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Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, travel cot, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$3,354
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar!

This Rapid City home blends peace and quiet with outdoor adventure for those who like to keep busy! There is a private dock that has easy access to the entire Chain of Lakes including Torch Lake, Elk Lake, Clam Lake and Lake Skegemog. You can take your private boat our rental right from the house to the famous Torch Lake Sand Bar! You can easily rent and keep the boat at the house or bring your own and only have to launch in and out once!

Outdoors, the house sits on almost an acre of land with plenty of room for outdoor games, enjoying the fire pit or sitting on the large deck. There is room for you to enjoy sitting on the dock and watching the sunset! For outdoor enthusiasts, you can take the paddle boat or the Kayaks! In the summer, you can hike or bike the Seven Bridges Nature Area or head to Shanty Creek Resort for snow sports in the winter!

Inside the house boasts 4 inviting bedrooms. Lower-level room includes 1 queen bed with a half bath next to it for guests to enjoy. Upper level includes primary room with 1 king bed and an attached bathroom with a soaking tub and a separate stand-up shower. Upper level also has a second room with a queen bed and a third room has full bunk beds. (There is a trundle bed for use, it's just hard to pull out). The third bathroom is also on the upper floor which includes a tub/shower combo. Amenities like a hair dryer, towels and toiletries are also included. (There is a pull-out couch in the game room seating area. If you'd like that pulled out beforehand, please let us know)!

There is also plenty of room for all to spread out! You can sit peacefully in one living room and watch TV or sit in the other and enjoy a book or drink by the fireplace. Coming off the lake or having a rainy day, you can play a round of pool or use the shuffleboard in the large game room. There is also a cozy sitting area in the game room if you want to feel like part of the fun or just feel like resting! The all-seasons room is also there for storage or to use as another seating area. A fully stocked kitchen and large dining room with plenty of seating is yours to use!

If planning to enjoy your golf game or ski trip or just need some storage for your stay, the two-car garage will also be available to store your clubs, snowmobiles or any other belongings to lock up.

Places to Visit:

Alden is less than 5 minutes away! Wine tasting, swimming areas, grocery store, unique shops and restaurant's

Bellaire and Elk Rapids are close and has Shorts Brewery and unique shops and restaurants.

Traverse City is a 30–40-minute drive. You can go to the vibrant downtown where all the shopping, breweries and restaurants are or you can drive a little further to Mission Peninsula were all the wineries and beautiful scenery is!

Schuss Mountain is the closest for the snow enthusiast, but Crystal Mountain and Boyne are all within reach!

You can fish right off the Rapid River and Torch River or head to another one of the chain of lakes.

Other ideas that are close:
Torch Lake boat access
DNR Launch ramp
The Spruce Run Golf Course
Lochen Health Golf Club
Big Kahuna Charters
Turtle Creek Casino
Pirates Cove Adventure Park
Avalanche Bay Indoor Water Park
Many hiking and biking trails












Property manager

Kay McKinnon

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Please contact if you have any quesions!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Please just let us know beforehand!
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

About the area

Map
Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torch River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Elk Lake - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 24 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cellar 152 - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar!?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! on 2 Aug 2025 start from NZ$3,353.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! located?

Situated in Rapid City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Torch River and Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Beautiful house and amazing location!

It’s not often that a house looks even BETTER in person than in the pictures. But this house does. The house is beautiful and the porch and backyard are so nice. The house is cozy and makes you feel like you are right at home. I will be recommending this property to all friends and family that are looking to vacation in the Torch Lake/ Elk Lake area. They provided all of the amenities you could possibly need and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

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

Beautiful spacious property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The owners have put a lot of thought into making it a great place for one or more families to relax and enjoy. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to cook. There are multiple spots to be cozy and watch TV, as well as a small room with a fireplace that’s perfect for reading a book. We got lots of use out of the pool table! This home would be amazing in the summer, too, with a huge backyard and long dock. Thanks so much for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vanessa m.

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

Great setup

Very nice house and well stocked from cooking items, to towels, to the various games the house was stocked with whatever you could need. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc n.

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

fun bachelor party weekend

super smooth process, comfortable, and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025