Shellway Cottage | Walk to Torch Lake

Rapid City, Michigan
$556 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Enjoy a charming Northern Michigan getaway at Shellway Cottage, just a short walk (2/10 mile) to public access to Torch Lake. Perfect for families or groups, this home features hardwood floors, a spacious living area, and cozy sleeping arrangements with five beds, including bunk beds for the kids. Relax on the back deck, prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, and make lasting memories just minutes from the water. Guests can also bring a boat and use the nearby launch forlake adventures.



The Space:

- 3 bedrooms | 4 beds | Sleeps up to 6 | 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 1 Bunk Bed

- 2 bathrooms

- Single-level layout with hardwood floors

- Comfortable living room for gathering

- Dining table seats 4 plus 2 bar seats

- Kitchen fully equipped for meal prep

- Back deck overlooking the yard, ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks

- Sleeping for families or groups with cozy bunk beds for kids



Guest Access:

- Entire home and property, excluding the garage

- Back deck and yard

- Free off-street parking available



The Neighborhood:

- Located near Torch Lake in a quiet, rural area

- Short walk to public lake access for boating, swimming, and fishing

- Close to Bellaire, Alden, and other Northern Michigan attractions

- Ideal for outdoor recreation, relaxing by the lake, and exploring local shops, dining, and wineries



Getting Around:

- A car is recommended for exploring the area

- Plenty of off-street parking available

- Walkable access to the lake



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking of any kind

- No pets

- Garage is off-limits to renters

- Check-in: 3 PM

- Check-out: 9 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Hosts are available by message or phone call if needed during your stay.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • mike s.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great property great location everything we needed was there.beds extremely comfortable. This was the second year we rented the house! I felt like I was walking into my own home. Thx again for sharing your home

  • Deb K.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Beautiful property, lots of space for our family. We were returning guests and appreciate the location and space. I would recommend bringing extra blankets and note the 9AM checkout is very early.

  • Gabrielle M.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Great location and nice personal touches like beach towels, and make up wipes in the bathroom! Fully stocked kitchen as well!

  • Darin D.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Excellent family home. Very clean and well taken care of. Great service and friendly group! Very much recommend!

  • William H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    All ok

  • Abbie L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    We had a great time at the property and found it to be conveniently located to the Sandbar. Quiet and clean. Communication with property manager was really great.

  • Gordon K.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Very clean, kitchen was well equipped. Bummed it didn't have an outside grill. Furnishings were in great shape and modern. The addition of access to the washer and dryer would be nice.

  • Lesa T.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    The house was as stated. It’s the only Vrbo I’ve ever stayed in that did not give access to washer/dryer. So that’s one reason I won’t stay there again. The house has a lovely shaded deck that we took full advantage. The street that the house faces is quiet with friendly neighbors. However, the street right next to the house is a cut thru and very noisy starting at 7am, then picks up again in the afternoon. The next door dirt bikes and 4 wheelers during dinner were also not appreciated.

  • Julie G.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    The house was super clean and cozy. The only downfall is two out of the 3 bedrooms do not have a television, so our friends were a little disappointed in that, but everything else was great. Nice short drive to dock the boat and head to Torch Lake sandbar. WE LOVED IT!

  • William S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    It was perfect foe us. The only negative was no availability of a dryer for beach towels.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$556+
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