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Let’s make a dollar deal this winter! Amazing views from our very clean Hot Tub.
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rapid City, MI
- Place, Torch Lake11 min drive
- Place, Torch Lake Park11 min drive
- Place, Torch River12 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Let’s make a dollar deal this winter! Amazing views from our very clean Hot Tub.
Lowest rates, Highest Ratings!
TEN best reasons to stay during each season:
Spring/ Summer - Book now!!
Welcome!!! Great views and privacy!! So close to everything! Hot Tub IS always drained and cleaned between guests and used all YEAR round! We have the very best 1Gig WiFi connection here too! Our pontoon boat is docked on the water to spend a beautiful day on Torch Lake!
Enjoy wildlife and gorgeous views on our 140 acre property!! Walk the trails!! Other Nature walks close by. God bless!
Winter- Discounted Rates!
1) Centered in most area prime Ski Resorts// Vasa Trails, snow mobile rentals, trails.
2) Close to wine tours/ micro breweries
3) Within 20 minutes of Traverse City
4) 10 minutes to Turtle Creek casino.
5) Famous Shorts Brewery / other speciality restaurants and fine dining within 20 minutes
6)Bicycle, ATV & Snowmobile trails are within 15 minutes
7) Freshly cleaned outdoor Hot Tub to soak in.
8) Alone time with that special person
9) Acreage to snow shoe or x country/ nature trails close by
10) Home of the dogsled races/ white pine stampede/ Iceman Cometh bicycle Race and many outdoor weekend activities.
11) slide or tube down our hills
12) Ice fish!!!
Spring
1)Discounted rates!
2) Moral mushrooms
3) National Trout Festival, end of April
4) Bicycle trails !! Even in Traverse and Petoskey!
5) Famous Bass Festival / Mancelona
6) Spring blossoms photo opportunities
7) Stroll our private property (140 acres) see our sunsets
8) Grill on our shaded party deck and soak in our fresh, clean Hot Tub!
9) Bring your whole family! Plug in the camper!
10) Great for friends gathering and special parties, kayak the rivers and lakes
11) many Honeymoons!
SUMMER
1) Experience our famous, clear waters- Torch Lake and the chain of lakes!!
2) Sunbasking or partying on the gigantic famous Torch Lake Sand Bar.
3) Rent our affordably priced large brand new pontoon docked on the water. Drive time- 5 minutes.
4) 140 Private acreage with views and wildlife to feel secluded but just 5 minutes to Torch Lake!!!
5) Bring your FRIENDS or FAMILY!!
6) Count the star constellations from our Hot Tub!!
7) Listen to the sounds of the night or catch lightning bugs
8) Gather around our fire pit & laugh about the day!
9) Hike our trails and watch our Scottish Highlanders play
10) Party or dine at the famous areas restaurants or visit wineries!
Fall
1) Quiet Solitude with Scenic walking trails. No close neighbors!
2) Several Nature Trails close by in local communities
3) Brilliant Fall colors and views from deck & property
4) Ideal place to stay for nearby mountain bike racing
5) Iceman Cometh bike race first weekend in November
6) Micro Brewery Competition
7) Amazing night life at area restaurants and breweries
8) Wine tours & Hot Air balloon rides!!
9) ATV-rentals and Trails Within 15 minutes
10) Guided fish outings on Great Lakes and streams for guests to book with area’s charter boats. (Google)
How long has it been since you counted the constellations on a clear, bright starry night while relaxing in a hot tub? Or listened to the howls of coyotes in a distance or seen a family of wild turkey strolling by? Isn't it time you and your loved ones escape out of the city lights and come up to our northern lights for an extended weekend or even for a week long break.
Our log chalet is cozy enough for honeymooners or couple retreats, (we have many) yet large enough for family and friends!
Being off the water may not be your first choice, but our guests say it is their best choice. They say why spend the beach front $$$ on Torch Lake when they can affordably have everything here and more like a pontoon to rent, privacy, wide expansive sunsets, a clean and bubbly hot tub under the starry night, wildlife, many walking trails and views in wide open and wooded acreage.
