Title: Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=25189550&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner Lakefront cottage with kitchen and furnished balcony ## Photo gallery for Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner ![Property grounds - Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner (Rapid City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/c0947fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner (Rapid City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/4c389090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner (Rapid City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/a367e251.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner (Rapid City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/8e921263.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner (Rapid City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189550/w544h503x0y0-81e36b25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to TORCH RIVER RETREAT, nestled on the banks of Torch River. From the front door, you'll gaze out at Torch Lake and from the backdoor, you'll enjoy stunning views of Torch River. Take a dip in the river or lake with private dock access and included kayak use during your stay. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4670 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner TORCH RIVER RETREAT - directly ON Torch River SLEEPS: 4 MAX BEDROOMS: 2 BATHROOMS: 1 \*RIVERFRONT (Torch River backdoor, Torch Lake front door + across the street) \*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY \*KAYAK Included (Memorial Day to Labor Day) \*PRIVATE DOCK-One side is available for guest use This is cozy cottage located right on Torch River. This home is unique because from the front door you will see the popular all-sports Torch Lake and out the backdoor you gaze upon Torch River. The public beach access is directly across the street from the property, which has a small sand bar. In addition, with a private dock, this home allows you to use bring your own water vessel or you are free to use the kayak which is included in your stay. There is a waterway passage from the river to the lake and vise versa. When taking your boat (up to 30') to and from, please watch for stumps in the water. You may also want to observe other boats on how they get through because the waterway is not clearly marked. Having a main floor and an upper level, there is enough space to separate yourselves for some peace and quiet! Upstairs plays host to the 2 bedrooms and only bathroom in the home, while the main floor is occupied by the kitchen and living room. An attached-garage is also where you will find water goodies and extra supplies. With patio furniture and fire-pit, you will thoroughly enjoy your time on Torch River. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ATV's: Not allowed on property Bathroom: 1 full bathroom on upper level Beach/Swimming: The public access beach is right across the street from the home (it is a small access). Swimming can also be done on the property. On the property, there is a break-wall, and then the water. It is shallow and gradually increases in depth. Bedroom Configuration: Master Bedroom-upper floor: 1 Queen bed Bedroom #2-upper floor: 1 Full bed Boats: Kayak is included in you stay (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Bugs: On top of your standard array of Michigan bugs such as mosquitos, spiders, ants, bees, ticks, flies, wasps, beetles, and stink bugs, every so often (2 times/year on average) we see no-see-ums, which find their way not only outside, yet through the screens) Cell phone service: Sprint seems to work well Distances: \* Traverse City: 35 minutes (24 miles) \* Grand Rapids: 2 ½ hours (147 miles) \* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours (108 miles) Dock: One side of the 30 foot private dock is available for your use Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online. Grill: Propane Grill is on property with an extra tank in the garage. Propane provided Grocery Store: There is a convenient store about a mile up the road Internet: Wi-Fi Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels. Parking: There is only parking for a single car on the property. No trailer parking available. There is no easy parking for your boat in front of the cottage. There is lot about 1.4 miles from the cabin you can use for your trailer and boat. Directly in front of the cottage/ right across the street is a No Parking Zoned Public Park. Tickets are not given you regularly, yet you are subject to a possible ticket or tow. Pets: Dogs 15lbs or less will be considered. Please contact us. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. We do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited. Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though. Washer and dryer: The home does not have a washer/dryer. Wood: Guests can find fire wood for sale about a mile from the home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Furnished patio - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - 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25 ### 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 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. 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Torch River Retreat Torch Lake Across the Street! 305592 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.85184,-85.320656&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a_xpGbewgO%3FW%3FU%3FS%3FW%40S%40W%40U%40U%40U%40SBW%40SBUBUBSBUBUBUDSDSBUDSDSDSFSDSDSFSFSDSHQFQFSFQHQFSHOHQHOFQJOHQHOHOJOJOHMJOJMJMJMJMJMLKJMLKJKLKJKLKLILILKLGLILILGNILGLELGNENGLENELCNELENCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNDLBNDNDLFLDNFLDLFLHNFLHLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHNHPFPHPHPFPFRFPFPFRFRDRFRDRFRDRDRDRBTDRDRBTBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40VBR%40T%40T%40T%40V%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FVARAVATATATCRAVATCRCTCTCRCTCTERERCTERERERGRERGRERGRGRGPGPGRGPIPIPGPIPIPININIPINKNINKNILKNKLKNKJKLMLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMJMFMHMHMHOFMHMFMDOFMDMFODODMBOFOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOGMCOEMEOGOEMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMGMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKMMKKMKMKKKOKMKOIMKOKOIOIOIQKOGOIQIQIOGSIQGQGSGQIQESGSGSESESGSESESESCUESESCUCUCSCUCUCSAUCWASAUAUAUAWAS%3FW%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sBIgPZmpRZyHbr5tqVgi7lTeZZA=) Rapid City, MI #### What's nearby - Torch Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Torch River \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Turtle Creek Casino \- 22 min drive \- 17.8 miles - Front Street \- 40 min drive \- 28.1 miles - Boyne Mountain \- 53 min drive \- 48.0 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬14 min drive - ‪Kritters Hide Away - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬16 min drive - ‪Torch Lake Beer Company - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner? ### What time is check-in at Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner? ### What time is check-out at Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner? ### Where is Torch River Retreat: Spring is right around the Corner located? ## Have a question? 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