Title: Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117414200/117414109/59f9172b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117414200/117414109/f7fc8670.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117414200/117414109/a3474f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117414200/117414109/18fd394d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117420000/117414200/117414109/ff30125e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit Escape to your own private oasis in this newly renovated, peaceful, clean 3 bedroom home on 200 ft of Rapid River! Perfect layout for a family and another couple! High speed fiber optic internet! With plenty of sunshine and shade trees you can kick back with a book while enjoying your favorite beverage on the private waterside deck, dangle your feet in the river from the private bridge, catch a glimpse of a bald eagle or throw a line in to catch a trout or two. What more can you ask for? The space This homes layout allows privacy for a family and another couple! Water side entrance has a living room with a cozy bedroom and a half bath. Back yard side entrance has a family room with a wood stove and 2 bedrooms. Between the living and family room is a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, and a three quarter bathroom with a shower. Note: This section of Rapid River isn’t meant for kayaking or boating. River runs fast and all usage is at your own risk. OUTDOOR SPACE: Enjoy 200' of Rapid River, waterside deck and bridge. Kick back and take a nap on an oversized couch or eat dinner at the outdoor dining table. Listen to the river while roasting a marshmallow at the fire-pit with large Adirondack chairs. We’ve got you covered with firewood too! Mess around in one of many yard areas, tossing a frisbee, bouncing a basketball and playing tag! Included is a 2 car detached garage. There is plenty of parking for several cars, boats/jet skis/snowmobile trailers. INDOOR SPACE: Large living room: Roku T.V., hardwood floors, couch and loveseat, breakfast/game table, beverage buffet, ceiling fans, AC/heat. Family room: Roku T. V., hardwood floors, loveseat, chair, ceiling fan, slider to backyard, wood stove, heat, & AC. 3 bedrooms: All linens provided. Bedroom 1: (Bright, River side & off of living room) queen bed with attached half bath, closet, dresser, blinds, sitting area & A/C. Bedroom 2: (Bright, back of house & off of family room) Queen Bed with double closet, dresser, blinds, A/C & Roku T. V. Bedroom 3: (Bright, back of house & off of family room) Queen bed with single closet, shelving for clothing, blinds, & A/C. Bathrooms: Fully stocked with bath/hand towels, wash cloths, & toilet paper. Half Bath: Toilet and sink in bedroom off of living room Three Quarter Bath: Toilet, sink, shower, shampoo/conditioner right off of kitchen. KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, 10 cup drip/pod coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics & spices, dishware/flatware, pots/pans, baking sheets, crock pot, electric fry pan, blender and more, heat/AC. NOTE: No dishwasher GENERAL: new furnace installed in March. Central air conditioning/heating in entire home, wood stove in family room, linens/bath towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels. PARKING: 2 car detached garage, driveway with plenty of parking, boat/snowmobile trailer parking allowed. Additional 22X48 pole building with a wood stove is available for an additional charge. NOTE: camping in an RV on the property is allowed with prior authorization and additional fees. This river frontage is perfect to explore what Northern Michigan has to give us! Centrally located to many smaller towns with all the staples! Check out my guidebook for additional places of interest. This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. Please swim at your own risk. Some areas of the river have excellent deep areas for fishing. Weekly and long terms stays are available with discounts. 20 mins to Flintfields Horse Park/Meijer 4 mins to Rapid City (Dollar General, Ice cream, gas station) 6 min to village market gas/grocery store 9 min to beautiful downtown Alden (shopping, restaurant, ice cream) 9 min to Torch Lake Sandbar 14 mins to Kalkaska (stores, fast food, restaurants, gas/grocery) 18 mins to Mancelona (stores, fast food, restaurants, gas/grocery) 25 min to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mtn( golf/skiing) 25 min to Bellaire (Shorts restaurant/beer garden, restaurants, shops) 25 min to Elk rapids (Shorts Pole barn, restaurants, shops, and golfing 33 min to TC Guest access Guests will have access to the entire property via lockbox entry w/keys. Other things to note This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. The renter must be 25 years of age or older or with permission and is responsible for all minors under 25 years of age. Camping in an RV on the property is permitted w/o prior authorization. Fees do apply. A/C and heat: please keep windows and doors closed if A/C or heat is turned on. Turn down thermostat to 65 degrees upon departure and turn off A/C. Smoking: No smoking inside or on decks. Please use the parking area and dispose of butts properly. Remove shoes/boots upon entering home. Please take out the trash from all rooms before checking out. Leave all towels in shower. This is not a child proof home. Each guest is responsible to ensure the safety of their children in the home and the outdoor areas for the duration of their stay. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 4 accessible parking spaces - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.820362,-85.251274&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kzqpGlsigO%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDSBUDSDUDSDQFSDSFSFSDQHSFQFQFSHQFQHQFQHQHOJOHQHOHOJMHQJOJKJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLILILKLGLILGNGLGLGLGNENELELGNENCLENANENALEN%3FNCNANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%3FNDN%40NDLBNBNBLDNFLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLJLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLLJJJLLJJLJLJLJNJLHNJNHLJPHLHPHNHNHPHPFPHPHPFRFPFPFRFPFRDRFRDRFPDRDTBRDTDRBRDTBTBRBTBTBR%40V%40RBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAV%3FRAVARAVATCRATATCTCTCRCTCTERCRETETCRERERGRERGRERGRGPGRGPGPGPIRIPGPINIPIPINIPILKPILKNILKNKNKLKLKLMJKLKJMLKJMHMLKHMHMJMHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMCOCOCOAMEOEOEMEMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKMIKMMIMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMKMIQKMIOIOIQKOIQIQGOIQGQIQGSGQGQISEQGSGSESGSESESESESCUEUESCSCUCUCSCUCUCSAWASAUAWASAWAS%3FWAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hT32q9aKoU0inkOtjr7zK9M6vZ0=) Rapid City, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake Park - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Grass River Natural Area - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles - Turtle Creek Casino - 21 min drive - 15.8 miles - Elk Lake - 29 min drive - 15.0 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casa Nueva - ‬19 min drive - ‪Roadhouse Saloon - ‬19 min drive - ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬3 min drive - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬9 min drive - ‪Torch River Shack - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Torch Lake Park, Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. Smith Lake and Haynes Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rapid River Retreat! Home sleeps 6, garage, fire pit Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 6 external reviews