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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Rapid City, MI
- Torch LakePlace, Torch Lake6 min drive
- Torch Lake ParkPlace, Torch Lake Park6 min drive
- Torch RiverPlace, Torch River7 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)39 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Rapid City
With a stay at this vacation home in Rapid City, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. .This vacation home is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Grass River Natural Area.
What's nearby
- Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
- Torch Lake Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
- Torch River - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
- Lake Skegemog - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
- Elk Lake - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
Getting around
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Roadhouse Saloon - 19 min drive
- Casa Nueva - 19 min drive
- Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - 7 min drive
- Alden Bar - 9 min drive
- Torch Lake Beer Company - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit
Escape to your own private oasis in this newly renovated, peaceful, clean 3 bedroom home on 200 ft of Rapid River!
Perfect layout for a family and another couple! High speed fiber optic internet!
With plenty of sunshine and shade trees you can kick back with a book while enjoying your favorite beverage on the private waterside deck, dangle your feet in the river from the private bridge, catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or throw a line in to catch a trout or two.
What more can you ask for?
The space
This homes layout allows privacy for a family and another couple!
Water side entrance has a living room with a cozy bedroom and a half bath.
Back yard side entrance has a family room with a wood stove and 2 bedrooms. Between the living and family room is a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and a three quarter bathroom with a shower.
Note: This section of Rapid River isn’t meant for kayaking or boating. River runs fast and all usage is at your own risk.
OUTDOOR SPACE:
Enjoy 200' of Rapid River, waterside deck and bridge. Kick back and take a nap on an oversized couch or eat dinner at the outdoor dining table. Listen to the river while roasting a marshmallow at the fire-pit with large Adirondack chairs. We’ve got you covered with firewood too!
Mess around in one of many yard areas, tossing a frisbee, bouncing a basketball and playing tag!
Included is a 2 car detached garage. There is plenty of parking for several cars, boats/jet skis/snowmobile trailers.
INDOOR SPACE:
Large living room: Roku T.V., hardwood floors, couch and loveseat, breakfast/game table, beverage buffet, ceiling fans, AC/heat.
Family room:
Roku T. V., hardwood floors, loveseat, chair, ceiling fan, slider to backyard, wood stove, heat, & AC.
3 bedrooms: All linens provided.
Bedroom 1: (Bright, River side & off of living room) queen bed with attached half bath, closet, dresser, blinds, sitting area & A/C.
Bedroom 2: (Bright, back of house & off of family room) Queen Bed with double closet, dresser, blinds, A/C & Roku T. V.
Bedroom 3: (Bright, back of house & off of family room)
Queen bed with single closet, shelving for clothing, blinds, & A/C.
Bathrooms: Fully stocked with bath/hand towels, wash cloths, & toilet paper.
Half Bath: Toilet and sink in bedroom off of living room
Three Quarter Bath: Toilet, sink, shower, shampoo/conditioner right off of kitchen.
KITCHEN:
Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, 10 cup drip/pod coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics & spices, dishware/flatware, pots/pans, baking sheets, crock pot, electric fry pan, blender and more, heat/AC. NOTE: No dishwasher
GENERAL: new furnace installed in March. Central air conditioning/heating in entire home, wood stove in family room, linens/bath towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels.
PARKING: 2 car detached garage, driveway with plenty of parking, boat/snowmobile trailer parking allowed.
Additional 22X48 pole building with a wood stove is available for an additional charge. NOTE: camping in an RV on the property is allowed with prior authorization and additional fees.
This river frontage is perfect to explore what Northern Michigan has to give us! Centrally located to many smaller towns with all the staples! Check out my guidebook for additional places of interest.
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. Please swim at your own risk. Some areas of the river have excellent deep areas for fishing.
Weekly and long terms stays are available with discounts.
20 mins to Flintfields Horse Park/Meijer
4 mins to Rapid City (Dollar General, Ice cream, gas station)
6 min to village market gas/grocery store
9 min to beautiful downtown Alden (shopping, restaurant, ice cream)
9 min to Torch Lake Sandbar
14 mins to Kalkaska (stores, fast food, restaurants,
gas/grocery)
18 mins to Mancelona (stores, fast food,
restaurants, gas/grocery)
25 min to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mtn( golf/skiing)
25 min to Bellaire (Shorts restaurant/beer garden,
restaurants, shops)
25 min to Elk rapids (Shorts Pole barn, restaurants, shops, and golfing
33 min to TC
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via lockbox entry w/keys.
Other things to note
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.
The renter must be 25 years of age or older or with permission and is responsible for all minors under 25 years of age.
Camping in an RV on the property is permitted w/o prior authorization. Fees do apply.
