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Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake

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A room with a large window overlooking a deck with a table and chairs, and a view of a body of water.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, lamp, and a painting on the wall.
Three people in a clear blue body of water.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and bar stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Torch Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • High-speed internet
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Front Street - 32 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 74.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property. The beautiful lake views and shallow water near the dock made it a perfect place for our young kids to swim and play. We’ve already booked our next year’s stay, so we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for a family position was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible place for our week away in Michigan as a family! The beachfront was beautiful. The house was possibly the best stocked house we’ve ever stayed in with cookware capabilities! We cooked every night but 2, grilled fresh caught salmon, and have no complaints! Truly cannot recommend enough. Others mention no AC, but there are ample fans and why are you in the house in Michigan in the summertime anyway?! Nighttime temps were plenty comfortable with the fans.The view was impressive, and this stay may have convinced us to plan our retirement here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for us and exceeded our expectations. It's very private and tucked in among the pines; the yard is large enough for games and the deck allows for grilling out and relaxing. It's very clean and stocked with everything you might need to feel right at home, including a large variety of board games and books. There is easy access to the lake via a gently sloping bank, and an excellent dock, great for boating, paddleboarding, and just enjoying the most beautiful lake you could possibly imagine. Overall, we had a wonderful time and look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake was beautiful, nice location, and it was just the cabin experience we were after! Kitchen was well stocked to stay in and cook!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location on Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Torch Vacay :)

Alisa was great and we enjoyed our stay as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beachfront and dock

Absolutely loved the dock access for our jet ski and proximity to sandbar and town. Very beautiful area and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 had the absolute best vacation thanks to this beautiful home, large dock and perfect South Torch Lake location. The property was so cozy, nicely appointed and had everything we needed with easy access to Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Alden, Bellaire and all of our favorite “up North” destinations. We’re grateful for the family memories we made and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

TORCH LAKE VACATION

We had a great time at this house. Lots of room and beautiful views. Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our peaceful lake getaway!

The property and the lake were very nice. We spent a lot of time on the dock. The sunsets are beautiful! The house was very well equipped. Alisa was quick to respond to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch lake getaway

Alisa was great. Provided all the information we needed for our stay. Cottage is located on the beautiful south shore. Amazing views of the lake. The cottage is comfortable and had everything we needed. The dock/deck was outstanding for sunbathing and incredible sunset views. Plenty of outdoor seating was available. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely responsive, and the house was clean and inviting. The only issue we had was the front door. Lock was a little difficult to lock from the outside otherwise a great location to stay on torch lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Torch Lake "Family Fun" in the Sun!❤️🌞

Our family enjoyed our stay at this property! The views in each room are spectacular. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets. The sandy bottom beach and shallow water 💦 makes for so much family fun in the sun! 🌞 Thank you for opening up your home and allowing us the opportunity to build more happy memories on amazing Torch Lake! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well stocked and we absolutely loved the view of the lake. Wish there was a fire pit in the back yard. Also, there were three ladies that needed more space for toiletries in the bathroom. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

This is a cute little house that was perfect for our family. Very clean and had everything we needed. Response time was very fast for the one issue we had (coffee maker broken, no big deal). The lake is so clean and nice and not as busy as we dreaded. Really close nice market and cute town of Alden. We loved it here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Torch Lake property

The house was in the perfect location for the sand bar. This house is at the quiet end of the sand bar. So if you like piece this is your place. However if you want to be in the crowd its a short boat ride or paddleboard ride.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot

Our family absolutely loved staying here. Everything was better than expected. We had two littles with us (2 yr old & 3 yr old) and the water toys and bin of toys in the house were a huge hit. You can't get much better than Torch Lake and this house was fantastic. We can't say enough good things about it. Alisa was so quick to respond with my random questions and was so kind.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot for Families

We had a lovely week on Torch Lake. With kids ranging from 12-5, the shallow waters directly in front of the property were perfect for our family. The home itself was perfectly sized for our family of five, giving everyone their own space while also providing nicely sized family spots. The house is incredibly quaint with many charming decorative touches. It brought back many memories of lake vacations from my own childhood. It’s also important to mention that this house comes incredibly well stocked for a rental. Every kitchen tool you could possibly need, and then-some, was available to us. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking to enjoy Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location, location, location

This was our first trip to Torch Lake, and staying on the beach was our top priority. This home is on the south end of the lake and the lake is absolutely amazing. We swam each day in the clear water. Beach towels, water floats, and a paddle board were available too which was nice. The owner was helpful and responsive for our entire trip. When we could not access NBC to watch the Olympics, she signed up for Sling the same day to help. We visited the last week in July which happened to be the hottest of the summer. The lack of air conditioning was a drawback as the house was very hot, even with the fans. This would likely not be a problem if the temperatures were in the 70s. Also, the house has not been updated, so expect the feel of a cottage that hasn't changed much in decades. Updated towels and linens would be a good idea. It was clean and did have all the supplies we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nightmare stay

We were so excited to visit torch lake! Rented a boat for the week and drove 8 hours to vacation here. Arrived on a Saturday to mouse poop all over the kitchen counter, on dish-ware, along the floor in bedroom off the kitchen. Immediately reached out to the homeowner . No response from her until 8 hours later. Had to clean all of this up before we could use anything or even put our groceries away. The owner did text us at 2 AM letting us know she would have an exterminator come out on Monday… in the meantime we bought traps placed them in the kitchen and garage where they were coming in. After catching several mice, we decided to pack up and leave. We took the financial loss on our boat rental because unfortunately there were no other properties available to rent on the entire lake. The owner was far from polite or considerate. Stating that she had no control over there being mice in the house and acted like getting an exterminator 2 days later was acceptable. She only refunded us because VRBO finally stepped in as this was a health amd safety concern.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
This was an isolated occurrence and we addressed it as soon as possible. I'm happy to say, the exterminator didn't see any mice when he arrived there the next day and there have been no reports from prior or subsequent renters this summer. Perhaps the little guy just sneaked in when you were heading out to the lake . . .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for my family!We rented a pontoon and had a great time.The grandkids loved the beach area. None of us has been to Torch Lake and it was a wonderful first visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic quaint cottage. Gives you that old-time summer vibes. Great location, was hoping for more of Sandy Beach area at the cottage, really wasn’t one. If the lake water was lower maybe. We did have a great time. The lake is beautiful! Take a trip over to elk Rapids that is also a nice area and not a far drive from the cottage
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Vacfation!

Everything was as we expected it to be. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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