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

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8132 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rapid City, MI

Torch Lake
1 min walk
Torch River
2 min walk
Lake Skegemog
7 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Torch Lake. Free WiFi in public areas is available. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi in some public areas
Steps from Torch Lake and Torch River

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Rapid City cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Private beach

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden
Gas grills
Garden
Firepit
Dock
Walkway to water

Laundry

Washer/dryer
Near coin laundry

Comfort

Air conditioning

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
Near the bay

Things to do

Hiking nearby
Hunting nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Power boating nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1420 sq ft (132 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

Stuart F.

2 Aug 2024

Cute but....

The property manager was great and you can tell the owners care deeply about the property. However, the listing didn't make it clear that this property is directly on the "Sand Bar", which for the most part isn't a big deal. However, the "Sand Bar" in July on a Saturday looks and sounds like a tailgate party, dozens of boats, loud music and people drinking, etc. For some this would be a great selling point but for others this may be an issue, so this should just be a bit more clear for those not familiar with the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay. Torch Lake Dream Vacay

We had our family of 6 (4 teens) over the 4th of July week. House is exactly as described. Loved having the extra bedroom and bathroom attached by breezeway. Kids enjoyed the main house while we had our own place. We rented a boat and were able to attach to mooring ball close to dock. Beach area was perfect. The house really has everything you can ask for.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Torch lake

Beautiful lake, great location close to the sandbar. Separate guest house bed/bath worked out perfectly with a baby in our group. The home had everything we needed and excellent communication with the property owner. We rented a pontoon and could park it at the house. We did day trips to Elk Rapids and Traverse City. Five stars!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

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 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Oct 2020

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew B.

8 Sept 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location just ok cottage

The location to the sandbar was great for swimming right off the dock. The cottage upon check in was dirty. A bed was missing due to previous guests and some issue they had. We didn’t need it but just seemed odd it wasn’t replaced or noted. Overall the cottage was good but we did have an issue with a mouse and due to timing and not wanting to wait for the owner to come the next day with traps we went out and bought some and caught it that night in the kitchen. Outside lounge areas were not cleaned or taken care of. Furniture was wet and moldy and there was used grill utensils and toys around the yard when we arrived. The beach was dirty and all most of the furniture was laying on the beach instead of organized and cleaned up for arrival. Those things would hopefully be expected of most guests upon arrival and for a rental with the daily costs of this cottage. Overall a good stay but left a few things to be desired of a lakeside rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Bonnie L.

14 Aug 2020

Location is beautiful but

Was a little disapointed one bed was broken could not use, had to keep calling regarding washer and dryer was locked up. Did not get the quick response that was needed. Only was given 4 towels in the main house along with 2 in the quest for 8 people. Owners did not give a quick response.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

12 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary weekend

We had a great time! The house was a perfect place for relaxing. We did a couple day trips but spent most of our time at the house sitting by the water. The sandy beach, watching and listening to the waves. It’s a great place to get away! I have rented other places in the past year and this is by far the cleanest place we have been. Very impressed! I will definitely consider the beach house again. The only reason I gave the communication a 3* was because I never needed to communicate to anyone and it won’t let me submit without giving it stars!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

30 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing! Beautiful home! Perfect location!

We came to celebrate a 50th birthday in our party and were not disappointed in this property! Everything was amazing, clean, and well-laid out! Will definitely be coming back! Thank you for an amazing rental!

10/10 Excellent

Ria C.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed it so much, we have booked another stay already!

Our family desperately needed some wind down time together and we thought we’d try out a house rental as opposed to a hotel in a bigger city. This house was PHENOMENAL for what our family of four needed!! With two littles, the shaded and very sandy beach was spot on, and the fenced yard helped us know the kids were safe from the water if we had to run in to grab some snacks. The peace and quiet and peace of mind were well worth the investment to stay at this property. Our daughter loved that she could share a room with her brother, and both kids slept the best they have in a long time with all the fresh air day and night. The neighbors (blue house) were very kind as well, and helped us feel right at home. I also want to mention that the outdoor shower and foot wash were a bonus that we didn’t realize we needed until we had it! So much easier with our 1 & 3 year old to get all that sand taken care of before retiring for the evening. We didn’t want to leave and were sad to go - on a whim, we already booked for next year over my son’s second birthday before our last night was up. We are looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019