Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage | Cottage in Rapid City

10.0 (68 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Rapid City Cottage | Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage

1 Bedroom Cottage in Rapid City

Our cozy family cottage has 100' of private waterfront on beautiful Torch Lake. The cottage has housed our family visits to Torch Lake for generations, and we'd like to share our little escape with others. Torch Lake is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and with one look into the crystal clear blue water you'll see why. We are fortunate to have a very gradual increase in depth for several hundred feet out into the water, creating a striking sight where the drop-offs signal the deeper blue depths of Torch. We have a dock that extends almost 90' out to the lake, with a 12'x12' platform at the end for enjoying some time in the sun. At the end of the dock it's not even 3' deep! Just down the road is the Torch River Bridge, near the famous Torch Lake Sandbar and Torch River. Just across the lake is the town of Alden.

In 2009 we made significant renovations, completely modernizing the kitchen, bathroom, and living areas (but taking care to retain the old cottage look and feel). In the years since we have added a clothes dryer and mooring anchor, and rebuilt the stone wall on the lakeshore and added sand to our small beach area out front.

Boating Information: Torch Lake is a great place to water-ski, go tubing, and do all sorts of other water sports. We have a 90' long dock that can be used to access boats, although the water is still shallow at the end! Public accesses are close by. We have a mooring anchor that can be used, and local nearby marinas also offer overnight slip and trailered storage options that our guests have used.

Golf Information: There are a number of top golf courses in the area, including designs by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. Some of the more popular locations include Shanty Creek Resorts with 'The Legend', designed by Arnold Palmer, as well as 3 other courses and Grand Traverse Resort & Spa with 'The Bear' by Jack Nicklaus and 'The Wolverine' by Gary Player.

Area Festivals: Elk Rapids Harbor Days --- Traverse City Cherry Festival --- Alden Days --- Interlochen Summer Arts Festival --- Petoskey Festival on the Bay --- Suttons Bay Art Festival --- Northport-Leelanau Peninsula Wine And Food Festival --- Suttons Bay Jazzfest --- Charlevoix Venetian Festival --- just to name a few!!

Note: Any reservation request will require a signed rental agreement before booking is considered final.

The local township has severely restricted short-term rentals. Only a limited number of short-term rental weeks are available.

**DO NOT RENT FROM CRAIGSLIST - THAT IS A FAKE LISTING!!!**

Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage is located in Rapid City. Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage provides accommodation, featuring View, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Entertainment, among other amenities. This Cottage features View, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Rapid City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Rapid City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dryer
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Basketball nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • English
  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: the cottage is perfect for a family
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Brittany M.
Jul 20, 2025 05:16:35 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Excellent property 10 out of 10
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