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Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available

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Stunning views of Elk Lake!!
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior
large family room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kewadin, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available

Beautiful waterfront cottage on the shores of scenic all sports Elk Lake. This 2200 square foot cottage has plenty of room for the whole family. Our cottage features 4 bedroom and two custom bathrooms, The kitchen features granite counter tops and is fully equipped. There is a large dining room with a coffee bar. Our home has two separate living rooms, both with large flat screen TV's, Great for the kids and multiple families.
Elk Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan. Bring your own boat or water toy ,or rent one from a near by marina. Elk Lake is perfect for swimming, skiing, tubing, fishing or to take a memorable boat ride through the Chain Of the Lakes, travel up the picturesque Torch River swim on the popular Torch Lake sandbar, stop in Alden for your favorite ice cream, or continue up the east side of Torch to the Dockside for something to eat or drink. Cottage is directly on Elk Lake with no roads to cross. Just step out of the sliding doors and enjoy lake living!!

The cottage is 20 min to downtown Traverse City!

WEEKLY RENTAL IS FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

CHECK IN TIME IS AFTER 3:30pm

CHECK OUT TIME IS BEFORE 10am THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
There is a small crib for infants.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets are allowed. Sorry
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking allowed.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave all protective covering on the bed and pillows on. Do not strip them off. Just the sheets and pillow cases to be washed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fireworks allowed

Important information

You need to know

Property # 719276
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kewadin

Located in Kewadin, this vacation home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Kewadin, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 57 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available on May 11, 2026 start from $658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Private Elk Lake waterfront home, Taking reservations for 2026/8/8 now available located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is steps from Elk Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Elk Rapids Golf Club is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before, wonderful place and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thank you Laurie for your kind review. We really appreciate it. We look forward to having you and your family back again to enjoy our cottage!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was fantastic! My family made terrific memories here this summer. The house was the perfect size with a great dock that we thoroughly enjoyed. The house was well stocked, clean and well cared for. The water was as clear as glass and the house was near so many cute towns and destinations. We loved it all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Most importantly we are gald that you and your family had a great time enjoying the cottage and all that it has to offer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Amazing stay at Elk Lake cabin

We had a great time at the Elk Lake cabin. The location was perfect and the house was spacious enough for the whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Great Place on Elk Lake

The house is in a great location with all the amenities you need for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you Kim for the kind review. with . We are glad you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Upnorth Getaway

We enjoyed ourselves, our place was in an excellent location. We booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2024
Thank you Laurie for renting our cottage and Thank you for choosing to stay with us again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Elk Lake

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2023
Thank you Laurie for your review. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Great Location

House worked well for 4 adults and five kids,ages 7-12. Nice lawn for the kids to play and direct access to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2023
Thank you for your Review. We are glad you had a great time. Hopefully you and your family created great memories and had a blast!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

First trip up north

We had a wonderful time on our trip and stay. House was just as presented, used kayaks, rented/docked a boat and had a few fires with s’mores! Wonderful trip and thinking about next year already!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

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

Beautiful View!

This was our first time staying on Elk Lake. The lake and view were beautiful! House was big enough to accommodate us all and very comfortable. My grandkids loved the “toy room” and sandy area by the lake. Thanks Parker’s , for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for the kind review. We are glad your family had a great time at our place. That is what we want everyone to experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Beautiful views and the water is amazing!!

We had a great time. The only issue is our week went by to fast. The kitchen had everything that we needed, The table was great for the whole group to sit and eat at. Overall we had a great time and would come back in a minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Elk lake getaway

The house was perfect for mine and another family that stayed at the property. Kitchen was fully furnished. The outside space was great. Loved the fire pit. The water was perfect with a nice sand bottom. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad you and your family had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Independence Day celebration

A great place for our multigenerational crowd (ages 7 - 70). Wonderful swimming on the property and easy drives to other beaches. Good access to multilple golf courses for the golfers among us.Markets and restaurants close by. The kitchen is one of the most well-equipped we've seen. Lots of games and toys for everyone and plenty of room to spread out - both outside and inside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding location

Outstanding location. Host thoughtfulness and care to details show how considerate you are and your intention to provide an enjoyable experience for your guests. Multiple coffee makers, great linens, plenty of seating, incredible views of the lake, a sandy shore, dock for outstanding sunsets and water access. The location couldn't be better for access to Elk Rapids, but private seclusion and space for our family to vacation together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you Bruce for you kinds words. We do our best to provide a great family experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Cozy lake house in Kewadin

We loved our time in this little house! It was very well stocked with kitchen items, games and puzzles for rainy days, and the lakeside fire pit was perfect for our s’more nights. We were happy to use the available kayaks, also. Our one disappointment was with all the debris that was continually washing up at the shoreline, making swimming undesirable. Instead we spent a lot of time at the beach in Elk Rapids. But the house was clean and comfortable stars 😊
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Ellen C.

LOVELY LAKEFRONT HOME

Very comfortable and large lakefront home on Elk Lake. Attractively furnished living quarters and well-equipped kitchen. The beds are extra comfy! Although the house sits directly on a very busy road that circles the lake, traffic noise is muted on the lakeside by a long, sloping, and private yard that leads down to the water. The views are lovely. Elk Rapids is right around the corner, a thriving small community with some wonderful restaurants and a sweet little golf course. We enjoyed a week's stay here in mid-September and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you Ellen for your kind review. we greatly appreciate it!! Most importantly you had a great time. That's what makes us happy. Please let us know if we can assist you in your future travel plans.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Outstanding for large groups!

