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Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!

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A red table with a pitcher of lemonade and glasses on a deck overlooking a lake.
A bench with a cushion, a beach ball, and flip-flops on the floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with seating.
A kitchen with a dining table set for four, a countertop with a bottle, glasses, and a watermelon.
A sunlit room with large windows, wicker furniture, a glass coffee table, and a small white shed visible through the windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Located along the water, this vacation home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy lake views from the patio while engaging in water sports or hiking nearby. The property is near Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park, with access to golf and skiing.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Torch Lake
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lake View

1 King Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Woods Room

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!

Located on the turquoise waters of Torch Lake, "Torch Cabin" is a spacious waterfront vacation home and the perfect year-round getaway for families looking to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

Set directly on the famous Torch Lake Sandbar, the home offers shallow, crystal-clear water, sandy lake bottoms, gorgeous sunsets, and unbeatable lake views. In the fall, the area comes alive with brilliant color, while winter brings nearby opportunities for snowshoeing, downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Inside, the home features a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The dining area seats up to eight guests and offers beautiful views of the lake. Just off the dining room, the comfortable living room is ideal for family movie nights, games, and relaxing after a day on the water. Guests can enjoy access to Netflix and Hulu TV throughout the home.

A beach-themed sunroom sits at the front of the dining and living area, providing a peaceful spot to enjoy a book or morning coffee. The first-floor primary bedroom includes a queen bed, walk-in closet, and private bathroom. Also on the main level are a cozy bunk room with a twin-over-twin bunk bed, a laundry room with washer and dryer, and a convenient half bath.

Upstairs, guests will find a full bathroom and two large bedrooms: a lakeview bedroom with a king bed, and a fishing-themed bedroom with two full beds. Both rooms include walk-in closets. The upstairs landing offers a welcoming reading nook stocked with books and board games, along with a drink fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Kids will love the wooden train set and basket of Lego Duplos.

The basement is perfect for rainy days, with a fitness room featuring a lifting cage, weight set, exercise balls, and yoga mats, plus a game area with ping-pong, foosball, and air hockey.

Outside, a charming deck overlooks the lake from the water’s edge. The seasonal dock, including a platform, is the perfect place to take in the sunset. Guests may tie a boat to the dock during calm daytime weather, and a mooring buoy is provided in front of the dock in approximately 3 feet of water. The dock is available seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The yard also features a romantic lakeside fire pit with firewood provided, perfect for s’mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is available for cookouts.

Please note that "Torch Cabin" is located in a residential neighborhood, and we ask guests to be respectful of our neighbors. This vacation home is intended for families seeking a peaceful and memorable getaway, not for loud parties.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you used the BBQ grill make sure to thoroughly clean it before you leave.
Return everything you have moved to its original position.
Move kayaks back to the garage. Put life jackets back into the storage box in the garage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No more than 4 day guests.
Quiet hours from 10pm to 8am. No loud music is permitted on the property. Music must be kept at or below normal conversation volume.
If you use the BBQ grill make sure to thoroughly clean it before you leave.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2322802vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 28 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 47 min drive - 75.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! located?

This family-friendly Rapid City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot beat this location! Directly on Torch lake. Home is well appointed and Host was very helpful and friendly. We had a great experience. Rent the pontoon and enjoy it on clear, clean, beautiful Torch Lake. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was well maintained and stocked with all the essentials for a great weekend. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay on beautiful Torch Lake! The home was well appointed with everything you could want or need. It was also very clean and the hosts were lovely to work with. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you Anja and Family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was extremely clean and well stocked. Anything you think you may need they have it. I was extremely impressed with this property. The only thing I would suggest is some black out curtains. The blinds give you privacy but that is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home. Location could not be any more perfect. Spacious for all and the additional living space upstairs is very cozy. Sunrise and sunset on the lake are so peaceful and so many amenities with the game room, firepit , kayaks , etc . There is a nice market very close by and we also used Alden park for their pickleball courts. It’s an easy drive to Petoskey , Charlevoix and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well-kept, nice home on beautiful Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of our favorite VRBO’s

We had the best time at this house on torch Lake can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here!!! The house was beautiful and had every amenity you could think of. The view of the lake was amazing and the pontoon boat rental was definitely the highlight of our trip. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was immaculate and very well equipped for our stay. The hosts live next door and were readily available .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

Nice clean property, good location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot !

Was a great place to be! Enjoyed our time in the shallow water! The cottage met all our needs perfectly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best rental on Torch Lake

Our family of 7 including boys ages 10-15 had the most amazing time staying at this Torch Lake rental. It’s a perfect location, clean and the hosts are the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home on Torch Lake

We had an amazing family vacation at Torch Lake. This home and property is beautiful and was just perfect for our stay. It has everything you would want - space, comfort and an awesome place to swim in the lake. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and area

Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand bar cottage

The cottage was spacious, clean, and very well decorated. Well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The Sandbar location was amazing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfectly appointed for our family with a lot of attention to detail that allowed us to relax and enjoy our stay! We were able to be in waist high water right at our dock. Great fishing on Clam river. Our hosts were amazing.. Very relaxing and fun! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Trip

The place was amazing!! Everything was perfect. Will book again in the the future if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of paradise!

A beautiful, updated home on the third most gorgeous lake on earth!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Property

We could not have been happier with our trip to Torch Lake. The rental was decorated beautifully and the owners thought of absolutely everything you could possibly need. The location is perfect and we really enjoyed the fire pit and access to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schumacher Family

The house was adorable on a beautiful lake! Sunsets were incredible with peaceful nights next to fire pit making s’mores. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

The best of the best!

Amazing property and hospitality! This home had everything you would want for a lake vacation!!! ☀️ ❤️ 🌊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lifetime friends and family

Wonderful fall vacation with another family. The beautiful torch lake front property and fall beauty. Will certainly be visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We really enjoyed our time at this beautiful home. It is every thing it says it is ! The host has thought of everything. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great property, photos match the property. Hosts were wonderful and house was very clean and well supplied with necessities. Lake is beautiful and very clean at dock. Enjoyed fire pit on lake front.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Vacation

We had the best time at this beautiful property. All of the kids had a blast playing in the water and just hanging out in the home. The home was clean and beautiful. The sunsets were gorgeous. I hope we can come back some day. I don’t know how another place will top this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Anja Stoldt

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