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Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Grass River Natural Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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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 Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub

Wooded Retreat w/ Hot Tub, King Suite, Trailer Parking — Near Torch Lake & Shanty Creek

Unwind at this peaceful 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked away on 2.5 wooded acres—ideal for families, couples, and outdoor adventurers. Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, you’re just minutes from lakes, trails, ski slopes, wineries, and charming small towns.

🛏️ Primary Suite – King bed + private soaker tub
📺 Roku TVs – In all bedrooms + living room
🔥 Hot tub under the stars + fire pit for s’mores
🚐 Trailer-friendly parking – Bring your boat, ATV, or snowmobiles
🌲 Private, peaceful lot with space to explore and relax

🛶 Torch Lake – 12 min
🎿 Shanty Creek Resort (Golf/Ski) – 18 min
🏖️ Elk Rapids Beach – 28 min
🏜️ Sleeping Bear Dunes – 1 hr
🍷 Wineries, breweries & trails – all close by

Whether you’re boating in summer, skiing in winter, or just soaking in the hot tub after a day of adventure, this cozy Northern Michigan home is your perfect basecamp.
This cottage features 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by car from Twin Birch Golf Course and 15 minutes from Grass River Natural Area
Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Mancelona cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Lock the doors and return the keys

Checkout by 11am so our cleaners can provide the same wonderful experience for our next guest. Please leave our space just how you found it.

•Bedding can stay on beds •Wash dishes before leaving •Remove your items from fridge •Check to ensure you're not leaving anything behind.

Please leave us a review and tell us and our future guests how awesome our property was during your stay! Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keaton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Bartholomew R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Hot tub is advertised heavily, it wasn’t functional. Messaged property manager. All I got was a “I’m Sorry.” My wife and I stripped the beds as instructed in the check out asks. Found bed bugs. Messaged the property manager. Got a “I’m sorry, we take this seriously”. No offer to wave a cleaning fee, or knock a few bucks off. I understand this is a business, but if you come up short, are given a chance to make it right, and all you can say is “I’m sorry”, it was a little disappointing. Other than that, place was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Jasmine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked as a group of 10 for the weekend and the beds/bathrooms were all perfect. The kitchen isn't 100% suited for large groups in terms of the size/number of pots/pans provided. However, they had lots of plates/utensils/bowls which made the everything besides cooking very easy. The space is really large and accommodates 10 people easily. The hot-tub was unfortunately broken and we didn't know until we arrived. However, after troubleshooting with the host they were able to work through a partial refund which was heavily appreciated. Super responsive host and check in was smooth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very clean, owner was very helpful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great girls getaway place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchen was stocked enough to make simple meals. Hot tub was great! Wifi was slower than just using cell service, but the TV's still worked just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rapid River Retreat was perfect for a long weekend for relaxing. Close enough to Traverse City to take advantage of the many activities but far enough to be quiet and private. Ken was very quick to respond when we had a question about the coffee maker (it’s a fancy one :). Super relaxing to spend some time in the hot tub. Would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very cute and clean with all the amenities! The beds are comfy. The property is very cool and the hot tub was a very nice bonus! Can’t wait to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice secluded peaceful place in the woods. Not too far from grocery stores. Was bigger than I expected with smple space to spread out both inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at the retreat cottage. It was very cozy set back into the woods. There’s a little trail that goes a bit deeper that our kids loved looking for deer prints on. It’s a little distance from any grocery store so be sure to bring your staples with you( spices and cooking oils, ice trays). Coffee was provided and that’s pretty important. The host was able to answer my questions fairly quickly! The hot tub was a fabulous amenity that our family enjoyed at night or even early in the morning.
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property as described. Close to all the lakes. Plenty of sleeping space.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and full of laughs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025