Torch Lake has been named the third most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic. The water is so crystal clear that you can see the sandy bottom all the way out to the drop off. On sunny days, the lake looks very much like the Caribbean Sea with its beautiful turquoise color. Torch is the largest lake in Michigan (19 miles long and about two miles wide) and is part of a chain of lakes which allows boating all the way from Elk Rapids to Bellaire.

This wonderful getaway cottage that very comfortably sleeps six is located near Elk Rapids and Rapid City in Northwest Michigan. This welcoming cottage is very well cared for, well maintained, and it offers many amenities.



two bedrooms each with full queen beds.
-living room with a queen sofa sleeper
-full and half bathrooms
-full well supplied kitchen
-tv/vcr
-screened porch
-firepit
-grill
-outdoor furniture
-dock

Enjoy a fifteen minute leisurly walk to the small and charming town of Alden. It features one of Torch Lake's four public boat ramps, a variety of restaurants from casual to fine cuisine, art galleries, plenty of shops, aplayground, apublic tennis court, and a library. With plenty of woods and fields, this is an ideal area for walking, hiking, and biking.

Popular tourist destinations such as Traverse City, Charlevoix, the Leelanau Peninsula, and Petoskey are all within an hour's reach. A little farther away are the Interlochen National Music Camp (featuring amazing concerts), Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Mackinac Island, or Hartwick Pines are well worth a visit.