A/C and heat: please keep windows and doors closed if A/C or heat is turned on. Turn down thermostat to 65 degrees upon departure and turn off A/C.
Smoking: No smoking inside or on decks. Please use the parking area and dispose of butts properly.
Remove shoes/boots upon entering home.
Please take out the trash from all rooms before checking out.
Leave all towels in shower.
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.
Perfect layout for a family and another couple! High speed fiber optic internet!
With plenty of sunshine and shade trees you can kick back with a book while enjoying your favorite beverage on the private waterside deck, dangle your feet in the river from the private bridge, catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or throw a line in to catch a trout or two.
What more can you ask for?
The space
This homes layout allows privacy for a family and another couple!
Water side entrance has a living room with a cozy bedroom and a half bath.
Back yard side entrance has a family room with a wood stove and 2 bedrooms. Between the living and family room is a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and a three quarter bathroom with a shower.
Note: This section of Rapid River isn’t meant for kayaking or boating. River runs fast and all usage is at your own risk.
OUTDOOR SPACE:
Enjoy 200' of Rapid River, waterside deck and bridge. Kick back and take a nap on an oversized couch or eat dinner at the outdoor dining table. Listen to the river while roasting a marshmallow at the fire-pit with large Adirondack chairs. We’ve got you covered with firewood too!
Mess around in one of many yard areas, tossing a frisbee, bouncing a basketball and playing tag!
Included is a 2 car detached garage. There is plenty of parking for several cars, boats/jet skis/snowmobile trailers.
INDOOR SPACE:
Large living room: Roku T.V., hardwood floors, couch and loveseat, breakfast/game table, beverage buffet, ceiling fans, AC/heat.
Family room:
Roku T. V., hardwood floors, loveseat, chair, ceiling fan, slider to backyard, wood stove, heat, & AC.
3 bedrooms: All linens provided.
Bedroom 1: (Bright, River side & off of living room) queen bed with attached half bath, closet, dresser, blinds, sitting area & A/C.
Bedroom 2: (Bright, back of house & off of family room) Queen Bed with double closet, dresser, blinds, A/C & Roku T. V.
Bedroom 3: (Bright, back of house & off of family room)
Queen bed with single closet, shelving for clothing, blinds, & A/C.
Bathrooms: Fully stocked with bath/hand towels, wash cloths, & toilet paper.
Half Bath: Toilet and sink in bedroom off of living room
Three Quarter Bath: Toilet, sink, shower, shampoo/conditioner right off of kitchen.
KITCHEN:
Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, 10 cup drip/pod coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics & spices, dishware/flatware, pots/pans, baking sheets, crock pot, electric fry pan, blender and more, heat/AC. NOTE: No dishwasher
GENERAL: new furnace installed in March. Central air conditioning/heating in entire home, wood stove in family room, linens/bath towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels.
PARKING: 2 car detached garage, driveway with plenty of parking, boat/snowmobile trailer parking allowed.
Additional 22X48 pole building with a wood stove is available for an additional charge. NOTE: camping in an RV on the property is allowed with prior authorization and additional fees.
This river frontage is perfect to explore what Northern Michigan has to give us! Centrally located to many smaller towns with all the staples! Check out my guidebook for additional places of interest.
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. Please swim at your own risk. Some areas of the river have excellent deep areas for fishing.
Weekly and long terms stays are available with discounts.
20 mins to Flintfields Horse Park/Meijer
4 mins to Rapid City (Dollar General, Ice cream, gas station)
6 min to village market gas/grocery store
9 min to beautiful downtown Alden (shopping, restaurant, ice cream)
9 min to Torch Lake Sandbar
14 mins to Kalkaska (stores, fast food, restaurants,
gas/grocery)
18 mins to Mancelona (stores, fast food,
restaurants, gas/grocery)
25 min to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mtn( golf/skiing)
25 min to Bellaire (Shorts restaurant/beer garden,
restaurants, shops)
25 min to Elk rapids (Shorts Pole barn, restaurants, shops, and golfing
33 min to TC
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via lockbox entry w/keys.
Other things to note
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.
The renter must be 25 years of age or older or with permission and is responsible for all minors under 25 years of age.
Camping in an RV on the property is permitted w/o prior authorization. Fees do apply.
A/C and heat: please keep windows and doors closed if A/C or heat is turned on. Turn down thermostat to 65 degrees upon departure and turn off A/C.
Smoking: No smoking inside or on decks. Please use the parking area and dispose of butts properly.
Remove shoes/boots upon entering home.
Please take out the trash from all rooms before checking out.
Leave all towels in shower.
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- 4 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- Cobblestone flooring in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No elevator
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On a river
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Garden
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators