Location: Elk Rapids, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Just North of Traverse City in Small Community)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-6)
This historic home was stripped to the base frame and completely updated and modernized. We added granite countertops, a marble bathroom, and refinished wood floors. All the comforts of home with a full kitchen stocked with all potential necessities. This home is in outstanding condition, as we have only recently begun to rent it to others. The town is a wonderful close community, and matches your imagination of small town living.
Wake up and go for a jog or bike ride and stop at the local coffee shop and bakery. Restaurants range from sophisticated to casual home cooking. The town is completely surrounded by water with the East Bay of Lake Michigan along the west side of town and Elk Lake to the east. You can travel by boat from Elk Lake to Torch Lake, known as the Caribbean of the North (National Geographic.) Elk Rapids is known for festivals and art fairs, and during the summer on Wednesday nights, the streets are closed for food and entertainment.
This area is an ideal spot to hunt for morel mushrooms in the spring, enjoy the beaches in the summer, do color tours in the fall and ski in the winter. Elk Rapids is a hidden gem in Northern Michigan and once discovered you will be back every year!
Check the website and email me for more details!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: ceiling fans in each room, window conditioners in bedrooms - rarely needed
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: you may want to bring beach towels
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle bed with twin on top and roll out/pop up twin on bottom
- Convertible Bed: blow up single mattress, and living room sofa are options
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: TV in living room and in master
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: with ice and water in the door
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): available for purchase
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: pet must be approved
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Springtime Morel Mushroom hunting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Season ..... $ 800/week
Harbor Days Week .. $1000/week
Other times call for details.
Pay ahead to hold date with 50% refund 30 days prior with written cancellation.
Security agreement to cover damages upon arrival.
$60 cleaning fee
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
I had vacationed with friends in Elk Rapids for several years and gotten to know the town and many of the people that live there. I fell in love with it and ventured to purchase my own home in 2005. Since then, I have spent many weekends and holidays. Recently, business travel had prevented me from visiting as often, leaving the home empty often. I figure if I love it so much, others might as well.
Property Photos
- - Historic Elk Rapids House near Festivals, Art Fairs and Morel Mushroom Hunting
- Master with queen - upstairs - Historic Elk Rapids House near Festivals, Art Fairs and Morel Mushroom Hunting
- 2nd bedroom with two twins (one trundle) also blow up - upstairs - Historic Elk Rapids House near Festivals, Art Fairs and Morel Mushroom Hunting
- full kitchen
- living room (dining room and bathroom not shown - see website)
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