Title: Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! 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 # Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! Holiday 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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/cfbe1c8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel cot, 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/a7facfbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110350000/110348100/110348003/9d78f355.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. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - 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 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 ## 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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&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.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=71423337&PinnedHotelID=71423337&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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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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](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 - 0.7 miles - Torch River - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles - Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles - Elk Lake - 15 min drive - 4.3 miles - Turtle Creek Casino - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Dock! Easy Access to Famous Sand Bar! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda L. 29 Jun 2025 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! ##### Miranda L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy V. 1 Jan 2025 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! ##### Cindy V. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vanessa m. 16 Apr 2025 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! ##### vanessa m. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marc n. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fun bachelor party weekend super smooth process, comfortable, and clean! ##### marc n. 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