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Dining
Beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Rapid City, MI
  • Torch Lake
    1 min walk
  • Torch Lake Park
    19 min walk
  • Torch River
    3 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    37 min drive

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About the area

Rapid City

In Rapid City .Stay at this Rapid City vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Torch Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Torch Lake Park. Also, Torch River is within 2 miles (3 km) and Lake Skegemog is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake Park - 19 min walk
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive
  • Schuss Mountain - 22 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk to Torch Lake / Sandbar in under 2 Minutes!!

Situated across the road from Torch Lake, this house offers the perfect getaway with a public Torch Lake/sandbar access conveniently located less than a 2 minute walk down the road. It is also just minutes away from downtown Alden (2.2 miles) and Elk Rapids (13 miles).

The house was remodeled in the spring of 2015 and now includes a full kitchen with stainless steel appliances: a stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Located next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to 6 people. The living room, adjacent to the dining table, offers comfortable seating for family game nights and is also great for just relaxing. The master bedroom includes a queen sized bed as well as an attached walk-in closet and master bathroom. A second bedroom offers another queen sized bed and a third bedroom provides a full sized bed. There is also a washer and dryer located in the basement, right beside a foosball and ping pong table which are great for rainy days.

Perhaps the best part of the house is out back. There is a romantic fire pit and lots of firewood for our guests. The fire pit is the perfect place for s'mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is provided for cookouts. The backyard leads right into the forest which offers miles of hiking trails to explore.

Please note that this house is located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. The vacation home is intended for families who want to make life-long memories and not meant for loud parties.

Property manager

Anja Stoldt

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1120 sq ft (104 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Sandy and shallow lake bottom ideal for Children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: max. 4 adult day guests allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: max. 4 adult day guests allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Walk to Torch Lake / Sandbar in under 2 Minutes!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ginny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Beautiful cabin with many amenities, fully equipped with everything needed for your stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry & Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake
Everything was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terry H
Our stay was great the house was clean and comfortable. Our hosts Anja and Christian were very nice and helpful, we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch lake getaway
We enjoyed our time at the lake house, it is in a nice location, very clean, & stocked with everything you need. Would definitely like come back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS
The property was exactly as pictured. The house was super clean and organized and the owner was quick to answer all my questions prior to arrival. The house had everything we needed for the week and more. The kids enjoyed the ping pong tables and corn hole. We also enjoyed the fire pit out back. Close to so many public access points to Torch lake . 3 are easily walking distance. We had to leave early because of a health concern with my daughter and the home owners even followed up to see how our daughter was doing. We couldn't have asked for a better home and location to enjoy Torch Lake for the week. Thank you Anja for sharing your home with us!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Wonderful Stay!
The hosts are always very responsive and respectful. The property is lovely. We always try to book our trips here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay and appreciated all of the amenities, the backyard and fire pit, toys for the kids, and the space to relax and enjoy our time up north. We did get swimmers itch in the shallow part of torch lake, but swimming off the boat in the deeper water was fine, and we spent a lot of time at the beach in elk rapids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Torch Lake Home rental
This is the 2nd time we stayed at one of Anja's properties. This house is super clean, close to everything and loved staying with her again. Next time we come back we will always stay with her.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Excellent place to stay for our annual family trip to Traverse City!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane N., La Porte, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Super clean and tidy! The hone was recently completely remodeled and the decor was casual, comfortable and inviting. The owners live nearby and stopped by one evening while out walking their dog; super nice people and clearly interested in making sure we had everything we needed. We HIGHLY recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway!
The cottage is exactly as described, very neat, and convenient to so many fun things to do. The owners were very kind and helpful in suggesting some sites to see. This was our first time visiting Torch Lake and we have already booked to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake Vacation
Wonderful cozy lake home away from home. Very clean, excellent location right across from lake access. Friendly attentive hosts available nearby, should you need anything. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This was our first trip to Michigan and it was even better than we imagined. The house was perfect for our family with plenty of room and activities for our teen and our 7 year old. The lake access was a couple steps away with a sandy bottom and clear water. We enjoyed exploring Traverse City and Peterson Beach on Lake Michigan. I definitely recommend getting a pontoon boat. Great way to end the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice people nice place
Excellent can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

