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Clear facts about The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake, including rooms, location, amenities, room details, and group stays.
About the lodge.
What is The Sandbar Lodge at Torch Lake?
The Sandbar Lodge is an upscale social resort at Torch Lake in Northern Michigan, designed around renovated rooms, gathering spaces, wellness amenities, and group-friendly stays.
Where is the resort located?
The resort is located at 12800 Cherry Ave in Rapid City, Michigan, on the south shore of Torch Lake.
Is the resort directly on the lake?
No. The resort is at Torch Lake and set back from the shoreline, with the water close by.
Can I book a stay?
Yes. Rooms and full lodge buyouts can be booked online, or you can contact the team for group and event questions.
What guests can enjoy.
How many rooms are available?
The lodge has fourteen renovated rooms, including king rooms, two queen rooms, connected options, and group lodging configurations.
What amenities are available?
Amenities include hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, speakeasy, bocce, cornhole, pickleball courts, firepits, boat and trailer storage by request, and an upscale kitchen available with full lodge buyouts.
Is boat and trailer storage available?
Yes. Each room includes one complimentary on-site car parking space. Boat and trailer storage is separate and can be arranged upon request across the street for $65 per night, subject to availability.
Is pickleball available?
Yes. Pickleball courts are part of the resort amenities.
Can guests book the whole property?
Yes. Full lodge buyouts are available for weddings, retreats, family weekends, friend groups, and milestone celebrations.
For guests comparing Torch Lake hotels.
Is The Sandbar Lodge a hotel?
The Sandbar Lodge is a boutique resort lodge at Torch Lake. It offers hotel-style guest room comfort, but the experience is more social, resort-focused, and group-friendly than a standard hotel.
Is this a good alternative to hotels near Torch Lake?
Yes. For guests searching for hotels near Torch Lake, The Sandbar Lodge offers renovated rooms, premium bedding, resort amenities, gathering spaces, and full lodge buyout options.
How is it different from a standard hotel?
The property is smaller and more experience-driven, with a pavilion, speakeasy lounge, firepits, wellness amenities, lawn games, and a social Torch Lake weekend feel.
About the photos.
Are the website pictures real photos?
Most property, room, and amenity images are real photography.
Will the property look exactly like the images?
A few experience or event setup images may be renderings, and final setup may vary slightly.
Will new photos be added?
Yes. New property photography will be added as it becomes available.
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