Modern Torch Lake Cottage w/ Dock: By Ski Resorts!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8132 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Rapid City, MI

Torch Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake Park5 min drive
Elk Lake8 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 (Sunroom)

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 (Guest House, Only Available 5/1 - 10/31)

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Hip style meets cottage charm at this idyllic Rapid City vacation rental on Torch Lake! The 3-bed, 2-bath getaway features a shaded backyard with comfy seating, a deck, an outdoor shower, and a walkway down to the private beach, dock and lakefront fire pit. Head over to Elk Rapids, or go fishing in Lake Skegemog while Traverse City is just 25 miles away. You'll find golf, wine trails, antiquing and more to fill your days and come winter, Mt. Holiday Ski area, ice fishing and snowmobiling await!

-- THE PROPERTY --

New Management/Ownership | Guest House | Lakefront Access | In-Unit Laundry

Bring your family to stay at this beautiful home set on the turquoise Torch Lake, and make memories as you enjoy the private beach and yard at this Up North oasis!

Bedroom 1: 3 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3 (Sunroom): Twin Daybed | Bedroom 4 (Guest House, Only Available May 1st-Oct 31st): Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

LAKEFRONT LIVING: Torch Lake (direct access), private dock (bring your own boat), private beach, fire pit, enclosed yard, outdoor seating, deck, gas grill, picnic table
INDOOR LIVING: 1 flat-screen Smart TV, gas fireplace, open beams, built-in shelving, 4-person table, board games, books
KITCHEN: Partially equipped, toaster, Keurig, drip coffee maker, cooking basics, microwave, dishwasher
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels (8), air conditioning units, laminate wood flooring, tongue and groove panels, baseboard heating
FAQ: Stairs required, 2nd bathroom only available May 1st-Oct 31st
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE FUN: Torch Lake (on-site), Torch Lake Sandbar (boat access), Elk Rapids Sandbar (boat access), Elk Lake (4.7 miles), Lake Skegemog (11.1 miles), Elk River Landing at Elk Rapids Upper Harbor (11.4 miles), Grand Traverse Bay (11.5 miles), Veterans' Memorial Park (11.8 miles), Lake Michigan (32.0 miles, boat access)
DINING: Bluewater Bistro & Pizzeria (2.0 miles), Dockside Torch Lake (8.5 miles), Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen (10.3 miles)
BREWERIES: Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub (14.4 miles), Monkey Fist Brewing Company (25.0 miles), Mackinaw Brewing Company (25.0 miles), The Workshop Brewing Company (25.3 miles), North Peak Brewing Company (25.5 miles)
ENTERTAINMENT: Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel (14.0 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Park (20.7 miles), Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (37.6 miles)
SKIING: Mt Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (20.5 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (37.6 miles)
RECREATION: Shanty Creek Resort (14.7 miles), The Bear Golf Course (17.5 miles), Spruce Run Golf Course (17.5 miles), Big Kahuna Charters (19.1 miles), LochenHeath Golf Club (19.4 miles), Crystal Mountain (55.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail (27.7 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (52.7 miles), Mackinac Island (88.9 miles), St Ignace (106 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (34.5 miles), Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (251 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Stairs required for access
- NOTE: The guest house (Bedroom 4 & 2nd bathroom) is only available for use from May 1st to October 31st
- NOTE: Guests can bring their own boat to use at the private dock on-site

Property manager

Evolve

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Schuss Mountain are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk
Torch River - 2 min walk
Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive
Elk Lake - 8 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 10 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 14 min drive
Cellar 152 - 16 min drive
Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 15 min drive
Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Torch Lake Cottage w/ Dock: By Ski Resorts! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Torch Lake Cottage w/ Dock: By Ski Resorts!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Torch Lake Cottage w/ Dock: By Ski Resorts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Torch Lake Cottage w/ Dock: By Ski Resorts! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City cottage is just steps away from Torch River and Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

12 August 2023

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

Little piece of heaven

Torch lake is like the Carribean without the hassle of travel outside of Michigan! The home was perfect for eight people! It was very clean and had all essentials you could need. Very nice sandy beach and chairs. Nice outdoor shower so we didn't track sand thoroughout the house. We would go back tomorrow.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Tracey W.

29 August 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not as described and not worth the amount it was listed for

Through VRBO we didn't ever receive any check in instructions sent to us. Once I downloaded another app which is the property management company I could then see check in instructions. We also never got check in instructions for the guest suite which was included in the rental to make it a "4 bedroom home" which I say loosley. One of the bedrooms is a sunroom and gets very very hot and doesn't have many curtains to cover up the windows for sleeping. The house was NOT as expected, it was much smaller and much older. I will say the location was awesome and the outdoor space was great, but there were so many things that made this house not worth the money. The portable AC unit wasn't even connected to a window and was blowing hot air back into the house. My fiance had to connect it and we then used cardboard to block the rest of the open window. The description said it had a drip coffee maker, it did not. I asked the owner about this and he said.. oh yeah, we need to update the description and never offered to give us a discount if we went out to buy one. We purchased one at the local store for $30 and left it there for the next guests. The kitchen is very very small and some of the pots and pans and dishes that were in the cupboard were dirty. I would not recommend staying at this house unless the new owner (who has owned it for 2 weeks) does some major improvements. I was very disappointed in the house and accomodations for the price we paid!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia J.

16 June 2022

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

The Birthday Crew at the Lake

Overall we all had an Amazing experience, we stayed at this beautiful home from Friday June 10th to Monday June 13th, everything look clean and in placed. The owner of the property called me the day off and was very helpful. The home was right on the water, across from the sun bar so that was pretty fun for everyone. We enjoyed the fire place and watching late night movies in the livingroom. The only thing that was not there was the white fence. So pictures do need to be updated. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

24 October 2021

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

Weekend Getaway

My friends and I had such a wonderful stay at the cottage on Torch Lake. Some of my friends had never been to Michigan, and none of us had ever been to Torch Lake. This trip had many wonderful firsts for us and this cottage was the perfect little home to us for the weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen T.

15 October 2020

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

Nice house with many updates. Weather was chilly with 1 day of rain so spent most of time away.

Nice location except on busy road. Beautiful beach area. Full amenities. Advertised the back porch as a sleeping area but it was not heated and very cold in September. Advertised laundry facilities but sign on laundry room "for housekeeping only". Detached guest room/ bath nice but no TV, wifii or extra blankets...we were there in September. Nice dock for watching beautiful sunsets..but it was pulled out when we were out for lunch on Friday :( Over all nice stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020