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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

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
    2 min drive
  • Torch River
    3 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    37 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

With a stay at this vacation home in Rapid City, you'll be steps from Torch Lake and a 2-minute drive from Torch Lake Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Torch River.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Torch River - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Elk Lake - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬12 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 - ‬14 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 the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!

Situated across the road from Torch Lake this house offers the perfect getaway with 2 public lake/sandbar accesses conveniently located less than a 3 minute walk down the road. This vacation home is just minutes away from downtown Alden (2.3 miles) and Elk Rapids (13 miles).

The house was updated in the spring of 2018. The vacation home includes a full kitchen, with stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to 9 people. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer. The master bedroom, at the back of the house, includes a King sized bed and television, there is a walk-in closet and master bathroom attached. A second bedroom offers a closet and a twin-over-full wooden bunk bed. The half bath is located across from the second bedroom. From the living room, located in the front of the house, you can get glimpses of the lake through the trees across the road. Out the living room door there is a covered porch with views of Torch Lake (through the trees) and the small frog pond on the property. The upstairs offers two more bedrooms, one full bath and a kitchenette with compact fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The woods bedroom towards the back of the house has a queen size bed and a 42' smart TV. The lake view room with Torch Lake views offers a full bed and a cozy reading nook.

A charming pond with water lilies and lots of frogs (no fishing !) is located in front of the house. But perhaps the best part of the house is outback. There is a romantic fire pit and a hammock located out the backdoor. 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 behind the house. The forest offers miles of 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anja Stoldt

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Torch Lake's sandy and shallow bottom is ideal.

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 guest
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenness L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake house
We had a wonderful time at this house. Everything we needed was provided including some starter s’mores ingredients. House and property were a beautiful area that let us explore many nearby cities. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the lake the most. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F., Kildeer

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Perfect home for a family vacation. Location across the street from Torch Lake was convenient and access to pontoon boat rental was a plus. Owners were friendly and responsive to any issues that we encountered. The home was near several towns, beaches and parks. Would highly recommend for families with children. Great experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch lake cabin
The place was perfect for us. Lots of kitchen ware and great beds. We had a whole family reunion and on our night the garage and fire pit worked out perfectly. The location was excellent we went to Traverse City and Charlevoix.both about 35 m. We plan on going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Beautiful house, great location and fantastic host. The house has everything you will need. Great time and look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Oxford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way!
We enjoyed another wonderful week in this Torch Lake area home! You can always count on Anja's VRBO properties to be extremely clean and well-appointed. We plan to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The home is really nice and we had a good amount of space for our families, 4 teens and 4 adults. Kitchen has everything we needed, beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and washer/dryer worked well. The garage was great for games and the front porch and backyard fire pit gave us space to enjoy the outdoors. We enjoyed our week at Torch Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All your needs met
This house has everything you need. Plenty of space and activities to keep you busy. We enjoyed the firepit, garage games and hiking trails! She has supplied everything you need for kitchen neccessities. Everything is labeled and very organized down to a first aid kit and emergency supplies. Our only complaint is the road is fairly busy and loud which was unexpected. But that’s really the only complaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
It was an amazing visit to Torch Lake. Everything was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend the house and boat rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot in the trees
Lots of shade in the hot weather, perfect for our family. Lack of beachy access areas was a disappointment. Despite that, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom and grown sons relaxation week
I can’t say enough about Torch Lake, or this property! Beautifully clean and organized, pretty much everything you need is already here: beach towels, floats, even bug spray. The frog pond and campfire circle are ridiculously relaxing to sit aside. Owners just across the street, too! Great experience. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Anja had a beautiful home. Plenty of space and garage is massive! She had a nice note welcoming us with stuff for s’mores to enjoy when having a fire. Plenty of wood was there for us to use. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent choice for our four-generation family vacation!
Our four-generation family stayed at this wonderful cabin and we absolutely loved it! It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Must see in person, the pictures just don't do it justice! The garage playroom was a godsend with our 2 year old granddaughter and 12 year old grandson! When the weather was a bit inclement, they had a space to burn off all of their energy! The hosts were absolutely awesome and responded to any questions we had so quickly. I raved about our stay to friends and now they're going to book this gem too!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Torch Lake house
The house was very clean and it had everything we needed. The owner was very hospitable. Centrally located so don’t have to travel long to Traverse City or other places in northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid Michigan Farmers
we had a great relaxing vacation at torch lake. the public access for the kids to swim was just down the road. the host were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Thank you Anja for being an amazing host. The home was beautiful and clean. It was the perfect place for our annual girls trip. The front porch was a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and take in the Torch lake views. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and catching up. The link to pontoon rental was an awesome bonus. Definitely one of our top vacations thus far.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra T., Hudsonville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
“The misfit’s” group of 8 friends loved this place!!!
There was 8 adults that fit pretty comfortably in this house and we had a blast. Everything here you need is here. Very clean and not far from boat launches too. Thank you for maki g our vacation so amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B., Springfield, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!
The house was very well kept and stocked. We appreciated the little things like a s’mores setup, fire wood and legos (among lots of other things!). Thank you for a great week that felt like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake
This was our third time renting this property. We couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Clean, beautifully decorated, and everything is there that we need. Great hosts, who truly care about your experience. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
The house was comfortable and well-appointed with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Greenville, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Trip
One of the best VRBO’s I’ve stayed at. Very well stocked, very clean and a great host. Even came by to say hi and let us know if we needed anything just let her know. Definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything from making reservations to receiving rules to having directions & a list of stores, etc
The property was lovely, the house was clean & cozy. It soon became our vacation “home”. The road in front was busy but we got used to it. I would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch lake family and friend get together!
Very clean property. The location was great to the public access for the lake. Views of the lake and located across the street from lake. We had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this place and I would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get Away Weekend
This property was available when we had to make a last minute cancellation of another trip. We feel very lucky to have found this. Our party was 8 adults (4 couples). Very comfortable accommodations. Kitchen well stocked. Loved the fire pit and the game room!!! And dining table big enough to accommodate card games with 8 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
First visit to Torch Lake
We all very much enjoyed our first trip to Torch Lake. The house was great and very clean! Owners were very hospitable. Loved the views of the lake and the enchanted forest. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021