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Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort

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A cozy kitchen with a wooden bench, a dining table, and a sign that reads "OUR HAPPY PLACE".
A single-story house with a number 9285 on the door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and gravel driveway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a small island with chairs.
A backyard with two turquoise Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden table with chairs.
A coffee station with a coffee maker, espresso machine, and coffee cups on a wooden cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Along the lakeshore, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features 1 separate living room and a patio for outdoor relaxation. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out access and bring your pets along. Explore nearby attractions like Torch Lake and Torch River for adventure.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Ski access

    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Torch Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort

Come and enjoy everything Northern Michigan has to offer, no matter what time of year. Located just a short walk (9 minutes) from Torch Lake, in Rapid City, Michigan, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for weekly rentals. This home comfortably sleeps 6 (up to 8 with sofa bed). It has all of the amenities; central air, heat, TV, internet, washer and dryer, natural gas stove, microwave, garbage disposal, propane gas grill, a privacy fence in the backyard with a furnished patio and fire pit. We are pet friendly (20 lbs. max). We are a short walk to the famous Torch Lake sandbar public access off Crystal Beach Road and about a mile to the public boat launch at Torch River Bridge. Explore nearby Traverse City (23 miles) with both Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wineries, award winning restaurants, Turtle Creek Casino (11.5 miles) and Shorts Brewery (14 miles) located in Bellaire. Spring and Fall offer some of the best golf in the area. Visit A-Ga-Ming Golf Course (16 miles) or travel 40 miles to the golf mecca of Gaylord which hosts some of the best golf courses around. For winter fun, enjoy skiing at several different ski slopes as well as great cross-country skiing trails at Shanty Creek Resort (14 miles). No matter what time of year you visit, there are abundant activities to enjoy.
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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

Should be supervised at all times.

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Events

No events allowed

Parties/ Large or small are strictly prohibited

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Maximum 20 lbs. Clean up and keep off furniture

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2099127vb
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
Note from host: Parties/ Large or small are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Torch River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 49 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort located?

Located on a lake, this Rapid City holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Torch Lake, Torch River and Torch Lake Park. Lake Skegemog is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We created so many wonderful memories with our family during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our girls weekend! House was super clean, lots of room. Fire pit in the backyard was nice! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and comfortable! The Host was very welcoming & quick with responses. Check in and out was very smooth. I would stay here again and recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for what we needed! Plenty of space, close to the lake, secluded area which was nice to have quite time too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean upon arrival! Kitchen was well stocked! Close to fun activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Property smelled badly pictures underestimated property valueOwners very focused on smoking when property stunk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Great location and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, comfortable stay

The location was great, and the house was very clean and comfortable. We easily walked the 10 minutes to the Torch Lake public access point with our kids. Check in was easy and hosts were communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Loved torch lake and close to the marina to rent a boat. Perfect long weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was exactly as advertised. Clean, great kitchen and living space, close to the lake, and perfect for our family of 4 adults, 2 small children and one college child. Host even left us a nice gift of smores. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little hideaway

Quiet little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Spot

Very clean, spacious for the size, and nicely decorated. Our family had a great time here. It’s a little ways from the lake but access points are close and accessible with a little pre-planning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Jeff, Thank you for your stay. It was a pleasure to host you. I'm glad to hear you had a great time! You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place!

We stayed here for few nights for a weekend bike trip. Place was very well setup. Loved the backyard firepit area. Hosts were very quick communicators. Would come back again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

get awat

Nice quiet area and was a relaxing place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The place was very clean and cozy. The host/hostess were super great with communication! They went the extra mile and left us a snack basket as well as provided firewood. Would definitely recommend them and this place! Super close to the sand bar as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories!

A possible new tradition. The best week ever at the lake and at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Enjoyed our stay here in a clean, well-appointed, nicely furnished home. We liked that it was within walking distance to the public access to Torch Lake. We also appreciated the bottled waters, granola bars, s’mores and the bottle of wine! These were all an added bonus to a very comfortable experience! Look forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2021
Gisell, Thank you for your stay! It was a pleasure hosting you. You're welcome back anytime! I'm glad to hear you had a great weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Tori and Aaron are wonderful hosts. House was ver clean and comfortable. Short walk to public lake access. Beds were very comfortable. Hosts were very attentive. Appreciated the fresh eggs and snacks including s’mores kits. Firewood supplied. Stayed for 2 weeks and really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work group

We didn’t really use the house for anything other than sleeping but it was clean and perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and great location

We came to the area to boat and was very happy with the location of the house. The house itself was great!! The driveway was wide so easy to park our boat. The backyard was nice, we had a fire pit to enjoy each night. The extras like snacks, drinks, and coffee station was a nice touch!! The beds were very comfortable and 2 bathrooms were perfect for 2 couples. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All good

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb 2021
Jenny, Thank you for your stay. We hope that you visit Northern Michigan again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Must stay

House was what I expected. Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. They provided us with everything we needed for a comfortable weeks stay. The ice maker did not work though. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay near Torch Lake!

From the moment we arrived, i was in love with this place! Very clean and easy to find. Honestly, felt so much more roomy than pictures showed! The backyard firepit are is all fenced in and private. The decor was homey, chic and cozy...just loved it! 3 bedrooms 2 baths...couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay! I hope to come back again! The welcome basket and coffee station were great touches! Thank you for sharing your place! Outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loving This Area of Michigan🤗

We Loved Their Home! It Was So Cute, Cozy, Comfortable, & Clean! The Decor Was Amazing & Exceptionally Organized & The Surrounding Area Was So Beautiful! I Can't Say Enough About How Much We Enjoyed Our Stay & How Attentive The Hosts Were (Tori & Aarron) With Responding & Relaying Any & All Information About Their Rental! They Even Left Us A Nice Basket Of "Goodies" For Us To Enjoy Which Was An Unexpected Surprise & So Nice After The Holiday Road Trip🤗🥰 Thanks Again For Our Wonderful Stay & We Definitely Can't Wait To Come Back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2021
Peggy, thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad you had a great stay! You’re welcome back anytime!

About the host

Hosted by Tori Zbytowski

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We are a family owned short term rental. Both of us grew up enjoying the lakes of Northern Michigan where we are lucky enough to raise our 3 boys.

Some of Tori’s best memories were made on the North end of Torch Lake, which led us to want to share that same experience with others by providing a safe, quiet and comfortable home.

Why they chose this property

Our neighborhood is safe and hosts both year round and seasonal homes. There are multiple public access points along the Torch Lake Sandbar and a few boat launches nearby.

What makes this property unique

Our home has a fenced in back patio area for privacy and enjoyment.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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