Elk Lake Premier home-private beach, near Traverse City and Elk Rapids

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8325.2 sq m

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Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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Williamsburg, MI

Elk Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Turtle Creek Casino
‪12 min drive‬
Torch Lake
‪26 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This lovely 4 bedroom contemporary style home not only offers stunning views from sunrise to sunset, it is conveniently located 10 minutes from Flintfields Horse Park, Turtle Creek Casino, and the charming village of Elk Rapids. It is 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City and Cherry Capital Airport.
A mile north of Whitewater Township public boat launch, this jewel can be your starting point for water tours of the Chain of Lakes, including easy access to Torch Lake, multiple sand bars, and the villages of Alden and Elk Rapids.
This property includes dock and mooring, along with 3 kayaks and 2 SUPs for guest use. Elk Lake is great for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and the lake bottom is sandy off the dock with small stones along the shoreline.
A multi-tiered deck runs the entire width of the home with plenty of room and furniture for grilling, dining, and lounging. Produce the perfect smore at your campfire in the waterside fire pit. Fireside chairs provided!
Wood and tile flooring throughout this home provide an elegant yet comfortable feel. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and stone fireplaces are among the interior highlights. Lake views from every room except the guest bath and main floor half bath. Large family/game room is in addition to the two main floor living room areas, large kitchen, dining room, and office. You can work remotely with a dedicated office space on the main level with a great view of the lake!

Sleep well in the four bedrooms- 3 with queen beds and 1 with a Sleep Number split king bed.

We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do !

Property manager

Debbie and Dave McKeon

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Flintfields Horse Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

Elk Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Turtle Creek Casino - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Flintfields Horse Park - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
Torch Lake - 26 min drive - 26.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
‪Season's Buffet - ‬13 min drive
‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
‪Sweetwater American Bistro - ‬17 min drive
‪McGee's 72 - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Lake Premier home-private beach, near Traverse City and Elk Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Lake Premier home-private beach, near Traverse City and Elk Rapids ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Lake Premier home-private beach, near Traverse City and Elk Rapids ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Lake Premier home-private beach, near Traverse City and Elk Rapids located?

This Williamsburg holiday home is on the beach, steps from Elk Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and LochenHeath Golf Club. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Twisted Fish Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

9 July 2024

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

Elk Lake

Truly a new location and an extremely nice property. Everything worked properly and the home is in great condition. The photos understate the lake view view and size of the backyard, very accommodating and friendly owners.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

9 Aug 2022

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

Family Time on Elk Lake

Great location - quiet neighborhood. Well appointed kitchen. Plenty of space for our family of 6

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

1 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Week

We had a wonderful week of activities. The kayaks and paddleboards are so convenient, swimming and water access is excellent, house was comfortable for all ages and well located for the area. Thank you! Cynthia Parker

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

23 July 2022

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

Perfect spot for a family vacation

My whole family (myself, my spouse, children, parents, and my grandmother) stayed at this property for our annual family vacation by the lake. It was our second time renting this house and it was once again wonderful! Very clean, beautifully maintained property, and the perfect deck, yard, and beach area for spending lots of time outdoors. Great amenities and a very responsive property manager if there are any issues that come up. Highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet H., Beverly Hills, MI

22 Aug 2021

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

Great location and home!

Our family had a wonderful vacation on Elk Lake at Suncrest with six adults and two toddlers. This home was fully equipped for cooking, swimming, boating (rented a boat) and relaxing. The location couldn’t be better! We wish we had spent more time relaxing at the home. Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

28 July 2021

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

Great house for a family vacation!

My whole family rented this property for a family vacation and it was perfect! The location was fantastic- close to both Elk Rapids and Traverse City, as well as close to access to Torch Lake for boating (we love the sandbar!). The house was clean, tidy, and spacious, and the views of the lake from almost every room were icing on the cake. The check-in process was easy, and the stay in general was seamless. We loved it so much that we have already booked our stay for our vacation again next summer!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

18 July 2021

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

Exceptional Property on Elk Lake

We so enjoyed our stay at this lovely home on a beautiful Elk Lake location. Well equipped and comfortable, both indoors and out, it is an easy drive to Elk Rapids as well, perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

10 July 2021

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

Suncrest

We love staying at this beautiful home! Everything was clean and fully stocked with dishes and pans! We hope to come back soon! Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

14 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful house right on the lake

Nice location right on Elk Lake with close access to Torch Lake by boat. Beach area is very nice for swimming and pretty much everything you need is provided including towels, life jackets, kayaks, and bicycles. Plus plenty of dishes in the kitchen. The only thing missing was a hair dryer and a nice frying pan.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

25 Aug 2020

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

Amazing stay on Elk Lake - house is terrific!!!

