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Private Dock! Boat to Famous Sand Bar!

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Private Dock!
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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Primary Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Upper Level

1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Lower Level

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2 Upper Level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Primary Upper Level

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Private Dock! Boat to Famous Sand Bar!

This Rapid City home blends peace and quiet with outdoor adventure for those who like to keep busy! There is a private dock that has easy access to the entire Chain of Lakes including Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Clam Lake and Lake Skegemog. You can take your private boat right from the house to the famous Torch Lake Sand Bar! You can easily rent and keep the boat at the house or bring your own and only have to launch in and out once!

Outdoors, the house sits on almost an acre of land with plenty of room for outdoor games, enjoying the fire pit or sitting on the large deck. There is room for you to enjoy sitting on the dock and watching the sunset! For outdoor enthusiasts, you can take the paddle boat or the Kayaks! In the summer, you can hike or bike the Seven Bridges Nature Area or head to Shanty Creek Resort for snow sports in the winter!

Inside the house boasts 4 inviting bedrooms. Lower-level room includes 1 queen bed with a half bath next to it for guests to enjoy. Upper level includes primary room with 1 king bed and an attached bathroom with a soaking tub and a separate stand-up shower. Upper level also has a second room with a queen bed and a third room has full bunk beds. (There is a trundle bed for use, it's just hard to pull out). The third bathroom is also on the upper floor which includes a tub/shower combo. Amenities like a hair dryer, towels and toiletries are also included. (There is a pull-out couch in the game room seating area. If you'd like that pulled out beforehand, please let us know)!

There is also plenty of room for all to spread out! You can sit peacefully in one living room and watch TV or sit in the other and enjoy a book or drink by the fireplace. Coming off the lake or having a rainy day, you can play a round of pool or use the shuffleboard in the large game room. There is also a cozy sitting area in the game room if you want to feel like part of the fun or just feel like resting! The all-seasons room is also there for storage or to use as another seating area. A fully stocked kitchen and large dining room with plenty of seating is yours to use!

If planning to enjoy your golf game or ski trip or just need some storage for your stay, the two-car garage will also be available to store your clubs, snowmobiles or any other belongings to lock up.

Places to Visit:

Alden is less than 5 minutes away! Wine tasting, swimming areas, grocery store, unique shops and restaurant's

Bellaire and Elk Rapids are close and has Shorts Brewery and unique shops and restaurants.

Traverse City is a 30–40-minute drive. You can go to the vibrant downtown where all the shopping, breweries and restaurants are or you can drive a little further to Mission Peninsula were all the wineries and beautiful scenery is!

Schuss Mountain is the closest for the snow enthusiast, but Crystal Mountain and Boyne are all within reach!

You can fish right off the Rapid River and Torch River or head to another one of the chain of lakes.

Other ideas that are close:
Torch Lake boat access
DNR Launch ramp
The Spruce Run Golf Course
Lochen Health Golf Club
Big Kahuna Charters
Turtle Creek Casino
Pirates Cove Adventure Park
Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park
Many hiking and biking trails

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About the area

Rapid City

Rapid City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • beach near Helena Township Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 10 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬17 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, private, quiet, great host
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Thanks for staying and choosing to share your photos with us!
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10/10 Excellent

ChrisAngie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
loved that the host was so informative and quick to respond!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULINA J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The house is very clean. We had a great time with a group of friends and children. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2025
Thanks for staying Paulina! Glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very spacious and well equipped. We did have some issues with the pull out bed, but we're able to navigate though the issues for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! If you plan a stay again and need to use the pull out couch or trundle bed, please just let us know ahead of time and we would be happy to set that up and have it prepared for you! Thanks again for your feedback!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marc n.

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

fun bachelor party weekend

super smooth process, comfortable, and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa m.

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

Great setup

Very nice house and well stocked from cooking items, to towels, to the various games the house was stocked with whatever you could need. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ecellent property and room for my boat and trailer. Lot of wildlife on the neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Kay’s property! The house was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-appointed with everything we needed. The location was perfect, and you can tell it’s well cared for. Kay was an absolutely wonderful host—responsive, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. We felt right at home. Highly recommended, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you for the wonderful response, Garri! We were happy to host you and your guests! We hope to see you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Beautiful house and amazing location!

It’s not often that a house looks even BETTER in person than in the pictures. But this house does. The house is beautiful and the porch and backyard are so nice. The house is cozy and makes you feel like you are right at home. I will be recommending this property to all friends and family that are looking to vacation in the Torch Lake/ Elk Lake area. They provided all of the amenities you could possibly need and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thanks for being such a great guest! The house was in perfect condition! Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for such great comments! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

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

Beautiful spacious property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The owners have put a lot of thought into making it a great place for one or more families to relax and enjoy. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to cook. There are multiple spots to be cozy and watch TV, as well as a small room with a fireplace that’s perfect for reading a book. We got lots of use out of the pool table! This home would be amazing in the summer, too, with a huge backyard and long dock. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayson Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maddy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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