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A two-story house with a porch, two American flags, and four blue Adirondack chairs.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in dishwasher.
A hammock, outdoor chairs, and a grill in a forest setting.
A wooden pier extending into a body of water with a warning sign about shallow water and no diving.
A living room with a staircase, a wall with a motivational quote, and a table lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

With a stay at this vacation home in Rapid City, you'll be steps from Torch Lake and a 2-minute drive from Torch Lake Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Torch River.

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 28 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 28.7 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 47 min drive - 46.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬4 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.

Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!

Nestled just across the road from the crystal-clear waters of Torch Lake, this inviting home is the perfect setting for a memorable family getaway. With two public lake and sandbar access points less than a 3-minute walk away, you’ll have easy access to one of Michigan’s most beautiful destinations. You’re also just minutes from the charming shops and restaurants of downtown Alden (2.3 miles) and a short drive to Elk Rapids (13 miles).

Inside, the home is thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection. The fully equipped kitchen—complete with stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave—makes it easy to prepare meals, while the adjacent dining area comfortably seats up to nine, perfect for gathering together. A convenient laundry room with washer and dryer is also available.

The main level features a spacious master suite tucked at the back of the house, offering a king-sized bed, TV, walk-in closet, and private bathroom. A second bedroom includes a cozy twin-over-full bunk bed and closet, with a nearby half bath. At the front of the home, the living room serves as a warm and inviting gathering space for relaxing and spending time together, while the covered porch offers peaceful glimpses of Torch Lake through the trees.

Upstairs, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient kitchenette with a compact fridge, microwave, and coffee maker—perfect for added privacy or extended family stays. Both upstairs bedrooms feature comfortable queen beds—one with serene wooded views and a 42” smart TV, and the other offering glimpses of Torch Lake along with a cozy reading nook.

The spacious four-car garage has been thoughtfully converted into a fun-filled game room, featuring a pool table, ping pong table, and two picnic tables—creating the perfect spot for family gatherings, friendly competition, and making lasting memories together.

Out back, the magic continues with a romantic fire pit, a relaxing hammock, and a grill for family cookouts. Step beyond the backyard and you’ll find yourself immersed in peaceful forest trails—perfect for exploring, unwinding, and making lasting memories together.

This home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, and we kindly ask guests to respect our neighbors. This vacation home is designed for families looking to create meaningful, lifelong memories—not for loud parties or large gatherings.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and 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 house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 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

Rules

No more than 4 day guests
Quiet hours 10pm to 8am
No loud music on property. No fireworks.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Torch Lake's sandy and shallow bottom is ideal.

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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home to spend time with family! The rooms are even nicer than the pictures. Great extras provided, like games and tests for the lake. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Home

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property is excellent...location, cleanliness, friendly communication with owner. We have stayed here a number of times and will continue to book this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

It was an amazing visit to Torch Lake. Everything was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend the house and boat rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful house, great location and fantastic host. The house has everything you will need. Great time and look forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice home with large game room, rented with lake house across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in every way!

We enjoyed another wonderful week in this Torch Lake area home! You can always count on Anja's VRBO properties to be extremely clean and well-appointed. We plan to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and very well stocked with everything needed for an exceptional stay. Loved the fire pit area! The only downsides were the two sofas in the living room which need to have cushions re-stuffed or replaced and the lack of a private access to the beautiful Torch Lake. The house was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

The home is really nice and we had a good amount of space for our families, 4 teens and 4 adults. Kitchen has everything we needed, beds were comfortable, bathrooms were clean, and washer/dryer worked well. The garage was great for games and the front porch and backyard fire pit gave us space to enjoy the outdoors. We enjoyed our week at Torch Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended family vacation

This rental was the cleanest I’ve ever been in. The house is bigger than the pictures show. We were impressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan Trip

One of the best VRBO’s I’ve stayed at. Very well stocked, very clean and a great host. Even came by to say hi and let us know if we needed anything just let her know. Definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

Perfect home for a family vacation. Location across the street from Torch Lake was convenient and access to pontoon boat rental was a plus. Owners were friendly and responsive to any issues that we encountered. The home was near several towns, beaches and parks. Would highly recommend for families with children. Great experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch lake cabin

The place was perfect for us. Lots of kitchen ware and great beds. We had a whole family reunion and on our night the garage and fire pit worked out perfectly. The location was excellent we went to Traverse City and Charlevoix.both about 35 m. We plan on going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely spot in the trees

Lots of shade in the hot weather, perfect for our family. Lack of beachy access areas was a disappointment. Despite that, we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time renting a vacation home and my experience was amazing. The weather did not cooperate with our stay but everything else did. I was very happy with all the supplies available and the fun we could have on the property despite the rain. The home suited our family of 5 adults and my 10 month old granddaughter. Looking forward to renting again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake house

We had a wonderful time at this house. Everything we needed was provided including some starter s’mores ingredients. House and property were a beautiful area that let us explore many nearby cities. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the lake the most. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom and grown sons relaxation week

I can’t say enough about Torch Lake, or this property! Beautifully clean and organized, pretty much everything you need is already here: beach towels, floats, even bug spray. The frog pond and campfire circle are ridiculously relaxing to sit aside. Owners just across the street, too! Great experience. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great introduction to Torch Lake

The property was 99% perfection. The house was clean and spacious. Bathroom, kitchen and living room space was perfect for the 8 guests we had. The pool and ping pong really added to our family experience along with the perfect fire pit in the back yard with really gave it a camping feel. Location was ideal near the Village Market and town of Alden. The only way it could have better was if it was right on Torch Lake, thus the 99%. But for the price, the property was ideal. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All your needs met

This house has everything you need. Plenty of space and activities to keep you busy. We enjoyed the firepit, garage games and hiking trails! She has supplied everything you need for kitchen neccessities. Everything is labeled and very organized down to a first aid kit and emergency supplies. Our only complaint is the road is fairly busy and loud which was unexpected. But that’s really the only complaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire property was pristine, immaculate, superbly stocked, and ultra organized. The location and proximity to the lake was perfect! The amazing "game garage" and optional pontoon rental were the icing on the cake of a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

Anja had a beautiful home. Plenty of space and garage is massive! She had a nice note welcoming us with stuff for s’mores to enjoy when having a fire. Plenty of wood was there for us to use. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An excellent choice for our four-generation family vacation!

Our four-generation family stayed at this wonderful cabin and we absolutely loved it! It was immaculately clean and very comfortable. Must see in person, the pictures just don't do it justice! The garage playroom was a godsend with our 2 year old granddaughter and 12 year old grandson! When the weather was a bit inclement, they had a space to burn off all of their energy! The hosts were absolutely awesome and responded to any questions we had so quickly. I raved about our stay to friends and now they're going to book this gem too!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Torch Lake house

The house was very clean and it had everything we needed. The owner was very hospitable. Centrally located so don’t have to travel long to Traverse City or other places in northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid Michigan Farmers

we had a great relaxing vacation at torch lake. the public access for the kids to swim was just down the road. the host were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022