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Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort

Come and enjoy everything Northern Michigan has to offer, no matter what time of year. Located just a short walk (9 minutes) from Torch Lake, in Rapid City, Michigan, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for weekly rentals. This home comfortably sleeps 6 (up to 8 with sofa bed). It has all of the amenities; central air, heat, TV, internet, washer and dryer, natural gas stove, microwave, garbage disposal, propane gas grill, a privacy fence in the backyard with a furnished patio and fire pit. We are pet friendly (20 lbs. max). We are a short walk to the famous Torch Lake sandbar public access off Crystal Beach Road and about a mile to the public boat launch at Torch River Bridge. Explore nearby Traverse City (23 miles) with both Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wineries, award winning restaurants, Turtle Creek Casino (11.5 miles) and Shorts Brewery (14 miles) located in Bellaire. Spring and Fall offer some of the best golf in the area. Visit A-Ga-Ming Golf Course (16 miles) or travel 40 miles to the golf mecca of Gaylord which hosts some of the best golf courses around. For winter fun, enjoy skiing at several different ski slopes as well as great cross-country skiing trails at Shanty Creek Resort (14 miles). No matter what time of year you visit, there are abundant activities to enjoy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Should be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
Parties/ Large or small are strictly prohibited
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Maximum 20 lbs. Clean up and keep off furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Parties/ Large or small are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property # 2099127vb

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Torch River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 52 min drive - 75.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Company - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

As of 15 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort on 1 January 2026 start from NZ$803.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort located?

Located on a lake, this Rapid City holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Torch Lake, Torch River and Torch Lake Park. Lake Skegemog is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

Great location, comfortable stay

The location was great, and the house was very clean and comfortable. We easily walked the 10 minutes to the Torch Lake public access point with our kids. Check in was easy and hosts were communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

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

Great experience

Great location and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was exactly as advertised. Clean, great kitchen and living space, close to the lake, and perfect for our family of 4 adults, 2 small children and one college child. Host even left us a nice gift of smores. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great Property

Loved torch lake and close to the marina to rent a boat. Perfect long weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek L.

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

Cute little hideaway

Quiet little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbigail S.

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

Perfect Getaway

The place was very clean and cozy. The host/hostess were super great with communication! They went the extra mile and left us a snack basket as well as provided firewood. Would definitely recommend them and this place! Super close to the sand bar as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Nice Spot

Very clean, spacious for the size, and nicely decorated. Our family had a great time here. It’s a little ways from the lake but access points are close and accessible with a little pre-planning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlene O.

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

get awat

Nice quiet area and was a relaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K., Medina, Ohio

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

Fantastic place!

We stayed here for few nights for a weekend bike trip. Place was very well setup. Loved the backyard firepit area. Hosts were very quick communicators. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise O.

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

Great memories!

A possible new tradition. The best week ever at the lake and at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Work group

We didn’t really use the house for anything other than sleeping but it was clean and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gisell N.

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

Great getaway!

Enjoyed our stay here in a clean, well-appointed, nicely furnished home. We liked that it was within walking distance to the public access to Torch Lake. We also appreciated the bottled waters, granola bars, s’mores and the bottle of wine! These were all an added bonus to a very comfortable experience! Look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginia F., Goodyear, AZ

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

Nice place to stay

Tori and Aaron are wonderful hosts. House was ver clean and comfortable. Short walk to public lake access. Beds were very comfortable. Hosts were very attentive. Appreciated the fresh eggs and snacks including s’mores kits. Firewood supplied. Stayed for 2 weeks and really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

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

Clean and great location

We came to the area to boat and was very happy with the location of the house. The house itself was great!! The driveway was wide so easy to park our boat. The backyard was nice, we had a fire pit to enjoy each night. The extras like snacks, drinks, and coffee station was a nice touch!! The beds were very comfortable and 2 bathrooms were perfect for 2 couples. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny N., Shorewood, Il

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

All good

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Must stay

House was what I expected. Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. They provided us with everything we needed for a comfortable weeks stay. The ice maker did not work though. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marsha W.

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

Cleanest property we have ever visited!