Rent our pontoon and spend the day basking under the sun on the famous Torch Lake Sandbar!!! Our log chalet with our large party deck, is large enough for families and friends but cozy and romantic enough for couples.
Our chalet overlooks magnificent sunsets and tree tops views from a spacious shaded deck.
Many 5 star reviews best describes this log chalet rental on 140 private acres during all 4 seasons! Nestled in the hills near the south end of the beautiful clean waters of Torch Lake we offer privacy, comfort, and great memories!!
Our Number one Attraction is the World's Third Most Beautiful Lake, TORCH LAKE and our Famous Sandbar!! We are 10 minutes from Turtle Creek Casino and 20 minutes from Traverse City foodie restaurants and festivals with Meijers shopping between the two.
We are a day's outing to the most popular ski resorts, Sleeping Bear Dunes, or the Big Mac Bridge and Mackinac Island.
Winter time is fun in the Pure Michigan snow! Close to Traverse City and all the ski resorts, cross country skiing, festivals, specialty restaurants, snow sledding, ice fishing. All winter sports near by! Plus, come back to the chalet, go snow shoeing on our property and soak under the stars in our sparkling clean hot tub!
Catch Spring fever here and make it last until summer! Wild flowers, mushroom hunters, stream and lake fishing. Rent our fishing pontoon. Come back to our fresh and clean outdoor hot tub and count how many constellations you can see.
Summer is full of life here! Why pay the high price of shoreline rent when we have the perfect spot for Torch Lake fun plus a nice pontoon to rent !! IMAGINE, laying out in the blazing sun on the famous Torch Lake Sandbar by day and counting the stars from our fresh clean hot tub by night. We can sleep up to 9 in beds. Never run out of hot water with our state of the art hot water system.
Honeymoons, Reunions, Family Get-a-ways! Our log chalet's hillside setting is the prettiest and most peaceful vacation rental in the south Torch Lake area.
All year long, the Torch Lake/ Traverse City area is buzzing with events, festivals, concerts, restaurants, wineries,and shopping!
Our detailed cabin is furnished with all the necessities inside including quality cookware, linens and towels! You will never run out of hot water for showers because we have an on demand hot water heater. We clean the hot tub and its filters between each renter and fill it will fresh hot water before you arrive. We also have a fire pit to roast those marshmallows while watching the panoramic sunsets from our cedar swing!
You can rent our pontoon for the day for fishing, playing, or relaxing on the famous Torch Lake sandbar just 5 minutes away.
On our property, there are many walking trails and places to sit to take in the views or engage in conversation with your friends.
We hope you will consider coming to our secluded chalet with awesome views. And we care about your safety and have added a security camera pointed down the drive from the peak.
The added security adds a measure of safety in a strange place for our guests.
Come to Torch Lake, stay and play and don’t delay! Life’s too short! Thanks for reading. God Bless!
TEN best reasons to stay during each season:
Spring/ Summer - Book now!!
Welcome!!! Great views and privacy!! So close to everything! Hot Tub IS always drained and cleaned between guests and used all YEAR round! We have the very best 1Gig WiFi connection here too! Our pontoon boat is docked on the water to spend a beautiful day on Torch Lake!
Enjoy wildlife and gorgeous views on our 140 acre property!! Walk the trails!! Other Nature walks close by. God bless!
Winter- Discounted Rates!
1) Centered in most area prime Ski Resorts// Vasa Trails, snow mobile rentals, trails.
2) Close to wine tours/ micro breweries
3) Within 20 minutes of Traverse City
4) 10 minutes to Turtle Creek casino.
5) Famous Shorts Brewery / other speciality restaurants and fine dining within 20 minutes
6)Bicycle, ATV & Snowmobile trails are within 15 minutes
7) Freshly cleaned outdoor Hot Tub to soak in.
8) Alone time with that special person
9) Acreage to snow shoe or x country/ nature trails close by
10) Home of the dogsled races/ white pine stampede/ Iceman Cometh bicycle Race and many outdoor weekend activities.
11) slide or tube down our hills
12) Ice fish!!!
Spring
1)Discounted rates!
2) Moral mushrooms
3) National Trout Festival, end of April
4) Bicycle trails !! Even in Traverse and Petoskey!
