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Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar

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Torch Lake Sandbar across the street. Clean and neat.
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back bedroom

1 Single Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Side back bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Indoor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar


Three bedroom cottage. 2 Queens, one twin and pull out couch. Very clean. This cottage is directly across the street from the sandbar with the public access a couple of cottages away. Wi-fi. Outdoor patio with grill. Fire-pit. Lots of parking. Room to keep a boat and a trailer. Large yard to play games with the kids. Close to launch site at Torch River. Walking distance to marina, party store, hardware store and restaurant. Close to grocery store and numerous restaurants. Several golf courses fairly close. 30 minutes from Traverse City and 20 minutes from casino. Coin operated laundry within approximately 8 minutes. Non-smoking. Pet-free. Close to Torch River. Renters to bring own sheets and towels. Sheets can be provided for an additional charge.

Minimum Age to Rent: 30

Typically Saturday-Saturday rental in July-Aug but varies in off months-contact owner for off months
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 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
This is not a party house. No loud noise or music. Observe quiet hours. No camping in yard.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cottage is near theme parks and on a river. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 33 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar?

As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar on 7 Jul 2026 start from £347, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Overlooking Torch Lake sandbar located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps away from Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Torch Lake Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Perfect Location!

We had a wonderful time during our vacation. We loved having the sandbar within walking distance of our cottage and the boat launch right down the street. Was simply perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you Susan. We hope you will stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

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

Nice, comfortable cotage.

Great location, comfortable, nice outdoor shower and covered patio. Worked well for 5 adults. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill and Jennifer W.

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

Nice and comfortable

Cute little house, owner was very accommodating. Even brought over some Keurig coffee for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I wish the weather could have been nicer in order to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of Torch Lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN J.

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

Pleasant place

We really enjoyed our stay here. Comfortable and clean. Nice patio out back. Would have liked to try the outdoor shower, but was too chilly in the morning. Loved being close to beach access. And good tap water! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

torch lake

very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Exceeded expectations

Spacious, clean, well thought out, exceeded expectations! We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review, Mary. I enjoyed meeting you and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Torch Lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Fabulous property close to everything

This is our second stay at this property and it was ideal. Kitchen is well stocked, beds are comfortable and the outdoor space has plenty of sun and shade. We are able to launch our boat and drive the trailer back to the property while family waits. It has the ease of being by the sandbar without the noise and business. My only suggestion is that it would be nice not to have to bring my own bedding. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHELLY P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and right across the street from a small beach and the sandbar which you could walk out into. We brought our boat so and there was ample room for the boat parking. We rented the cottage next-door as well. They were very close so it was very convenient for the family to be together. Nice fire pit in the back and outdoor shower Was nice to rinse off after boating all day would definitely come back. The only negative was I was expecting walking and biking trails within walking or biking distance which there weren’t any and we had brought our electric bikes and but we did ride on some of the main roads, but I was expecting woods and trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Nice clean cottage, close to the sand bar and beach.

We enjoyed our stay at this nice cottage. Upon arrival, Susan greeted us and showed us around the property. Everything was clean and neat. It was great to be so close to the beach and a boat launch for our pontoon. The backyard is wonderful with a patio seating area and a fire pit. There's also a nice outdoor shower to get cleaned up from swimming. I do wish there were a few more tv channels available, for late night watching and early mornings for kids. Other than that, I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Jenny, thank you for your review. You were wonderful renter's and I enjoyed having you. I'm always so happy when someone enjoys the beautiful area as much as your family did. I appreciate your suggestion on the TV. I hope to see you, again, one day. "Kim" Susan Snyder
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Crystal Beach Getaway

Great location just across the street from public access to the infamous Torch Lake sandbar. Clean and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOE F.

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

Great Location

Great Location. About a block away from the public access beach to the sand bar. DNR boat launch is just down the street. Plenty of parking for a boat trailer. Market/Italian Restaurant/Marina just down the street. Private fire pit and outdoor eating area. 3 private bedrooms. House is very clean and updated. Would definately stair here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Wonderful Trip!

We had a wonderful experience at the cottage! We loved how close it was to a little beach that connects to the sandbar! The house was very clean. We liked having an outdoor shower to clean off after swimming. Overall we had a great time and loved the location. It made it easy to get to the northern side of the lake and also places like traverse city to the west.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed it. Please come back, again, next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

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

Perfect spot, great owners

We loved staying here! The house was super clean, enough room for 5 people and the outdoor shower was outstanding. The public beach access was very close, we took our floats down and had fun floating around the famous Torch Lake sandbar. Kim was a great hostess, we hope to come back for two weeks next year! I would recommend bringing some extra toilet paper and paper towel if you’re staying for the week. Highly recommend Micos for dinner, walking distance from the cottage. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back next summer !!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
Thank you for your kind review of the cottage. I enjoyed having you and hope to see you, again, next year. Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

Perfect Little Cottage

The cottage is in a great location with easy access to the lake. The home was very clean and spacious! The owners were very hospitable and easy to reach with any questions . Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Garrison T.

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

Cottage at the lake

We had a great trip and the house amenities and location were exactly as described. Definitely would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I enjoyed having you and hope to see your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bonnie g.

