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Rapid River Retreat, Spacious Cozy Cottage close to Torch Lake,

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A riverside cabin with a dock and chairs.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to a room with a tiled floor and a door.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a view through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

With a stay at this cottage in Rapid City, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Torch Lake and Torch River. .This cottage is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Lake Skegemog.
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What's nearby

  • Torch River - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Torch Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 50 min drive - 48.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ethanology - ‬18 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, Spacious Cozy Cottage close to Torch Lake,

Escape to Northern Michigan and Experience the Best of Every Season!

Whether you're craving sun-soaked summer days at the beach, vibrant fall colors with crisp evenings by the fire, or thrilling winter adventures like snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing, our spacious cottage on the peaceful Rapid River is the perfect year-round getaway.

This charming 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat sits on over an acre of land, offering plenty of space to relax, play, and reconnect with nature. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail on the large deck or relax riverside on our dock. Unwind at night under the stars around the fire pit while roasting the perfect s'more.

Just minutes from Torch Lake and the Torch River boat launch, you're perfectly positioned to explore all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Visit nearby wineries, take scenic fall color tours, go fishing, or hit the slopes. Our cottage is just a short drive from Traverse City, Bellaire, Alden, and Elk Rapids.

With a cozy cottage feel and plenty of room for families or groups, you'll love everything our home has to offer! Plus, we're pet friendly so your furry friends are welcome, too!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Checkout is strictly at 10:00am. Any guest remaining past 10:15am without approval will be charged a $100 fee for the first half hour. +$100 ea 30 min
Leaving dirty dishes, scattered trash, stained linens, or extreme messes requiring emergency extra housekeeper labor incurs a $100+ cleaning fee.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Rapid River Retreat, Spacious Cozy Cottage close to Torch Lake, Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was great! Very spacious, clean and pet friendly. The location was perfect as well right on Torch River. We enjoyed paddling around in the kayaks and swimming in the river. It was also just a short drive from the boat launch where our pontoon rental was delivered. Alden was just a short drive as well with cute shops and delicious food at Alden Bar! The cottage was perfect for our quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was wonderful! It was clean and well appointed with lots of room! That's the inside, the outside of the home was incredible! Felt private, the river is gorgeous and it was no nice that there were no houses directly across the river. I could have sat on the dock or on the swing for a week straight doing nothing lol.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, clean, with everything we needed and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026