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A clear view of a beach with shallow water, a distant shoreline with trees, and a boat in the distance.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.
A dock with boats, a covered area, and a house in a wooded area.
A cozy living room with wooden floors, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rapid City

This cottage places you next to Torch River and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Torch Lake. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Torch River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 29 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • Front Street - 34 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 54 min drive - 50.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬11 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.

Torch River Cottage ——Pontoon Boat Available!

Welcome to the River's Edge! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage located RIGHT ON Torch River was completely remodeled in 2021. All new floor to ceiling interior, new appliances, cabinets, furniture, EVERYTHING! A brand new dock with updated boat house out back. Renters of Summer 2021 were the first to experience this beautiful new cottage.


Located halfway between Torch Lake and Lake Skegemog, property has a large backyard with 100 feet of Torch River frontage. You are a 15-20 minute boat ride to the Sandbar! Perfect midway location for boat trips to Alden and Elk Rapids.


The large L-shaped dock is perfect for sitting and watching the boats go by.

Cottage is air conditioned and equipped with WiFi.

**PONTOON BOAT AVAILABLE! ** Don't have a boat? Don't want the hassle of bringing yours? There is a beautiful 2020 24 foot Avalon Pontoon boat available for rent. The boat will be waiting for you in the boat house. Please message me prior to booking and I will send you a link to the website with all of the information about the boat. PRICE IS SIGNIFICANTLY CHEAPER THAN AREA RENTALS! If you end up renting at another property, feel free to reach out to inquire about boat availability.

**BE AWARE- No boats other than the pontoon boat rented with this property may be kept at the dock**
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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  • Dryer
  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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

Rules

Respect our neighbors and their property. Quiet hours are 10pm-8am on weekdays and 11pm-8am on Weekends.
You are expected to leave rental unit in a clean, neat and orderly condition and respect the hosts requests regarding checkout procedures.
Any violations may result in additional fees or the immediate removal of you or your party without refund.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Rapid City, just steps from Torch River. You'll also find Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park within a short drive.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 24 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Torch River Cottage ——Pontoon Boat Available! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had six adults and we were very comfortable and were not on top of each other. We loved the back yard and dock area. Having kayaks at our disposal to go right into the water was nice. It was also nice to be a little bit from town and secluded in a tiny neighborhood on a dead end road with waterfront. We drove into town several days and found lots to do there too. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property with plenty of yard to play in. Location with the pontoon was fun as we made it out to the sandbar a number of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Relaxing vacation in a beautiful cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time! Your place was exactly what I expected…peaceful, relaxing and enjoyable! I would highly recommend your place as a top vacation destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun up north week

Great location with a surprising amount of room! The house was super clean and in great location! We were able to take the short boat ride to Torch lake and also enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding in the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place on Torch River!

This is a wonderful place to stay right on Torch River! The house has been newly renovated and is in beautiful and clean condition. Its location is extremely convenient to Torch Lake and to Elk Lake! Spend some fun times sitting on the dock watching boats go by, take a nice swim, or kick back in the evening around a nice bonfire. Just a great family place! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property and location

This was one of favorite places we have stayed at and would definitely re-book. Clean and perfect for 4 adults and 4 children. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Week

The owner was fantastic and very open and responsive to any communications. Their place was very clean and vey updated. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Families and Fun!

We loved our stay at Torch River! The house was perfect for our family. We were able to make great memories with grandparents. It’s a great distance to the Torch Lake sandbar too. We hope to return again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Our family enjoyed our stay at the Torch River Cottage. The place was in a great location, very clean and updated, and had everything we needed for our stay. A definite bonus with the ability to rent a pontoon boat with a boat dock located right at the cottage. Owners were very friendly and responsive. We definitely plan on going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

We had a great week on the river! So fun to spend the day on the boat cruising around Torch Lake, and the spend the evening sitting outside around the fire. Such a great location. Cozy cabin feel inside, too! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a relaxing vacation

This property is one of the best I’ve ever booked! Very clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing family vacation! The quiet of the river, the proximity to 3 different lakes (including Torch Lake), the deck (we ate out on the deck every evening), and the fire pit for evening conversations. The boat was the icing on the cake - to be able to take it out whenever we wanted was worth every penny of the rental cost. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO experience!!

This is the best home in a great location. The home is clean and has all you need. A great yard, dock, kayaks, burn pit, deck, sunroom, mud room, grill. Host is easy and friendly to work with. We had a great time boating, fishing, swimming and visiting local towns and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing on the River

We stayed for two weeks at this amazing place. It was so much fun watching the boats go by on the way to Torch and other lakes. The kids loved the boat and the bunk room. The house was great and made an excellent place for our family. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week on Torch River

Excellent location. Enjoyed the house, plenty of room, clean and fully functioning. Using the pontoon was alot of fun. Thanks for going over the navigation with us Adam, worked great. We went to all the lakes, had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I didn’t want to leave!

