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

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5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV
Interior
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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, Boyne Mountain
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 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.

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Torch Lake - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 31 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 53 min drive - 47.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬19 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 wine on the large deck or relax riverside on our dock. Unwind at night under the stars with a fire and s'mores.

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

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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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

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