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Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views

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A residential driveway with a parked car, a wooden structure, and a view of a lake.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a window with a hanging light fixture.
A glass-top dining table with four wooden legs and matching benches in a room with light-colored walls and flooring.
A living room with a beige sofa, patterned pillows, a dark coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A house with a dock extending into a pond, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torch Lake

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

upstairs

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Front Street - 34 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 78.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torch River Retreat: Cozy Torch Lake Fall Retreat | Riverfront & Lake Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin and its location. We hope to welcome you back again! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was clean, well located, and well priced! We had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage clean, well-located, and a great value. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location loved the kayaks, etc very comfortable house well stocked in the kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the location, the kayaks, and the comfort of the house. Glad the kitchen had everything you needed we’d love to host you again anytime! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch lake vacation

Perfect location to visit torch lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2022
Lucas, we're so glad that Torch River Retreat worked out so well for you. We hope to work with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Perfect for us for that time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2023
Rick, we love hearing that the property was perfect for you, and we hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake Getaway

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Denise, we're happy to hear that Torch Lake Getaway was the perfect place for you, and we hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Nice get a way spot next to sand bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 December 2024
Thank you for your review Steven! We're thrilled you enjoyed this getaway spot near the sandbar. You were excellent guests, and we'd love to host you again! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location for kayaking both the Torch river and Torch lake. The house is compact, modern, clean, and perfect for a couple looking for a long weekend or extended stay vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2024
Faaron, thank you for this lovely review. We're glad that the cottage fit your needs, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Nice spot across from public beach on Torch Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2020
Andrew, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Torch River Retreat. It sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms and is small dog friendly. It has a private dock, a kayak and a paddle boat for guests to enjoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had EVERYTHING we needed, the house is much better in person, it was the perfect house in the perfect location for having the “lake house experience” with boats, boards, kayaks etc. walk to boat rental few blocks, store right down the street in case you forgot something - they literally sold anything you could need for your stay Very clean, no issues at all
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had the full “lake house experience” and that the home exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know the location and amenities made your stay easy and enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Very beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2024
I am glad that you found the property to be beautiful and relaxing. We are delightful to have you as our guest, we'd love working with you again. - Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for torch lake and torch river access. Took the wife here for her birthday.

Couldnt ask for more it was a fantastic stay properties really nice. Very clean. Great views of both Torch lake and river. Took my wife here for her birthday enjoyed the time. Close by 2 stores for food and other stuff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
Matthew, we love that you celebrated your wife's birthday with us! Thanks for taking time to write this review, and we do hope that you come back again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely. Unfortunately we had rainy weather and didn’t get to enjoy allot had to offer. The location would have been perfect if the weather was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Torch Lake Getaway

Property is in the perfect location -- bayou (and dock) in the backyard and public beach lake access directly across the street. Even better, this property is less than 1/4 mile from my husband's family cottage from his childhood. Property manager was very responsive. It was a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Cindy, we're glad that you had a great trip, and what a bonus that the cottage was near to family! Thank you for your kind words for FVR. It means a lot to us. We hope to work with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a awesome time

Property was clean with many staple items in the cabinets. Can’t wait till next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2024
Thank you for your kind words Shelley! We’re so glad you enjoyed the well-stocked property and had a great stay. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! - Van FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family gateway

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
HI Ahmed! Thanks for the review, we enjoyed having you with us and look forward to having you back soon! - Jayne FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Marjie, thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to work with you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage on Torch River.

The cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It was a great place to relax after our days of boating. We were able to launch our 23ft boat from the public launch up the river to the dock behind the cottage. Torch Lake was a short ride from there. We were also able to boat up the river to Elk lake. The cottage was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, Amanda! We're so glad the cottage was the perfect spot for you and your husband to relax after boating. It’s great to hear the location worked well for launching your boat and exploring Torch Lake and Elk Lake. We’re happy you found the cottage clean and comfortable, and we’d love to host you again for your next boating adventure! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paddling Stay

The house was clean and location was great. My husband and i brought our kayaks. It was nice to have access to the river from the back yard and an easy paddle to torch lake. The sandy beach access across ths road toTorch Lake was nice for swimming. Small grocery and restaurant down the road were handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Tina! We're so glad you and your husband enjoyed the clean home and convenient location. We’re also glad to hear the nearby grocery and restaurant were helpful! You were fantastic guests, and we’d love to welcome you again. -Van FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent water access

Very nice, updated property. The home met all of our needs and we enjoyed the access to the water. There was an issue with the heat and property manager and owner acted immediately and remained in constant contact with us which we really appreciated. I recommend more pictures and decorations throughout to give the house a homier vibe. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Leslie, we're delighted to hear that the home met all your needs especially having fun with the water access. It's also great to know that you appreciated our assistance about the heat. We appreciate you a lot as our guests, and we'd love to welcome you again soon. - Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and comfortable.

Great time staying at this house. River out back with kayak launch next to the house. Can also access Torch Lake across the street at another public access. House has 3 kayaks and a paddle boat to use. Will definitely rent again. Everything was super clean and nicely updated. Walking distance to local restaurant also.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Belinda, we love hearing that you had a great time. Thank you for this lovely review, and we're so glad that you plan on returning.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

The place was cute and clean beautiful front and back view however the Weather and the VRBO Rentals next door was very poor in nature. ( Loud into the night!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Lisa, we're glad that overall you had a good stay. Thank you for your feedback. We hope to work with you again at any of our over 100 properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful and relaxing.

The place was very conveniently located to the lake and river. The beach access was wonderful.. it is not a very touristy area, which was great. The amenities were awesome. Only thing I have to say bad was the hot water was horrible. Not enough for one shower let alone 2 in a row.. Will definitely be back for a longer stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
Tammy, we're so glad that you plan on coming back next year! That's the best review possible, and we look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends trip

Lov d location with private beach and dock and use of kayak and paddle board. Only comment is step into house in front is too high for us. Another step is needed. Enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2024
Heidi, it's good to hear that your group enjoyed yourselves, and used the kayak and paddle board! Thanks for the feedback about the step - we will pass it on to the owner. You were great guests, so we hope to work with you again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

No washer/dryer

It’s stated that a washer is an amenity on this property. It’s not. I asked for more towels and no one ever brought them. Great location to enjoy the outdoors. Could walk across street to beach entrance for torch lake. All and all would stay there again definitely. My family and I had a blast. Crystal clear water
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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