Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub
Mancelona, Michigan
3
Bed
2
Bath
Cottage
Property Type
12
Max Sleeps
Wooded Retreat w/ Hot Tub, King Suite, Trailer Parking — Near Torch Lake & Shanty Creek
Unwind at this peaceful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked away on 2.5 wooded acres—ideal for families, couples, and outdoor adventurers. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, you’re just minutes from lakes, trails, ski slopes, wineries, and charming small towns.
️ Primary Suite – King bed + private soaker tub
Roku TVs – In all bedrooms + living
Features
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Features
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SKI
Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby -
PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Towels -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
GENERAL
Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only -
KITCHEN
Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Onsite Parking -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio -
POOL/SPA
Hot Tub -
BATHROOMS
2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English -
THINGS TO DO
Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment -
ENTERTAINMENT
DVD Player Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Games Playground -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location Near A Hospital -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
4 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas
Check-in : 03:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 12
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Jasmine L.
Submitted Feb 15, 2026
Stayed Jan 17, 2026We booked as a group of 10 for the weekend and the beds/bathrooms were all perfect. The kitchen isn't 100% suited for large groups in terms of the size/number of pots/pans provided. However, they had lots of plates/utensils/bowls which made the everything besides cooking very easy. The space is really large and accommodates 10 people easily. The hot-tub was unfortunately broken and we didn't know until we arrived. However, after troubleshooting with the host they were able to work through a partial refund which was heavily appreciated. Super responsive host and check in was smooth!
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Heather W.
Submitted Jan 8, 2026
Stayed Dec 25, 2025Was very clean, owner was very helpful :)
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Colleen D.
Submitted Dec 18, 2025
Stayed Dec 16, 2025A great girls getaway place.
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Adam W.
Submitted Nov 11, 2025
Stayed Nov 7, 2025The house was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked enough to make simple meals. Hot tub was great! Wifi was slower than just using cell service, but the TV's still worked just fine.
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Kimberly P.
Submitted Oct 27, 2025
Stayed Oct 23, 2025Rapid River Retreat was perfect for a long weekend for relaxing. Close enough to Traverse City to take advantage of the many activities but far enough to be quiet and private. Ken was very quick to respond when we had a question about the coffee maker (it’s a fancy one :). Super relaxing to spend some time in the hot tub. Would absolutely visit again.
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Alli D.
Submitted Oct 20, 2025
Stayed Oct 16, 2025The house is very cute and clean with all the amenities! The beds are comfy. The property is very cool and the hot tub was a very nice bonus! Can’t wait to stay here again
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Dave U.
Submitted Oct 7, 2025
Stayed Oct 3, 2025Very nice secluded peaceful place in the woods. Not too far from grocery stores. Was bigger than I expected with smple space to spread out both inside and out.
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Meg B.
Submitted Sep 15, 2025
Stayed Sep 12, 2025We loved our stay at the retreat cottage. It was very cozy set back into the woods. There’s a little trail that goes a bit deeper that our kids loved looking for deer prints on. It’s a little distance from any grocery store so be sure to bring your staples with you( spices and cooking oils, ice trays). Coffee was provided and that’s pretty important. The host was able to answer my questions fairly quickly! The hot tub was a fabulous amenity that our family enjoyed at night or even early in the morning.
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Melanie B.
Submitted Sep 2, 2025
Stayed Aug 29, 2025Property as described. Close to all the lakes. Plenty of sleeping space.
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Lisa A.
Submitted Aug 25, 2025
Stayed Aug 21, 2025Perfect
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Myles K.
Submitted Aug 17, 2025
Stayed Aug 14, 2025Peaceful and full of laughs