This house was perfect for us! I absolutely love it here. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The yard was perfect for my 2 yr old grandson to play in. Having the boat there for the week was amazing. I wouldn’t do it any other way! Thank you for a great week! We will be returning!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay on Torch River

We had an incredible stay at this cottage on Torch River! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed for cooking and family fun, making our stay comfortable and convenient. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short boat ride away from Torch Lake and the beautiful sandbar. We took advantage of the proximity to nearby areas like Traverse City, Leland, and Sleeping Bear Dunes, making for some fantastic day trips. The kids had an absolute blast, especially with the boat and tubing adventures. This cottage offered the perfect mix of relaxation and fun. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy Torch Lake and its surrounding areas. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch River, Great!

I've been coming to the Torch Lake/ Elk Lake arrea for vacation since I was 5 years old (yes, since the 1950's). I'm 76 now. Good grief! But I've got to say this was the nicest, quietest, and most beautiful cottage I've ever seen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch Lake Vacation

We were so impressed with our stay at River’s Edge. Such a perfect location and beautiful property. Very Clean. Adam and Dave were quick to respond to any questions and were so helpful. We loved being able to rent the pontoon right along with the house for the week and at a great price compared to other Marina’s costs. They have thought of everything and this house was so well stocked. We so appreciated the attention to detail and ensuring the needs of their guests were taken into account. Thank you for a great week at Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Torch River Cottage and Pontoon

Adam was a great host to work with he. Adam was very responsive to any emails or texts sent to him. The house was very clean and ready for our stay. Everything was in good working order (A/C, Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer, Range/Oven, Microwave). The house was stocked with dish soap, hand soap, washing machine tide pods, dishwasher detergent, fabric softener for dryer, kleenex, paper towels, trash bags, and bath linens). The kitchen was stocked with all of the necessary items to cook, serve and eat on. The BBQ grill was clean and ready for use. The fire pit was great for those cooler evenings once the sun was gone. The pontoon boat was great. We took it out everyday to the torch lake sand bar. We also took the boat to the dockside grill on Torch lake. The boat was well maintained and we had no issues driving it or parking it on the dock. The house is only a 20-30 minute drive to many restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries, gas stations and grocery stores. We will definitely come back to Torch Lake and hope to stay at the Torch River Cottage. Thanks, Adam.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Updated Michigan Cottage!

We had a group of 8 adults, 4 couples (late 20's, late 50's) Everything we needed to enjoy our trip was available at the cottage. Plenty of linens, Adirondack chairs for the fire pit area, kayaks, cleaning supplies, a full binder of literature on the numerous activities, dining and events in the surrounding area (extremely helpful!) The cottage is inviting and comfortable...we felt very much "at home". The bunk room can be a bit tight for two adult couples. We chose to pitch a tent in the very large backyard along the river for one couple. Turns out they thoroughly enjoyed being that close to the river and hearing the sounds of the river while sleeping. The dock and covered boathouse was a bonus! We sat on the dock in the mornings watching the boats and kayaks passing by while enjoying our coffee and in the evenings having cocktails before dinner. Surprisingly, we sat in the pontoon boat under the boathouse during the really hot parts of the day and once when it was raining outside. We rented the pontoon boat for the week and were very satisfied with the boat. It was roomy and could have set another 4 people comfortably. We are boaters so it was super easy to handle the boat. Even if you aren't a seasoned boater, driving a pontoon boat is relatively easy. The dock had the padding needed to keep the boat safe while docking. Getting the necessary instructions from the owner was a breeze and only to about 20 minutes. He came right to the cottage to meet us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice house with updated rooms. Host was very responsive and nice. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage and Perfect Location

This completely renovated, cozy cottage is perfectly situated on the Torch River with great boat access to Torch Lake, Clam Lake, the Grass River and Lake Belaire. Also easy access to Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake. Large flat lawn that is wonderful for corn hole and a nice bonfire pit. Hosts were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cottage

We had a wonderful, relaxing week at the River's Edge. The cottage was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the sun porch and having dinner on the deck. It was really nice to be able to walk out of the cottage and get on the pontoon boat to spend the day on the water at Torch Lake. Adam was very responsive to our questions before and during our stay. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We absolutely loved it here! The home, the location, the pontoon...everything! We couldn't have asked for a better trip! Super easy boat ride to Torch Lake and the sandbar. Communication with Adam was phenomenal, no complaints! Will definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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