Immaculate! The owners supplied us with waters, coffee, snacks and an adorable home! We have NO complaints about our stay only a few suggestions. A front porch might be a nice addition to provide a cooler outdoor spot when the evening sun is beaming on the back patio area. Although the living room furniture is perfect esthetically, it was not especially comfy, but we didn't spend tons of time in the living room with beautiful Torch Lake so close!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Awesome stay near Torch Lake!

From the moment we arrived, i was in love with this place! Very clean and easy to find. Honestly, felt so much more roomy than pictures showed! The backyard firepit are is all fenced in and private. The decor was homey, chic and cozy...just loved it! 3 bedrooms 2 baths...couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay! I hope to come back again! The welcome basket and coffee station were great touches! Thank you for sharing your place! Outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

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

Cute Little Cabin Vibe

There were four adults who stayed Thursday-Sunday. We arrived a few hours early and wanted to check in to change and get out on Torch lake. I contacted the host and they let us come early!! Super appreciated that! The house was very clean. They left a little snack box and a folder with menus for restaurants near by. The location was not walking distance to anything, but a short easy drive. Also close to small towns, which we loved! We all said we would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy & Thomas S., Tecumseh, MI

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

Loving This Area of Michigan🤗

We Loved Their Home! It Was So Cute, Cozy, Comfortable, & Clean! The Decor Was Amazing & Exceptionally Organized & The Surrounding Area Was So Beautiful! I Can't Say Enough About How Much We Enjoyed Our Stay & How Attentive The Hosts Were (Tori & Aarron) With Responding & Relaying Any & All Information About Their Rental! They Even Left Us A Nice Basket Of "Goodies" For Us To Enjoy Which Was An Unexpected Surprise & So Nice After The Holiday Road Trip🤗🥰 Thanks Again For Our Wonderful Stay & We Definitely Can't Wait To Come Back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chasity T.

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

Beautiful place and location

Beautiful place and location. Access Points to lake are nice but small so don’t expect to swim or fish. If you’re planning to do any type of fishing it’s best to have a boat if you have one to drop in a lake. If you want to swim and have a beach or water day, Bellaire is closest as they have “beach access” with grills, tables and open access. My kids each took a friend and we really enjoyed just having camp fires in the backyard and spending time as a family away from the everyday grind. My husband and I took morning walks and loved the nature and saw several wildlife in residents yards which was fun to watch. Owners were very responsive and sweet. Loved the welcome basket and eggs! So kind and what’s great way to enter after a long trip! I would make sure if you rent this VRBO, to have the code they send you to get in the house saved somehow to your phone. We had no phone service there and needed to access emails to retrieve the code so we had to drive back out until we got service to retrieve email. Once you get in the house and hook to their wi fi you are all set. They have a puzzle which my kids did on one of the rainy days we had there. I would suggest if your taking kids to take some games, puzzles, cards, reading books etc. All these are just suggestions and ideas-nothing to do with the owner. We had a wonderful stay and it’s a beautiful place! Especially if your a couple looking for a getaway! No issues at all! We did eat at the local restaurant (couple miles up the road) Bluewater Bistro and Pizzeria and it was delicious! Very clean, good food, and one of the guys (not sure if he was the cook?) was amazing! Very responsive, cleared our table, checked in on us and he wasn’t our waiter. I would say give it a try if you’re looking for a local place to eat. Great place, great stay, awesome owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

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

Great property,

This is the second time I have used this property. Both times the property was clean and included everything we needed. The owners are helpful and easy to work with. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN S.

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

Awesome!

Great time with friends. Super close to the water. Very clean! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Pleased

The home was great. My family and I truly appreciated the cleanliness and very comfortable beds, as well as the complimentary wine and fresh eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tori Zbytowski

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We are a family owned short term rental. Both of us grew up enjoying the lakes of Northern Michigan where we are lucky enough to raise our 3 boys.

Some of Tori’s best memories were made on the North end of Torch Lake, which led us to want to share that same experience with others by providing a safe, quiet and comfortable home.

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood is safe and hosts both year round and seasonal homes. There are multiple public access points along the Torch Lake Sandbar and a few boat launches nearby.

What makes this property unique

Our home has a fenced in back patio area for privacy and enjoyment.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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