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2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Chateau Chantal
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Elk Rapids

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Elk Rapids, a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 14 minutes from Torch Lake. .This vacation home is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Traverse City Beach and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Front Street.

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit

Enjoy lake life, up north outings and a family friendly small town! We have the best location--2 blocks to beach and downtown restaurants, shopping and dining! 3 parking spaces, great wrap around porch, deck, updated kitchen and fun extras like corn hole and fire pit! Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street and beautiful beach and playground on Grand Traverse Bay. We are also conveniently located to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Charlevoix and more for day trips!

Our home is one of the largest in Elk Rapids so everyone can have some personal space when needed. The second floor has 3 Bedrooms each with a queen bed, one of which has an additional sitting area with futon and TV. The 3rd floor has 4 twin beds, futon and TV. With the 3 bedrooms and the entire 3rd floor space, the home easily sleeps 10 and with the futons you can sleep up to 12.

Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street full of unique small shops, movie theatre and dining options, from the popular Towne Pub to Cellar 152 with its craft beer and wine to the new gourmet Pizza place, there is something for everyone.

If you are an equestrian, you can't find a better location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival held in June, July, August and September. An easy 15 minute drive will get you to the show with no traffic!

If you want to explore, Elk Rapids is centrally located for so many great Up North adventures year round. Traverse City is just a short drive with great events, shopping, mini golf and dining. If you are a wine drinker the Old Mission and Lelanau peninsula's offer a large number of wineries and tasting facilities. Nearby Torch Lake is perfect for renting a boat and enjoying this #3 most beautiful lake in the world! Charlevoix and Petoskey are less than an hour away, where you can check out the mushroom homes and Petoskey stones! And the famous Great Bear Dunes will give you a view and a challenge like no other!

Nothing renews the soul like a change of scenery. so treat yourself to a getaway that has something for everyone!

Boring but necessary details: We require all renters to be 25 years of age or older. Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental due at time of reservation. Balance due 30 days before stay. Full refund if cancelled 60 days prior to first day of rental period. 50% refund if cancelled 30 days prior to first day of rental period. No refunds if cancelled less than 30 days prior to the first day of the rental period. Rental period during the peak season, June-August, is weekly from Sunday--Sunday. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m. During the off-season we allow weekend rentals (minimum 2 days) and we provide extended check in/out timing: check in is 1pm and check out is 4pm to allow you to make the most of your weekend get aways!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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