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Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access.

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Kitchen
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Living Room
The boat launch at the end of the road.  (Whitewater Twp Park)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Elk Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access.

The Grand Traverse Region is one of the TOP PLACES TO VISIT! Originally known as the cherry capital of the world, it is now home to numerous vineyards, wineries, distilleries and breweries PLUS miles and miles of pristine shoreline, nationally recognized events--such as the National Cherry Festival, and a recent distinction of being the Most Beautiful Place in America (our Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore). This home, while boasting a serene and peaceful setting, is in the middle of all of this!

This property abuts the Whitewater Township Park, which has 150 acres of wooded trails, 2,000+ feet of shoreline along Elk Lake, and a public boat launch and swim area. Elk Lake is your entry point to the “Chain of Lakes”, a 55+mile watershed of 14 interconnected lakes and rivers, including the infamous Torch Lake Sandbar. Rent a boat for the week from one of the many local marinas.

This area has earned a place on some of the best "Top 10" lists. Traverse City is a 'foodie' town with many options to fit a budget. You could easily stay a week and not see it all. From the lakes, beaches, and rivers; the eclectic towns scattered throughout the region; golf; kayaking; lighthouses; concerts and events; hiking and biking trails; museums; casinos; wineries, breweries, and distilleries.... This place has it all!


WELCOME :)
My concept is to provide you a home away from home. The idea is to pull up, drop your bags and begin your perfect vacation!
This home has a large open floor plan with vaulted cathedral ceilings and bamboo floors throughout. There are many multiple areas for gathering and relaxing.
The kitchen, open to the dining room, is fully equipped with everything you will need to entertain and enjoy a carefree vacation: dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware. The dining table can seat 6. The granite counter top bar area seats 4.
Relax with a cocktail in the formal living room. Enjoy the view from the bank of bright windows. Unwind and read a book, or watch the large screen television with surround sound.
There is a recently remodeled full bath on the main floor--conveniently located. It has a large tiled shower that is very accessible (a low edge). Towels, linens, soaps and shampoos are provided.
There is a computer nook for those desiring a private work space.
The main floor bedroom is large and airy and has a king size bed and private bath. The shower and stool are isolated from the double vanity sink area....so sharing space while getting ready for an outing is a breeze. The room also has a very large walk in closet with iron & ironing board.
The 2nd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and a trundle bed. The room could comfortably sleep 4.
The 3rd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and overlooks the woods & lawn.
The 3rd bathroom, on the upper level, is located between the two bedrooms. It has a step in shower/tub, vanity and stool.
The 4th bedroom is in the lower level (finished, walk-out basement). It has a king Sleep Number bed and also one twin bed. This space could comfortably sleep 3.
There are two decks outside. The front deck is great for sunning--it never has any shade. Bring your sun tan lotion! The side deck is large, located immediately off the kitchen French doors and is partially shaded by noon. It has an umbrella table and chairs as well as additional cushioned chairs. There is also a gas grill on the deck, the perfect place for a summer barbecue.
The property has ample space for parking. The driveway is large and asphalt paved. There is a fire pit area for roasting s'mores. Beach volleyball and public swimming can be found at the township park right next door!

Every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing and memorable vacation. Reserve your space today!

Property manager

Sally Murray
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Flintfields Horse Park and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Flintfields Horse Park - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 28 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater American Bistro - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McGee's 72 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. BEACH access. located?

Situated in Williamsburg, this golf holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Elk Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Flintfields Horse Park. Turtle Creek Casino and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came back
Our family thourally enjoyed our stay so much that we came back for a second visit. Everything was so convient for our family of 10 to use and to get around. Very peaceful up north getaway. Sally ( the host ) responds very quickly to your questions. We we're missing some sheets and she made a special delivery to make sure we had some. We will be back whenever we can !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Property
This home was perfect for our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Plenty of common space for all of us to gather to play games and watch movies. The host was very helpful. Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
House was lovely and well equipped for our stay, absolutely no complaints! Hosts very kind and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mjlafleche

