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Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach!

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Rapid City Vacation Rental | 1-Story Cottage | 3BR | 1.4BA | 1,400 Sq Ft
Living Room | Main House | Smart TV w/ Cable
Kitchen | Main House | Cooking Basics
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rapid City, Michigan
  • Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Elk Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 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

Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage 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
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- 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

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Beach view

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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

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 Flintfields Horse Park 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, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Elk Lake - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cellar 152 - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Torch Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch River and Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bernadett P.

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

6/10 Okay

Amy L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie J.

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

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan A D.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

6/10 Okay

Caitlin M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

10/10 Excellent

nancy m.

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
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8/10 Good

Brittany

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.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Clark K.

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

Perfect location

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine G.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jay Horrigan

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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