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10/10 Excellent
Ishan D.
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Ishan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Cabin
Modern Torch Lake Retreat: Speakeasy, Hot Tub, Sauna, Golf Sim, Arcade & More
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Central Lake, MI
- Place, Torch Lake13 min walk
- Place, Boyne Mountain43 min drive
- Place, Traverse City Beach51 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1 - Upper Level
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Main Level
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Main Level
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4 - Main Level
2 Queen Beds
Office 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Upper Level
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2 - Main Level
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3 - Lower Level
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Modern Torch Lake Retreat: Speakeasy, Hot Tub, Sauna, Golf Sim, Arcade & More
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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
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Central Lake
Central Lake is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Central Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 46.7 km
- Turtle Creek Casino - 45 min drive - 57.6 km
- Traverse City Beach - 51 min drive - 61.6 km
- Front Street - 58 min drive - 66.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Torch Lake Cafe - 7 min drive
- Blue Pelican Inn - 7 min drive
- Side Door Saloon - 7 min drive
- Mammoth Distilling - 7 min drive
- The Club - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Jim S.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother’s Day
Jim S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tom Z.
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Away
Tom Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelley S.
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelley S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Francis O.
3 Nov 2025
Francis O.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Hosted by Sarah
Hi, I'm Sarah! Welcome to The Wild Pine.
When my family was searching for a place where we could gather, slow down, and actually be together, we kept finding cabins that almost worked, but never quite delivered. Plenty of beds, never enough character. Pretty pictures, but missing the things that actually make a getaway memorable. So we created Wild Pine to be the cabin we wished existed.
Every weird and fun detail in this house exists because we wanted it for our own family weekends. The hidden speakeasy with a 100" theater screen. The cedar sauna and hot tub for the post-dinner crowd. The karaoke lounge for the friends who can't be talked out of singing. The indoor golf simulator for rainy afternoons. Pac-Man and Big Buck Hunter in the arcade for the kids (and the adults pretending to be there for the kids).
I take hosting personally. When you message me with a question, I respond within the hour, every time. If something isn't working, I move quickly to fix it. If you need a local restaurant recommendation, I have one. If you want to know which orchard makes the best cider donuts, I have an opinion (it's King Orchards, but Friske is doing the lord's work too).
Wild Pine isn't a rental property to me. It's the place I'd want my own family and friends to stay: every detail considered, every comfort thought through, no corners cut. I'm so glad you found it, and I hope it becomes one of those places you find yourself wanting to return to.
Welcome to The Wild Pine.
— Sarah
When my family was searching for a place where we could gather, slow down, and actually be together, we kept finding cabins that almost worked, but never quite delivered. Plenty of beds, never enough character. Pretty pictures, but missing the things that actually make a getaway memorable. So we created Wild Pine to be the cabin we wished existed.
Every weird and fun detail in this house exists because we wanted it for our own family weekends. The hidden speakeasy with a 100" theater screen. The cedar sauna and hot tub for the post-dinner crowd. The karaoke lounge for the friends who can't be talked out of singing. The indoor golf simulator for rainy afternoons. Pac-Man and Big Buck Hunter in the arcade for the kids (and the adults pretending to be there for the kids).
I take hosting personally. When you message me with a question, I respond within the hour, every time. If something isn't working, I move quickly to fix it. If you need a local restaurant recommendation, I have one. If you want to know which orchard makes the best cider donuts, I have an opinion (it's King Orchards, but Friske is doing the lord's work too).
Wild Pine isn't a rental property to me. It's the place I'd want my own family and friends to stay: every detail considered, every comfort thought through, no corners cut. I'm so glad you found it, and I hope it becomes one of those places you find yourself wanting to return to.
Welcome to The Wild Pine.
— Sarah
Why they chose this property
There's a stretch of Northern Michigan that doesn't get the attention of Traverse City or Petoskey, but it should. Central Lake sits at the heart of Antrim County's Chain of Lakes, where Torch Lake's turquoise water meets some of the quietest pine forest in the state. We chose this corner of the region for a few specific reasons.
First, the lake. Torch Lake is two minutes down the road, and it's consistently ranked among the most beautiful lakes in the world. Most cabins claiming Torch Lake proximity are 15 to 25 minutes away. Two minutes means you can run to the beach for a sunset without making a thing of it.
Second, the forest. Wild Pine sits tucked into a stand of tall pines on a private dirt road, the kind of setting that makes mornings feel slow and nights feel hushed. Deer wander through. Owls call at dusk. The closest neighbor is far enough away that you'd never know they were there.
Third, the year-round payoff. Most Northern Michigan rentals come alive in summer and go dormant by November. Not this area. Shanty Creek, Schuss Mountain, and Boyne Mountain are all 35 minutes or less for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Snowshoe trails, snowmobile routes, and ice fishing spots sit even closer. Even in February, this place delivers.
