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T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake

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A wooden dock leading to a house by a calm river, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with a double sink, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of trees.
Waterfront
A kitchen with a central island, four teal stools, a window, and a clock on the wall.
A two-story building with a balcony, large windows, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Torch Lake
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake

You will discover T.P.'s Place on the east shore of Torch Lake. The home is set on 100 feet of shoreline at the end of a gently winding drive. T.P.'s Place was custom built to focus on comfortable living and the beauty of the lake. Stunning sunset views over the lake can be enjoyed from almost every room of the home.

The vaulted great room is the center of this home. It boasts a one and a half story ceiling with a natural stone fireplace giving it the classic Northern Michigan feel. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite offers a private bath with soaking tub and access to the balcony overlooking the lake. This home has all the amenities plus the private Torch Lake waterfront you will love.

Torch Lake is ranked one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with crystal clear water and a stunning aqua blue tint reminiscent of more tropical climates. The lake itself is 19 miles long by about 1 1/2 wide. It offers access to extensive recreational boating on 'the chain of lakes' which includes: Lake Bellaire, Grass River, Clam Lake, Torch Lake, Torch River, Skegemog Lake, and Elk Lake. This navigable water way totals some 65 square miles beautiful scenery. Fishing opportunities include, Lake Trout, Bass, pan fish and in 2009 the State Record Muskie was caught in Torch Lake. The Torch Lake sand bar is a popular anchorage at the southern tip of the lake. This unique feature offers boaters the perfect location to swim, play Frisbee, volleyball, or just enjoy relaxing on the boat. The Grass River and Skegamog Nature Preserves, the Villages of; Bellaire, Alden, and Elk Rapids are all accessible by water and provide extensive hiking, shopping, and dining opportunities.

Shows, festivals, restaurants, and shopping are available in Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, and the Leelanau Peninsula, all within an hours drive. Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Beaver Island, and a variety of lighthouses are a little further but well worth the trip. This home is perfectly situated to provide access to all the magnificent beauty that Northern Michigan has to offer.


Note: We will be finalizing our 2016 calendar and start taking reservation at the end of this season, August 2015.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Waterfront - supervise your children responsibly.
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Events

No events allowed
Rental is for 8 individuals only.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking of anything, anywhere. Thank you.
Boats are welcome, but must be moored off the property. If you don’t follow the boat rules, your booking will be cancelled.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 274372vb
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: Rental is for 8 individuals only.
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 13 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 40 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 57.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is T.P.'S Place on the Stunning Aqua Blue Waters of Torch Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Torch Lake, Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake. Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead and Clam River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Summer vacation

It was an awesome property very quite an secluded.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Torch Lake Hideaway

What a wonderful property that accents beautiful Torch Lake! It is perfectly appointed with every possible item to make your trip trouble free and comfortable!! I VRBO a number of properties. I would rank this special property at the top of the list!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great property, great location--amazing stay

My family and I rented this house for a week this year. Out of the dozens of similar places we've rented over the years, this is our favorite. Torch Lake is obviously beautiful, and this property has a ton of waterfront. But the house is a perfect "up north" house with everything you could want, nicely appointed and decorated, and so much room for our family to spread out. We loved it so much we've booked our return trip next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Fantastic Cottage!

This is a beautiful property with stunning views of Torch Lake in a picturesque setting. We were fortunate to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary with a small vow renewal ceremony in the back yard overlooking the lake - it was perfect! The house itself has a great layout, is large with nice furniture and a well-stocked kitchen and wet bar. We have rented this cottage twice and hope to do so many more times.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

8/10 Good

Gindy S.

Fills the bill at Torch Lake, awesome setting

The setting was beautiful, loved the shade, & then the sun on the deck. Although a little dated it was well stocked & comfortable. We were there on a unusually hot week, ceiling fans in All bedrooms would have been great, the regular fans weren’t enough & only one bedroom had good cross ventilation. We had a Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback. We love our deck, too! You were lucky to be here for a hot week! It doesn't happen that often for us, since we're usually only here in May and August these days. We have installed three ceiling fans, since our return this year. When it's so hot we can't sleep, we jump in the lake! Always helps :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Great house and location

This was our second stay here, and it again did not disappoint. The home is a perfect "up north" lake house with plenty of room and good furnishings in a great location. Plenty of space to spread out when indoors. It's only minutes to Bellaire. The dock is great and the water is obviously crystal clear in true Torch Lake fashion. The family found tons of Petoskey stones right on the shore even. We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette Z.

