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Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront.

This beautiful cottage is situated on an expansive private lot with sandy beach on the south side of Torch Lake. The unobstructed view from the house and deck look north across the crystal clear waters of the lake - ideal for viewing both the sunrise and sunset. The south side of the lake is shallow and has a beautiful sandy bottom, perfect for swimming and playing any time of the day or night. A gorgeous new dock includes a large platform for six to comfortably hang out or sunbathe. There's a hoist for a motor boat and a mooring anchor for other watercraft. This is one of the most stunning rental properties on Torch Lake. At night, see the Big Dipper and, when it’s super dark and clear, the Big Dipper.

The house has a large living space with ample seating and three bedrooms to comfortably sleep six. We offer modern amenities, updated, comfortable furnishings, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, dishwasher, washer and dryer, eat-in bar, and everything you need to feel at home.

Please Note: Saturday check in and Saturday check out only June 29-Aug. 31. Thank you.

Property Location: The cottage is located 1.5 miles from Torch River and Torch River Marine where you can rent pontoon and speed boats. It is approximately 5 miles south of Alden, which has shops, restaurants, and tennis/pickleball courts, and less than a mile from the Village Market grocery store. You are a boat ride away from the Dockside restaurant at Clam River, where you can sit outside, watch the boats go by, and enjoy lunch or dinner. You are a short 20 minute drive from Traverse City, and 90 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Beautiful House: The cottage is lovely and airy and boasts all of the comforts and convenience of home, including a fully stocked kitchen and a washer and dryer. A large deck is great for outdoor dining. A boat hoist is available for speed boats plus there is a heavy duty mooring anchor 100 feet from shore for a second watercraft. Long dock has a large deck that comfortably accommodates six lounge chairs.

Property manager

Alisa Carroll

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Fall Color On Torch
Gorgeous Fall Color on Torch Lake Alden
Spectacular Summer Getaway on Torch Lake
Enjoy Fall Color in Beautiful Lake House on Beach
Gorgeous Fall Color on Torch Lake Private vacation home
Summer Bliss On Beautiful Torch Lake House On The Beach
Summer Bliss in Beautiful Torch Lake House on the Beach
Gorgeous Fall Color on Torch Lake Private vacation home Alden
Enjoy Autumn's Color in Beautiful Waterfront Torch Lake House

About the area

Map
Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake Park - 15 min walk
  • Torch River - 4 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Torch River is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Gorgeous 3 bedroom home on South Torch Lake waterfront. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K., Wheaton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for Families
We had a lovely week on Torch Lake. With kids ranging from 12-5, the shallow waters directly in front of the property were perfect for our family. The home itself was perfectly sized for our family of five, giving everyone their own space while also providing nicely sized family spots. The house is incredibly quaint with many charming decorative touches. It brought back many memories of lake vacations from my own childhood. It’s also important to mention that this house comes incredibly well stocked for a rental. Every kitchen tool you could possibly need, and then-some, was available to us. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking to enjoy Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

