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Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining

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Beach nearby, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, books
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 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 13 minutes from Torch Lake. .This vacation home is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Traverse City Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining

Location and Attractions
Great kitchen and dining area designed by two former chefs. Open floor plan on the first floor allows for a fun family atmosphere. Our house sits on three lots and has a beautiful backyard under the shade of a giant weeping willow tree. Perfect for naps, sports with the kids, grilling out, and bonfires in the evening. We have 3 kayaks with paddles available for use. Lots of quiet places to sit and relax for adults. The large lots allows plenty of space for parking and trailers with boats etc. We offer free WI-FI and the house has multiple smart TVs with apps for Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu etc.

The house includes a fully stocked pantry, a chef's kitchen worth of cooking supplies and equipment, as well as brand new stainless appliances. Centrally located in the Village, guests are a block away from the Bass Lake public access, and two blocks away from Elk Lake access- perfect for walks, kayaking, and picnics. The house is walking distance to downtown, the dam for fishing, and just about every dining option in the city. Additionally, we are close to golf, the Elk Lake marina for boats, hiking, biking, kayaking, and a quick drive to Traverse City. Day trips will get you to Sleeping Bear Dunes, a Lookouts game, Mackinac Island, Turtle Creek Casino, skiing, and so many more great attractions that northern Michigan has to offer.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, 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 complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael L.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ve stayed here twice and it’s very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lennie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to reset and recharge, everything well stocked, great area, and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fun time as a family on our trip. The home is perfect for what you need and the grocery across the street makes it so convenient. Elk Rapids (Veteran Memorial Park) has a beautiful beach that is perfect for young families as well as the disabled community. As a family with a child born with a rare genetic condition, it was so incredible to pull up to the closest little beach and see not just a walkway to the beach BUT A FREE SAND/WATER WHEELCHAIR! Outstanding job Elk Rapids Community! The Moering family from Indiana cannot wait to come visit again in the future! We will make sure and share this with our community and just know that it means the world to SO many of our families. Finding accommodations in our situations is really hard. Just so cool to not expect to find but be pleasantly surprised! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

julie g.

Liked: Cleanliness

elk rapids

Great kitchen and bathrooms. Well stocked with essentials. Wi-Fi access was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for our stay. It was clean and had all the essentials we needed for our stay. It is a convenient location to get to markets, gas, restaurants, beaches and other local attractions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, affordable, Garage!

My family enjoyed our trip. We all had our own space and the house layout was nice. The interior was clean and the extra amenities made it a very comfortable stay. The garage was a big plus to store our kayaks, bikes and car in. The only recommendations would be an exterior refresh and stone driveway so that the garage entry would not track in the sand/dirt. I definitely would return with a family or a group stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

Very clean, lots of space, across from a grocery store. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super handy

Close enough to easily walk to a lot, far enough to not be too busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

VaLinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice house

We had a nice time with family, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renell G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy Elk Rapids Home

Close to town with all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk Rapids Get Away

Great location for walking to Pearl’s , Bos Winery and Ethanology Distillery!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sue L.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for exploring Northern Michigan

We stayed with another senior couple with the intent of exploring and bicycling Northern MI. The accommodations, with two bedrooms on the first floor, and two baths was perfect for us. Nice big driveway and garage easily accommodated 2 trucks and our small trailer. Very short walk to excellent grocery store, winery and wonderful Ames St. Cafe. furniture was a little worn and mattresses need to be replaces as they sagged a little toward center but overall very comfortable.We never used the yard but it was very nice and had a nice fire pit and games.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The store across the street was great. I did not go however, my friends said they had everything there. Salad bar, deli, beer, wine. Beauty products-nail polish remover, under eye patches. Had a hawk hang out in the backyard one afternoon. That was entertaining. Nice place,we all said we would go back if ever in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Within walking distance of downtown and local restaurants. Property owners were easy to deal with and quick to respond to questions. Would enthusiastically recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Geza V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location for going to beaches on Traverse Bay, Elk Lake and Torch lake. Plenty of space for a family of 4. It was convenient to have the grocery store right across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey W., Pensacola

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

We enjoyed a couples weekend getaway. It was close to town and everything around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient location!

This location is great for anyone interested in Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, etc. Very easy to get to with grocery store and dining very close. The house was very clean and the kitchen well stocked. Pay close attention to the details in the communications from the property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysti A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip

We had a great stay at this property, you could not ask for a better location. Grocery store & gas station are directly across the street and you're very close to all the lakes in the area. (The road you're on though is not busy & you can easily walk around). The outside of the home is deceiving at first, but the inside is nicely updated & has all the amenities you need. It was perfect for 2 adult couples and 1 child (could easily fit another kid or two). The best surprise for us was the garage- it fit both of our 25ft. bass boats easily which kept the dew off each night & our belongings extra safe. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K., Commerce Township, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

The property was as described. it was clean, stocked with the essentials, and had enough space for our party of six. Ample parking. Our bed was comfortable. We chose it because Elk Rapids is centrally located between Traverse City, Bellaire, and Charlevoix. The hosts were very communicative and helpful, including suggesting many places and restaurants to visit in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent accommodations

great place, just as listed, excellent owner communications, very clean, nice location with grocery across the street
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

great place, 'like home', comfortable and convenient, wonderful owners, good communication
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northern Michigan Family Vacation

We spent a week here with six adults & it was great location. Right across the street from Village Market & walking distance to Ethanology. We rented a boat at Elk Rapids Marina & went to Torch Lake. We went to Mackinac Island, played golf at Elk Rapids Country Club. We enjoyed Taverse City & the Jolly Pumpkin. We ended up going to Charlevoix & Petoskey. Highly recommend for renovated interior, especially the two bathrooms and kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023