The Wild Pine at Torch Lake: Your Scenic Northern Getaway

Neighborhood

THINGS TO DO & EAT NEARBY FOOD & DRINK •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Brownwood Acres Country Store: Local snacks & essentials (2-min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Providence Organic Market & Cafe: Fresh, locally sourced produce and natural products (7 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ King Orchards: Seasonal fruit picking & farm treats (8 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Friske Farm Market: Homemade pies, fresh fruit, & seasonal specialties (14 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Cellar 1914: A family-owned cellar with over 100 years of history, offering curated wines (10 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Mammoth Distilling: Artisanal spirits & handcrafted cocktails (6 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Shorts Brewing (Bellaire): Craft beers & pub fare (16 min) ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONSs •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Water Sports Rental: Windsurfing & other rentals on Torch Lake (8 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Torch Lake Beach & Boat Ramp: Relax or launch your boat (8 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Shanty Creek Resort: Enjoy all‑season resort amenities including skiing, golf, and more (29 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ The Chief Golf Course: Experience a championship golf course in an exclusive setting (22 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort: Nestled between Lake Michigan and Torch Lake (22 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Torch Lake Sandbar: Swim, boat, or sunbathe at the clear waters (26 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Torch Bay Nature Preserve (12 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Glacial Hills Trailhead (13 min) •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Wine Tours: Discover Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail and the Petoskey Wine Region POPULAR EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Weddings & Celebrations: Perfect for wedding guests and group events with spacious accommodations near top local venues. •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Traverse City Horse Shows •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Elk Rapids Harbor Days •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ National Cherry Festival •​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Charlevoix Venetian Festival

Guest Access

You'll have full access to the home with only a few owner's closets reserved for private use. Enjoy a seamless, self-check-in using our smart lock system - no keys or coordination needed. Stairs are required for access to the front entrance of property. Please keep this in mind if mobility is a concern. Outdoor uncovered parking is available and accommodates 3-4 vehicles. The cabin is accessed via a private dirt road that winds up a gentle hill. In inclement weather, a 4WD/AWD vehicle is recommended for safe entry.

❄️YOUR WINTER GETAWAY AWAITS! ❄️ Tucked in the heart of Northern Michigan ski country, The Wild Pine is perfectly positioned for winter adventure - just 25 mins to Shanty Creek / Schuss Mountain and 40 mins to Boyne Mountain. Spend your days skiing, snowboarding, or exploring snowy trails, then come home to your own private après ski: sink into the hot tub under the stars, warm up in the cedar sauna, gather by the fire with a glass of wine, and settle into the cozy movie room for the perfect wind-down. KEY FEATURES ⭐️ Modern & Rustic Charm: Thoughtfully renovated 4-bedroom cabin (1 King, 5 Queens), blending contemporary comfort with rustic appeal. ⭐️ Sleeps 12 comfortably in beds, optional up to 14 with the sleeper sofa. ⭐️ Family & Pet Friendly: Pack ’n Play available; well-behaved dogs welcome. ⭐️ Chef’s Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen with gas range oven, full cookware set, air fryer microwave, toaster, full-size fridge, Ninja blender, a Keurig machine (grounds & K-Cups), and Cosori kettle. INSIDE THE CABIN 🛏 Bedrooms & Baths: 4 bedrooms (1 King, 5 Queens) + optional sleeper sofa. Three full baths—one with a tub/shower combo and two with stand-up showers—stocked with hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. 🔥 Cozy Fireplaces: Two inviting fireplaces (one wood burning, one electric) set the perfect ambiance in separate living areas. ♨️ Winter-Ready Comfort: Central heat throughout the cabin, well-insulated spaces, and plenty of cozy spots to warm up after outdoor adventures. ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE 🎬 Hidden Speakeasy: 100" movie screen and popcorn machine for epic movie nights 🎤 Karaoke lounge: Belt out your favorite tunes ⛳️ High-Tech Golf Simulator: Tee up indoors, rain or shine 🍻 Sports-Themed Bar: Featuring bar seating, a 65" TV, and a cozy electric fireplace, plus a pool table, sleeper sofa, and a giant bean bag chair. 🕹 Games Galore: Poker table, PacMan, Buck Hunter, air hockey, plus board games & cards 📺 5 Smart TVs: Stream your favorites, including on the 100" theater screen 🎶 Record Player: Enjoy classic vinyl vibes OUTDOOR LIVING 🌲 Multiple Lounging Areas: Perfect for alfresco dining and relaxation, including sectional and dining table that seats up to 12. 🔥 Two Fire Pits: A gas fire pit on the upper deck + a wood-burning fire pit in the yard (complete with Adirondack chairs and doubles as a grill. BYO firewood!) 🍔 4-Burner Gas Grill: Perfect for BBQ feasts 🧖‍♀️ Hot Tub & Sauna: Unwind indoors or out 🎯 Outdoor Games: Bags, ladder toss and giant Connect-4 TECH & HOUSE EXTRAS ⚡️ Spectrum Fiber WiFi: 1-Gig ultra fast, reliable high speed internet for streaming and remote work 🧺 Laundry: Washer & dryer WHAT WE PROVIDE • Fresh linens & towel sets • Starter coffee kit (K-Cups, small jar of grounds, filters, sugar) and complimentary assortment of teas • Cooking essentials (oils, spices, salt & pepper), mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, Tupperware, utensils, dinner ware, cocktail set, bakeware, foil, plastic wrap, ziplock bags in various sizes • 3 rolls of TP/bathroom, 2 rolls of paper towels, garbage bags, dishwasher pods, dish soap and sponge • Hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel • Luggage Racks & Hangers for convenient unpacking YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION ❄️ Winter: Easy access to top ski resorts including Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain and Boyne Mountain for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Nearby trails for snowshoeing and snowmobiling, frozen-lake spots for ice fishing and cozy winter winery tastings just a short drive away. 🌷 Spring: Northern Michigan comes alive with wildflower blooms, early-season fishing, quiet hiking trails, and the return of local farmers markets. 🌞 Summer: Spend sunny days boating, swimming, and water sports on pristine Torch Lake just minutes away - ideal for beach days and lakeside adventures. 🍁 Fall: Take in breathtaking autumn foliage, visit nearby apple orchards and cider mills, and explore scenic trails at peak color. We can't wait to welcome you to your home away from home - whether you're chasing fresh powder or simply craving a quiet winter escape by the fire.

Other Details to Note

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS We comfortably sleep 12 adults in beds. We can accommodate up to 2 additional adults on the sleeper sofa. PET POLICY Well-behaved dogs are welcome (sorry, no cats) with a maximum weight of 50 pounds each. Two dogs max and a fee of $125 per dog applies for the entire stay. Pets must be added to the reservation before check-in. For your convenience, we provide one set of dog bowls, a medium/large dog bed (36"x27"), pet waste bags and extra pet towels. For the comfort and safety of all guests, dogs must be housebroken, are not allowed on furniture, and should be crated when left unattended. Please clean up after your pet and wipe their paws before entering the home. CHILDREN Our property is family-friendly, featuring a Pack 'n Play, high chair, and children’s dining sets. Please note that the home isn’t fully childproofed (no baby gates), so supervision is required—especially near stairs and other potential hazards.