[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Torch Lake ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/5ce394dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/9d78f355.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/fef7675f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/cfbe1c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/a7facfbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91970000/91966500/91966409/e7dea026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch Lake Cabin near launch with boat option Rapid City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=91966409&PinnedHotelID=91966409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71430000/71423400/71423337/4aa3d591.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch Lake 4 bedroom home w/ large yard & parking Rapid City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=71423337&PinnedHotelID=71423337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34080000/34074200/34074197/72ce10a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Beach Cottage on Torch Lake, in Alden Alden - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=34074197&PinnedHotelID=34074197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68033700/68033639/5fdc8147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torch Lake Sandbar Waterfront Home - with Dock! 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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 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 Rapid City is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledding. [Visit our Rapid City travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rapid-City.dx6340117) [View more Vacation homes in Rapid City](https://www.expedia.ca/Rapid-City-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6340117-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.84669%2C-85.31916&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RqQ_WfABMJtSya0S4duyppqNetk=) 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 - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬17 min drive - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### Where is Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! located? > Situated in Rapid City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Torch River and Torch Lake. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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