5) Famous Bass Festival / Mancelona
6) Spring blossoms photo opportunities
7) Stroll our private property (140 acres) see our sunsets
8) Grill on our shaded party deck and soak in our fresh, clean Hot Tub!
9) Bring your whole family! Plug in the camper!
10) Great for friends gathering and special parties, kayak the rivers and lakes
11) many Honeymoons!
SUMMER
1) Experience our famous, clear waters- Torch Lake and the chain of lakes!!
2) Sunbasking or partying on the gigantic famous Torch Lake Sand Bar.
3) Rent our affordably priced large brand new pontoon docked on the water. Drive time- 5 minutes.
4) 140 Private acreage with views and wildlife to feel secluded but just 5 minutes to Torch Lake!!!
5) Bring your FRIENDS or FAMILY!!
6) Count the star constellations from our Hot Tub!!
7) Listen to the sounds of the night or catch lightning bugs
8) Gather around our fire pit & laugh about the day!
9) Hike our trails and watch our Scottish Highlanders play
10) Party or dine at the famous areas restaurants or visit wineries!
Fall
1) Quiet Solitude with Scenic walking trails. No close neighbors!
2) Several Nature Trails close by in local communities
3) Brilliant Fall colors and views from deck & property
4) Ideal place to stay for nearby mountain bike racing
5) Iceman Cometh bike race first weekend in November
6) Micro Brewery Competition
7) Amazing night life at area restaurants and breweries
8) Wine tours & Hot Air balloon rides!!
9) ATV-rentals and Trails Within 15 minutes
10) Guided fish outings on Great Lakes and streams for guests to book with area’s charter boats. (Google)
How long has it been since you counted the constellations on a clear, bright starry night while relaxing in a hot tub? Or listened to the howls of coyotes in a distance or seen a family of wild turkey strolling by? Isn't it time you and your loved ones escape out of the city lights and come up to our northern lights for an extended weekend or even for a week long break.
Our log chalet is cozy enough for honeymooners or couple retreats, (we have many) yet large enough for family and friends!
Being off the water may not be your first choice, but our guests say it is their best choice. They say why spend the beach front $$$ on Torch Lake when they can affordably have everything here and more like a pontoon to rent, privacy, wide expansive sunsets, a clean and bubbly hot tub under the starry night, wildlife, many walking trails and views in wide open and wooded acreage.
Rent our pontoon and spend the day basking under the sun on the famous Torch Lake Sandbar!!! Our log chalet with our large party deck, is large enough for families and friends but cozy and romantic enough for couples.
Our chalet overlooks magnificent sunsets and tree tops views from a spacious shaded deck.
Many 5 star reviews best describes this log chalet rental on 140 private acres during all 4 seasons! Nestled in the hills near the south end of the beautiful clean waters of Torch Lake we offer privacy, comfort, and great memories!!
Our Number one Attraction is the World's Third Most Beautiful Lake, TORCH LAKE and our Famous Sandbar!! We are 10 minutes from Turtle Creek Casino and 20 minutes from Traverse City foodie restaurants and festivals with Meijers shopping between the two.
We are a day's outing to the most popular ski resorts, Sleeping Bear Dunes, or the Big Mac Bridge and Mackinac Island.
Winter time is fun in the Pure Michigan snow! Close to Traverse City and all the ski resorts, cross country skiing, festivals, specialty restaurants, snow sledding, ice fishing. All winter sports near by! Plus, come back to the chalet, go snow shoeing on our property and soak under the stars in our sparkling clean hot tub!
Catch Spring fever here and make it last until summer! Wild flowers, mushroom hunters, stream and lake fishing. Rent our fishing pontoon. Come back to our fresh and clean outdoor hot tub and count how many constellations you can see.
Summer is full of life here! Why pay the high price of shoreline rent when we have the perfect spot for Torch Lake fun plus a nice pontoon to rent !! IMAGINE, laying out in the blazing sun on the famous Torch Lake Sandbar by day and counting the stars from our fresh clean hot tub by night. We can sleep up to 9 in beds. Never run out of hot water with our state of the art hot water system.
