Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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4
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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15
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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2475790
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Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay.
Walk or drive a short distance to access Torch Lake Sandbar. Less than a 3 min drive to 2 boat launches. Bring the boats, jet ski's and/or kayaks and relax with family/friends. The 1550 sq ft ranch includes 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a spacious living area and a kitchen equipped with essentials. Rewind on the patio while enjoying a bonfire. Plenty of parking and space!
1550 sq ft ranch located steps away from the Torch Lake Sandbar and 2 public boat launches, large yard with plenty of space for vehicles and boat trailers.
(April 2022 Update - Completion of 4th bedroom changed home to include a king, 2 queens and separate bunkroom equipped with 2 sets of bunkbeds, daybed with trundle and a futon/sofa. No garage as shown in photo)
LIVING ROOM + DINING ROOM + KITCHEN
Spacious living room connected with dining room and kitchen for open floor concept and entertaining. Kitchen stocked with essentials needed for a comfortable stay and large TV.
BEDROOM 1 -
King mattress, side table, dresser and closet.
BEDROOM 2 -
Queen Mattress, side table, dresser and closet.
BEDROOM 3 -
Queen Mattress, side table, dresser and closet.
BEDROOM 4 - KIDS ROOM
Perfect room for kids - 2 sets of bunk beds (twin/full) (twin/full), Daybed with Trundle (Twin/Twin), Futon/Sofa bed and 50" TV
BATHROOM 1 -
Shower with handheld shower head and tub, vanity, mirror and toilet
BATHROOM 2 - Walk in shower, vanity in separate room.
Washer and Dryer available for guest use.
OUTDOOR PATIO/FIRE PIT
Outdoor patio table, fire pit and BBQ
Home is located steps away from the Torch lake sandbar which can be accessed by foot at the public access or less than a 3 min drive to 2 public boat launches where you can access Torch Lake, Torch River, Lake Skegemog, Elk Lake, Clam River and Lake Bellaire. Bring a boat or contact a local boat rental company to launch less than 3 mins from the house!
Rapid City is surrounded by beautiful and eventful towns including Alden (less than 5 miles) which offers wine tasting, swimming areas, local grocery store as well as unique shops and restaurants. Bellaire is nearby and offers Shorts Brewery, restaurants. 25 minutes to Traverse City, there you can enjoy beaches, restaurants, casinos, wine tours/vineyards, breweries and shopping. Within 15 minutes you'll have mountain biking trails, cherry orchards, golf courses, and access to Lake Michigan beaches and playground in nearby Elk Rapids. Boyne Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Nubs Nob and Schuss are perfect for skiing/snowboarding and not a far distance. ORV trail heads are a short distance away and lead to miles of off-roading.
Torch Lake (0.2 miles), DNR Launch Ramp (0.3 miles), Torch Lake Sandbar (1.6 miles), Elk Lake (6.0 miles), Lake Skegemog (10.6 miles), Traverse City (24.7 miles)
The Bear Golf Course (16.4 miles), Spruce Run Golf Course (18.0 miles), LochenHeath Golf Club (18.1 miles), Big Kahuna Charters (18.6 miles), Crystal Mountain (54.5 miles)
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel (13.8 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Park (20.1 miles), Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (37.4 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (23.3 miles)
Located in Rapid City, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. While the natural beauty of Torch Lake and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course.
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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