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Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access

Unwind by firelight as nature's beauty surrounds you.

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 462 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access

This is cozy cottage located right on Torch River. This home is unique because from the front door you will see the popular all-sports Torch Lake and out the backdoor you gaze upon Torch River. The public beach access is directly across the street from the property, which has a small sand bar. In addition, with a private dock, this home allows you to use bring your own water vessel or you are free to use the kayak which is included in your stay. There is a waterway passage from the river to the lake and vise versa. When taking your boat (up to 30') to and from, please watch for stumps in the water. You may also want to observe other boats on how they get through because the waterway is not clearly marked.

Having a main floor and an upper level, there is enough space to separate yourselves for some peace and quiet! Upstairs plays host to the 2 bedrooms and only bathroom in the home, while the main floor is occupied by the kitchen and living room. An attached-garage is also where you will find water goodies and extra supplies. With patio furniture and fire-pit, you will thoroughly enjoy your time on Torch River.

TORCH RIVER RETREAT - directly ON Torch River
SLEEPS: 4 MAX
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
*RIVERFRONT (Torch River backdoor, Torch Lake front door)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*KAYAK Included (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*PRIVATE DOCK-One side is available for guest use



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ATV's: Not allowed on property

Bathroom: 1 full bathroom on upper level

Beach/Swimming: The public access beach is right across the street from the home (it is a small access). Swimming can also be done on the property. On the property, there is a break-wall, and then the water. It is shallow and gradually increases in depth.

Bedroom Configuration: Master Bedroom-upper floor: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom #2-upper floor: 1 Full bed

Boats: Kayak is included in you stay (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Bugs: On top of your standard array of Michigan bugs such as mosquitos, spiders, ants, bees, ticks, flies, wasps, beetles, and stink bugs, every so often (2 times/year on average) we see no-see-ums, which find their way not only outside, yet through the screens)
Cell phone service: Sprint seems to work well

Distances:
* Traverse City: 35 minutes (24 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 2 ½ hours (147 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours (108 miles)

Dock: One side of the 30 foot private dock is available for your use

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online.

Grill: Propane Grill is on property with an extra tank in the garage. Propane provided

Grocery Store: There is a convenient store about a mile up the road

Internet: Wi-Fi

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is only parking for a single car on the property.

Pets: Dogs 15lbs or less will be considered. Please contact us. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. We do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: The home does not have a washer/dryer.

Wood: Guests can find fire wood for sale about a mile from the home.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 670 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

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About the area

Map
Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive
  • Elk Lake - 8 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cellar 152 - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Torch River and Torch Lake. Lake Skegemog and Elk Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Torch River Retreat:Your Peaceful Escape with Torch Lake and Torch River Access Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Stunning
Very beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faaron P.

Great location
Great location for kayaking both the Torch river and Torch lake. The house is compact, modern, clean, and perfect for a couple looking for a long weekend or extended stay vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

Excellent water access
Very nice, updated property. The home met all of our needs and we enjoyed the access to the water. There was an issue with the heat and property manager and owner acted immediately and remained in constant contact with us which we really appreciated. I recommend more pictures and decorations throughout to give the house a homier vibe. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ahmed h.

Family gateway
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great Location
Perfect for us for that time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Torch Lake Getaway
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas B.

Torch lake vacation
Perfect location to visit torch lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Great spot
Nice get a way spot next to sand bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

Friends trip
Lov d location with private beach and dock and use of kayak and paddle board. Only comment is step into house in front is too high for us. Another step is needed. Enjoyed ourselves! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Royal Oak

Great spot
Nice spot across from public beach on Torch Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Brian

The place was lovely. Unfortunately we had rainy weather and didn’t get to enjoy allot had to offer. The location would have been perfect if the weather was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Perfect Torch Lake Getaway
Property is in the perfect location -- bayou (and dock) in the backyard and public beach lake access directly across the street. Even better, this property is less than 1/4 mile from my husband's family cottage from his childhood. Property manager was very responsive. It was a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Great location for torch lake and torch river access. Took the wife here for her birthday.
Couldnt ask for more it was a fantastic stay properties really nice. Very clean. Great views of both Torch lake and river. Took my wife here for her birthday enjoyed the time. Close by 2 stores for food and other stuff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Had a awesome time
Property was clean with many staple items in the cabinets. Can’t wait till next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjie W.

Wonderful
Recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Awesome time at Torch lake!
We had an amazing time. The house is in a great location, you really can't beat relaxing in the back on the river, and being on torch lake sandbar in the front! Very close walking distance to Fabianos as well. Awesome little house, could use a bit of updating, but for the amount of time we spent inside it really didn't matter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Paddling Stay
The house was clean and location was great. My husband and i brought our kayaks. It was nice to have access to the river from the back yard and an easy paddle to torch lake. The sandy beach access across ths road toTorch Lake was nice for swimming. Small grocery and restaurant down the road were handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda M.

Very clean and comfortable.
Great time staying at this house. River out back with kayak launch next to the house. Can also access Torch Lake across the street at another public access. House has 3 kayaks and a paddle boat to use. Will definitely rent again. Everything was super clean and nicely updated. Walking distance to local restaurant also.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa B., Lorain ohio

Vacation
The place was cute and clean beautiful front and back view however the Weather and the VRBO Rentals next door was very poor in nature. ( Loud into the night!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Great cottage on Torch River.
The cottage was perfect for my husband and I. It was a great place to relax after our days of boating. We were able to launch our 23ft boat from the public launch up the river to the dock behind the cottage. Torch Lake was a short ride from there. We were also able to boat up the river to Elk lake. The cottage was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Very peaceful and relaxing.
The place was very conveniently located to the lake and river. The beach access was wonderful.. it is not a very touristy area, which was great. The amenities were awesome. Only thing I have to say bad was the hot water was horrible. Not enough for one shower let alone 2 in a row.. Will definitely be back for a longer stay next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Fall get away
We liked the property overall. The issues we had were the very busy road, immediately in front of the house. We didn't get to enjoy the water, but that was due to weather, not at all because there were any issues with the amenities, which all seemed to be in place as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason W., Jenison

Summer Vacation
First, this location is absolutely perfect if you want to spend time at the sandbar on the south end of Torch Lake. The house is across from the public access with a small beach area which was great to just relax and put your toes in the water. Having Torch River right behind the house was also nice.. great for a paddle boat ride after dinner or just to take a kayak ride. The house was nicely remodeled and we had everything we needed. The back patio and upper deck porch was a great place to relax and have a few drinks. We will 100% be staying here again! The Wards
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., United States

Convenient & clean
Will definitely rent again. The property was well kept and had a fire pit, kayaks, and paddle boat for use. The kitchen was well equipped. There are 4 towels, so bring extra bathroom linens if you feel you’ll need more than that. The description says there is room for a single car in the drive way, which is accurate. I have midsize SUV and it was a perfect fit. A larger vehicle might need to park at an angle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Beautiful waterfront Torch Lake property!!
We were extremely happy with our decision to stay at the Torch River Retreat. For starters, the home was extremely crisp and clean, and was decorated to absolute perfection with all of the cute ”beachy” accessories. We were within a perfect walking distance to a public access point of Torch Lake, and had beautiful views of the Torch River from the backyard. During the day we enjoyed the use of the paddle boat and kayak included in the property, and spent our nights cuddled up next to a bonfire. The neighbor across the street even came by to introduce herself and gave us recommendations of where to eat and explore!! It was a perfect little getaway to Torch Lake and we will definitely be staying at this property again in the future if they will have us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018