Honeymoons, Reunions, Family Get-a-ways! Our log chalet's hillside setting is the prettiest and most peaceful vacation rental in the south Torch Lake area.
All year long, the Torch Lake/ Traverse City area is buzzing with events, festivals, concerts, restaurants, wineries,and shopping!
Our detailed cabin is furnished with all the necessities inside including quality cookware, linens and towels! You will never run out of hot water for showers because we have an on demand hot water heater. We clean the hot tub and its filters between each renter and fill it will fresh hot water before you arrive. We also have a fire pit to roast those marshmallows while watching the panoramic sunsets from our cedar swing!
You can rent our pontoon for the day for fishing, playing, or relaxing on the famous Torch Lake sandbar just 5 minutes away.
On our property, there are many walking trails and places to sit to take in the views or engage in conversation with your friends.
We hope you will consider coming to our secluded chalet with awesome views. And we care about your safety and have added a security camera pointed down the drive from the peak.
The added security adds a measure of safety in a strange place for our guests.
Come to Torch Lake, stay and play and don’t delay! Life’s too short! Thanks for reading. God Bless!
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Washer
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Stairs have railing
Hot tub -Life jackets required
Events
No events allowed
Quiet, no fireworks, no drunkenness or drug use.
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Message owner for more info.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoke only outside Dispose litter & butts properly
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet, no fireworks, no drunkenness or drug use.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Rapid City
Located in Rapid City, this chalet is in a rural area and on a lake. Torch Lake and Lake Michigan reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Rapid City, MI
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
- Torch Lake Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
- Torch River - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
- Lake Skegemog - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
- Elk Lake - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - 7 min drive
- Alden Bar - 10 min drive
- Torch Lake Beer Company - 10 min drive
- Johnny's Torch Riviera - 10 min drive
- Torch River Shack - 9 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
jonathan
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
jonathan
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leia F.
Sep 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Leia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jody B.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jody B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
Oct 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kate J.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
Kate J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew G.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north secluded retreat
Andrew G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob H.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rob H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick G.
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Rick G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren L.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauren L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
ron n.
Jun 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Fishing trip
ron n.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel B.
May 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Joel B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happiness on the Hill
Kelly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lyndsay T.
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway trip with the girls!
Lyndsay T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam L.
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam L.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nikolas B.
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
Nikolas B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie V.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Carrie V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Aaron S.
Feb 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Aaron S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristy B.
Jan 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing getaway
Kristy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt F.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded and relaxing
Matt F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick K.
Feb 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZIN
Nick K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Erin M.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Much needed recharge
Erin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
William C.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Private Location!
William C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise N.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Denise N.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Dale Gaylord
We are a hard working family who love this property and didn't want it developed so we purchased it and are renting to pay for it.
Why they chose this property
If you are looking for relaxation or beautiful seclusion.... This is it. It is 2 minutes off the highway and no close neighbors! Torch lake is just 5 minutes away too!!
What makes this property unique
PRIVACY, PRIVACY, PRIVACY WITH AWESOME VIEWS
CLOSE TO FAMOUS TORCH LAKE SANDBAR
HOT TUB/ Electric Fire Place
LONG OR SHORT TRAILS WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS ON EXPANSIVE ACREAGE.
QUEEN SIZE SLEEP NUMBER BED
LARGE SHADED DECK
SUN BATHING AREA
CEDAR SWING
FIRE PIT WITH VIEWS
BEST for Autumn Colors and all Season Sports!
Sleeps 9!!
Close to Traverse City/ Turtle Creek Casino/ Short's Brewery
CLOSE TO FAMOUS TORCH LAKE SANDBAR
HOT TUB/ Electric Fire Place
LONG OR SHORT TRAILS WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS ON EXPANSIVE ACREAGE.
QUEEN SIZE SLEEP NUMBER BED
LARGE SHADED DECK
SUN BATHING AREA
CEDAR SWING
FIRE PIT WITH VIEWS
BEST for Autumn Colors and all Season Sports!
Sleeps 9!!
Close to Traverse City/ Turtle Creek Casino/ Short's Brewery
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