Welcome to our serene lakefront cottage, the perfect escape for families and groups seeking a tranquil getaway. Nestled along the sound end of Torch Lake, our charming cottage offers a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities to ensure a memorable stay for up to 8 guests.
The Space: Bedroom One: Main Floor | King Bed Bedroom Two: Main Floor | King Bed Bedroom Three: Second Level | King Bed Bedroom Four: Second Level | Two Queen Beds
Bathroom One: Main Floor | Full Bath with bathtub and shower Bathroom Two: Second Level | Full Bath with shower only Each bathroom is equipped with fresh towels, soaps, shampoos and conditioners, and hair dryers.
Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and all the cookware you need to prepare delicious meals.
Outdoor Space: A spacious deck with several different seating areas and a BBQ grill, ideal for outdoor dining and enjoying the breathtaking sunrise over the lake. Our space includes a fire pit for evening gatherings and direct access to the lake for boating, swimming, and kayaking. Firewood and propane for grill provided.
Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi Smart TV with streaming services Board games and books for entertainment Washer and dryer Free parking on premises Central heating and air conditioning
Guest Access: Guests have full access to the entire cottage and all outdoor areas, including a mooring for your watercraft. We provide kayaks and a paddleboard for your enjoyment.
Additional Information: Check-in: 4 PM Check-out: 10 AM No smoking on the premises. No pets. Quiet hours from 10 PM-8 AM
Whether you're looking to unwind by the water, explore the great outdoors, or enjoy quality time with loved ones, our lakefront cottage is the perfect place for your next vacation. Book your stay today and create lasting memories at this idyllic retreat!
Property/Home owner(s), Property Manager will not assume responsibility for illness or injury that guest(s) may incur while on the property. Property/Home owner(s), Property Manager, is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or property of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are assuming the responsibility of any harm arising from their use of the premises or other people they invite to this property (per owner’s approval). Owner has the right to ask guest(s) to leave the property if these rules are violated. If legal action is taken against guest(s), the at fault party will be responsible for all law suits/lawyer fees. Any violation of these rules could result in you being charged your security deposit and/or legal action taken.
Rental License Number: VR 2026-31 Z Cottage, LLC
PARKING/RENTALS Parking is available for 5 vehicles. They must be parked in the driveway and off the road at all times. Trailer parking available nearby for a daily rate.
DOCK You can expect the dock to be available for use Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Please only use the dock for loading and unloading of passengers. A mooring ball just beyond the dock is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves can pick up quick, please be cognizant of your boat and remove from the water if winds are above 15 mph. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.
COURTESY Township ordinance requires quiet time from 10pm to 8am.
No parties & gatherings should be limited to 10 people total unless you have prior approval from property manager.
Please take care of rental as you would your own home and follow check out instructions in guest handbook.
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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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Rapid City
Located in Rapid City, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Johnny's Torch Riviera - 2 min walk
Oasis Tavern - 9 min drive
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - 13 min drive
The Dam Shop - 15 min drive
Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?
As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar on 21 September 2026 start from NZ$3,823, 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 Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Great place for a family vacation - love having the Sandbar right there by the house. Torch is an amazing and fun lake. We would absolutely stay again...
Great property and location on the lake. Within walking distance to corner store and restaurant which came in handy. Beautiful outdoor setup with amazing dock, outdoor seating and landscaping. We had an amazing time!
This property is absolute perfection from the location to the outdoor entertaining space to the cleanliness! Our family had such an amazing time we immediately rebooked for summer 2025! Highly recommend!!
Beautiful views, great location .
Outdoor patio was perfect.
Kayaks and standup board was great for
Going to the sandbar.
Plenty of amenities including essentials for the kitchen !
House was very well maintained (inside & out). Clean, well stocked home. Beautiful lake front!! Host was very helpful and attentive! Thanks for having us Z Cottage.
Thanks for the perfect week, your home is beautiful, had everything we could ever need right at our fingertips!
Nice little towns in close range as well as beautiful golf courses....not to mention carribean colored waters right out the back door!
When our travel plans got cancelled, we scrambled for a plan B. Wow did we get lucky with finding Z cottage available for our dates. This cottage is perfect with exceptional attention to detail. Nicely appointed and furnished with all the amenities. The location on Torch lake is as perfect as the lake itself.
