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21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach

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A log cabin interior with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and outdoor seating.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Torch Lake
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach

Escape to the serene shores of Torch Lake and experience the ultimate waterfront getaway when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom Rapid City cottage. Featuring a private dock and fire pit, this spacious vacation rental is ideal for families or groups of friends looking to unwind outdoors. Spend your days swimming, boating, or simply relaxing on the dock. By the day's end, gather around the fire pit under the stars to roast marshmallows and share stories.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Direct Lake Access | 1,400 Sq Ft | Outdoor Dining | Private Fire Pit | Wraparound Deck

Enjoy spending time at this cottage set on the third-most beautiful lake in the world - ideal for families and friend groups seeking year-round leisure and simple lakeside comforts.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Twin Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Huge wraparound furnished deck, outdoor dining, boat mooring, beach chairs, beach view, grill
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, fireplace, board games, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, on-site laundry facilities, iron & board, hair dryer, ceiling fans, floor fans, vacuum & broom provided
FAQ: Linens & towels not provided (pillows & blankets provided), no A/C
PARKING: Gravel driveway (5 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKEFRONT FUN: Torch Lake Sandbar (0.6 miles), Torch Lake Public Access (0.8 miles), Torch Lake Rentals (0.9 miles), Public Boat Launch - Alden, MI (3.1 miles), Vacation Water Sports/ Jet Ski, Speed Boat and Pontoon Rentals (3.1 miles), Elk Lake Boat Ramp (5.2 miles), Wilcox-Palmer-Shah Preserve (10.0 miles), Elk Rapids Public Beach / Veterans' Memorial Park (12.1 miles)
SKIING: Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area (20.6 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (27.7 miles), Crystal Mountain (55.1 miles)
GREAT OUTDOORS: Coy Mountain Natural Area (3.0 miles), Seven Bridges Nature Area (5.9 miles), Grass River Natural Area (7.2 miles), Maplehurst Natural Area (10.3 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (12.5 miles), Hartwick Pines State Park (42.3 miles), Gaylord State Forest Area (53.7 miles)
VINEYARDS/WINERIES: Vista Ridge Vineyards Crushin’It (3.2 miles), WaterFire Vineyards - Torch Lake Winery (12.9 miles), Mari Vineyards (27.2 miles), Hawthorne Vineyards (28.6 miles)
NEARBY: Elk Rapids (12.3 miles), Traverse City (25.1 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (23.7 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Linens and towels are not provided at the property. It is recommended that you supply your own
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9560012
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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cottage 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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 28 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 49 min drive - 77.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 21 Mi to Slopes! Torch Lake Home w/ Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Torch Lake and Torch River. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was the perfect location for our family vacation. It is the epitome of up north Michigan old cabin charm. Very roomy and clean, with all the kitchen amenties you need. Host was responsive to all questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, location and amenities. Very please with our stay. The view in the morning is spectacular and the lake is everything it’s made out to be. Great spot for a family to relax and play.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake birthday

The cottage was clean and comfortable. The location was great. The weather was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch lake

We went for the lake The weather was great The cabin was perfect, love the little beach and the fire pit area The entire experience was amazing and everything that I hoped for I will definitely revisit
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake front on torch lake!

Right on water with plenty of space in main house. Futon in living room tucked away in private corner with lakefront view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Burden

Exceptional host! We are already talking about returning! Perfect location right near pontoon rental. Love love this rental!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Family Vacation

My kids grew up coming to Shingle Shack with my family. This was our first year booking alone for a family vacation with my now adult children. Grateful for the gorgeous setting to be together and make memories.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house was great. Could use a few more pots and pan and maybe a little ac unit in the bedrooms, but overall amazing! Great veiws and loved using the kayaks!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

MI trip

One of the most relaxing vacations. Welcome gift bag was very nice. Ive stayed in a few upscale places & never recd anything. Cottage was well stocked, kitchen, etc. Ty
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fall colors

The cottage was unique and full of family history, perfect location and fabulous autumn weather! The place can use a good cleaning, lots of cob webs, spiders, mice traps And dust, dust, dust!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct, 2024
Hi Bernadett, we're so glad to hear you enjoyed the unique charm and family history of the cottage, as well as the beautiful autumn weather! We also appreciate you bringing the cleanliness issues to our attention. After sharing your feedback with the homeowner, they wanted to respond with the following:The cottage was professionally cleaned before your stay, but with some time between guest visits, a refresher would have helped address dust and cobwebs that can accumulate in a rural setting.We’re committed to improving our process during slower seasons to ensure the property feels fresh and inviting for each guest, no matter the timing.Thank you again for your valuable feedback. We’ll use it to provide a more seamless experience for future guests, and we hope you’ll keep us in mind for your next getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun times!

Main property was really nice and owner was helpful with all communications. The secondary house/bedrooms had more of a musty smell and since it was too cold to keep windows opened decided to have everyone stay in the main house, which has plenty of space with futon and couch. Great central location for all the activities we had planned and right on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Checked all of the Michigan Lakehouse Vacation Boxes!

