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New Years is open, plan a celebration!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Sunrise with snow
Barrel Sauna for up to 6 people with glass door lake view!
2 - 14 cup coffee makers, a Keurig at the coffee bar - we love coffee!
The view from your chair, firewood is provided!
The Sauna seats 6, the glass door provides an amazing view year round.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 225000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bear Cave 1st floor

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Boat Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Captain’s Quarters - 2nd floor

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Elk Room 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Fish Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Lake Room 1st floor

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bear Cave En-Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Captain's Quarters En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Elk Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lake Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Shared Hall Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shower Room off game room

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

New Years is open, plan a celebration!

Enjoy stunning sunrises, warm bonfires, with friends and family.

Elk Rapids is only 1.5 miles southwest of the house, great restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and a marina for your visit. Highly recommended are Ethanology Distillery, BOS winery, Short's Pullbarn, and Townline Ciderworks for libations.

25 minutes to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, 25 minutes to Shanty Creek, 15 minutes to Grand Traverse Resort golf courses, A-Ga-ming golf course, and Lochenheath. Elk Lake Estate is a wonderful home base.

Welcome to Elk Lake Estate - A perfect gathering place for family and friends, sleeping up to 22 people in 14 beds! Situated on over an acre, with 195' of private Elk Lake frontage, your waterfront paradise awaits.

Bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Family reunions, special vacations, retreats, conferences, Elk Lake Estate is a nice fit with two kitchens and a snack bar (3 full sized refrigerators). Small weddings are considered, please message with details.

5000sqft, 6 bedrooms, 4 with ensuite baths, 1 shared bath, 1 shower room. 14 beds total, 3 king, 3 queen, 4 full, 4 twin.

Indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people.
Sand Volleyball court, outdoor games, firepit (firewood on site), propane grill, game room with pool table, basketball, and more games. Outdoor Barrel Sauna!!!

Elk Lake is a clear, glacier lake. We have a sandy lake bottom with stone break wall.
Mid-May through Mid-September we have a 100' dock with a 10x20 dock patio over the water. Also provided is a 4000# boat lift, 4000# pontoon lift, and jet ski moorings during the summer. Mid-June the swim raft goes in the water and is anchored 200' off shore.
4 adult sit on top kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, to get ready for lake fun. There are a few lifejackets, but you may want to bring your own, wearing lifejackets is recommended for all water activities (especially for children). Beach towels are provided!

Lakefront living is wonderful and comes with all that nature provides - even bugs - come prepared to enjoy the outdoors. Plans can change, travel insurance is recommended.

Please be considerate of neighbors by observing quiet hours of 11pm to 8am.
Parking for 8 vehicles in the driveway, only empty boat trailers may be parked on grass.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Waterfront - use Lifejackets and supervise kids!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Used towels go in laundry room at check out. Leave all bedding in place. Dishes cleaned. Quiet time 10pm-8am. Accurate guest count required.
No fireworks of any kind allowed. Replace moved furniture in original spots. Trash pickup Friday morn, cans go top of drive Thur. night. NO Hookah!
All trash removed at checkout, must be bagged, trash not fitting in cans MUST be removed from property by guest. Grill must be cleaned at checkout.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 22 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Front Street - 33 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Company - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Years is open, plan a celebration! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at New Years is open, plan a celebration!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Years is open, plan a celebration!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is New Years is open, plan a celebration! located?