Wow - great place - highly recommend!!! We stayed for a week at the end of July 2020 . . . worked out perfectly. I won't spend much time on talking the lake - if you've never spent time on Torch Lake or Elk Lake - don't wait - always amazing . . . and this is a great location on Elk lake . . . launch is about 1 mile south, as well as a great sandbar to anchor, and just a short trip straight east over to the river to get to Torch. The pictures of the house and yard do not do it justice . . so nice. The backyard is perfect - good area for some yard games, terrific fire pit area, walk in area to clear, sandy bottom lake . . . dock with a platform to catch some rays and hang in the sun, as well as tie up boat for quick breaks from the lake. Several areas on deck to relax and take in the views . . . not to mention, beautiful gardens - nice work!!! The outdoor area had everything you would want - kayaks and life jackets provided . . . in great shape and kids loved to paddle. The inside of the house was perfect. We traveled with "2 families" . . . my family and my brother's family . . . so we had a range of ages and interests. The house is set up well with several areas for the crew to hang and share time, but also retreat for some breaks for the action and find personal space. My younger tween age kids loved the bonus room over the garage (picture w/ TV and couches) . . . was their personal entertainment area for the week . . . was a bonus for everyone! The kitchen area is set up so well for the typical kitchen socializing . . . lots of space to prep, drink, chat, eat . . .and several areas to dine (which we did more at home per the COVID situation). The house has all the items you need, and all are in great shape and well taken care of. The previous statement applies to property as a whole . . . very clean, well taken care of - very much the comfort of home . . . versus a worn-out rental. Location is great - about 15-20 min to Traverse, about 10-15 to Elk Rapids. We had a great trip . . . thank you for sharing your home . . . we certainly left with some great memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jennifer and Martin W.

24 Aug 2020

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

Great Home and Location

This is a lovely home and location. We took advantage of the swimming area, boat dock, kayaks, life vests, fire pit, lawn chairs and yard. Those were absolutely wonderful. The chain of lakes is glorious and sunrise on the lake should not be missed. The kitchen was large enough for 8 cooks at once and the dining room big enough for all of us. There were a couple of very minor issues: not enough kitchen towels (there were 8 of us), so constant laundering. There was onlu 1/4 cup of laundry soap provided (had to go purchase some), towels that were stored in cabinets slightly damp and left with a mildewy smell (had to launder), kitchen drawers and cabinets were well stocked but in disarray and several were dirty. There was a screen door in the dining room with small holes and the first couple of nights our dinners were plagued with small bugs until we figured it out and kept the dining room door closed. One of the property contacts (male) was not at all understanding of our concerns about Covid 19 and there was no understanding of a revised cancellation policy should it be needed. Overall, our stay was great with only minor problems, which can easily be remedied. One item to be clarified would be that the bonus room on the second floor is up a completely separate staircase and doesn't connect to the rest of the second floor. We had planned to have the 4 year old sleep in the bonus room on a mattress, but it was too far from the rest of the sleeping household. We bought a child-sized mattress and she ended up sleeping next to her parents, which was crowded. The owners provided a full twin size mattress for her (very nice), but it didn't fit in the same bedroom as her parents. I hope you will clarify the 2nd floor situation in your listing. Overall, a nice home for a family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David R.

24 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful home and experience.

Kudos to the host and property. Everything looked amazing in the pictures and when we arrived... there was no disappointment. Communication was excellent and I highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

19 July 2020

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

Fantastic week on Elk Lake

The house is better than advertised, the backyard is sublime, and the lake is beautiful. Will definitely try to book again the next time we go up north!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

5 July 2020

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed this beautiful lake house. The home was equipped with many extras. We played a lot of their giant Jenna on the deck. The lake views are awesome. The location on the lake was very nice. If you have a boat to launch, the launch is about a mile away. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason A., USA

9 Sept 2019

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

Great Home! Location is perfect

We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ilana S.

15 Aug 2019

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

Great house and location!

Beautiful house equipped with everything you need to enjoy the lake. Property manager was super attentive. Great area with beautiful scenery. The only possible drawback is the lack of AC but there are fans in every room. Would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Emily S.

15 July 2019

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

2 week stay

Pleasant home with wonderful lake front views!

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Debbie and Dave McKeon

We moved back to Michigan and were lucky to be able to settle in the home we built on Elk Lake. It's been a great place to raise our children and enjoy hours of fun making great memories with all there is to do-it's been a great place to swim, boat, kayak, paddle board, play games, entertain, and just relax with the beautiful waterfront gardens and lake scenery. We have always loved sharing our home with old and new friends so it seemed natural for us to become hosts.

Why they chose this property

We love our neighborhood. Large lots with great neighbors on a paved rural road so its ideal for biking and walking.

What makes this property unique

We are very fortunate to have built a home, not a cottage, in a wonderful location on the west side of Elk Lake so we have all of the amenities of lake living while being just a short distance to everything that Traverse City, Elk Rapids and the surrounding region has to offer. It's the perfect place to swim, kayak, use SUPs, play lawn games, hot tub, bike and more. When you want an indoor activity, enjoy ping pong, 3 smart TVs, games and lots of space for gathering!

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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