Torch Lake Waterfront Wonder--crystal clear water & shallow sandy walk-out

Rapid City, Michigan
$1934 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 17

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This home is on the ideal south end of Torch Lake, which is one of the world's most beautiful lakes--a sandy bottom, crystal clear water plus amazing turquoise and deep blue tropical colors the deeper it gets. On this property, it is shallow enough to enjoy walks from the shorefront all of the way to the drop off (you can literally walk for approximately 1/2 mile to the drop off, which is where it finally gets super deep), or just hang out in the water gathered around the large dock and enjoy time together swimming, playing games or just floating in this beautiful clear lake.

Sun rises to the right and sets to the left--both times of the day, making for a beautiful view. If not in the water, sit on land, relax and enjoy the view from the spacious front yard & patio or the newly renovated large dock. Lastly, if you would prefer to be inside (or the weather forces you to be inside), enjoy the nice view from multiple gathering areas, where you can relax, play inside games or just watch TV.

The yard has plenty of room for the kids (& adults) to run around and play games or just hang out.

If renting a boat, it is not too shallow to bring it to the dock to load up the crew for a day of boating. There are two mooring buoys right out front also.

In the evening, enjoy eating on the patio or the dock to enjoy the view and weather. Or if weather isn't cooperating, there is plenty of room inside for the crew to eat and hang out. After dinner, you can enjoy a lakeside bonfire and roast s'mores if you desire!

This home has 3 large gathering areas (upstairs, main level, basement), a large kitchen, 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. It has been newly remodeled. It is the perfect house for fun-bunching with everyone OR escaping on your own in one of the many spaces throughout the house.

This home has a large basement which has a full bathroom, a sitting area with a large TV and a couch, an area with two bunkbeds (twin over full bunk beds) and finally a lovely view of the lake through windows & French doors. This basement doubles as a 6th bedroom and/or a 3rd gathering space (aka 3rd family room).

There is a grocery store just down the road and several restaurants nearby. Additionally, Alden and Elk Rapids are both a short 15 min drive with quaint shops and restaurants. Bellaire (with Short's Brewery) is just a tad further drive. Traverse City is a 35 min drive with shopping, restaurants, airport and more--a definite must visit!

In the winter, multiple ski resorts and tubing locations are close by as well as places to rent snowmobiles. Winters are beautiful here in northern Michigan--lots of snow and opportunities to enjoy it to its fullest or just cozy up in this beautiful home and enjoy the snow from the indoors!

You will not be let down with this beautiful home and wonderful location on Torch Lake. We are very excited to be able to share this gem with you and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

***Although the VRBO policy for this home states No Refund, the owner can offer a hybrid cancelation policy and is described below:

If the tenant cancels before 60 days of arrival date, the tenant receives refund of fees paid to date, minus a 5% cancelation fee.

If the tenant cancels inside of 60 days of arrival date, the tenant receives 0% refund, ALTHOUGH:

If the property is re-booked for the same dates and same rate, the tenant WILL receive a refund of the rental base rate paid, minus a 5% cancelation fee. (Regarding refunding the damage insurance and VRBO fees paid, it depends on how close to the arrival date the re-booking occurs and will be looked into at the time of the re-booking.)

If the property is re-booked for the same dates BUT less than the original rate, the tenant will receive the balance of the rental base rate paid, minus a 5% cancelation fee and less the amount necessary to make full payment to the owner. Homeowner reserves the right to reduce the original rental rate in order to attempt to secure a paid reservation prior to arrival date.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • 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

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3800 Sq Ft (353 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 17

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Review Review

  • Justin P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    This house is wonderful for a large family get together. We were very comfortable and the Lake is beautiful. 10/10!

  • Patrick M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    The house was as advertised; clean, unique, nice lake frontage and views, very pleasant for a large group of friends and family. I don't like to give anything but 5 stars, but I couldn't excuse the following: The kitchen sink uses a pump system to drain the water up and out of the house. That was not functioning properly, and an alarm would beep for a long while any time we washed dishes.One of the toilet handles became disconnected. The driveway was never plowed in the three snowy days we were there, and no snow shovel was accessible. I called the property manager about the toilet and sink, and the coffee machine wasn't working. He first asked if I was traveling with an Allen wrench set. Uh, no. Then, he committed to stopping by the house the following day, to fix the toilet, and drop off a new coffee maker. He never did show up, and I received no communication. It was NYE, and the roads were snowy; but still, not even a text.We found a secondary coffee maker in the cabinets, so lives saved there, but still had to take a star off my review for the reasons stated above.

  • Jake D.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great property, perfect lake vacation.