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
The house and property were beautiful and Sally was very responsive. Went on a wine tour and a lot of fun was had by the whole group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend
The home was clean and in a wonderful area. The setting is very relaxing for a fire, to sit out on the deck, and relax with friends or family! Close to Traverse Bay where we rented a boat for the day, and closer to Elk and Torch lake. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of space for the little ones to play and the kitchen worked out well for us. Close to Elk Rapids, which is what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home for Family vacation
This house was all that was advertised and more. The close proximity to the water with the privacy and space for our family was perfect. Everything was very well communicated and there was no need for us to contact the property manager at any time. Information inside the house was clear and concise. It was perfect for two families with both adults and teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific property
Property is great! Home was very clean and the no space was as described. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting and proximity to Elk Rapids. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., OKEMOS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent break for the family
This property was just what we hoped for and more. Secluded, peaceful, but actually not far from anything you would want. Very comfortable and well laid out for our extended family of 9 1/2. Beautiful boat launch down the road. Never crowded. We would definately come back. Thank you !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Awesome location, beautiful home. Enjoyed our time in this amazing home, able to shop, site see in the surrounding areas. Loved it. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was just as listed and perfect location for are family bat trip to Torch lake.
Was a very easy and convenient location Sally was a great host as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
It had lots of space for our family to enjoy and catch up on the twos of Covid and meet the newest member the group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Location near Traverse City
The property was well maintained and located conveniently near Traverse City and ElK Rapids, Michigan. Driving back and forth was very picturesque through local cherry orchards and provided a great opportunity to purchase locally grown cherries. You can definitely see the property was updated and the deck was a great place to unwind and enjoy the night sky at the end of the day. The cleaning crew was not detail oriented during clean up and there are two beds in the basement. The basement was not set up as a comfortable sleeping space, the area definitely needed a dehumidifier. The extra outdoor space and firepit was an added bonus to enjoying a quiet, relaxing evening. There is a short drive to the campground to access the nearby lake, the property is not located near water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
A beautiful home for our large group. Enjoyed the outside as well as the inside. Great location. Great condition.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
This house was in a great location. Peaceful setting, walking trails and boat dock nearby, and easy drives to Torch Lake, Traverse City and Charlevoix. We enjoyed our week long stay here. We had 6 adults, and every couple had their own space and bathroom. The house was clean, comfortable and had a lot of amenities. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B., Nabb, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close proximity to Water
Clean and spacious! Plenty of sitting areas to accommodate a large group. Relaxing, down from the water. Property manager was easy to deal with and accommodating. Reasonably priced. Fireplace outside made for a nice evening. Would highly reccomend using this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get a way
Property was everything we could ask for. The house had plenty of room for everyone and deck was perfect for a early morning coffee and late nite drink. Fire pit was perfect for the 2 nights with out power due to the storms. Can’t wait to visit this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Waterford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home! It was the perfect size for our annual trip with 4 couples and we loved the proximity to the boat launch on Elk Lake... made it super easy for us to enjoy both Elk and Torch Lakes! Sally was great to work with in answering questions and very responsive. We hope to come back for another stay in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
This home is on a peaceful lot yet close enough to go into Elk Rapids and Traverse, as well as the wineries without the business and traffic of Traverse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cliff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, nice location
The property was very nice and clean. Plenty of space. One thing I hadn’t seen in other reviews is that there is a very nice township park on the lake just 2 minutes down the road. Communication with the host was good, and everything was very smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
The house was great, very well equipped, clean, and spacious. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for a large family getaway
Nice large clean and well stocked house which accommodated two families with kids for a total of 9(4 adults and 5 kids). Good location to access Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Torch Lake, etc. Sally was very responsive to questions and concerns. Wonderful deck, fire pit, large dining area which were enjoyable for all. A note to prospective renters: there is wi-fi even though the listing specifically says that there isn’t- that was a nice surprise. Thank you for a very relaxing vacation in Northern Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari L., ANN ARBOR, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
We had a lovely time visiting the Traverse City area based from this quiet home in the woods. Very clean and well laid out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel B., Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Had a great stay. Accurate listing. Short walk to Elk Lake. Beautiful rural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sally Murray

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I grew up in and around the Traverse City area. My parents made their exodus from the big city in the early 1970's...depositing their family in this quaint area known as northern lower Michigan. As a typical teenager, I planned my 'escape'...eager for the hustle and bustle of the urban landscape. But over time, I came to appreciate the area--and ultimately couldn't bear to leave it : ) My career provides me the opportunity to speak with people who are well traveled. There's nothing more satisfying than hearing these words from them: 'I've been around the world and can live anywhere I choose. I choose northern Michigan. I choose HERE!'

Why they chose this property

My family purchased this property in 2006. The property suited us beautifully! It was isolated enough to be quiet, yet close enough to enjoy all the area amenities. The beach is just down the road. All summer long, we were in constant pursuit of the water--whether it was biking down, loading up the boat for a jaunt out to the Torch Lake sandbar, or a quiet moonlight stroll down for an evening swim.

Now the children are grown. And while it might be tempting to sell this property and move on....I cannot. Instead, I am inviting you to share in it.

I know you will enjoy your stay!

What makes this property unique

Located immediately between Traverse City and Elk Rapids--it is the perfect location. It is a very private, wooded setting. The public boat launch/beach area/campground are at the end of the road (0.15 mile). Elk Lake is your entry point to the Chain of Lakes: Then to Lake Skegemog, to Torch River, to Torch Lake (fabled for its crystal clear turquoise waters and sandbar), to Clam River, to Clam Lake, to Grass River to Lake Bellaire. There are several towns and hamlets along the route. Eagles nest along the riverbanks. It is exceptionally beautiful.

The proximity to both Traverse City and Elk Rapids is especially appealing. There is always someplace new to visit, eat, hear, explore!

Come--See for yourself!!

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