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Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake

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Beautiful, calm morning. As you face south, watch the sun rise over the lake.
Midday in the summer looking from the lake to the house. The water is so clear.
Entry to the home leads to a wrap-around deck.
Stone fireplace accents entry to cottage off circle drive.
Sunset in late summer. Picture window shows the reflection of the lake.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake

This beautiful cottage is situated on an expansive private lot with sandy beach on the south side of Torch Lake. The unobstructed view from the house and deck look north across the crystal clear waters of the lake - ideal for viewing both the sunrise and sunset. The south side of the lake is shallow and has a beautiful sandy bottom, perfect for swimming and playing any time of the day or night. A gorgeous new dock includes a large platform for six to comfortably hang out or sunbathe. There's a hoist for a motor boat and a mooring anchor for other watercraft. This is one of the most stunning rental properties on Torch Lake. At night, see the Big Dipper and, when it’s super dark and clear, the Big Dipper.

The house has a large living space with ample seating and three bedrooms to comfortably sleep six. We offer modern amenities, updated, comfortable furnishings, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, dishwasher, washer and dryer, eat-in bar, and everything you need to feel at home.

Please Note: Saturday check in and Saturday check out only June 29-Aug. 31. Thank you.

Property Location: The cottage is located 1.5 miles from Torch River and Torch River Marine where you can rent pontoon and speed boats. It is approximately 5 miles south of Alden, which has shops, restaurants, and tennis/pickleball courts, and less than a mile from the Village Market grocery store. You are a boat ride away from the Dockside restaurant at Clam River, where you can sit outside, watch the boats go by, and enjoy lunch or dinner. You are a short 20 minute drive from Traverse City, and 90 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Beautiful House: The cottage is lovely and airy and boasts all of the comforts and convenience of home, including a fully stocked kitchen and a washer and dryer. A large deck is great for outdoor dining. A boat hoist is available for speed boats plus there is a heavy duty mooring anchor 100 feet from shore for a second watercraft. Long dock has a large deck that comfortably accommodates six lounge chairs.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Please make sure the heat is turned off/down to 0 in every room.

Look around for personal items.

Lock doors and leave key in the lock box.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Please, no more than 6 guests & NO RVs or campers. If more than 6 and/or RV/Camper, you will forfeit your security deposit. Thanks for understanding.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 278035
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 holiday home is on the beach. 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 horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 27 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Front Street - 32 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 74.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 3 bedroom waterfront home on South Torch Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake was beautiful, nice location, and it was just the cabin experience we were after! Kitchen was well stocked to stay in and cook!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location on Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 4 had the absolute best vacation thanks to this beautiful home, large dock and perfect South Torch Lake location. The property was so cozy, nicely appointed and had everything we needed with easy access to Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Alden, Bellaire and all of our favorite “up North” destinations. We’re grateful for the family memories we made and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Perfect Torch Vacay :)

Alisa was great and we enjoyed our stay as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely responsive, and the house was clean and inviting. The only issue we had was the front door. Lock was a little difficult to lock from the outside otherwise a great location to stay on torch lake
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caelin A.

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

Amazing beachfront and dock

Absolutely loved the dock access for our jet ski and proximity to sandbar and town. Very beautiful area and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our peaceful lake getaway!

The property and the lake were very nice. We spent a lot of time on the dock. The sunsets are beautiful! The house was very well equipped. Alisa was quick to respond to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Torch lake getaway

Alisa was great. Provided all the information we needed for our stay. Cottage is located on the beautiful south shore. Amazing views of the lake. The cottage is comfortable and had everything we needed. The dock/deck was outstanding for sunbathing and incredible sunset views. Plenty of outdoor seating was available. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

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

TORCH LAKE VACATION

We had a great time at this house. Lots of room and beautiful views. Close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well stocked and we absolutely loved the view of the lake. Wish there was a fire pit in the back yard. Also, there were three ladies that needed more space for toiletries in the bathroom. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Torch Lake "Family Fun" in the Sun!❤️🌞

Our family enjoyed our stay at this property! The views in each room are spectacular. Beautiful sunrises & sunsets. The sandy bottom beach and shallow water 💦 makes for so much family fun in the sun! 🌞 Thank you for opening up your home and allowing us the opportunity to build more happy memories on amazing Torch Lake! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Perfect Torch Lake property

The house was in the perfect location for the sand bar. This house is at the quiet end of the sand bar. So if you like piece this is your place. However if you want to be in the crowd its a short boat ride or paddleboard ride.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great location!

This is a cute little house that was perfect for our family. Very clean and had everything we needed. Response time was very fast for the one issue we had (coffee maker broken, no big deal). The lake is so clean and nice and not as busy as we dreaded. Really close nice market and cute town of Alden. We loved it here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

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

Fantastic spot

Our family absolutely loved staying here. Everything was better than expected. We had two littles with us (2 yr old & 3 yr old) and the water toys and bin of toys in the house were a huge hit. You can't get much better than Torch Lake and this house was fantastic. We can't say enough good things about it. Alisa was so quick to respond with my random questions and was so kind.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Perfect Spot for Families

