Torch River a-Frame; Secluded Water Front, a Short Boat Ride to Torch Lake!
Location
Car: Recommended
Beautiful secluded wooded acre lot on the Torch River as it widens approaching Torch Lake. A short boat ride or paddle up river to the famous Torch Lake Sand Bar. The location is an ideal home base for boating and fishing the beautiful Elk River Chain of Lakes with a DNR boat launch just 1/3 of a mile down the street. You can keep your boat docked just 35 feet from the front door while being less than a mile from the amazing coral blue waters of Torch Lake to the north and Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake to the south.
Downtown Alden is just 5 miles away, a quick boat or bike ride away.
If you enjoy gambling or are looking for some evening entertainment the Turtle Creek Casino is just a 15 minute drive away. One of our favorite destinations is Short's Brewery in Bellaire where you can sample some of the best brew's anywhere and get a growler to bring back and enjoy on the deck while bird watching or having a fire by the river's edge.
There are some great restaurants in and on the way to Elk Rapids which is 20 minutes away by car or take the boat and dock at the Elk River marina.
It is 20 miles to Traverse City where you can enjoy many opportunities for dining, entertainment and more.
The A-frame is ideal for kicking back, relaxing on the rivers edge and experiencing the peaceful tranquility of Northern Michigan in a private wooded setting that is hard to find an inland lake.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: My wife and I grew up spending summers on the rivers and lakes around the state. We now reside in West Michigan. I've always loved boating, biking and traveling. I was introduced to the Antrim Chain of Lakes many years ago & fell in love the first time I laid eyes on the amazing teal blue waters of Torch Lake and the miles of beautiful waterway's.
Why the Owner Chose Rapid City, MI, USA:
We have been visiting the Torch Lake and Bellaire area for years and dreamt of some day owning a place on the chain of lakes. Nearly every time boating on the chain of lakes my we commented how nice and peaceful the rivers were & if we ever had a chance to buy in the area that would be ideal. In 2011 we were blessed with an opportunity to buy a little piece of paradise in what we feel is one of the most peaceful locations on the chain of lakes, close to the sand bar but just far enough away that you're not disturbed by the noise of boats speeding around the lakes.
Although we'd like to spend everyday at the A-Frame we're happy to be able to share this little piece of paradise with others that want to live a little bit of the dream.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Its hard to find a nicer spot on the chain of lakes to enjoy some of the best boating and fishing the state has to offer. With Elk and Torch lake so close but away from the occasional rough waters that can develop it is a great location that touches on the best of everything the area has to offer. Being 5 minutes from the Torch Sand Bar and 20 miles from Traverse while feeling miles away from everything is hard to match. Having the ability to boat up to Dockside on the Clam River for lunch or cruise over to Elk Rapids for the afternoon is really nice. Just sitting back at the rivers edge watching the water flow by and boaters pass is a relaxing enjoyable experience.
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Photos
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The A-frame ready for Summer
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Trees along drive
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The Dock.
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Kitchen
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Dining Table adjacent to living room.
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Vanity in Master bedroom
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Stairway to 3rd floor
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Awesome tree top view from the 3rd floor bed.
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View to the north towards Torch Lake
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Aerial view of the south end of Torch meeting the river and fall colors
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Entrance and back deck
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Back of house
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Sunset in the Fall
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Kitchen from entrance looking towards the living room & waterfront
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Spiral Stairway
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Master Bedroom, Queen bed.
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Bed in 2nd room with full bed and two singles.
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One of the 3rd Floor bedrooms with a full bed.
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View looking southwest, Luhrs Landing Marina is southwest across the river.
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Across the river to the northwest.
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The Famous Torch Lake Sand bar, the place to be 'All Summer Long'
VRBO #451119
This listing was first published here in 2013.
Date last modified - Monday, September 26, 2016
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