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🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015

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A lakeside setting with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a wooden bed, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a white table, beige chairs, and a woven pendant light.
A clear view of a beach with two boats creating ripples in the water.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Torch River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - 1st Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2nd Floor

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015

THE TRUE NORTH presents… TORCH RIVER RETREAT | Waterfront Cabin + Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015

Wake up on the water, spend the day exploring Torch Lake, and come home to your own private dock on the Torch River. This spacious Northern Michigan retreat puts you close to the famous Torch Lake Sandbar while giving your group a peaceful place to relax, gather, and enjoy the outdoors.

Sleeps up to 10 guests:
- 3 bedrooms with queen beds
- Loft with queen bed and full-size futon
- Sleeper sofa in the living room
- Air mattress available
- 2 full bathrooms
- Large deck with outdoor dining, two grills, and river views
- Private dock | Grassy yard | Firepit
- Strong WiFi, Smart TV, A/C, washer & dryer, parking for 4 vehicles

Distances:
- 0.8 mi → Boat Launch | 2 mi → Torch Lake Sandbar | 2.8 mi → Pontoon rentals | 12 mi → Elk Rapids | 12 mi → Downtown Traverse City

Welcome perks: Chateau Chantal sparkling wine at check-in + complimentary Iron House Gym access.

Min. booking age: 25. Max occupancy: 10 guests. No pets. No parties or events. No smoking indoors. Quiet hours: 10 PM–8 AM. No fireworks. Beach towels not provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3059012vb
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and 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. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 31 min drive - 40.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 82.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🛶 Torch River Retreat – Waterfront Cabin | Private Dock | Near Torch Lake Sandbar ➠ 8015 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Torch River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home for Family vacation

Perfect home on Torch River for family vacation. We enjoyed being on the river and the fire pit in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Family and I had a great time. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for Large Groups!

Whether you choose to swim, float, or simply relax and take in the beauty of the area, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.The location of the homes, is truly stunning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceeded my expectations!

Our weekend here was one of the best weekend getaways I've ever had. We found the residence perfectly appointed with nice furnishings and everything you need for a weekend full of laughs and good times. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful place with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch River

So much fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The property is gorgeous and the photos are accurate. The furniture is comfortable and homie. However the property management was horrid. They sent us two different check in codes, accused us of unplugging a security camera and they charged us for bringing a pet when we hadn’t. When we contested the pet charge they sent us pictures of the “evidence” and it was the wrong property. I strongly advise the owners change property management.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cottage on beautiful Torch River

Beautifully updated cottage on the Torch River. Location on the river is fantastic and the house has lots of great outdoor spaces for family and friends. Only con was the listing mentioned a King and there were only Queen beds. AC also was underpowered for a house of that size. Vaulted ceiling made it very hard to cool the house, especially the upstairs loft and bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

My stay

I tired contacting host and never got a single response about docking my boat and management team was very rude when a neighbor called in about a flag we had and left me a nasty message which I’d love to share but anyways I removed flag as they asked but this handled very poorly and unprofessional causing my stay not entirely enjoyable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Torch River

The house was not fully equipped with towels, soap. The drawers in the kitchen were filthy. The kitchen chairs were falling apart and are clearly a hazard - an accident waiting to happen. The rental agreement states that they will charge you for one cigarette butt outside. Yet there were at least 10 there when we arrived. Overall cleanliness 👎 I could go on and on. An email will be sent outlining our issues. Two different families showed up as they had booked through Expedia - one did not speak much English and we “hosted” each family for hours while they straightened everything out. Then we were Adair’s to leave the property unattended because we weren’t sure if the overbooked family could get access to the home and our belongings inside.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Perfect placement

The location was great. The house was pretty great. We had a great week there. The house could have been cleaned better. We found dirty underwear in a drawer, someones birth control in a room and the dishes were dirty. The dresser in one of the rooms was full of junk that made it where we couldn’t use the drawers. We also had to replace the batteries in tv remotes. The fact that we never got a response from the management company on why there was not a shower curtain in the shower and why the listing said part of the amenities there was a kayak/Canoe, but there wasn’t any. The dock had a large rock standing next to the steps into the river that fell multiple times almost falling on us. There was a camera on the back deck and I know it was for the owner to keep an eye on his dock but we had young girls with us and there were uncomfortable with a camera on them while they were in the yard. We covered the camera and got a message that we needed to uncover it. I called at least six times to talk to management. I only got one call back and was told they would get answers to my questions but never gave them. Overall it was a great week. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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