This family-friendly Elk Rapids vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic property & location! great for large groups
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with an amazing location on the lake. Plenty of space for 4 families to spread out both inside and outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time with the house accommodating our every need of our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view alone was absolutely breathtaking! We had five adults and seven kids (all age three and under), and everyone had plenty of space to sleep comfortably and spread out. The kids loved the outdoor play area and couldn’t get enough of the sand volleyball court. Having two kitchens was incredibly convenient, allowing each family their own space. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayden V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at Jennifer’s property. House is in a great location, very clean, and blew our expectations out of the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tosha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect. We had an amazing time. The views of the lake are beautiful and there are multiple places to see it. We are a group of 10 and there was plenty of space for all of us. The house was well equipped for everything (kitchen, outdoors, indoor games, lake and plenty of towels). The location was near Elk Rapids and there was a grocery store right down the street. Our host was so kind and always responded right away with any questions we had. Highly recommend this beautiful home on the lake!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elk lake estate did not disappoint. It was the perfect location for my sister's bachelorette party. We used the yard for some games and the sauna was amazing after a chilly day on the boat. The kayaks were in great condition too. There were plenty of beds in the house for our large group. This would also be a very family friendly place- will definitely be coming back with my children!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

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

Great time and host

Jennifer was very attentive and the house was perfect for our situation. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis B.

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

Great stay

Beautiful place with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Family Vacation

Great location, beautiful view and lots of things to do for all ages! We had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great visit

The house was amazing, it fit our large group very well and had plenty of ways to spend your time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Fabolous Elk Lake Vacation

Great property on Elk Lake with lots of amenities to keep you busy. Lots of space to spread out for bigger families.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JON B.

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

MEMORIAL DAY

GREAT STAY, LOTS OF ROOM. GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE ON THE WATER.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Awesome time!

Great location! Friendly hosts and made the bachelor party a success!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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

Family Friendly Vacation Home

Breathtaking lake views. Great location and home for a large family gathering. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and the Elk Rapids area and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Perfect for our family!!

This was absolutely perfect for our family! We are already trying to figure out when we can come back! 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN Z.

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

Elk lake

Awesome property. Lots of "toys" for kiddos and adults alike!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Big enough for ALL Z of us

It’s almost impossible to find a quality place that can easily handle 11 people, but this home does that and more…much more. Not only did everyone get their own bedroom and bathroom, there was enough space for everyone to get together for meals and find their own private space when they wanted some “me” time. We hope to go back even if it is pricey. Just an example of getting what you pay for. My kids equated it to Disney World. You pay more, but you leave with a lot of priceless memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasi S., Muskegon

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

Womens Weekend 2023

Perfect weekend! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Awesome House

This house is perfect for our group of 12. Easy to cook, hang out and enough rooms and beds for all of us. Being right on elk lake with kayak's available was awesome! Minutes from downtown Elk Rapids and short drive to golf courses, casino and downtown TC. Host is super responsive if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna R.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Our family came from all over the country and it was the perfect spot for us. The house has everything you could ask for plus it’s the ideal lake location. We couldn’t ask for anything more! Thank you for making our trip so special. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tassia H.

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

Great home!

We had a wonderful time and the host was extremely fast with her responses if I needed anything or had any questions! The kids never were bored with the endless activities on property. Beautiful dock and clean lake water to swim in. We rented a pontoon and used her lift which was great! We were 27 people and the home slept in comfortably!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Been cooing for 10 years

Has every add-on you can think of -for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Title

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Wonderful lake house vacation!

This house was just perfect for our BIG family vacation & it had plenty of space with activities for all the boys (ages 3 to 14). The water was so beautiful & the kayaks were great fun. The house was very clean. We would totally come back ... thank you for sharing this lake house with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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This was our summer home while raising five children, now they are grown and busy. We want to share the lake and memory making possibilities with our guests. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

After visiting many lakes in Michigan, we found the best one for our family. Elk Lake is a perfect combination of clear Caribbean water, low boating traffic, and it's close to a charming town with great restaurants. Our favorites are Founders, Pearls, and Riverwalk Grill. For pizza try Jac's Parlor - they may even deliver.

What makes this property unique

Amazing views down Elk Lake, on a clear day you can see the south end of the lake which is about seven miles away! Those views are accessible from almost every room of the house. Elk Lake is connected to Torch Lake through Skegamog Lake and Torch River, spend an entire day boating the famous Chain of Lakes.

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