Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!
Rapid City, Kalkaska County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! Situated across the road from Torch Lake this house offers the perfect getaway with 2 public lake/sandbar accesses conveniently located less than a 3 minute walk down the road. This vacation home is just minutes away from downtown Alden (2.3 miles) and Elk Rapids (13 miles).The house was updated in the spring of 2018. The vacation home includes a full...
Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! Situated across the road from Torch Lake this house offers the perfect getaway with 2 public lake/sandbar accesses conveniently located less than a 3 minute walk down the road. This vacation home is just minutes away from downtown Alden (2.3 miles) and Elk Rapids (13 miles).The house was updated in the spring of 2018. The vacation home includes a full kitchen, with stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Next to the kitchen is a dining area that seats up to 9 people. There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer. The master bedroom, at the back of the house, includes a King sized bed and television, there is a walk-in closet and master bathroom attached. A second bedroom offers a closet and a twin-over-full wooden bunk bed. The half bath is located across from the second bedroom. From the living room, located in the front of the house, you can get glimpses of the lake through the trees across the road. Out the living room door there is a covered porch with views of Torch Lake (through the trees) and the small frog pond on the property. The upstairs offers two more bedrooms, one full bath and a kitchenette with compact fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The woods bedroom towards the back of the house has a queen size bed and a 42' smart TV. The lake view room with Torch Lake views offers a full bed and a cozy reading nook.A charming pond with water lilies and lots of frogs (no fishing !) is located in front of the house. But perhaps the best part of the house is outback. There is a romantic fire pit and a hammock located out the backdoor. The fire pit is the perfect place for s'mores, camp songs, and ghost stories. A grill is provided for cookouts. The backyard leads right into the forest behind the house. The forest offers miles of trails to explore.Please note that this house is located in a residential neighborhood and we want to be respectful of our neighbors. The vacation home is intended for families who want to make life-long memories and not meant for loud parties.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Game room
- Pool table
- Ping pong table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Paddle boating
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Lake view
Languages spoken
- English
- German
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's toys
- Travel cot
- Children's games
- Highchair
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- DVD player
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the marina
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Table tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Billiards/pool table
- Basketball nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games room, skiing nearby, games and toys
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Note from host: max. 4 adult day guest
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Rapid City
Rapid City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Flintfields Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Torch Lake 1 min walk
- Torch Lake Park 2 min drive
- Torch River 3 min drive
- Elk Lake 12 min drive
- Turtle Creek Casino 21 min drive
Getting around
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) 37 min drive
Restaurants
- Oasis Red Bull Tavern 12 min drive
- Dockside-Torch Lake 14 min drive
- Pearls New Orlean Kitchen 17 min drive
- Torch Lake Beer Co 4 min drive
- Crossroads Bar 10 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to the Lake/Sandbar in under 3 Minutes!! located?
This family-friendly Rapid City holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake. Torch River is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.