Tom's property was absolutely perfect for our group of eight women gathering before our high school reunion! Everything was provided and was exactly the way it was shown on VRBO. The beds are comfortable, there were spacious areas for eating, cooking, and gathering. We especially enjoyed using the kayaks and the fire ring. The lake was gorgeous with a beautiful Sandy bottom! Pure Michigan! Tom was incredibly responsive to my many questions and requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you Mary, We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We try our best to provide an exceptional rental experience. Thanks again for your kind review. Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Awesome house and location!

We had such a memorable vacation at this house! Super clean, tons of space, great location, and everything we could possibly need was there (kitchen items, extra bedding supplies, bathroom toiletries, outside items). Our kids (ages 9, 7, 2) had a blast with the swingset, kayaks & beach supplies. We all enjoyed the backyard and firepit. We rented a pontoon and spent an amazing day on Elk & Torch Lakes. Awesome park a block away, Wednesday evenings are a blast for all ages on River Street in Elk Rapids, grocery store super close. Everything was wonderful!!! We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you, that is so great to hear. We are thrilled that you had a great time. We would love to have you back just let us know when. So happy that your family enjoyed the cottage we try our best to be a great place on ELK Lake!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kris H.

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

Great location with easy access to lots of fun!

The cottage was not as clean as expected, and there were a few things not working, however the property manager was prompt and responsible in addressing any concerns. The previous tenants were harder on the property than they should have been. It’s too bad renters can’t all be responsible and respectful. We wished we had better weather during our visit, but we were undeterred and all had a fun vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for the review. I am sorry about the cleanliness as we pride ourselves on that. It is the MOST important to us. I was not aware of many of the broken items prior to your arrival so thank you for letting me know. I did not know the group before you were throwing a bachelorette party as I would have never rented to them. Again I am sorry, but did my best to get everything taken care of quickly. Thank you again
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue L.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Good and bad

I would say that the best part about staying here would be that it is on the lake. However, we were disappointed that even though the beach and lake are very sandy, lots of black debris ended up where we were swimming so we had to rake it every day. The worst part for me was that it needed a deep cleaning. There was mold and chunks of things molding in the bottom of all the trash cans. The freezer had debris in the bottom of the drawer under the basket and the utensil drawers had debris in them. Upon arrival the dishwasher had not been emptied and there was laundry in the washer, still needing to be dried. There were many upgrades throughout. The bathrooms were really nice. We did have an issue with the plumbing and somebody had to come fix that. It was resolved. Both the stove and refrigerator need to be replaced, the oven does not work and the icemaker and the doors don’t work correctly on the refrigerator. Overall we enjoyed our stay, but we will not be returning. We got used to the building over the week, but we’re not in love with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
I am sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience. We do our best to provide each renter with the best possible arrival and comfortable stay. I did notify you that we are in the process of purchasing a new stove as it recently broke and could not be repaired. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the refrigerator as it has French doors and there is a certain way it has to be closed. The sewer is brand new and hooked up to city sewer and we are working through some new install kinks. Unfortunately the wind and currents dictate the way the debris is washed up on shore. And I did speak to my cleaning crew to make sure they do a better job at the deep cleaning. We are sorry that you will not be returning but we wish you the best of luck at your future locations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dmitry H.

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

Great Lake house on Elk lake

This was our second time at this home. It’s very roomy and located right on Elk lake. Great time with great friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thank you for Dmitry. Glad you choose to rent our cottage. Hope to rent to you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel l.

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

Yearly gathering with family!

Wonderful week on a wonderful lake! The property was an excellent location on Elk lake. There was plenty to do on the property from boating to playing games on the vast lawn! My family all agreed that this was a great find! We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Lake front living

Great place with awesome sandy bottom lake and small beach area. Nice dock. Showers work great and have good water pressure. Very clean. Oven was broken but owner let us know it was down but new one wouldn’t not be in by the time of our stay. Grill works great. Parking can be a challenge if the house next door has a large group so keep that in mind
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marissa B.

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

So much fun!

The pictures do not do this property justice! It perfectly housed my in-laws, my parents, my brother, my husband and two kids! Right on elk lake with a gorgeous view. We rented a boat and took a stroll on the beautiful lake and we all really enjoyed sitting on the patio! The living room was huge and my toddler loved running all over the place. There were so many places to sit and hangout I would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Stunning views, great yard, Michigan weather

The weather kept us inside the majority of our stay, so we were glad that we packed lots of boardgames! The extra large dining table fit both families, and the toys/books in the bunk room kept the kids from getting too stir crazy with the rain. We cooked all our meals for the duration of our stay, and the giant pantry was useful for storing all our dry goods! When we were able to go outside, the lake access was just what we needed. Onsite kayaks were a hit, as was the fire pit and small beach area. Make sure to bring life jackets/puddle jumpers if you have lots of little ones! We had a great time, and were happy to have Tom’s cottage to stay in during the rainy early June weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

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

Beautiful

The location was absolutely amazing! The place was just as nice also! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom Parker

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Why they chose this property

We LOVE this property. We fell in love with the large family room where our entire family can spend time together. The lake is amazingly clean and has some of the best Caribbean blue waters in Michigan and it has one on the best views on the lake. The area has so much to offer from Wineries, Shopping, Skiing, Mackinaw Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and So much more. It is truly a family paradise, or a great escape away from the kids.

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