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Back deck with grill & table with chairs / umbrella
Modern kitchen. New stove, new dishwasher, new overhead microwave. New floors
A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and benches.
Elk Rapids Marina -Bring boat & launch into Elk Lake or Lake MI within .5 miles
Amazing views!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 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!

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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: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1070544vb
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. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course. 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

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Elk Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome?

On-site parking is available at the 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 a 5-minute walk of Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall, Lake Michigan and Veterans Memorial Park. Elk Rapids District Library and Grand Traverse Bay are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely. Pet friendly, clean. Quiet neighborhood was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatest place for dog walking that we have ever stayed at! Lots to do & see in the area, special thumbs up to "Happy Camper Coffee Shop"
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driveway was shoveled/plowed, house was ready early for us, everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma M.

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

Great location!

First time visiting and we loved Elk Rapids. The house was just what we needed and perfect location to downtown, park, and lake. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robyn r.

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

Wonderful place for our family. Perfect location!

Very satisfied with the property and the city
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you very much. Have a great summer. Miriah
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great cottage

We enjoyed our stay in Elk Rapids. The cottage is right across from a park and beach. Short walk to downtown for restaurants, coffee, and bars. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Getaway at Elk Rapids

The home and village were very comfortable and it welcomed our 18 month old pup. Everything was easy walking distance and the area was beautiful. It was a great home base to explore other areas but at the end of the day we felt we are at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2023
I’m so glad you had a great time and felt at home. I’m also happy to hear that your pup, Allen, had a great time. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

a relaxing trip

The property was very nice and had plenty of space for everyone to relax. The beach and playground are a perfect place for the kids to play without having to pack up and travel far from home. The downtown area was withing walking distance. Overall a very good trip. The only advice,, if you are allergic to dogs this is not the place for you. The sofas both were covered in dog hair and there was no doubt there were dogs there before us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2023
Hi Cheryl, I’m glad you enjoyed your trip. I’m sorry there was dog hair on the couch. I bought it 6 months ago and it doesn’t seem to be pet friendly. I’m replacing it with a leather couch to prevent the dog hair from sticking. Thank you, Miriah
Verified

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

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