Northwestern Michigan Paradise

• Clean, Comfy and Convenient

  Clean, Comfy and Convenient

  • Guest GR Scott
  • Date of stay 08/30/12
  • Review Submitted 09/06/12
  This house is an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Torch Lake. It is in Rapid City which is a very small town but it is close to number of towns with more to offer including Alden, Bellaire, Elk Rapids and even Traverse City. There are public docks for boating within a few minutes. There is sufficient area around the house to store the boat at night. The house has plenty of room and modern amenities. Nice TVs with full cable (even HD reception in the living foom). A fire pit for evening fires. A roomy kitchen although the counter space is quite limited. All in all a great place to stay. If you like beer I recommend a trip up to Short's Brewing up in Bellaire, excellent beers and pretty good food too. If you like cajun food go to Pearls in Elk Rapids.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Great times for the whole family!

  Great times for the whole family!

  • Guest Griffeydog
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  The house is updated, clean, roomy, and has all the necessities and more. It was convenient to several boat ramps and has parking space out front for the boat. We used the fire pit nightly for smores and dogs! The large yard was great for frisbee and horseshoes. It was great to have the convenience store and ice cream shop at the end of the street, and Freedom park 2 blocks away for fishing in the creek or playing at the playground, and the full size grocery just 5 minutes away. It was an easy drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, and several lakes, but best of all just minutes from Torch Lake. Brought and used our bikes a ton, will rent kayaks next time...and there will be a next time!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Great property, close to Torch Lake, big value

  Great property, close to Torch Lake, big value

  • Guest J F.
  • Date of stay 07/18/12
  • Review Submitted 07/24/12
  This renovated home was very cozy, a value in price, had everything qe needed (even bottled water!) and they rented to us by the day. That was big! Nothing to do/see in Rapid City (it's a one stoplight town at best) but Torch Lake and Alden were 5-8 min away. Save big - stay comfy - and enjoy the lake from this rental!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Home away from home!

  Home away from home!

  • Guest great lakes!
  • Date of stay 06/29/12
  • Review Submitted 07/07/12
  Great stay in this wonderful home away from home. Very clean and nicely furnished. Kitchen is modern and well equipped. Enjoyed hanging out in the comfortable family room (large screen tv to watch Wimbledon). Liked the proximity to Traverse and other "towns". We didn't have time to use the great firepit....will have to save the smores for our next visit!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Close to Torch Lake

  Close to Torch Lake

  • Guest Nat
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 05/31/12
  My boyfriend and I decided last minute to take a drive to Torch Lake and found this quaint property nearby. We were pleasantly surprised with the home with the cleanliness and accomodations it provided for the price we paid. It was close by to Alden, a small town nearby and about 15 minutes away from Bellaire and Elk Rapids. Many public access points to Torch Lake if you are not staying on the lake and bring your boat along with you. We did some research on great restaurants in the area and found quite a few in Elk Rapids: 1. Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen if you're in the mood for some great southern hospitality. Get ready to wait approximately an hour during prime times, but no doubt worth the wait. 2. Siren Hall in town Elk Rapids is a must see....an old firehouse with an modern flaire. An American menu with a limited Michigan wine selection. 3. Lulu's (same owner of Siren Hall) has a french influence and was highly recommended also. We didn't have enough time to experience this restaurant however it sounds like a hit to me. 4. Pastierre Amies of Traverse City is a HIT HIT HIT for breakfast........a beautiful cozy french bistro! I recommend this property for any season and for everybody who wants to enjoy Northern MI. It's close by to Traverse City, just minutes away from the Turtle Creek Casino if you like to gamble. The property

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Perfect Getaway

  Perfect Getaway

  • Guest Torch Gang
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  Can't rave enough about the property...VERY clean, handicap Accessibilty was refreshing to see in a vacation home. Everything you could need in one quaint spot. The ice cream shop on the corner was an added delight.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Rapid City, central to everything

  Rapid City, central to everything

  • Guest Randy
  • Date of stay 06/05/10
  • Review Submitted 06/26/10
  Great location that is central to all of our activities. We wish that we would have booked it for another week. We will be back.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• • Guest Mark Feldick
  • Date of stay 08/06/08
  • Review Submitted 08/06/08
  This home was very comfortable, peaceful and perfect for the relaxing getaway. It is central to many of the Northern Michigan towns and attractions. It is a quite and relaxing location!

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Nov. 1 - Mar. 31, 2013 .............. $150/night (3 night minimum) .. $  900/week.
April 1 - May 31, 2013 .............. $125/night (3 night minimum) .. $  750/week.
June 1 - Sept. 6, 2013 .............. $200/night (4 night minimum) .. $ 1200/week.
Sept 7 - Oct. 31, 2013 .............. $125/night (3 night minimum) .. $  750/week.
$75 Housekeeping Fee per stay. 6% Sales Tax Included.
Half of rate due upon reservation, balance due 21 days before arrival.
$200 Refundable Security Deposit Due 21 days before arrival.
NO SMOKING and NO PETS.  3 weeks cancellation notice required for full refund.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.