We had a lovely week on Torch Lake. With kids ranging from 12-5, the shallow waters directly in front of the property were perfect for our family. The home itself was perfectly sized for our family of five, giving everyone their own space while also providing nicely sized family spots. The house is incredibly quaint with many charming decorative touches. It brought back many memories of lake vacations from my own childhood. It’s also important to mention that this house comes incredibly well stocked for a rental. Every kitchen tool you could possibly need, and then-some, was available to us. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking to enjoy Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

lgrypp

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

Location, location, location

This was our first trip to Torch Lake, and staying on the beach was our top priority. This home is on the south end of the lake and the lake is absolutely amazing. We swam each day in the clear water. Beach towels, water floats, and a paddle board were available too which was nice. The owner was helpful and responsive for our entire trip. When we could not access NBC to watch the Olympics, she signed up for Sling the same day to help. We visited the last week in July which happened to be the hottest of the summer. The lack of air conditioning was a drawback as the house was very hot, even with the fans. This would likely not be a problem if the temperatures were in the 70s. Also, the house has not been updated, so expect the feel of a cottage that hasn't changed much in decades. Updated towels and linens would be a good idea. It was clean and did have all the supplies we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Danielle M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nightmare stay

We were so excited to visit torch lake! Rented a boat for the week and drove 8 hours to vacation here. Arrived on a Saturday to mouse poop all over the kitchen counter, on dish-ware, along the floor in bedroom off the kitchen. Immediately reached out to the homeowner . No response from her until 8 hours later. Had to clean all of this up before we could use anything or even put our groceries away. The owner did text us at 2 AM letting us know she would have an exterminator come out on Monday… in the meantime we bought traps placed them in the kitchen and garage where they were coming in. After catching several mice, we decided to pack up and leave. We took the financial loss on our boat rental because unfortunately there were no other properties available to rent on the entire lake. The owner was far from polite or considerate. Stating that she had no control over there being mice in the house and acted like getting an exterminator 2 days later was acceptable. She only refunded us because VRBO finally stepped in as this was a health amd safety concern.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
This was an isolated occurrence and we addressed it as soon as possible. I'm happy to say, the exterminator didn't see any mice when he arrived there the next day and there have been no reports from prior or subsequent renters this summer. Perhaps the little guy just sneaked in when you were heading out to the lake . . .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

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

Amazing Vacfation!

Everything was as we expected it to be. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria L.

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

Great location for Torch lake activities

Rustic cottage with beautiful views and quiet location. Has updated living room furniture. Bedrooms in general could use an update but overall has what you need. No AC but fans throughout, still brought our own but has nice breeze from lake. Outstanding access to Torch lake, no stairs and somewhat of a slope to small beach and dock. Beautiful clear water, shallow, and sandy bottom with few rocks. Dock, mooring buoy, and boat hoist a definite plus for lake activities. On arrival, had issues with housekeeping chores not completed and previous renters did not take care of recyclables or put out trash and left items in frig which we had to deal with but housekeeping should have caught. Owner quickly responded to issues. Got chigger bites from the well known sandbar, as son didn’t go with us there and does not have one bite. Would consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Great Stay!

We had a wonderful week at this property. Clean (but could use some updated linen), beds were comfortable, and plenty of fans (no AC!). The beach was great, but watch out for swimmer's itch. Do your homework before you go so you don't itch all week. The living room cabinet was stocked with puzzles and games. We rented a kayak and paddle board from Alden Marine & Sport. They were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett K.

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

Great, restful time away

Absolutely loved this property. The check in/out was easy. There were plenty of toys around for kids, easy login for the tv, and awesome patio to relax on. The sandy beach was perfect for sitting and readying withy your feet in the sand. The lake was perfect on a hot day. Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa N.

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

Great location.

Close to stores and coffee shops. Shallow lake and Crystal clear. The kids had a great time and it was very relaxing for the adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raechel K.

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

Spectacular spring sunsets and sunrises

We really enjoyed our time at the property. It had a rustic feel and smelled of pine trees. I was very impressed with how clean it was when we arrived (with exception of one of the bedroom fans). We enjoyed all the changing conditions of the water and watching the sunset every night. It was too cold to swim when we came but we still enjoyed hanging out by the shore looking for rocks. The house was in the perfect location to be a home base to venture out to other places we wanted to explore such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Cheboygan, and Mackinac Island. We would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Very relaxing and perfect spot.

We really enjoyed staying here. Alissa was great and stayed in contact with us when we had questions. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Perfect location!!

We loved our stay! House is perfectly located and had everything we could need. House was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed having a yard big enough to play catch and volleyball. The water was perfect: sandy bottom and shallow super far out. It was like being at the sandbar but without the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alisa Carroll

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I grew up in Southfield, MI and now live with my husband and son in Washington state. We love the outdoors, camping and hiking, and our summer visits to Torch. There is nothing like Torch Lake anywhere that I've ever been in the world. My family has had a place on the lake since the 1960s, starting with my grandmother whose log cabin was just west of the cottage on Ladd Drive.

Why they chose this property

I spent every summer of my childhood on Torch and, though I have traveled to many places in my life, I have never found a place as beautiful as Torch Lake. The water is clear and the sand is sugary and firm. You can walk out for half a mile before it is over your head and it's great for kids because of the shallow water near the beach. The cottage is a perfect place for a couple or family with its comfortable rooms and amenities.

What makes this property unique

Crystal clear water and a sandy bottom are great for kids, for playing and swimming. Beautiful view all the way down the lake with glorious sunrise and sunsets. Awesome for swimming, boating, sunning, and lounging.

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