Summer on Torch Lake waterfront with sandy beach.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Rapid City, MI

Torch Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake Park15 min walk
Elk Lake25 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful cottage is situated on an expansive private lot with sandy beach on the south side of Torch Lake. The unobstructed view from the house and deck look north across the crystal clear waters of the lake - ideal for viewing both the sunrise and sunset. The south side of the lake is shallow and has a beautiful sandy bottom, perfect for swimming and playing any time of the day or night. A gorgeous new dock includes a large platform for six to comfortably hang out or sunbathe. There's a hoist for a motor boat and a mooring anchor for other watercraft. This is one of the most stunning rental properties on Torch Lake.

The house has a large living space with ample seating and three bedrooms to comfortably sleep six. We offer modern amenities, updated, comfortable furnishings, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, dishwasher, washer and dryer, eat-in bar, and everything you need to feel at home.

Please Note: Saturday check in and Saturday check out only June 29-Aug. 31. Thank you.

Property Location: The cottage is located 1.5 miles from Torch River and Torch River Marine where you can rent pontoon and speed boats. It is approximately 5 miles south of Alden, which has shops, restaurants, and tennis/pickleball courts, and less than a mile from the Village Market grocery store. You are a boat ride away from the Dockside restaurant at Clam River, where you can sit outside, watch the boats go by, and enjoy lunch or dinner. You are a short 20 minute drive from Traverse City, and an hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Other darling

Beautiful House: The cottage is lovely and airy and boasts all of the comforts and convenience of home, including a fully stocked kitchen and a washer and dryer. A large deck is great for outdoor dining. A boat hoist is available for speed boats plus there is a heavy duty mooring anchor 100 feet from shore for a second watercraft. Long dock has a large deck that comfortably accommodates six lounge chairs.

Property manager

Alisa Carroll

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Beach view

Rapid City Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2 Stories | 1,420 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please, no more than 6 guests & NO RVs or campers. If more than 6 and/or RV/Camper, you will forfeit your security deposit. Thanks for understanding.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk
Torch Lake Park - 15 min walk
Torch River - 4 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive
Elk Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 13 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 14 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 18 min drive
Torch Lake Beer Co - 4 min drive
Vista Ridge Vineyards - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer on Torch Lake waterfront with sandy beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summer on Torch Lake waterfront with sandy beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer on Torch Lake waterfront with sandy beach. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer on Torch Lake waterfront with sandy beach. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

24 July 2023

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

Fantastic spot

Our family absolutely loved staying here. Everything was better than expected. We had two littles with us (2 yr old & 3 yr old) and the water toys and bin of toys in the house were a huge hit. You can't get much better than Torch Lake and this house was fantastic. We can't say enough good things about it. Alisa was so quick to respond with my random questions and was so kind.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

4 July 2023

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

Great location!

This is a cute little house that was perfect for our family. Very clean and had everything we needed. Response time was very fast for the one issue we had (coffee maker broken, no big deal). The lake is so clean and nice and not as busy as we dreaded. Really close nice market and cute town of Alden. We loved it here!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

6 Sept 2022

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

Amazing Vacfation!

Everything was as we expected it to be. We had an amazing time!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Danielle M.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nightmare stay

We were so excited to visit torch lake! Rented a boat for the week and drove 8 hours to vacation here. Arrived on a Saturday to mouse poop all over the kitchen counter, on dish-ware, along the floor in bedroom off the kitchen. Immediately reached out to the homeowner . No response from her until 8 hours later. Had to clean all of this up before we could use anything or even put our groceries away. The owner did text us at 2 AM letting us know she would have an exterminator come out on Monday… in the meantime we bought traps placed them in the kitchen and garage where they were coming in. After catching several mice, we decided to pack up and leave. We took the financial loss on our boat rental because unfortunately there were no other properties available to rent on the entire lake. The owner was far from polite or considerate. Stating that she had no control over there being mice in the house and acted like getting an exterminator 2 days later was acceptable. She only refunded us because VRBO finally stepped in as this was a health amd safety concern.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria L.

12 Aug 2022

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

Great location for Torch lake activities

Rustic cottage with beautiful views and quiet location. Has updated living room furniture. Bedrooms in general could use an update but overall has what you need. No AC but fans throughout, still brought our own but has nice breeze from lake. Outstanding access to Torch lake, no stairs and somewhat of a slope to small beach and dock. Beautiful clear water, shallow, and sandy bottom with few rocks. Dock, mooring buoy, and boat hoist a definite plus for lake activities. On arrival, had issues with housekeeping chores not completed and previous renters did not take care of recyclables or put out trash and left items in frig which we had to deal with but housekeeping should have caught. Owner quickly responded to issues. Got chigger bites from the well known sandbar, as son didn’t go with us there and does not have one bite. Would consider renting again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alisa Carroll

I grew up in Southfield, MI and now live with my husband and son in Washington state. We love the outdoors, camping and hiking, and our summer visits to Torch. There is nothing like Torch Lake anywhere that I've ever been in the world. My family has had a place on the lake since the 1960s, starting with my grandmother whose log cabin was just west of the cottage on Ladd Drive.

Why they chose this property

I spent every summer of my childhood on Torch and, though I have traveled to many places in my life, I have never found a place as beautiful as Torch Lake. The water is clear and the sand is sugary and firm. You can walk out for half a mile before it is over your head and it's great for kids because of the shallow water near the beach. The cottage is a perfect place for a couple or family with its comfortable rooms and amenities.

What makes this property unique

Crystal clear water and a sandy bottom are great for kids, for playing and swimming. Beautiful view all the way down the lake with glorious sunrise and sunsets. Awesome for swimming, boating, sunning, and lounging.