Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage and Pontoon Vacation Rental

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Gym

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Rapid City, MI

Torch Lake1 min walk
Elk Lake7 min drive
Torch Lake Park14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

2 Double Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Experience a great up-north getaway with the perfect mix of fun and relaxation by enjoying 110 feet of private frontage on beautiful Torch Lake!

The house is 2 bedroom, 1 bath with an additional bonus room that acts as a great extra bedroom - or as a sitting room to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the beautiful sunrise. The master bedroom features a queen size bed while the 2nd bedroom offers two full size beds. The bonus room has a queen pull-out couch as does the main living room, allowing for comfortable accommodations for up to 6 people. The house is meticulously maintained and features an open-concept layout – perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Everything in the house is updated and brand new, including all furniture, beds, decorations, and kitchen essentials.

The house is set up on a hill which provides elevated, open-water views of the magnificent Caribbean-like waters of Torch Lake. Enjoy dinner with family or unwind with a glass of wine on the private, multi-tiered deck. Follow the nice, sturdy set of stairs down the bluff to the jaw-dropping shoreline.

The water frontage is amazing with 110 ft. of private sandy frontage and an 80ft. dock. Create the perfect summer afternoon by swimming off the end of the dock, floating on a raft in the hot summer sun, or wading through the crystal clear waters that are sandy and shallow for several hundred feet past the dock. Relax in the two included Adirondack chairs at the end of the dock and look out over the picturesque waters after a long day of boating.

There is a brand new Bennington 23ft. Tri-Toon available for rent for $2000/weekly. This boat has the premium package and has all the amenities you need. It is equipped with a 150 hp engine, which is fuel efficient, but can also get you where you want to go quickly! The boat will be cleaned, fueled, and ready for you at the dock upon arrival. No need to pay the high rental rates at a marina (typically $3000+ per week) and being constrained to using the boat (and having to pick up/return it) within marina hours. This is a truly convenient option! We do give booking priority for the house to those who rent the tri-toon as well. We truly believe that renting both the boat and house results in an all-inclusive experience that can’t be beat!

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Please note: This house is privately owned and located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. This vacation rental is intended for families who want to create life-long memories and not meant to be for loud, week-long parties.

Note: The garage may be inaccessible as it may be used for owner's personal storage.

Property manager

Ryan

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Dockside Boat Hoist ( Shore Station 5000 )

Pool

Kitchen

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk
Elk Lake - 7 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 14 min drive
Elk Rapids Golf Club - 15 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 29 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 10 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 26 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 15 min drive
Cellar 152 - 17 min drive
Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage and Pontoon Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage and Pontoon Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage and Pontoon Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage and Pontoon Vacation Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Torch Lake, Elk Lake, and Torch River. Lake Skegemog and Torch Lake Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

Jul 18, 2023

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

Idyllic stay at Torch Lake

Property is great. Just be prepared for climbing steps to 1st deck and down to dock. We really enjoyed the location, the use of the pontoon, the wood for evening campfires. Kitchen and common area space very adequate. Use of dishwasher, washer and dryer very helpful. Also full use of empty garage a plus.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Aug 21, 2022

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

Great place with a great location

We loved our stay in this house! It was so well stocked and very clean. The boat was an extra bonus that made the trip that much more fun and well worth the rental. We are a family of 5 adults that stayed at the unit and had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy all aspects of the property from the house to the multiple decks to the water. The owner was great to work with and very responsive with all information needed for our stay. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

Aug 3, 2022

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

Incredible vacation

My husband and our teen/adult children spent the week at this lovely cottage. The pictures do not do it justice. It was so clean and very updated. The beds were so comfortable! We had plenty of room. The outside was beautiful with multiple areas to sit and enjoy the lake. Ryan was so great and accommodating. Easy check in out process. The cottage was stocked inside and out with everything you could possibly need. We rented the boat as well. Enjoyed sunset cruises and day time fun. Would highly recommend renting the cottage as well as boat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Jul 19, 2022

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

Beautiful Torch Lake

The property is very clean and in a good location. We throughly enjoyed our time at the house and on Torch Lake. Ryan was both responsive and accommodating, which we appreciated. Overall, this is a great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tiffany R., Linden

Jul 16, 2022

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

1st timers

We rented this house for our first visit to Torch lake and it was awesome. We also rented the pontoon boat that Ryan has at the house. The house is fully stocked and has super comfortable beds. This house had more supplies than any other rental I’ve ever rented and everything was super high quality. Everything was also very clean and well kept. We slept well and had everything we needed. The decks offer beautiful views of the lake. The host is super communicative and has lots of recommendations. The only drawback is that there are 85 stairs down to the lake. It didn’t bother us too much but this would be difficult for those with young kids or older people. There is a way to drive down and skip most of the stairs though. Otherwise I would have given this place 5 stars if it weren’t for the stairs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan

Hello! I was born and raised in southeastern Michigan, and like many, made the weekend treks "up north" as a child. After falling in love with the area, I made the decision to move to Torch Lake and am proud to call myself a permanent resident of Northern Michigan. I am a passionate "car guy", which probably comes from my professional career in the design studio at Chrysler, and most recently, Rivian. I enjoy spending my time tinkering with house projects, boating, and exploring all that Northern Michigan has to offer with family and friends.

I am also a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Northland - Elk Rapids. If during or after you stay you realize that you might want your own slice of Northern Michigan heaven, please do not hesitate to reach out. I would be happy to assist you with any of your Real Estate needs!

Why they chose this property

There is hands-down nothing like Torch Lake. The only way to truly understand it is if you see it and experience it for yourself! My only warning is that if you visit here once, then you best be prepared to come back as you will absolutely fall in love.

What makes this property unique

While the house itself is amazing, newly updated, clean, and stocked with everything you need - what sets this place apart is the setting. The combination of this home having elevated and magnificent views of Torch lake while having 110ft. of private lake frontage is a very rare and unique combination - most homes either have one or the other, not both. There is not a single spot on the entire property that is not downright amazing.

Torch Lake is also a massive lake, and with it being 17 miles long and nearly 3 miles across, a property's location on the lake is very important to consider when traveling to nearby towns. This home offers a 10 minute drive to Alden, a 35 minute drive to Traverse City, a 10 minute drive to Elk Rapids, and a 35 minute drive to Bellaire. The location is extremely convenient for those wanting to explore all of the surrounding areas without driving 1 hour+ to do so.

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