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

Wonderful week

Its a lovely place and would have been an absolute stunner in its day. A lot of unique features. The layout was great. Our family of 6 adults and 2 children never felt crowded. Of course Torch Lake is always fantastic and the views from here were wonderful. Would recommend. You cant use the dock for your boat, as high winds come up and you'll notice every house has a boat lift.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

BobbiJo R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is super cute and worked great for our group! We had a boat I will advise not pulling a boat or trailer into the driveway as it’s a long one and a bit too tight for boats/trailers. But we had a slip at the clam and that was very convenient and easy! The owners are very easy to communicate with. It is I am sure getting to the end of the summer busy season being mid Aug that being said there’s a few maintenance things that could be done nothing major. I would also recommend bringing your favorite comfy lawn chair as they have the Adirondack chairs which to us are just not comfortable. House is close to town and other things to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2025
Thank you for the review! You do know that we have chair cushions stacked by the door, for outdoor furniture?? Also, our 3 gliders are favorites of ours. Glad you solved the boat dilemma, and didn’t attempt to moor on our dock. Hope you had a great week. Now to tackle those weeds!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie E.

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

TP's Place was better than the pictures show. Plenty of room for 6 adults. Great sunsets.

Owner responds quickly. This home is perfect for a summer getaway. Quiet, convenient location, and a beautiful shady yard with plenty of outdoor seating. Awesome view of Torch Lake and a dock to swim off. The beds are very comfortable. Plenty of bath towels, beach towels and kitchen accessories. Do not be concerned about not having air conditioning, plenty of lake breeze and cross ventilation. Plus ceiling fans and floor fans. Lots of parking space in driveway, we parked 2 full size pickup trucks and a boat no problem. We have been renting vacation homes twice a year for 20 years and were 100% satisfied with this beautiful home and property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
Thank you, Marie! So glad you enjoyed your week on Torch Lake. We love renting to folks who love and respect our home as much as we do. We hope you’ll be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Hayley L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs TLC

Beautiful location right on the lake. Big enough for our group. The house could use a new couch as it peels off onto skin/clothing/floor when sitting on it. Also could use a good clean as a toy rolled under the couch the first day and had lots of dirt under it. We found empty water bottles under various pieces of furniture throughout the house. The base boards fall off if its bumped and the kitchen floor has a soft spot/hole right in front of the fridge. The dryer takes multiple cycles to get small amounts dried. The driveway was grown up on both sides and hard to get a boat trailer into. The house would be perfect with a little TLC
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review. The faux leather couch deteriorated far faster than we imagined and will be replaced. Not sure where the water bottles were, but I don’t believe cleaners look under beds. The soft spot in the kitchen has been there for many years! Every May we chop back the driveway. This is the first complaint I’ve had about the dryer. It works fine for our cleaners, as long as it’s not overloaded.
Verified

8/10 Good

melanie s.

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

beautiful Torch Lake

This location is best for teens and adults as there is no sandy bottom beach for young children. There are neighbors, one who likes his music amplified beyond his hearing, the others quiet. There is a lovely green area between the home and the lake providing a play area for the young children. The home is well outfitted. Appliances are newer and work well. The furnishings are pleasant and clean. The only problem we had was that the garbage was not picked up as scheduled and there was no place to put garbage except outside and the wildlife would tear open the bags. There are two bedrooms on the upper floor and a third room that overlooks the lower living area and is open providing good ventilation but not a lot of privacy. There are two bathrooms upstairs, one attached to a bedroom that has a bath only. The hall bath has a shower only. There is a bath on the first floor with a small shower. There are two twin beds that can be set up for overflow bedding. There is outdoor furniture with mats for comfort kept indoors. There is a picnic table for outdoor dining. There is prime TV on the main floor. There is a gas propane grill for grilling. The property is well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Hi there! I hope you enjoyed your time at our home. When you are at a rental, and there is a problem, do not hesitate to contact the owner/manager. The garbage didn’t get picked up the following week, either, because I didn’t know about it. Turns out, it was a new driver, and one text rectified the situation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Torch Lake family getaway

We had a great time at TP's place on the lake. The downstairs space was perfect. The kitchen is well-stocked. Bedrooms were nice. We rented a boat from Butch's marine so we enjoyed exploring the lake. We also really enjoyed the open water swimming from the dock. Fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

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

Terrific Stay

Excellent property, spacious, clean and comfortable. Location on Torch Lake is unbeatable. Shallow water around the dock is excellent for kids to swim, etc. Views of lake and sunsets are unsurpassed. The house is an older one, but extremely comfortable. Wifi is surprisingly capable. Plenty of amenities. Perfect rental for families and owner is easily reachable and accomodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey h.

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

Torch Lake 2021

Everything you could ever want in a vacation. Beautiful location. Fantastic accommodations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Great location.

Our family really enjoyed the house and the location was excellent. We would highly recommend this property and plan on returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley M.

