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Enjoy watching the beautiful sunset from the front deck!
Front of the house
Elk rapids sunset- watch right from the front deck!
View of Old Mission Point
Playground &tennis courts directly across the street!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Chateau Chantal
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sunroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome

3 bedroom, 1 bathroom , full kitchen, dining area, washer & dryer, sunroom with 1 set of bunk beds & 1 twin size bed , table with chairs and a sitting area. Front deck overlooks the Grand Traverse Bay, and back deck has a BBQ grill and nice table and chairs. Fire pit just off the back deck with 9 chairs. House is directly across from tennis courts, basketball courts & a playground (on the beach). You can sit on the front deck and watch the kids play. 2 blocks from downtown Elk Rapids. Walk to the town movie theater, dinner and local pub. Bring your Kayaks & Paddle boards & you can launch them right at the beach! Traverse City is a 20 minute drive. There is a casino 15 minutes away & The sleeping bear sand dunes is only 45 minutes away! Mackinac Island is a great day trip and is only 1.5 hours away. Perfect location for any getaway~Family Vacation or Girls/Guys trips! The house has been newly renovated, fresh paint, new floors, updated bathroom, new carpet in the sunroom mattresses & linens. Great Lakes Equestrian Festival is only 8.9 miles away. Perfect ski getaway in the winter! Mt. Holiday is 15 minutes away, Shush/Shanty Creek are 30 minutes & Boyne is less than an hour! The house will be professionally cleaned and there are cleaning supplies available for your use during your stay!

Property manager

Miriah Walsh
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only - no exceptions
Pets = No cats, and only well behaved non destructive dogs (1 dog maximum)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 25 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive - 46.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Elk Rapids is within 1 mile (2 km) of Twisted Fish Gallery, Lake Michigan and Elk Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday getaway

This is our fourth or fifth time staying here so our review is obviously biased. Great location in Elk Rapids. All the necessitites provided. Owner if fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing young family getaway

The location was perfect for a family with kids. The beach playground right across the street provided hours of fun and beautiful views. Just a short walk to downtown with cute shops and restaurants. We saw salmon swimming in the river too! Inside the kids loved the bunk beds and TVs in every room! If you have little kids know that the room with the double bed against the wall has a barn-door slider style door instead of a regular one, which can be tricky for little kids (we just put our older kid in that room, so it worked for us). The only thing that threw us off was that we were expected to wash towels AND put them in the dryer before we left. This meant we had to plan an extra hour after our morning showers to head out waiting for the washer to be done so we could change it over to the dryer before leaving. (Other places we've stayed we typically are just asked to pop them in the washer and start it before we go, not have to wait to get it into the dryer). However, I would gladly stay again as this is my only complaint and it is a small inconvenience for staying in such a nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy, quaint cottage with a great location

Very enjoyable stay! Great communication and Mariah was a perfect host. Not on the water but a wonderful location across the road from East Traverse Bay and a superb city park. A short walk to downtown. The house has lots of beds and was comfortable, well equipped and inviting. Only 1 bathroom which might be a little challenging with a large group. We had 4 adults and 2 children and it worked out fine for us. Note that the property only has parking for 2 cars (maybe 3 if they're small and you're creative). Plenty of parking on Main St. adjacent the property but the City does not allow overnight parking. I brought a small boat and was able to park with the trailer at an adjacent under-construction house per Mariah's suggestion. Otherwise I was told there's a lot somewhere in the downtown area where you can park your boat trailer. It worked out fine but may want to inquire further if you have multiple vehicles or a boat-trailer. Overall had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, perfect location

This property was very clean and close proximity for so many fun things to do. Great people watching from the porch too. The host is quick to respond to any question. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We are repeat vacationers at this lovely property. The location in Elk Rapids cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Elk Rapids home

Great place to stay. I can’t say enough about the host Miriah. She was so helpful and available to answer any questions. The house was clean and cozy and decorated adorable! I would definitely recommend staying here! I think the summer would be awesome as we stayed in the middle of a blizzard but still had a great experience! The view of the bay is right out the front window! Great location close to everything we love in Elk Rapids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location to town.

House was very clean and equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M., Holland Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Very clean,great location and super cozy. It rained a lot so we did spend some extra time in the cottage. Was not disappointed and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Accurate listing, great communication, and perfect location! Falling asleep to the waves of Lake Michigan was tranquil. Would definitely recommend to others and/or stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly town

Wonderful location. Sidewalks everywhere in town for dog walking, even a paved path through the park across the street. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay in ER

Perfect location and accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place & great location

Really enjoyed the park and beach. Dog friendly area and pleasant neighborhood. Good restaurants for dinner nearby. One small bathroom might be a challenge if more than 2 people are staying here but it was fine for the 2 of us.Well stocked kitchen was much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun-filled getaway

We totally enjoyed our time at your beach cottage. It was clean, adorable, roomy and well stocked with everything we would need. Communication with the owner was very prompt and easy. On top of everything we were able to bring our dog which doesn't happen often. Elk Rapids is the sweetest small vacation town. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful!

Great location, close to everything. Had a wonderful time again! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location is great. Elk Rapids is great place for walking. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location - Right on the Lake!

I cant say enough about this Gem! We drove from Chicago to Elk Rapids (only a 5 hour easy drive) and Miriah the host was/is amazing. She let us check-in early and check out late, the process was so easy ! She gave us so many great recommendations on food, drinks, activities and area favorites. First the location is AMAZING, the beach is right across the street and walking distance to downtown. Downtown Elk Rapids is great - great shops, restaurants and bars even a great donut/coffee shop! Only 25 mins to Traverse City and 20 mins to Torch Lake. The house itself is immaculate and can accommodate many guests (lots of rooms) + Dog Friendly too. The Living room was my favorite with the bay window that looks out at the water just so relaxing. Thank you for an amazing 4 day weekend. We will be back this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Elk Rapids location

Clean with all the amenities and a one block walk to downtown Elk Rapids. Staring at the park and beach out the front window never grows old. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Elk Rapids rental

Perfect location. Very clean. All amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Rapids rental

Wonderful location! Miriah was a great host. The property accommodated our family and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable beach house

Excellent experience in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Had a great time in Elk Rapids. Miriah gave us lots of tips on places to eat and things to do. Just a short drive to so many interesting places. Town is very dog friendly and our Sadie loved it. Neighbors are very nice and friendly. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October in Elk Rapids!

Perfect spot to enjoy the quaint town of Elk Rapids with views of east bay right outside the front window. Truly a hidden gem! Miriah was a great host - excellent communication and very quick to respond. The house was very clean and the main living area and kitchen provided a large space for my family to spend time together. Plenty of beds and sleeping space with one full bathroom. It's a quick walk into downtown Elk Rapids to enjoy the shops and restaurants. Many other great restaurants, breweries and wineries in the surrounding area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unwind!

Perfect location in a quaint town and just what we needed to relax! It was like a home away from home with an amazing view and peaceful setting. Hostess was very helpful and quick to respond with recommendations. I hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

We could not be happier with the location of the home. We enjoyed going across the street to get to the beach, playground, volleyball, pickleball and tennis courts. We were also able to launch our kayak nearby. Walking to the bakery and ice cream shop were highlights. The home had everything we needed; plenty of beds, all the kitchen necessities and games for kids. A second bathroom would have been nice but we managed just fine. Thank you so much for sharing your beach home, our kids are asking to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B., Roseville, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars!! EXCELLENT STAY

Location, cleanliness, we were able to bring our pet, the view was beautiful & it was just all around perfect! This rental was perfect!!! Definitely want to stay again!! Thank You.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

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