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Rapid River Classic Cottage Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

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9.0 out of 10
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Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Place, Torch River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapid City

With a stay at this vacation home in Rapid City, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Torch Lake and Torch River. .This vacation home is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Torch Lake Park.

What's nearby

  • Torch River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 30 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Front Street - 37 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬4 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 Classic Cottage Retreat

Summary:
Welcome to the Rapid River Classic cottage!

- Newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom with cabin feel
- Relaxing atmosphere by the Rapid River
- Five kayaks provided for water activities
- Private bedroom with attached bathroom
- Yard games and hammock for outdoor fun
- Firewood included for cozy fires
- Minutes from Torch Lake and Alden
- Large boat launch nearby for easy access

The Space:
Welcome to the Rapid River Classic cottage! This charming getaway invites you to kick back and relax by the soothing flow of the Rapid River. Enjoy cozy evenings by the fire, whether inside or outside, while making unforgettable memories. This is a perfect spot for both kids and adults to enjoy the water, with five kayaks available for your use and opportunities to fish for monster trout. Just a short paddle away lies the stunning south end of Torch Lake, making this cottage an ideal location for water enthusiasts.

The cottage is beautifully decorated, exuding the quintessential northern Michigan cabin feel. With a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom, you will find all the comforts of home. Stay connected with cable and Wi-Fi included. Located just minutes from Torch Lake and the charming town of Alden, there is so much to explore in the area, including skiing at Schuss Mountain, which is only 15 minutes away.

Accommodations:
- One private bedroom with an attached bathroom
- Bunk beds and a pull-out couch in the main room
- Ideal for families or groups
- Firewood provided for cozy fires

Outdoor Activities:
- Shallow river perfect for summer fun
- Five kayaks available for paddling to Torch Lake
- Large boat launch onto the Torch River nearby
- Room for your boat

Amenities:
- Newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom
- Cable and Wi-Fi included
- Yard games and a hammock for relaxation
- Adorable, well-decorated interior

Local Attractions:
- Minutes from Torch Lake for swimming and boating
- Close to the town of Alden for shopping and dining
- Skiing at Schuss Mountain just 15 minutes away

So much to do in the area including skiing at Schuss Mountain 15 min away.

Guest Access:
The river is shallow especially in the summer. Kayaks are provided for paddling into torch Lake. There is a large boat launch onto the Torch river right around the corner and room for your boat!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 and 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

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