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Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Torch River - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lake Skegemog - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Elk Lake - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Nueva - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Saloon - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit

Escape to your own private oasis in this newly renovated, peaceful, clean 3 bedroom home on 200 ft of Rapid River!

Perfect layout for a family and another couple! High speed fiber optic internet!
With plenty of sunshine and shade trees you can kick back with a book while enjoying your favorite beverage on the private waterside deck, dangle your feet in the river from the private bridge, catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or throw a line in to catch a trout or two.

What more can you ask for?
The space
This homes layout allows privacy for a family and another couple!
Water side entrance has a living room with a cozy bedroom and a half bath.
Back yard side entrance has a family room with a wood stove and 2 bedrooms. Between the living and family room is a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and a three quarter bathroom with a shower.
Note: This section of Rapid River isn’t meant for kayaking or boating. River runs fast and all usage is at your own risk.

OUTDOOR SPACE:
Enjoy 200' of Rapid River, waterside deck and bridge. Kick back and take a nap on an oversized couch or eat dinner at the outdoor dining table. Listen to the river while roasting a marshmallow at the fire-pit with large Adirondack chairs. We’ve got you covered with firewood too!
Mess around in one of many yard areas, tossing a frisbee, bouncing a basketball and playing tag!
Included is a 2 car detached garage. There is plenty of parking for several cars, boats/jet skis/snowmobile trailers.

INDOOR SPACE:
Large living room: Roku T.V., hardwood floors, couch and loveseat, breakfast/game table, beverage buffet, ceiling fans, AC/heat.

Family room:
Roku T. V., hardwood floors, loveseat, chair, ceiling fan, slider to backyard, wood stove, heat, & AC.

3 bedrooms: All linens provided.
Bedroom 1: (Bright, River side & off of living room) queen bed with attached half bath, closet, dresser, blinds, sitting area & A/C.

Bedroom 2: (Bright, back of house & off of family room) Queen Bed with double closet, dresser, blinds, A/C & Roku T. V.
Bedroom 3: (Bright, back of house & off of family room)
Queen bed with single closet, shelving for clothing, blinds, & A/C.

Bathrooms: Fully stocked with bath/hand towels, wash cloths, & toilet paper.

Half Bath: Toilet and sink in bedroom off of living room
Three Quarter Bath: Toilet, sink, shower, shampoo/conditioner right off of kitchen.

KITCHEN:
Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, 10 cup drip/pod coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics & spices, dishware/flatware, pots/pans, baking sheets, crock pot, electric fry pan, blender and more, heat/AC. NOTE: No dishwasher

GENERAL: new furnace installed in March. Central air conditioning/heating in entire home, wood stove in family room, linens/bath towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels.

PARKING: 2 car detached garage, driveway with plenty of parking, boat/snowmobile trailer parking allowed.
Additional 22X48 pole building with a wood stove is available for an additional charge. NOTE: camping in an RV on the property is allowed with prior authorization and additional fees.
This river frontage is perfect to explore what Northern Michigan has to give us! Centrally located to many smaller towns with all the staples! Check out my guidebook for additional places of interest.

This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. Please swim at your own risk. Some areas of the river have excellent deep areas for fishing.

Weekly and long terms stays are available with discounts.

20 mins to Flintfields Horse Park/Meijer
4 mins to Rapid City (Dollar General, Ice cream, gas station)
6 min to village market gas/grocery store
9 min to beautiful downtown Alden (shopping, restaurant, ice cream)
9 min to Torch Lake Sandbar
14 mins to Kalkaska (stores, fast food, restaurants,
gas/grocery)
18 mins to Mancelona (stores, fast food,
restaurants, gas/grocery)
25 min to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mtn( golf/skiing)
25 min to Bellaire (Shorts restaurant/beer garden,
restaurants, shops)
25 min to Elk rapids (Shorts Pole barn, restaurants, shops, and golfing
33 min to TC
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via lockbox entry w/keys.
Other things to note
This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.

The renter must be 25 years of age or older or with permission and is responsible for all minors under 25 years of age.

Camping in an RV on the property is permitted w/o prior authorization. Fees do apply.

A/C and heat: please keep windows and doors closed if A/C or heat is turned on. Turn down thermostat to 65 degrees upon departure and turn off A/C.

Smoking: No smoking inside or on decks. Please use the parking area and dispose of butts properly.

Remove shoes/boots upon entering home.

Please take out the trash from all rooms before checking out.

Leave all towels in shower.

This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Rapid City, close to Torch Lake Park, Torch River, and Lake Skegemog. Torch Lake is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 23.2 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit?

Yes, every accommodation at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit comes with a deck with some featuring water views.