundable security deposit due 21 days before arrival. 3 weeks cancellation notice required for full refund. 10% discount for multi week stays and returning guests.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2002
About the owner: Amy and I live in the Grand Rapids area. Amy is an elementary music teacher and I am a retired tool and die engineer. We are also entertainers for weddings, private parties and corporate events. The name of our group is The Life of the Party. Amy picked this picture because she looks great, I was playing it up and look ridiculous(oh well).
Why the Owner Chose Torch Lake Township:
When we got married we sold Amy's house and decided to purchase a cottage. This one was the first one we looked at in our price range. After seeing it, all others paled in comparison. It is the first property we owned together and is very special to us. It is everything we could ever want in a cottage and thus we would like to share it and the beautiful area with others.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Very close to everything one could ever want to do up north and yet affordable. It is private, but not too private. Close to all the action, but not too close. Easy to keep up and yet it has a yard and is in a neighborhood that used to be an apple orchard.
Contact us
- Primary: 616-648-5591
Links to more information:
Photos
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View of main floor living area towards kitchen.
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Summer view from kitchen to great room and out front sliders and onto deck
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Kitchen with island seating
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Cottage Exterior
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Summer View from deck
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