We had the best time at the Shingle Shack! The house was spacious and comfortable. It is has a very homey feel to it. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. There is a great little market within a few minutes drive that we v bought all of our groceries at. The kayaks were fun to take out into the lake. The beach fire pit is going to be hard to top for all future vacation rentals. We did not use the bunkhouse during our stay. The lake is absolutely beautiful.Perfect for swimming, boating, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

FLEA bites, but still a great vacation

There are two separate living quarters. A "shed" that has two bunks beds and a queen bad and a main house. The main house was immaculate- very nice. BUT if you're going to use the shed, everyone that slept in there was covered in flea bites by the time we left. AND unfortunately, they brought them home in their suitcase, so we're dealing with them in our house as well now. Torch Lake is absolutely amazing and the beach access and the fire pit were great! We made a lot of great memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Owner's response: "Amy, The homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following:Amy, we are truly sorry to hear that you did not have a good stay at our property. We're not sure what you picked up, but they were not fleas and they did not come from our house.We were at the home just after your visit and we inspected the home from top to bottom and found no evidence of any fleas. We are a pet-free home and although someone could sneak a pet in we have verified with the neighbors that none have been seen around our property.My daughter and family including a 20-month-old child stayed in that unit and they did not have any bites to speak of. They did however get a case of swimmer's itch which can resemble flea bites from what I have researched. But they have had swimmers itch before and that is certainly what it was. We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests. We will continue to deliver the 5-star experiences we are known for."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great lakehouse in a great location. We stayed just after the "off-season" began, the second week of September, so there were more locals than tourists and less activity in the establishments and at the sand bar, which was just fine by us. We cooked in the cabin, grilled on the deck, used the fire pit and went to the sand bar each day with the small boat we took there. One note, if you bring your boat, they provide and mooring buoy in knee deep water just off the dock, instead of allowing you to tie directly to the dock. The water is crystal clear and very shallow for hundreds of yards directly off the dock here and directly connected to the sandbar. We did not need it, but this cabin does not have a/c. We did not use the bunk house, but I did peak inside. Just as described, a set of bunk beds and a full size bed in one room, and a separate sitting room area. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very nice for a family trip! Access to the lake is fantastic. Be sure to bring your own linens!! Amenities include washer & dryer which was very nice since we had six people using linens daily. I would also bring a couple of kitchen washcloths and towels. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would recommend staying here! We loved the little local store! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You're going to love the beach area, clear and shallow water, sunsets and laid back feel of lake life. The house had a rustic feel, like most older homes do. We did not use the extra building, as it would basically just be used as a place to sleep for a larger party of people. Plenty to do within a half hour's drive and even more toward Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Did not meet expectations, Still Enjoyed Outdoors

Torch lake is beautiful, the deck, bonfire area, and lake front were perfect- loved the two kayaks. The house under delivered. There was still trash in some cans, light switches that didn’t work, spider webs in the shower, and a general musty scent. This house also requires you to bring your own sheets, bedding, and towels- comforters and pillows were provided, but it didn’t seem that they were washed between renters. Coming from out of state this was not really acceptable- we needed to spend an extra $200 at a nearby Walmart on dish towels, hand towels, sheets, pillow covers, bath towels, etc. The kitchen was also severely under stocked compared to other VRBOs that we have stayed in - no salt, pepper, etc. there also was not extra trash bags, paper towel, or toilet paper that we could find- we needed to purchase additional. The house felt very tired and worn in- you could spin it as charm, definitely an authentic “cabin” experience. We only stayed in the main house (2bedrooms and a futon off the living room) but the bunkhouse wasn’t somewhere I would have had my family or kids stay (a bunk bed and queen bed). The total cost with cleaning fees just seemed too high for the condition of the house- however we did spend most of our time outside, on the lake, or in nearby cities. Coming from out of state I would rule this house out based on availability of linens and general supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Awesome experience at torch lake. This is the end of the lake to be on and the house and dock are right in the middle of the action. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

my opinion

The bunk house smelled musty ,isolating from group . We all slept in the house,one on futon and a blow up bed. Could have used blankets. The view was amazing. Location wonderful. The house was very nice comfortable. Thank you ,it was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Views

The cabin provided great views of the lake with a very nice large deck. Driveway states it fits five cars but we barely got our two cars to fit. Great location to many dining options.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Can't beat a summer weekend on torch lake! The shingle shack had everything you need and was exactly as described in the listing. Erik made it a smooth process and I would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage in prime location!

We absolutely loved staying at the Shingle Shack! Erik made it a seamless process to check in and check out. Deck with grill area was the perfect spot to relax and eat. Loved using the two kayaks that were provided as well! The property worked great for anyone looking for an accessible stay as well! One small step to access the front entrance and two bathrooms both with grab bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome lake front home!

No problems with this home even was surprised with two kayaks available for use! Kitchen is equipped with everything, very cute and clean. Parking does state 5 vehicles but I don’t see how three could even fit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Rental

What a great rental property! It feels like it is your own place. The beach is awesome and the views at night around the fire pit are breath taking. Cannot wait to go back!

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