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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main Cottage Ensuite 3/4 bath - No Tub

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Main Cottage - Shared 3/4 Bath - No Tub

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Apartment - Shared 3/4 Bath - No Tub

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Sandy Bottoms Summary

Summary:

Experience the ultimate Torch Lake vacation at Sandy Bottoms, a completely remodeled lakefront retreat perfect for large families or groups. With 4 bedrooms in the main cottage and an additional 2-bedroom apartment above the garage, this home sleeps up to 14 guests. Enjoy a sandy beach, screened porch, large lakeside decks, and access to the turquoise waters of Torch Lake and the surrounding Chain of Lakes. Located near Alden, Bellaire, Elk Rapids, and Traverse City, Sandy Bottoms combines privacy, comfort, and endless opportunities for water fun.



The Space:

- 6 bedrooms | 8 beds | Sleeps up to 14 | 1 King, 3 Queens, 2 Singles, 2 Bunk Beds

- 3 full bathrooms

- Main cottage and attached apartment layout

- Large open kitchen with living area in the main cottage

- Screened porch and lakeside deck for outdoor living

- Apartment above garage with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living area, and deck

- Sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing

- Access to Torch Lake for boating, kayaking, or relaxing at the Sand Bar

- Accommodates up to 14 guests

- Perfect for multi-family vacations or groups of friends



Guest Access:

- Entire property including main cottage and apartment

- Private sandy beach and lakefront

- Lakeside decks and outdoor seating

- Fire pit and BBQ grill

- Free parking on premises



The Neighborhood:

- Located on the south end of Torch Lake

- Close to the towns of Alden, Bellaire, Elk Rapids, and Traverse City

- Easy access to boating, water sports, and local attractions

- Minutes from local dining, breweries, wineries, and shopping

- Ideal for exploring the Chain of Lakes or enjoying quiet lakeside relaxation



Getting Around:

- A car is recommended

- Free parking on-site

- Easy access to nearby towns, lakes, and regional attractions



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking of any kind

- Check-in: 3 PM

- Check-out: 9 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Hosts are available by message or phone call if needed during your stay.
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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this vacation home 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. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬11 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky Q.

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

Family Vacation

We love visiting Torch Lake each summer and this house was perfect. The house was very clean and well stocked. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great Place!

We had a great time! The house is beautiful and in a great location. We hope to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Lake Vacation

My family and I spent a week at the property at Torch lake. The house was roomy with a great kitchen. The back deck and outdoor area was perfect for our large group of kids to play and enjoy Torch Lake. Great location and great house, plan to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
We are so glad you had a wonderful stay on beautiful Torch Lake. Yes, the house is great! Hope you come and stay in Northern Michigan again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Had a great stay at Torch Lake. Our first time there. The house was perfect. The guest house was a little musty smelling, but we were told we were the first to stay there this season. The house itself had everything you could want and of good quality, not cheap rental items. The neighbors were very friendly as well, evening providing an additional kayak for the kids to use. My only suggestion would be avoid a “key” pickup. With the electronic keypad, really no reason to go to the rental office. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Great house and location. Family and Kid friendly on the sand bar

The house was exactly as described and probably better. As other reviews stated: the amenities are much better than ‘rental quality’. The house is thoughtfully updated and very well done. We were concerned that being so close to the sand bar would be loud and a little obnoxious, but we were at the house on the biggest sand bar day of the year (July 4th) and everything was still peaceful. The house is very well situated where you can be part of the sand bar festivities or keep to yourself. The guest house provides another private space with 2 additional rooms. We were able to have 2 families with 4 young children a babysitter and never feel cramped. There is plenty of outdoor space for the kids to play and the beach area is perfect.I’m not great at reviews but this house deserved it. There is much I’m accidentally leaving out. In short: the property has everything you need for a perfect summer vacation. PS: The property management team is very kind and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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