lgrypp

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location
This was our first trip to Torch Lake, and staying on the beach was our top priority. This home is on the south end of the lake and the lake is absolutely amazing. We swam each day in the clear water. Beach towels, water floats, and a paddle board were available too which was nice. The owner was helpful and responsive for our entire trip. When we could not access NBC to watch the Olympics, she signed up for Sling the same day to help. We visited the last week in July which happened to be the hottest of the summer. The lack of air conditioning was a drawback as the house was very hot, even with the fans. This would likely not be a problem if the temperatures were in the 70s. Also, the house has not been updated, so expect the feel of a cottage that hasn't changed much in decades. Updated towels and linens would be a good idea. It was clean and did have all the supplies we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Torch Lake property
The house was in the perfect location for the sand bar. This house is at the quiet end of the sand bar. So if you like piece this is your place. However if you want to be in the crowd its a short boat ride or paddleboard ride.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Torch Vacay :)
Alisa was great and we enjoyed our stay as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caelin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beachfront and dock
Absolutely loved the dock access for our jet ski and proximity to sandbar and town. Very beautiful area and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
Our family absolutely loved staying here. Everything was better than expected. We had two littles with us (2 yr old & 3 yr old) and the water toys and bin of toys in the house were a huge hit. You can't get much better than Torch Lake and this house was fantastic. We can't say enough good things about it. Alisa was so quick to respond with my random questions and was so kind.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This is a cute little house that was perfect for our family. Very clean and had everything we needed. Response time was very fast for the one issue we had (coffee maker broken, no big deal). The lake is so clean and nice and not as busy as we dreaded. Really close nice market and cute town of Alden. We loved it here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Vacfation!
Everything was as we expected it to be. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Danielle M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nightmare stay
We were so excited to visit torch lake! Rented a boat for the week and drove 8 hours to vacation here. Arrived on a Saturday to mouse poop all over the kitchen counter, on dish-ware, along the floor in bedroom off the kitchen. Immediately reached out to the homeowner . No response from her until 8 hours later. Had to clean all of this up before we could use anything or even put our groceries away. The owner did text us at 2 AM letting us know she would have an exterminator come out on Monday… in the meantime we bought traps placed them in the kitchen and garage where they were coming in. After catching several mice, we decided to pack up and leave. We took the financial loss on our boat rental because unfortunately there were no other properties available to rent on the entire lake. The owner was far from polite or considerate. Stating that she had no control over there being mice in the house and acted like getting an exterminator 2 days later was acceptable. She only refunded us because VRBO finally stepped in as this was a health amd safety concern.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Torch lake activities
Rustic cottage with beautiful views and quiet location. Has updated living room furniture. Bedrooms in general could use an update but overall has what you need. No AC but fans throughout, still brought our own but has nice breeze from lake. Outstanding access to Torch lake, no stairs and somewhat of a slope to small beach and dock. Beautiful clear water, shallow, and sandy bottom with few rocks. Dock, mooring buoy, and boat hoist a definite plus for lake activities. On arrival, had issues with housekeeping chores not completed and previous renters did not take care of recyclables or put out trash and left items in frig which we had to deal with but housekeeping should have caught. Owner quickly responded to issues. Got chigger bites from the well known sandbar, as son didn’t go with us there and does not have one bite. Would consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We had a wonderful week at this property. Clean (but could use some updated linen), beds were comfortable, and plenty of fans (no AC!). The beach was great, but watch out for swimmer's itch. Do your homework before you go so you don't itch all week. The living room cabinet was stocked with puzzles and games. We rented a kayak and paddle board from Alden Marine & Sport. They were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, restful time away
Absolutely loved this property. The check in/out was easy. There were plenty of toys around for kids, easy login for the tv, and awesome patio to relax on. The sandy beach was perfect for sitting and readying withy your feet in the sand. The lake was perfect on a hot day. Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Close to stores and coffee shops. Shallow lake and Crystal clear. The kids had a great time and it was very relaxing for the adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raechel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular spring sunsets and sunrises
We really enjoyed our time at the property. It had a rustic feel and smelled of pine trees. I was very impressed with how clean it was when we arrived (with exception of one of the bedroom fans). We enjoyed all the changing conditions of the water and watching the sunset every night. It was too cold to swim when we came but we still enjoyed hanging out by the shore looking for rocks. The house was in the perfect location to be a home base to venture out to other places we wanted to explore such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Cheboygan, and Mackinac Island. We would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and perfect spot.
We really enjoyed staying here. Alissa was great and stayed in contact with us when we had questions. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!!
We loved our stay! House is perfectly located and had everything we could need. House was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed having a yard big enough to play catch and volleyball. The water was perfect: sandy bottom and shallow super far out. It was like being at the sandbar but without the crowds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roe family Vacation
Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yana B., Caledonia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, beautiful location
The house was wonderful and a great location! Greats hosts !
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

B G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage on the water
Had a very relaxing and comfortable stay - we spent most of our time outside on the deck and yard enjoying the lovely water view! Rented kayaks from Alden Marine just down the road which they delivered and picked up. Easy to launch kayaks from the little beach area near the dock. Convenient location- 30 minutes to Traverse city, 1 hour to Petoskey, less than 5 minutes to quaint town of Alden and grocery, and great breakfast quiches at the muffin place in Alden. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location on the lake, clean soft bottom sand, crystal clear
I couldnt have gotten a better spot on the lake. the house and rooms was very accommodating and comfortable. felt like home. Alisa was a most excellent Host. Thank you for having us and allowing us to create wonderful memories for years to come.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
South torch
Nice place wish it was open in august
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John D., Buffalo Grove, Il, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay on Torch Lake
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this property on Torch Lake. The location of the house was perfect. Close to a few restaurants and a local market, but within a drive to so many different areas to explore. There was a very nice patio to sit outside and enjoy meals. The lake is stunning and right there when you walk into the backyard. We also enjoyed the view from the living room and the fireplace was a great touch. Appliances and cleanliness were all superb. Very quiet location. Easy check-in and the host was easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C., Greensburg, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cozy cottage!
Loved sitting by the fire and all the unique decor!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sophielissalde@gmail.com L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house on Torch Lake !
Excellent communication with the landlord. Very nice house right on Torch lake with a large terrasse for outdoor dining and BBQ. Very quiet. Very well equipped kitchen. We brought our own inflatable kayak and paddle and were able to enjoy the lake everyday. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summertime Fun
After selling the Torch Lake cottage we owned for 28 years, we decide to come back with our adult children and rent a place to relive our memories and make some new ones. This rental is In the perfect location with the length of the lake to the north allowing yo to enjoy both the sunrise and sunset. The kitchen and bathroom were well supplied reducing the number of things you needed to pack. The owner was very helpful in answering our questions before the trip. The only disappointment was the swimmer’s itch. I think this is the worst I have ever seen it in all our years on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020