Fourth, the food and drink. Mammoth Distilling for cocktails. Cellar 1914 for wine. Shorts Brewing for beer. King Orchards and Friske Farm Market for cider donuts and pies. The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail and Old Mission Peninsula are both within reach for tasting weekends.
Fifth, the pace. This isn't a touristed strip. The nearby towns (Bellaire, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix) are real working communities with great restaurants and no pretense. Traverse City is a 45-minute drive when you want a city day. The rest of the time, you're somewhere quieter, slower, more yours.
First, the lake. Torch Lake is two minutes down the road, and it's consistently ranked among the most beautiful lakes in the world. Most cabins claiming Torch Lake proximity are 15 to 25 minutes away. Two minutes means you can run to the beach for a sunset without making a thing of it.
Second, the forest. Wild Pine sits tucked into a stand of tall pines on a private dirt road, the kind of setting that makes mornings feel slow and nights feel hushed. Deer wander through. Owls call at dusk. The closest neighbor is far enough away that you'd never know they were there.
Third, the year-round payoff. Most Northern Michigan rentals come alive in summer and go dormant by November. Not this area. Shanty Creek, Schuss Mountain, and Boyne Mountain are all 35 minutes or less for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Snowshoe trails, snowmobile routes, and ice fishing spots sit even closer. Even in February, this place delivers.
Fourth, the food and drink. Mammoth Distilling for cocktails. Cellar 1914 for wine. Shorts Brewing for beer. King Orchards and Friske Farm Market for cider donuts and pies. The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail and Old Mission Peninsula are both within reach for tasting weekends.
Fifth, the pace. This isn't a touristed strip. The nearby towns (Bellaire, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix) are real working communities with great restaurants and no pretense. Traverse City is a 45-minute drive when you want a city day. The rest of the time, you're somewhere quieter, slower, more yours.
What makes this property unique
Most cabins force you to choose: polish OR personality. Sleek design OR things to actually do. Wild Pine refuses that tradeoff.
The first thing you'll notice is the design. Every room is intentional. Cathedral ceilings and morning light in the great room. A stone fireplace anchoring one living area, an electric fireplace surrounded by deep velvet seating in another. Earthy greens in one bedroom, plaid in the next, a hand-stitched wall hanging in a third. It's a cabin that looks as good in person as it does in the photos.
The second thing you'll notice is everything you can DO here. We didn't want a beautiful house that everyone got bored in by day two. So we built a serious amenity stack:
A hidden speakeasy with a 100" theater screen and popcorn machine. A cedar sauna. A private hot tub on the deck. A karaoke lounge with disco lights and a real microphone. An indoor golf simulator (casual play, perfect for rainy days). A sports-themed bar with a 65" TV and pool table. An arcade with Pac-Man, Big Buck Hunter, and air hockey. A poker room with a real felt table. Two fireplaces. Two fire pits (one gas, one wood-burning). Outdoor lawn games. A chef's kitchen built for actual cooking.
The point: rain, snow, or sunshine, your group never runs out of things to do. We've had guests rained in for three days straight leave saying it was the best trip they'd taken in years. We've had groups arrive in February when the lake was frozen and barely go outside, the cabin was that cozy. We've hosted milestone birthdays, wedding weekends, family reunions, ski escapes, and corporate retreats: each one in its own way.
What makes Wild Pine unique is that it works for every kind of group, every season, every weather. That isn't accidental. It's the entire reason we built it.
The first thing you'll notice is the design. Every room is intentional. Cathedral ceilings and morning light in the great room. A stone fireplace anchoring one living area, an electric fireplace surrounded by deep velvet seating in another. Earthy greens in one bedroom, plaid in the next, a hand-stitched wall hanging in a third. It's a cabin that looks as good in person as it does in the photos.
The second thing you'll notice is everything you can DO here. We didn't want a beautiful house that everyone got bored in by day two. So we built a serious amenity stack:
A hidden speakeasy with a 100" theater screen and popcorn machine. A cedar sauna. A private hot tub on the deck. A karaoke lounge with disco lights and a real microphone. An indoor golf simulator (casual play, perfect for rainy days). A sports-themed bar with a 65" TV and pool table. An arcade with Pac-Man, Big Buck Hunter, and air hockey. A poker room with a real felt table. Two fireplaces. Two fire pits (one gas, one wood-burning). Outdoor lawn games. A chef's kitchen built for actual cooking.
The point: rain, snow, or sunshine, your group never runs out of things to do. We've had guests rained in for three days straight leave saying it was the best trip they'd taken in years. We've had groups arrive in February when the lake was frozen and barely go outside, the cabin was that cozy. We've hosted milestone birthdays, wedding weekends, family reunions, ski escapes, and corporate retreats: each one in its own way.
What makes Wild Pine unique is that it works for every kind of group, every season, every weather. That isn't accidental. It's the entire reason we built it.
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