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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101797.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Elk Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar

Welcome to our serene lakefront cottage, the perfect escape for families and groups seeking a tranquil getaway. Nestled along the sound end of Torch Lake, our charming cottage offers a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities to ensure a memorable stay for up to 10 guests.

The Space:
Bedroom One: Main Floor | King Bed
Bedroom Two: Main Floor | King Bed
Bedroom Three: Second Level | King Bed
Bedroom Four: Second Level | Two Queen Beds

Bathroom One: Main Floor | Full Bath with bathtub and shower
Bathroom Two: Second Level | Full Bath with shower only
Each bathroom is equipped with fresh towels, soaps, shampoos and conditioners, and hair dryers.

Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and all the cookware you need to prepare delicious meals.

Outdoor Space: A spacious deck with several different seating areas and a BBQ grill, ideal for outdoor dining and enjoying the breathtaking sunrise over the lake. Our space includes a fire pit for evening gatherings and direct access to the lake for boating, swimming, and kayaking.
Firewood and propane for grill provided.
**New dock photos coming for 2025 season**

Amenities:
High-speed Wi-Fi
Smart TV with streaming services
Board games and books for entertainment
Washer and dryer
Free parking on premises
Central heating and air conditioning

Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the entire cottage and all outdoor areas, including a mooring for your watercraft. We provide kayaks and a paddleboard for your enjoyment.

Additional Information:
Check-in: 4 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
No smoking on the premises.
No pets.
Quiet hours from 10 PM-8 AM

Whether you're looking to unwind by the water, explore the great outdoors, or enjoy quality time with loved ones, our lakefront cottage is the perfect place for your next vacation. Book your stay today and create lasting memories at this idyllic retreat!

Property/Home owner(s), Property Manager will not assume responsibility for illness or injury that guest(s) may incur while on the property. Property/Home owner(s), Property Manager, is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or property of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are assuming the responsibility of any harm arising from their use of the premises or other people they invite to this property (per owner’s approval). Owner has the right to ask guest(s) to leave the property if these rules are violated. If legal action is taken against guest(s), the at fault party will be responsible for all law suits/lawyer fees. Any violation of these rules could result in you being charged your security deposit and/or legal action taken.
No pets, no exceptions.

PARKING/RENTALS
Parking is available for 5 vehicles. They must be parked in the driveway and off the road at all times. Trailer parking available nearby for a daily rate.

DOCK
You can expect the dock to be available for use Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Please only use the dock for loading and unloading of passengers. A mooring ball just beyond the dock is available for mooring between boat rides. Winds and waves can pick up quick, please be cognizant of your boat and remove from the water if winds are above 15 mph. There are no protective dock bumpers to prevent potential boat-docking issues.

COURTESY
Township ordinance requires quiet time from 10pm to 8am.

No parties & gatherings should be limited to 10 people total unless you have prior approval from property manager.

Please take care of rental as you would your own home and follow check out instructions in guest handbook.

Property manager

Haley Zwerk
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cottage 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 Flintfields Horse Park are also worth visiting.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Elk Lake - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 22 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cellar 152 - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Retreat on Torch Lake Sandbar located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend on the Lake
House was very well maintained (inside & out). Clean, well stocked home. Beautiful lake front!! Host was very helpful and attentive! Thanks for having us Z Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Beautiful house & property. Stayed with our daughter's their spouses & our 4 grandkids 9 yr - 1 yr..House fully stocked house & outdoor area .Beautiful views in the morning with coffee & night for relaxing by the.fire. Rented a boat for the day, it was nice we could stop by the house for a little break.Would definitely come back. fire.Woufire.Beautifulview. Lore
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer in Northern Michigan
This property is absolute perfection from the location to the outdoor entertaining space to the cleanliness! Our family had such an amazing time we immediately rebooked for summer 2025! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Setting
Everything was perfect about the house with the exception of the lake water temperature. The kayaks were wonderful. Such a quiet location, yet located close to the main road to get to the little towns for shopping, marina for boat rental and grocery store. Beach towels, life jackets (even for our 3 year old grandson) and shampoo/conditioner/soap was supplied. The only thing we did have to supply was paper towel. They had laundry soap and dish soap, coffee and a good variety of spices. The hostess even reached out to let us know a local donut business was having a special on a day that we were there. Book a boat at the same time you book the house. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Great property and location on the lake. Within walking distance to corner store and restaurant which came in handy. Beautiful outdoor setup with amazing dock, outdoor seating and landscaping. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

