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Shellway Cottage | Walk to Torch Lake

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Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1 Main Floor Primary Ensuite - Full

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 Main Floor Hallway - Full - Shared

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shellway Cottage | Walk to Torch Lake

Summary:

Enjoy a charming Northern Michigan getaway at Shellway Cottage, just a short walk (2/10 mile) to public access to Torch Lake. Perfect for families or groups, this home features hardwood floors, a spacious living area, and cozy sleeping arrangements with five beds, including bunk beds for the kids. Relax on the back deck, prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, and make lasting memories just minutes from the water. Guests can also bring a boat and use the nearby launch for lake adventures.



The Space:

- 3 bedrooms | 4 beds | Sleeps up to 6 | 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Bunk Bed

- 2 bathrooms

- Single-level layout with hardwood floors

- Comfortable living room for gathering

- Dining table seats 4 plus 2 bar seats

- Kitchen fully equipped for meal prep

- Back deck overlooking the yard, ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks

- Sleeping for families or groups with cozy bunk beds for kids



Guest Access:

- Entire home and property, excluding the garage

- Back deck and yard

- Free off-street parking available



The Neighborhood:

- Located near Torch Lake in a quiet, rural area

- Short walk to public lake access for boating, swimming, and fishing

- Close to Bellaire, Alden, and other Northern Michigan attractions

- Ideal for outdoor recreation, relaxing by the lake, and exploring local shops, dining, and wineries



Getting Around:

- A car is recommended for exploring the area

- Plenty of off-street parking available

- Walkable access to the lake



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking of any kind

- No pets

- Garage is off-limits to renters

- Check-in: 3 PM

- Check-out: 9 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Hosts are available by message or phone call if needed during your stay.
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About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby scuba diving, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torch River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and nice personal touches like beach towels, and make up wipes in the bathroom! Fully stocked kitchen as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, lots of space for our family. We were returning guests and appreciate the location and space. I would recommend bringing extra blankets and note the 9AM checkout is very early.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent family home. Very clean and well taken care of. Great service and friendly group! Very much recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abbie L.

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

Cute cabin

We had a great time at the property and found it to be conveniently located to the Sandbar. Quiet and clean. Communication with property manager was really great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property great location everything we needed was there.beds extremely comfortable. This was the second year we rented the house! I felt like I was walking into my own home. Thx again for sharing your home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great location

It was perfect foe us. The only negative was no availability of a dryer for beach towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon K.

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

Torch lake on a budget

Very clean, kitchen was well equipped. Bummed it didn't have an outside grill. Furnishings were in great shape and modern. The addition of access to the washer and dryer would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Clean and cozy

The house was super clean and cozy. The only downfall is two out of the 3 bedrooms do not have a television, so our friends were a little disappointed in that, but everything else was great. Nice short drive to dock the boat and head to Torch Lake sandbar. WE LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lesa T.

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

Clean house

The house was as stated. It’s the only Vrbo I’ve ever stayed in that did not give access to washer/dryer. So that’s one reason I won’t stay there again. The house has a lovely shaded deck that we took full advantage. The street that the house faces is quiet with friendly neighbors. However, the street right next to the house is a cut thru and very noisy starting at 7am, then picks up again in the afternoon. The next door dirt bikes and 4 wheelers during dinner were also not appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William H.

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

Bills blog

All ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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