Great location. First time at Torch and the adults and kids had a blast. Short stay of only 3 nights and we could've stayed longer! We would 100% rebook this accommodation. Proximity to the store, sandbar, restaurant, etc. was a huge plus.
Super clean. Loved the fire pit. Was very easy to hook up our boat to the provided buoys.
The house was clean and nicely furnished. The location was perfect, right across from the sandbar. We spent the majority of our time on the patio or in the water.
The only negative was that the septic tank was being pumped while we were trying to put everything in our cars for checkout.
Other than that, we’d stay again in a heartbeat!
Beautiful house & property. Stayed with our daughter's their spouses & our 4 grandkids 9 yr - 1 yr..House fully stocked house & outdoor area .Beautiful views in the morning with coffee & night for relaxing by the.fire. Rented a boat for the day, it was nice we could stop by the house for a little break.Would definitely come back. fire.Woufire.Beautifulview. Lore
My extended family takes a big vacation over 4th of July every year and we pick a part of the United States that we've never seen been before. This summer, we selected Michigan and planned a long road trip from Detroit to Torch Lake to Mackinac Island and on into the U.P. This beautiful lake house was the perfect location to truly appreciate Torch Lake! We watched the sunrise from the back porch and loved how clear and clean the water was off of the dock! We cooked dinners in the well-equipped kitchen and played cards around the adorable kitchen table every night. Everyone loved how big and comfy the beds were and how clean and new all of the furnishings were! (4 teenagers are not easy to please, but none of them wanted to leave after 3 days!) We made so many wonderful memories and count this amazing house as one of the highlights!
We have taken a few family vacations as a new blended family so far - North Carolina, Mackinac, Montana, and now Torch Lake. We loved them all, but this house made Torch Lake our favorite. To be able to sit on the patio and watch the water, the sandbar activity, hear the waves, feel the breeze, and have room to spread out was worth every penny. We would even return here, despite some of us being non-repeaters when it comes to vacations!
One note - if you saute anything for any length of time, use both living room and kitchen overhead fans or else the smoke detectors will go off!
Everything was perfect about the house with the exception of the lake water temperature. The kayaks were wonderful. Such a quiet location, yet located close to the main road to get to the little towns for shopping, marina for boat rental and grocery store. Beach towels, life jackets (even for our 3 year old grandson) and shampoo/conditioner/soap was supplied. The only thing we did have to supply was paper towel. They had laundry soap and dish soap, coffee and a good variety of spices. The hostess even reached out to let us know a local donut business was having a special on a day that we were there. Book a boat at the same time you book the house. Everything was perfect!
We were in town for the International Firework show in Traverse City and my daughters 7th birthday! We came the second week of September. The high was about 70 for two days and then cooler the rest of the time. With sunshine it was warm enough to play on the beach and my kids loved it! It was so cool to look out the window and see all the boats at the sandbar out in front but yet not hear any loud noise either! It was perfect! We had a bonfire and made s’mores and left the doors open to hear the waves- even when it was cooler. This home is SO cozy, and so perfectly spaced out, that even without hot weather and using the lake the whole time- it’s still wonderful! I have YET, until now, stayed in a VRBO, with the right amount and size of beds in each rooms that make such perfect sense AND were comfortable! Myself, my husband, 2 kids & my parents had so much room without even using all the rooms! It was very clean as well! The two full baths were wonderful and the downstairs tub is very roomy- my kids had plenty of room for a bath. Everything we needed was there, there isn’t anything I could even suggest to add- it’s fully stocked. A big thing for me when I do VRBO’s is I will not rent from a rental company. I only rent from families. I have seen a big difference in the care of the home. The Z family loves this home and it’s well cared for! We hope to visit again sometime, we created great family memories and the location doesn’t get anymore perfect than this! Thank you!
This property was well appointed and thoughtfully equipped. You cannot beat the views. The grounds were beautiful and the lake was a sight to behold. This was our first time to Torch Lake and we will certainly return. Hopefully we can reserve another fantastic week at Z cottage!
This property is amazing with the best location on torch lake! Very clean and well maintained, the Sandbar is extremely close and watched sunrises from the back patio and dock every morning, so so beautiful! Definitely worth every penny!!!
We had an amazing time at your lake house! The property was just as described. Perfect layout
Haley was easy to work with. Check in and check out was a breeze. Would definitely rent here again! Thank you for helping us make amazing family Torch Lake memories.