T R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ms
Had a wonderful time at this beautiful cottage and perfect lake location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, comfortable, perfect location!
We were in town for the International Firework show in Traverse City and my daughters 7th birthday! We came the second week of September. The high was about 70 for two days and then cooler the rest of the time. With sunshine it was warm enough to play on the beach and my kids loved it! It was so cool to look out the window and see all the boats at the sandbar out in front but yet not hear any loud noise either! It was perfect! We had a bonfire and made s’mores and left the doors open to hear the waves- even when it was cooler. This home is SO cozy, and so perfectly spaced out, that even without hot weather and using the lake the whole time- it’s still wonderful! I have YET, until now, stayed in a VRBO, with the right amount and size of beds in each rooms that make such perfect sense AND were comfortable! Myself, my husband, 2 kids & my parents had so much room without even using all the rooms! It was very clean as well! The two full baths were wonderful and the downstairs tub is very roomy- my kids had plenty of room for a bath. Everything we needed was there, there isn’t anything I could even suggest to add- it’s fully stocked. A big thing for me when I do VRBO’s is I will not rent from a rental company. I only rent from families. I have seen a big difference in the care of the home. The Z family loves this home and it’s well cared for! We hope to visit again sometime, we created great family memories and the location doesn’t get anymore perfect than this! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for a trip with Friends
Great location. First time at Torch and the adults and kids had a blast. Short stay of only 3 nights and we could've stayed longer! We would 100% rebook this accommodation. Proximity to the store, sandbar, restaurant, etc. was a huge plus. Super clean. Loved the fire pit. Was very easy to hook up our boat to the provided buoys.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jacquelyn b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer weekend getaway!
We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We had a wonderful time, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Thanks for the perfect week, your home is beautiful, had everything we could ever need right at our fingertips! Nice little towns in close range as well as beautiful golf courses....not to mention carribean colored waters right out the back door!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Vacation
The house was clean and nicely furnished. The location was perfect, right across from the sandbar. We spent the majority of our time on the patio or in the water. The only negative was that the septic tank was being pumped while we were trying to put everything in our cars for checkout. Other than that, we’d stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake South end
Beautiful views, great location . Outdoor patio was perfect. Kayaks and standup board was great for Going to the sandbar. Plenty of amenities including essentials for the kitchen !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We have taken a few family vacations as a new blended family so far - North Carolina, Mackinac, Montana, and now Torch Lake. We loved them all, but this house made Torch Lake our favorite. To be able to sit on the patio and watch the water, the sandbar activity, hear the waves, feel the breeze, and have room to spread out was worth every penny. We would even return here, despite some of us being non-repeaters when it comes to vacations! One note - if you saute anything for any length of time, use both living room and kitchen overhead fans or else the smoke detectors will go off!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Beautiful Torch Lake Location
This property is amazing with the best location on torch lake! Very clean and well maintained, the Sandbar is extremely close and watched sunrises from the back patio and dock every morning, so so beautiful! Definitely worth every penny!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at your lake house! The property was just as described. Perfect layout
Haley was easy to work with. Check in and check out was a breeze. Would definitely rent here again! Thank you for helping us make amazing family Torch Lake memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cottage for the week
This home was wonderful! This was our first time in Michigan and at Torch lake, and the water was the most beautiful we've seen. Our family stayed here with another family and it was a perfect size with 4 bedrooms. The home was stocked with everything we needed! The patio and dock was amazing for our morning coffee, kayak and paddle boards rides on the crystal clear water to go out to the sandbar to fish. We loved the location near the sandbar and the marinas. The kids loved walking to the Torch Shack to get ice cream, and it was easy to get the boat to the boat slip at the marina. Having the mooring buoys there for use was helpful as well. It was chillier a couple days and we were able to visit some other areas of Michigan, sleeping bear dunes, Cellar 1914 winery (kids loved it as much as we did), and Elk Rapids (got there by boat). Check in/Check out was easy and Hayley was very responsive. I highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N., San Diego, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy Sandbar Lake House
Great location in northern Michigan close to my family. Quiet area especially if u have kids and the neighbors are great! The house is right in front of the sandbar which is great to kayak out to (when available). Super clean and cozy and had everything you needed. The skylights throughout the house were some of our favorite touches along with the panoramic sliding doors to overlook the lake. Can’t wait to come back here when we visit family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

OKSANA K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake Beauty
I am very happy we found this place! We had a wonderful time despite the weather not being perfect. The house itself had everything we needed, very clean and nicely done, all new beds, carpet, furniture. The lake view was amazing, the water warmer then we expected. Special thanks for two kayaks available for use, for porch cover that we really appreciated during rains, everything inside and outside has been done with taste. The area is very nice, safe, friendly.! I am looking forward to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property/location
When our travel plans got cancelled, we scrambled for a plan B. Wow did we get lucky with finding Z cottage available for our dates. This cottage is perfect with exceptional attention to detail. Nicely appointed and furnished with all the amenities. The location on Torch lake is as perfect as the lake itself.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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Hosted by Haley Zwerk

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