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 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.
Property manager
Tori Zbytowski
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
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 Flintfields Horse Park are also worth visiting.
Rapid City, MI
What's nearby
Torch Lake - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Torch River - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Torch Lake Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Elk Lake - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive - 22.0 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 11 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 16 min drive
Torch Lake Beer Co - 7 min drive
Chef Charles - 18 min drive
Cellar 152 - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Short Walk to Beautiful Torch Lake Sandbar. Quick Drive Shanty Creek Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this 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
10
Exceptional
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There were four adults who stayed Thursday-Sunday. We arrived a few hours early and wanted to check in to change and get out on Torch lake. I contacted the host and they let us come early!! Super appreciated that! The house was very clean. They left a little snack box and a folder with menus for restaurants near by. The location was not walking distance to anything, but a short easy drive. Also close to small towns, which we loved! We all said we would go back!
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!
Immaculate! The owners supplied us with waters, coffee, snacks and an adorable home!
We have NO complaints about our stay only a few suggestions. A front porch might be a nice addition to provide a cooler outdoor spot when the evening sun is beaming on the back patio area. Although the living room furniture is perfect esthetically, it was not especially comfy, but we didn't spend tons of time in the living room with beautiful Torch Lake so close!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
This is the second time I have used this property. Both times the property was clean and included everything we needed. The owners are helpful and easy to work with. I highly recommend this property.
We enjoyed our stay. Positives.
-good location close to marina, sand bar
-plenty of space, clean and comfortable
-nice outdoor space, fire pit, patio
-good Internet connection
-management was very communicative
-access was simple, rules were clear
Stayed with friends and their daughter, it was very clean and the beds where very comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. Torch lake was beautiful and not far away.
This place was perfect for our late June trip. My wife and I with our 4 kids stayed from June 26-July 1st, 2022. The house is very clean and in a quiet neighborhood. We wanted to stay on Torch while being close to Mackinac Island which was only 90 min away. It is just a couple min to beautiful Torch Lake with many options to rent a boat or watercraft and places to eat. The beds are very comfortable, even the pull out couch was comfy! There are lots of blankets and everything you'd need to stay a week or more. The smores, wine and popcorn were a wonderful touch especially after a long drive. The owners were very responsive although we did not need anything while staying. We would definitely stay again.
This property provided everything we needed for our visit to see family over Thanksgiving. Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely use in the future when we are in the area.
Very clean! Owners were very sweet and always responded to any need or question. :-)
Gail C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Tori Zbytowski
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