EDITH B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All that was expected and more
Anja was the best host. Family reunion residence was about 0.2 miles from VRBO, and we were able to comfortably house the growing family members at her property. We are definitely interested in renting her properties again. ...impressively clean, comfortable, and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
My husband and I, along with my mother-in-law and 2 year old, thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Everything about the house was perfect - plenty of space, everything you need and impeccably clean! Even though the weather was not great, being less than an hour from Charlevoix and Traverse City, was perfect. Anja supplied a document with tons of helpful information about the house and the surrounding area, so we didn't have to search for anything while we were there! While we were there we had the opportunity to meet and chat with Anja and her husband, which was very nice! I would definitely come back and highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Oxford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home!
Our second year renting this property was as enjoyable as last year. Everything at this rental is neat and clean. The owners provide all linens, even offering beach towels. This is a wonderful location, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Our stay was great! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious. Clean w/everything you need right across the street from Torch Lake Sandbar
My young family of four stayed in Anja and Christian’s lovely home. Our daughter is 4 and our son is 2. Upon arrival to the house, it was very clean, well kept, and you can tell the attention to detail in preparation for their guests. The kitchen is well equipped with all you need for feeding both adults and children. The master was perfect for us and each bedroom can be closed off for privacy. The hall tree in the mud room off the garage was a great place for items to be kept orderly and clean throughout the week. We had plenty of space to move around. We made most of our meals in the house, the appliances worked very well and all of the utensils, pots and pans were all there for us to use. We used the grill out back and the fire pit and it was so nice! There is even a nice large basement - not pictured on the listing which features plenty of space, ping pong table, Foosball table, life size connect four, rocking horse and an emergency supply of items if needed. We were looking for a house on torch but also central to the below listed locations we also wanted to visit during our stay and this was perfect for us. This house is located: - across the street from torch lake sandbar, a 2 minute walk to public access point to enter the water - 1 mile or so from a boat launch area on the sandbar -1 hr and 8 minutes from sleeping bear dune climb (Glen arbor is also right “next to” (1-3 miles down the road ) the sand dune climb which has the most gorgeous water and a beach near a historic little cluster of buildings ) -35 minutes from traverse city (gorgeous walk along the water) -1 hr and 33 minutes from Mackinac island -3 minute drive from village market (very well stocked) -18 minutes from meijer - 20 minutes from King’s Orchard Stand (in sept we bought gorgeous pumpkins that were picked by my kids right from the patch, we also picked raspberries that were beautiful) -20 minutes from a U-Pick flowers stand (we made a lovely bouquet and our kids loved that just as much as we did. Anja is incredibly responsive and helpful, she and her husband went above and beyond to make our first ever visit to Michigan & Torch Lake an unforgettable one. She told us where we could rent kayaks, which is very close to the house (about 15 minute drive from the house). We hope to return again to beautiful Torch lake if you haven’t ever visited you MUST, you won’t regret your choice!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!
We had a phenomenal time at Torch lake ! We def will be back , but a little earlier in the summer . The location was perfect. Anja had some toys and things set out for my 1 year old . The welcome note and s’mores were such a cute touch . The property offered walking distance to the lake , an amazing fire pit, grill and a garage we were able to store kayaks in. Thank you Anja for being so accommodating ! We hope to be back next year and catch up with you guys !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Christian and Anja are great. Super easy and relaxing. Great location across the road from the beach and direct access to all the trails in the woods. The house has all the space we needed for 3 adults and 2 kids. Fire pit out back was very pleasant. They provide everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property!
It was close to Traverse City, Lake Michigan, Petoskey and Charlevoix! It’s a short walk down the street in either direction to the sand bar so that was nice! The fire pit was awesome! They supplied all the wood you could possibly need and we enjoyed it every night we were there! Overall a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome cabin!
Clean, cute, cozy and convenient! We loved everything about this place and hope to return next year. Anja was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This is a beautiful, clean home. The owners thought to supply everything a family would need to enjoy a vacation at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020