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Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!

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Charming view of the front of the house
The porch overlooks the pond
Kitchen and dining area
Kitchen
Living room with 55' 3D HDTV
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationElk Lake12 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)37 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Kids Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lakeview room upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Woods room upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!

Situated across the road from Torch Lake this house offers the perfect getaway with 2 public lake/sandbar accesses conveniently located less than a 3 minute walk down the road. This vacation home is just minutes away from downtown Alden (2.3 miles) and Elk Rapids (13 miles).

The house was updated in the spring of 2018. The vacation home includes a full kitchen, with stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to 9 people. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer. The master bedroom, at the back of the house, includes a King sized bed and television, there is a walk-in closet and master bathroom attached. A second bedroom offers a closet and a twin-over-full wooden bunk bed. The half bath is located across from the second bedroom. From the living room, located in the front of the house, you can get glimpses of the lake through the trees across the road. Out the living room door there is a covered porch with views of Torch Lake (through the trees) and the small frog pond on the property. The upstairs offers two more bedrooms, one full bath and a kitchenette with compact fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The woods bedroom towards the back of the house has a queen size bed and a 42' smart TV. The lake view room with Torch Lake views offers a full bed and a cozy reading nook.

A charming pond with water lilies and lots of frogs (no fishing !) is located in front of the house. But perhaps the best part of the house is outback. There is a romantic fire pit and a hammock located out the backdoor. The fire pit is the perfect place for s'mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is provided for cookouts. The backyard leads right into the forest behind the house. The forest offers miles of trails to explore.

Please note that this house is located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. The vacation home is intended for families who want to make life-long memories and not meant for loud parties.

Property manager

Anja Stoldt
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Torch Lake's sandy and shallow bottom is ideal.

Events

No events allowed
Max. 4 adult day guest

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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: max. 4 adult day guest
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

This holiday home is located in Rapid City. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Flintfields Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake Park - 2 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 12 min drive
  • Clam Lake - 14 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vista Ridge Vineyards - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! located?

This family-friendly Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joe t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
The home is really nice and we had a good amount of space for our families, 4 teens and 4 adults. Kitchen has everything we needed, beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and washer/dryer worked well. The garage was great for games and the front porch and backyard fire pit gave us space to enjoy the outdoors. We enjoyed our week at Torch Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All your needs met
This house has everything you need. Plenty of space and activities to keep you busy. We enjoyed the firepit, garage games and hiking trails! She has supplied everything you need for kitchen neccessities. Everything is labeled and very organized down to a first aid kit and emergency supplies. Our only complaint is the road is fairly busy and loud which was unexpected. But that’s really the only complaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
It was an amazing visit to Torch Lake. Everything was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend the house and boat rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely spot in the trees
Lots of shade in the hot weather, perfect for our family. Lack of beachy access areas was a disappointment. Despite that, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom and grown sons relaxation week
I can’t say enough about Torch Lake, or this property! Beautifully clean and organized, pretty much everything you need is already here: beach towels, floats, even bug spray. The frog pond and campfire circle are ridiculously relaxing to sit aside. Owners just across the street, too! Great experience. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Home
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Anja had a beautiful home. Plenty of space and garage is massive! She had a nice note welcoming us with stuff for s’mores to enjoy when having a fire. Plenty of wood was there for us to use. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent choice for our four-generation family vacation!
Our four-generation family stayed at this wonderful cabin and we absolutely loved it! It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Must see in person, the pictures just don't do it justice! The garage playroom was a godsend with our 2 year old granddaughter and 12 year old grandson! When the weather was a bit inclement, they had a space to burn off all of their energy! The hosts were absolutely awesome and responded to any questions we had so quickly. I raved about our stay to friends and now they're going to book this gem too!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Torch Lake house
The house was very clean and it had everything we needed. The owner was very hospitable. Centrally located so don’t have to travel long to Traverse City or other places in northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kory W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid Michigan Farmers
we had a great relaxing vacation at torch lake. the public access for the kids to swim was just down the road. the host were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
Thank you Anja for being an amazing host. The home was beautiful and clean. It was the perfect place for our annual girls trip. The front porch was a great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and take in the Torch lake views. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and catching up. The link to pontoon rental was an awesome bonus. Definitely one of our top vacations thus far.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra T., Hudsonville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“The misfit’s” group of 8 friends loved this place!!!
There was 8 adults that fit pretty comfortably in this house and we had a blast. Everything here you need is here. Very clean and not far from boat launches too. Thank you for maki g our vacation so amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B., Springfield, ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodations!
The house was very well kept and stocked. We appreciated the little things like a s’mores setup, fire wood and legos (among lots of other things!). Thank you for a great week that felt like home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch Lake
This was our third time renting this property. We couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Clean, beautifully decorated, and everything is there that we need. Great hosts, who truly care about your experience. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
The house was comfortable and well-appointed with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Greenville, SC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan Trip
One of the best VRBO’s I’ve stayed at. Very well stocked, very clean and a great host. Even came by to say hi and let us know if we needed anything just let her know. Definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything from making reservations to receiving rules to having directions & a list of stores, etc
The property was lovely, the house was clean & cozy. It soon became our vacation “home”. The road in front was busy but we got used to it. I would stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Torch lake family and friend get together!
Very clean property. The location was great to the public access for the lake. Views of the lake and located across the street from lake. We had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this place and I would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get Away Weekend
This property was available when we had to make a last minute cancellation of another trip. We feel very lucky to have found this. Our party was 8 adults (4 couples). Very comfortable accommodations. Kitchen well stocked. Loved the fire pit and the game room!!! And dining table big enough to accommodate card games with 8 people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First visit to Torch Lake
We all very much enjoyed our first trip to Torch Lake. The house was great and very clean! Owners were very hospitable. Loved the views of the lake and the enchanted forest. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
The house was large and clean. The amenities were great. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home!
It was clean and very spacious and accommodating-the owners thought of everything! They even came over to meet us! An awesome place for a family with kids as well; lots of stuff for them to do. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nellie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great house, great location and great hosts. We had a wonderful time. The rec room room made rainy days fun:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts!
The home was very clean (and I’m very picky)! My only suggestion would be to put a queen sized bed in the one bedroom and possibly upgrade the mattresses. Other than that, I would highly recommend this rental! Thanks Stoldt family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property!
My family and I really enjoyed this property. The beach was easy to access. We rented kayaks and paddle boards from Alden Sports. They were wonderful (would recommend). Traveled to Traverse City and Mackinac Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Anja Stoldt

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