Torch Lake Cottage

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Rapid City, MI

Torch Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake Park4 min drive
Elk Lake10 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to the Mitten Cottage located across the street from beautiful Torch Lake!

Check out our beach here! https://youtu.be/Y_GhXYNZOUE

This clean and cozy 1950’s charmer is ideally located near the south end of Torch Lake, just 200 feet from a public access point. Access the famous sandbar via boat or a short walk along the shoreline (less than one mile away).

Beyond lake fun, there is so much to do in the area during all four seasons. From wine tasting in Traverse City to skiing at Shanty Creek Resort, we are happy to recommend a variety of options that align with your interests.

Alden - 3 miles / 5 minutes
Elk Rapids - 12 miles / 20 minutes
Bellaire - 14 miles / 22 minutes
Traverse City - 25 miles / 37 minutes
Charlevoix - 38 miles / 47 minutes
Petoskey - 54 miles / 1 hour, 8 minutes
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes / Glen Arbor - 55 miles / 1 hour, 22 minutes

COTTAGE
The cottage is fully equipped with everything needed to make your stay effortless and enjoyable.

Sleeping arrangements for 8 are made available between a queen bed, set of bunk beds and two twin beds between two bedrooms; plus a sleeper sofa located in the sunroom or a large sectional sofa in the living room. Two full bathrooms are accessible on either side of the home. All bed and bath linens are provided for your convenience and laundry is available for use if needed.

The large living room has plenty of furniture for lounging, with a TV and fireplace available for use during rainy or cold days indoors. The sunroom is a charming and breezy space perfect for playing games or curling up to read a great book.

The eat-in kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials you will need to prepare and serve meals for your group. Finally, enjoy the outdoor space by roasting s’mores over the fire and dining alfresco on the deck.

We are sure there is something for everyone in your group to enjoy their stay here!

Property manager

Janna

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Rapid City Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2 Stories | 1,420 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Possibly Negotiable

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 Schuss Mountain are also worth visiting.

Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk
Torch River - 14 min walk
Torch Lake Park - 4 min drive
Elk Lake - 10 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 11 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 16 min drive
Cellar 152 - 17 min drive
Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 17 min drive
Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch River and Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

25 Sept 2022

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

Very enjoyable!

Very clean ! Great location !

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

15 Sept 2022

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

Great location and plenty of room

Large home that never felt crowded with our group. We loved the location and the backyard was awesome and private. Kitchen was well stocked (so much salt and pepper) and the two bathrooms were a blessing. Very peaceful and quiet in and outside. Would and hopefully will stay here again. The only issue was that there were very few blinds or curtains on the windows. (I was told they recently replaced the windows)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia S.

6 Sept 2022

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

Lovely Up North cottage

We had a great stay at this property. You truly feel like you are up north! The cottage itself is clean with a modern twist while still maintaining the originality of the home and property. We brought our 19 foot Whaler with us and had plenty of room to park it and our vehicle. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need to cook meals in terms of appliances. The sun room is perfect for enjoying morning coffee while watching the runners and bikers go by! Having two bathrooms is a plus also with two showers. The yard has a nice deck with a Weber charcoal grill and a very nice fire pit. The owner Janna always responded promptly to my questions via message. This property is pretty centrally located to obviously Torch Lake but Traverse City and the Sleeping Bear National Park which we did go to! Lots of board games and tons and tons of towels for your stay! It was great not to have to travel with a bunch of beach towels because those were there too!! Also the washer and dryer was a bonus to have! Great up north property and I would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth D.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cleanliness and bug issues.

The pictures of the property were accurate. Location was good, across the street from the lake and a small public swimming area. However, upon arrival, the cleaning lady was not anywhere near finished even though we arrived an hour afterncheck-in time. She took 1 and 1/2 hours after our arrival to finish up, and leave. She was apologetic, but did not seem organized. Furthermore, she had her dog there in the house while cleaning, which would not have been an issue but our dog was frightened and we had to avoid going in. On our 4th day of the trip, we found roaches in the back bedroom and also in a bread basket in the kitchen. We promptly notified the property owners, although they didn’t seem to take the information seriously and nothing was done. The owner claimed that they were another bug native to the area, but one of the family members on the trip was a former Orkin pest exterminator, and was sure they were roaches. It was a major concern and hinderance to our safety and health, which really ruined the trip. When preparing to leave we were worried about bringing roaches home, and had to be very careful with unpacking. Overall, location was good, but property did not meet cleanliness and safety standards we expect with a VRBO rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

30 May 2022

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

Cozy, welcoming, and well-appointed

We had a great stay over Memorial Day weekend. The cottage had quintessential up-north MI vibes. Super cozy, clean, well set up, and had everything we needed. The deck and fire pit are great. The private beach area across the street is a short walk, but a great little slice of Torch Lake.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022