Experience Torch Lake

This charming “Up North” vacation cottage is located on Clam Lake directly connected to the southeast end of Torch Lake. The cottage features include lakefront access, a dock, 1 mile to Torch Lake, proximity to restaurants and numerous vacation activities in the Torch Lake area.

The cottage boasts a spacious yard, full bed on the main level, a sleeping loft with a queen bed and full bed, a functional ready-to-cook-in kitchen with dining table for 6, and a full bathroom. The detached garage is equipped with a second story bunkhouse that comfortably sleeps four people and is steps away from a private outhouse with running water.

The world renowned shallow sand bars of the Carribean blue Torch Lake are just a short boat ride from your dock. This vacationer’s paradise is a unique experience for boaters of all ages and keeps people coming back year after year. Torch lake is Michigan’s 2nd largest inland lake and has miles of sandbar to offer private areas to relax and swim and revel in Northern Michigan summer.

For the fishermen and fisherwomen, the shallow marshes at the southeast end of Clam Lake provide excellent cover for pike and panfish. The deep water casters will enjoy fishing for delicious walleye, bluegill, perch and brown trout. The lake is also home to muskie, crappie, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and rock bass.

Golfers are only 10.4 miles away from the Shanty Creek Resort that features several greens including Michigan’s top public courses, The Legend and Cedar River. A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is approximately 20 minutes away from your doorstep and offers Sundance, Torch, and Antrim Dells.

A gem of the area is the Grass River Nature Preserve at the southeast end of Clam Lake. Nature enthusiasts can explore 1,443 acres of pathways and trails that meander through five different ecozones. The preserve is property of Antrim County and free of charge to the public.

If you need a break from the outdoors or the weather's not cooperating, Shorts Brewery is right around the corner and Turtle Creek Casino is less than one half hour drive. The casino offers a variety of gambling games and entertainment shows.