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

10.0 (4 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Mancelona Cottage | Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2.5 acres, & Hot Tub

3 Bedroom Cottage in Mancelona

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.

Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 25 acres, & Hot Tub is located in Mancelona. Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 25 acres, & Hot Tub provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Ocean View, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Rapid River Retreat Cottage - 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 25 acres, & Hot Tub has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mancelona has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Mancelona, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • 4 stairs to reach property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
General
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (112 sq m)
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • English
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Playground
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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