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

Stay at Torch lake rental

We were most pleased with our stay. The cottage was clean and airy, comfortable and attractive and had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the outdoor shower. The location was good, and the owner was most congenial and helpful. We would highly recommend this rental.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

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

Bowling girls vacation

We had the best experience renting this adorable cottage! So clean, and comfortable for 5 women! We loved the patio for morning coffee and evening drinks, and the location is ideal. The public beach across the street was perfect and the cottage is close to Traverse City, Elk Rapids and Alden! The property manager was very accommodating and has great recommendations! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I enjoyed having you and would welcome you back. I'm glad you enjoyed your side trips. Kim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

We were happy here!

This cottage was more than we expected, it was clean, and comfortable with everything you could ask of a vacation rental. It is a cozy space that was great for me and my 3 kids (youngest is 14) to explore and enjoy Torch Lake, Traverse City (40 minute drive), and Elk Rapids. The outdoor shower was great and the property is immaculate. We were all very happy here. 🙂
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I enjoyed having your family and I hope you will have a chance to visit, again, one day. Thank you for your review and thank you for choosing my cottage to rent.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Overall, the cottage met all our needs. It was a very relaxing stay, beautiful view! Great host!

First, Kim responded very quickly and was a very gracious host. Her thoughtfulness helped make our stay more enjoyable. The cottage was well stocked and furnishings were very comfortable. We really enjoyed the patio, fire pit and used the outdoor shower a majority of the time. Often times, kitchen items are not adequate to cook meals...that was not the case here! We enjoyed the games and although it took all week, we enjoyed finishing the Petoskey stone puzzle. Torch Lake was absolutely beautiful! Access to the little beach and sand bar is only a couple houses away. It’s close to several notable towns/cities to explore when not on the lake. If we ever come back to Torch Lake, we would stay here again! My only recommendation would be to get a DVD for the not so sunny days and late nights.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you, Paula. I enjoyed having the three of you. You were great renters and you are welcome anytime. I was impressed by the puzzle. Lol. Best wishes and thank you for your kind reply. Come back soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Wonderful Cottage!

We had a wonderful time at this cottage! It was very clean and neat. It has an outdoor shower which we loved! We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. Kim is a wonderful host and gave us ideas of where to go and what to do. The area is wonderful and the pictures of the cottege and area don't do it justice. It is only 2 houses down to the public beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Brad and Angela. I enjoyed having you and hope you will come this way, again, one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

We loved our stay! The cottage was so clean and very comfortable!

We were welcomed by Kim when we arrived to the cottage. She was so warm and welcoming. She was very helpful with restaurant suggestions and activities/places to visit during our stay. She was available any time we had a question.The beds were comfortable and everything was very clean! There is an additional shower outside. I was a little hesitant to try it but I am so glad I did! It was amazing! It has a rain shower head (not sure if that is the correct term), but I loved it! I used it all week. We were told the cottage has a small hot water tank so we needed to space our showers about 15 minutes apart. There were four of us and that never was a problem. The cottage sits across the road from Torch Lake. Public access to the beach is a very short walk. The beach area is pretty small. You can see the massive sand bar from the shore. The Lake is beautiful! There is a general store and boat rental down the road. We walked down there for an ice cream after dinner a couple of times. We did rent a pontoon boat for the day. If you stay in the Torch Lake area you should start making phone calls to reserve a boat early. We were lucky to get one on our last full day there. I was told they book fast and I believe it! We made day trips to different places around Traverse city which is about a 20 minute drive. We went to one of the many winery’s, sleeping bear dunes, shopping in downtown Travers city. Breakfast at Mommas kitchen in Alden was great,and they had some cute shops we checked out. I can’t remember all the local restaurants we had dinner at but they were all very good! I truly had a very comfortable stay. My children are young adults and the only thing they did suggest having a DVD player for the cottage. Honestly, we stayed so busy, watching TV was low on my list but for a young person I can see wanting one to use. Thank you Kim for an awesome week. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. I enjoyed having you and hope you will come again one day. I have had wonderful renters this year and you are right up there. You left the cottage in great shape and I'm so sorry that you had a lot of rain. Great idea on DVD🤗.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

OUTSTANDING!

Great place to vacation especially with 3 bedrooms and 2 showers. House was very well maintained and near some local businesses and boat launch. Public access also very close by as well. Owner set us up will everything and more! Thanks again for the wonderful time you provided for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback. Looking forward to having you back one day. You were wonderful renters, exceptionally clean and very quiet. You were very respectful of someone else's property and treated it as if it was your very own. Thank you for being such great guests.
Archival

8/10 Good

Linda H.

A great visit to Sand Dollar @ Torch Lake

The cottage is clean, attractive and comfortable. It's location is perfect for visiting Torch Lake. It is very near the public access to the lake and the sand bar. Even though the kitchen is small it has most everything you need. We especially enjoyed the outdoor shower. It was very beneficial due to our concerns about the holding tank. Also another concern was the very small hot water heater because with 4 women it could not accommodate 4 quick showers within an hours time span.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bill Dollar

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I live in a 100 year old cottage next door so I'm always here to help you. The rental cottage is not just a rental. It will, one day, become my 5th Torch Lake generation's personal cottage. Therefore, it is lovingly cared for and kept up. I expect my renters to respect my dreams in keeping it nice for my grandchildren. I love sharing this area of northern Michigan with others.

Why they chose this property

It's close to everything, the back yard is peaceful and the cottage is clean🤗. It brings back the wonderful world of cottage living and is not like a modern hotel room.

What makes this property unique

Outdoor hot water shower (soon to come) as well as indoor shower. Deer in the yard, at quiet times. Also, you can’t be any closer to the sand bar for the price.

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