  • Dominic C.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2025

    Stayed Sep 24, 2025

    Amazing house with a great view of the lake. House comes with kayaks, paddle boards and others. Spacious for lots of guests. Highly recommend.

  • Alan M.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    Wonderful Property all around!

  • Laura C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    Great spot for our corporate retreat!!!

  • Sheila W.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We came for a post wedding gathering of family, and had a wonderful time! We slept well, enjoyed the beautiful lake, the kitchen was spacious for gathering, loved the large stove, the layout. Hosts were accommodating and great communicators. Highly recommend!!

  • Kierrah W.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    We LOVED this rental. There was plenty of room for everyone and the two refrigerators were perfect for our big crowd. The back yard is beautiful with a nice safe sand area for the kids to play, plenty of seating, and a huge fire pit for cooler nights. Any questions we had were answered immediately by the hosts. The sand bar is a VERY short boat ride away and you can get to a grocery store in under 10 minutes. Definitely plan on coming back again!

  • Dave B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This was by far the nicest place we have stayed in yet. The kitchen was huge with quality industrial quality appliances. The open concept made it easy to communicate with each other. The view was spectacular! The children really enjoyed the kayaks. It was so relaxing to sit around the fire pit in the evening. The pinnacle of our trip was when an eagle landed in the pine tree!

  • Kristen F.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Judy was fabulous to work with and was extremely patient when we had to work through technical difficulties during our booking! Had to use the property manager while we were there and he was extremely responsive and quick to resolve our issue.The place is a hidden gem! Conveniently located, right on the water and has everything you could need!Loved this find and can’t wait to go back!!!

  • Angela S.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Absolutely incredible week on Torch! The house accommodated our group of 16 with ease. We felt like we had more than enough space to spread out and the kids had their own bunk room. A perfect location right next to the sand bar. We didn’t even have to anchor our boat by the sandbar, as we just created our own fun right out our back door. The host was responsive and wonderful to coordinate with. Thank you for sharing your slice of heaven with us. We made memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Diane H.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Wonderful

  • Nick L.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    This property was everything that was advertised and more. House was a great lay out for a large group. Kitchen had all the supplies you needed and more. The lake was amazing and the backyard was great for hanging out and watching the kids play in the lake. This was one of the best rental houses I have stayed at.

  • Jayne S.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    This property is absolutely stunning! We could not have asked for a better house for a long weekend stay on Torch Lake. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Location was perfect with Alden and Elk Rapids as cute neighboring towns with local shops. The property manager was excellent with answering our questions promptly. 10/10 stay and I hope to come back one day!!

  • Kelly E.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We recently stayed at the Funbunch property for a family and friend’s getaway. The house was absolutely beautiful and the back yard over looking the water is picturesque. The home slept 13 of us comfortably. Would definitely recommend everyone get a chance to stay a property this beautiful.

  • Korryn W.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Had a great time. The house was beautiful!

  • Mihaela T.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Excellent cottage, ideal for families with kids. Prompt communication from host.

  • REVOO D.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Fun relaxing

  • Pamela P.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Friends and family who were greatly involved in the recent election cycles gathered for relaxation and reflection. This space was perfect. The serene scenery, the spaciousness, etc. It was perfect and I was their super hero for selecting it. The drive was comfortable for people coming from mid Michigan and down state.

  • armen k.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    We had a large group of adults and the home was perfect for us each to have privacy as well as open enough for us to never feel crowed in group. Fantastic kitchen! We all coveted the stove LOL ! Wonderful home! Thank you very much!

  • Amy G.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We just rented this home in October for 12 people, including adults, teens and kids. The house is beautiful as is the property. The home almost has 2 separate wings which is great for big groups. The kitchen and bathrooms are gorgeous and updated. What I appreciate the most is that the kitchen is stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, pots, pans,etc for cooking. Communication was excellent. Would definitely recommend this home!

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    Great house and great views!!

  • Laura C.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    House is so well laid out for this type of group. Good spaces to gather and also to relax and enjoy the lake!

  • David G.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    It was a great place. Had a great time.

  • Thomas S.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    Great location right on the sandbar. Sunsets were beautiful. Firepit was very nice to sit around after a day on the lake. House was nice and accommodated our group of 6 comfortably.

  • JOHN M.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    Great house. Fully stocked for family fun. Great owner. Beautiful lake. Everything was wonderful. Thank you.

  • Chad G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Our family of 11 had a great time!

  • Lindsey W.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We had the best time! House is fantastic…can’t beat the location near the sand bar! Renters and staff are great to work with! We will define coming back!

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$1,236+
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