Location: Elk Rapids, Northwest, Michigan, USA (On Grand Traverse Bay, 17 mi. N. of Elk Rapids) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Cottage/House
Rent this beautiful Grand Traverse Bay home and it will certainly become your family's "summer at the cottage" tradition! Relax at this peaceful north woods retreat and swim for hours, walk the sugar sand beach for miles, enjoy breathtaking sunsets and beach bonfires, and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep.
This lakefront home on Grand Traverse Bay overlooks the Leelanau Peninsula. We are conveniently located in Eastport, which is between the harbor towns of Elk Rapids and Charlevoix where there is great shopping, wonderful restaurants, art fairs, and a variety of golf courses such as A-ga-ming on Torch Lake and Antrim Dells. We are also surrounded by scenic orchards including u-pick and farm markets of all kinds for great fruit and fun!
This home is located on two acres in a quiet wooded setting off a private road great for walking and biking. The two-story home offers 2700 square feet of living space: four walkout bedrooms (king, queen, two doubles), three full baths (includes master), family room, living room and dining area, kitchen, and laundry. All rooms (except kitchen/baths) have sliding glass doors with Lake Michigan views and lead to extensive decks in the front, back, and down to the beach.
The home is fully furnished inside and out for your enjoyment and is sure to become your "up north" getaway!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Lakefront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 150 ft. of private sand beach, beach chairs and lounges, beach toys, fire ring and firewood for beach fires, deck furniture.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Beachcombing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 Rates: May 19 to June 16 - $2000/week
June 16 to September 1 - $2600/week
September 1 to October 20 - $2000/week
Rates include cleaning fee and sales taxes. One week minimum stay
$500 deposit to hold reservation, Full Rental due 30 days prior to occupancy
Saturday to Saturday; Check In after 3:00 PM, Check Out before 10:00 A.M.
Damage deposit refunded w/in 14 days after check out.
Occupancy limited to 8 adults/children, No Pets Allowed
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Great public park with camping, swimming beach, children's playground, bike path, and seasonal festivals
Day park, swimming beach, picnic area on Torch Lake. Boat launch and boat rental service for Torch Lake.
You-Pick Cherry, Peach, Apple Orchard....beautiful during blossom and fruting seasons!
Antrim Dells, a 6,670 yard championship 18 hole golf course located off U.S. 31 in Atwood, just 12 miles south of Charlevoix and 18 miles north of Elk Rapids on US 31. A favorite of local golfers, it
Property Photos
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- Sugar sand beach .... walk for miles - Eastport, Torch Lake, Michigan Rental
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- Sunsets from beach & cottage over Grand Traverse Bay and the Leelanau Peninsula - Eastport, Torch Lake, Michigan Rental
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- sugar sand beach and sandy swimming - Eastport, Torch Lake, Michigan Rental
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- Living area with walkouts on to the deck overlooking the bay
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- Fully equipped kitchen
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- Master bedroom with walkout deck overlooking the bay
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- Bayside of cottage - all 4 bedrooms walk out onto deck or patio overlooking bay
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- Cottage has wrap around deck , decks on front and bayside of cottage
Traveler Reviews (5)
An amazing family vacation
Guest: xc_coach
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/08/11
We shared this home with close family friends and I have to admit it was one of the best vacations our family has had. It is a comfortable home with everything you need for a wonderful beach get-away. Secluded private beach, wonderful amenities, close to Traverse and Charlevoix for shopping and sight-seeing. We even did a day trip to Mackinac. If you run, the mornings were great for runs along the beach. The best part was that our kids loved it. Would definitely come back again. What you see is what you get plus more.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Elk Rapids rental
Guest: Diane
(Terre Haute, IN)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/21/11
We found the home to be very well equipped and clean. It has beautiful views and a great beach. We enjoyed the secluded feeling we got from the homes setting. We also found the location between cities nice. We could go north or south to shop and eat There are many steps to get to the beach and spiral steps in the home leading to the basement, so make sure you are able to handle them. We really recommend running the de-hummidifier during your stay!
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Guest: John
(-)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 10/07/10
Barbara: The cottage was fabulous and we enjoyed it immensely! The views and location were fabulous and we were very impressed by the size of your place. We have nothing but wonderful memories. Thank you for the opportunity!
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Guest: Amy
(-)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 10/07/10
Hello, We do recommend this property for renting. We have enjoyed renting this home for three years and look forward to our time spent there every summer. The area is very residential, I don't believe there are a of rentals. We are very familiar with the area and have looked at many properties to rent on East Bay / Lake Michigan for the last 10 years. The area is secluded and located between Elk Rapids and Charlevoix. There is a small grocer located close to the cottage (within a mile or 2), but if you want to go out to eat or to a larger grocery store you do have to travel approx. 8-10 miles. The beach is swimmable and is the nicest beach in this area. There are rocks, but not enough to keep you from swimming, there’s a small area of rocks (great place to search for Petoskey stones and other fossils) where the waves crash – other than that small area, the beach is very sandy. The photos that I'm attaching will show you what I'm describing. The water level allows you to walk out for a distance. There are large boulders (about three) out in the water that our nephews (12 and 17) like to play on. Depending on the direction of the wind the lake might be calm or have waves. If you find woodland areas, the sound of waves and colorful sunsets relaxing, you will love this property. The road that leads off 31 to the cottage is paved and less traveled. We ride bikes and take walks every day. There’s a county park near by (maybe a mile) with a campground and trails. There’s also a nature preserve close by. We often see many deer/wildlife on our rides and walks. This is a family house and it feels like “home”. I think the house will be plenty big for two families with 4 little boys. Note, there are a lot of steps to get down to the beach. And there is a spiral staircase in the house - maybe hard for the younger boys to go down on their own.
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one of the most beautiful settings on Lake Michigan
Guest: Abbey
(Salem SC 29676)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/10
This home was as advertised!!!!The photos did not do the beach or sunsets justice!!We had wonderful weather, and no bugs!!!The home has many outside lounge chairs both up on the decks and down at the beach. The only concern was the shower water pressure and the odor of the water---so we did enjoy the big bath tub--Lake Michigan.. We did find the Torch Lake Market to have wonderful meat, fine wine and cheese-also a treat for breakfast--you can also walk to this gem---The park in Elk Rapids is also a real find. We cannot wait to return !!!!!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
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