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

Beautiful home in a beautiful location

This house was everything we wanted and more for a quiet escape at torch lake. Besides the obvious advantage of direct access to the lake, it was super close to Bellaire, continent for dinner and shopping, and the glacial hills for biking and running. 11/10. Hope to come back sometime soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

missy n.

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

Amazing memories

This home was wonderful. The location on the lake was perfect. A boat launch was just down the road. Easy to get to. The back yard was a perfect size for family games and the deck was great for viewing the lake or just sitting with the family. Plenty of space. We had two families and plenty of beds and room. If needed to get ahold of Kim she was available at anytime. Helped with any questions we had. She was amazing. Always on top of things and made sure we had everything we needed. I can not recommend this place enough. So worth the 11 hour drive. 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh P.

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

Little cabin in the woods

Great house on the water, very quite and comfortable. All basic amenities included for a comfortable stay. Newer finishes are nice, more upgrades will definitely improve the overall experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

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

Great home with great views!

This property really undersold itself. The view of the lake was perfect. The place was well above our expectations and the price was just right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! We too, love our Torch Lake home, and are having fun updating it since it became ours several years ago. We hope you come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great spot on Torch Lake! Nice dock and a boat lift, house is dated but clean and spacious

Had 2 familes here 8 total people with plenty of space. Like I said above great dock to lounge on as well as boat lift. All the common areas have good views to the lake, would be nicer if less trees were in the way. Interior is dated but has charm to it. Kim the caretaker was very prompt to respond to any questions and home was super clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for the feedback! We inherited the house eight years ago, and are slowly updating it. Since our return last week, we have installed three ceiling fans, ordered blinds for the upstairs sliders, and hope to replace the living room flooring. Kitchen updates are in the near future. Trees and bushes on the lake side have been trimmed. They grew more than we thought they would over the summer! Glad you enjoyed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Great home on the water, Torch lake is amazing

We enjoyed are stay, lovely home on the water
Archival

8/10 Good

Mike G.

Great place to get away for the week

Great location right on Torch Lake. 10 minutes from Bellaire and Alden. House was very well kept and had a new kitchen floor installed just recently. Awesome sunsets as well...would liked to have had a fire at night but understand why the owners chose to not allow them.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Wonderful time again!

We have stayed at this beautiful home multiple summers and truly love it! Such a great location and offers enough space to entertain family and friends during our visit. The home is very clean and has just about anything you could need! The lake is gorgeous and the sunsets from the dock here are unforgettable. Hope to make more family memories here in future years!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Perfect Family Vacation Home

TP's Place was everything they said it was and more! The house was a nice size for our family. There was room for us all to gather and room if we needed separation as well. The house was very clean and well maintained. You could tell that the family loves this house. We had one minor issue with the wifi, Kim was very responsive and it was resolved quickly. We appreciated knowing ahead of time about the driveway but had no issues getting our boat, which is smaller, in and out. We also appreciated knowing that the boat lift was unavailable for renters to use so were able to come up with an anchor system of our own that worked quite nicely. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Third Summer...and it keeps getting better!

We've rented TPs Place for 3 years in a row and this beautiful home just keeps getting better! This is an absolute treasure of a place on gorgeous Torch Lake. This has truly become our summer "Happy Place" and this home has provided so many incredible family memories for us! The home itself has undergone a few very nice updates since last year (gorgeous new floors and comfy furniture!) and is equipped with everything you could need and more! It also couldn't be in a better spot location wise....right between the cute towns of Bellaire and Alden. Most importantly this place provides you with the perfect seat to enjoy nightly sunsets over the lake! Really love this place so very much and hope to return for years to come!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, Melissa! We feel fortunate to have found a family that loves our Torch Lake home as much as we do! The location is perfect, and the lake is what it's all about! We hope to see you back in the future!

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Smith

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My family has shared a lifetime of memories on this shoreline. We have recently found that we are unable to enjoy our lake as much as we would like and we have decided to share it with others. It is my sincere hope that many new families will be able to create the type of wonderful memories of time together that I cherish.

Why they chose this property

This home was designed and built by my father T.P. and for him it was all about Torch Lake. Almost every room in the home has a view of the water. It is carefully tucked in to the natural woods with a nice open shoreline. It was his dream and I can only hope that you will enjoy it half as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Torch Lake is a part of a 65 mile chain of lakes including Torch, Elk, Skegamog, Bellaire, the Grass River Nature Preserve, and various connecting lakes and streams. This allow access by boat to a variety of towns, shopping, and restaurants. Everything is available by water from a burger and fries to fine dining. An afternoon boat ride into Alden for ice cream cones is one of our families favorites.
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