House in Torch Lake, MI
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Summary:
BJ’s Retreat is a cozy lakefront getaway on the east side of Torch Lake, just a few miles north of Alden. Perfect for families or groups, this property sleeps 8–9 with the main cottage and separate unfinished bunkhouse. Relax in the large yard with a fire pit while taking in lake views and stunning sunsets, or take a short walk to your private water access. With the towns of Alden and Bellaire nearby, guests can enjoy local dining, breweries, wineries, shopping, and outdoor activities. A mooring anchor is available for boaters, and local marinas provide boat rentals if needed.
The Space:
- 2 bedrooms | 2 beds | sleeps up to 9 | 1 King, 1 Queen
- Unfinished bunkhouse with 2 twin-over-twin bunk beds ideal for kids
- 1 bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, cookware, dishes, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, and toaster
- Dining and living areas with lake views
- Large backyard with fire pit and open space for games
- Private water access ~300–400 feet from the house
- Lake frontage with mooring anchor available
- Family/kid friendly
- Heating (no AC)
- Sheets and towels provided
- Pet allowed with owner approval (1 dog, ≤50 lbs, crated if unattended)
Guest Access:
- Full access to the cottage, bunkhouse, backyard, and fire pit
- Access to private water frontage for swimming, boating, or relaxing
The Neighborhood:
- Situated between Alden and Bellaire for dining, shopping, and recreation
- Alden: Vista Ridge Winery, Muffin Tin, Torch Lake Beer Company, Coy Mountain Preserve, ice cream, and local shops
- Bellaire: Short’s Brewery, Bee Well Meadery, Mammoth Distillery, movie theater, and Glacial Hills Natural Area for mountain biking
- Explore Torch Lake, Chain of Lakes, or nearby natural areas
Getting Around:
- Car recommended for local exploration
- Boat recommended to enjoy Torch Lake and Chain of Lakes
Other Things to Note:
- Rental agreement required
- Photo ID + copy of ID required
- Primary renters must be 25+
- NO SMOKING/VAPING
- Owner approval required for pets (see above)
Interaction with Guests:
- Hosts are available by message or phone call if needed during your stay
BJ’s Retreat is a cozy lakefront getaway on the east side of Torch Lake, just a few miles north of Alden. Perfect for families or groups, this property sleeps 8–9 with the main cottage and separate unfinished bunkhouse. Relax in the large yard with a fire pit while taking in lake views and stunning sunsets, or take a short walk to your private water access. With the towns of Alden and Bellaire nearby, guests can enjoy local dining, breweries, wineries, shopping, and outdoor activities. A mooring anchor is available for boaters, and local marinas provide boat rentals if needed.
The Space:
- 2 bedrooms | 2 beds | sleeps up to 9 | 1 King, 1 Queen
- Unfinished bunkhouse with 2 twin-over-twin bunk beds ideal for kids
- 1 bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, cookware, dishes, microwave, oven, refrigerator, stove, and toaster
- Dining and living areas with lake views
- Large backyard with fire pit and open space for games
- Private water access ~300–400 feet from the house
- Lake frontage with mooring anchor available
- Family/kid friendly
- Heating (no AC)
- Sheets and towels provided
- Pet allowed with owner approval (1 dog, ≤50 lbs, crated if unattended)
Guest Access:
- Full access to the cottage, bunkhouse, backyard, and fire pit
- Access to private water frontage for swimming, boating, or relaxing
The Neighborhood:
- Situated between Alden and Bellaire for dining, shopping, and recreation
- Alden: Vista Ridge Winery, Muffin Tin, Torch Lake Beer Company, Coy Mountain Preserve, ice cream, and local shops
- Bellaire: Short’s Brewery, Bee Well Meadery, Mammoth Distillery, movie theater, and Glacial Hills Natural Area for mountain biking
- Explore Torch Lake, Chain of Lakes, or nearby natural areas
Getting Around:
- Car recommended for local exploration
- Boat recommended to enjoy Torch Lake and Chain of Lakes
Other Things to Note:
- Rental agreement required
- Photo ID + copy of ID required
- Primary renters must be 25+
- NO SMOKING/VAPING
- Owner approval required for pets (see above)
Interaction with Guests:
- Hosts are available by message or phone call if needed during your stay
Amenities
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Parking Available
Microwave
Kitchenware
Oven
Stove
Waterfront
Shower
Outdoor Cooking
Sofa bed
Family friendly
Dining table
Map of Torch Lake, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The property is gorgeous. It was a perfect little hideaway for our babymoon. The host was very responsive to our questions.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
We had a nice time on the lake and the house is conveniently located and meet our needs.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
My family from Boston joined us at this lovely property for the holiday. It is very spacious and private. We anchored our pontoon at their moor anchor and used the dock for loading/unloading. This was our 1st time using a moor anchor, it was a different experience but successful. We were able to see our pontoon from the dining room window. The home is also spacious. The bunk house is not attached. No a/c meant we needed to be very diligent about opening windows/doors and closing curtains throughout the day. The weather was mid 80s. Cool nights were helpful! Some fans were available. The kitchen was well stocked with basics. The yard was nicely lit with solar lights. The floor tile in the hall needs to be replaced for safety. The hardware on the beds needs to be tightened to ward off the noisy squeaks of the beds through the night. While the bunk house had to be well vented for comfort, the mattresses were actually more comfortable than those in the house. While I expected to pay a premium price for this place on the lake for a holiday, I still find it shocking and very inconvenient when linens are not included, especially with standard cleaning fees attached. The property management and owners were very attentive and accommodating for a couple unexpected minor issues we had arise. The property is 15 min by boat north of the sand bar and 10 min south of the Dockside restaurant. We enjoyed visiting both places. Thanks for the memories and sharing your property with us!
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
Great location and we did enjoy our stay however there is no AC and it was hot--we ended up leaving early rather than stay the last night in the heat. Also the place could use some maintenance and updating. Bathroom lav needs replacement, grille was too dirty to use, salvation army furniture and general maintenance was not up to standards we expect. That said, we did enjoy ourselves because it is a great location on a fabulous lake. Just have reasonable expectations if you rent this place.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(24 Ratings)
"The property is gorgeous. It was a perfect little hideaway for our babymoon. The host was very responsive to our questions."
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