Steps away from East Bay

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids Golf Club4 min drive
Torch Lake14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)26 min drive
Chateau Chantal45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Floor-Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor-Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor-Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Historic Hughes House offers a glimpse into the past with a large wrap-around porch and stately staircase. The house is 1/2 block from Memorial Park and the beach at East Grand Traverse Bay that includes playground, tennis and basketball courts. Rental of this home is limited to the second floor and includes 3 bedrooms, kitchen, full bath, dining and great room. There are Queen sized beds in two of the bedrooms and a full/double loft bed & two twin beds in the third room. There is also a day bed that converts into a king size bed made of two twins together.

Rental includes use of the porch and porch furniture, grill, picnic table, fire pit, wagon, paddle boards, garage for bike storage, cruiser bikes, yard games and large yard.

It is a short 3 block walk to restaurants and shops. Elk Lake, Torch Lake, Traverse City, and Charlevoix are short drives. The Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leelanau County, and Mackinac Island are a day-trip away. Come for the food, the wine, the beer, and stay for the best sunsets in all of Michigan.

This property is available by the week or multiple weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Sunday to Sunday. We also run specials in the spring and fall. Look for great nightly rates with a 2-night minimum.

Property manager

Matt Conrad & Anne Conrad

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STRB20-007

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive
Torch Lake - 14 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 7 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 3 min drive
Cellar 152 - 6 min walk
Peninsula Grill - 36 min drive
Jolly Pumpkin - 39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps away from East Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Steps away from East Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps away from East Bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Steps away from East Bay located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Twisted Fish Gallery and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Elk Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

30 Aug 2023

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

Amazing location and owners

If you’re looking for a beach house in a great location, this one is great for Elk Rapids. You can see the sunset from the porch, it’s a minute walk to the beach/ play sets for kids and a few minute walk into town. The owners were great when needed. The house is a historic home so even better if you like historic houses.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

30 July 2023

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

Elk Rapids Gem

This is our second year staying at the Hughes house. The home accommodates our family of seven, five adults and two children, very well. The location is perfect! A three minute walk to the beach and downtown and close to Traverse City. The view from the porch is priceless! And sunsets on the beach are Pure Michigan! This place is a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

25 July 2023

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

Another great week

Our third time staying at the Hughes House. Plenty of room for our family, love the porch and view of the bay! Bikes, toys and chairs for the beach. Large yard with picnic table where we enjoyed several meals. And to top it off you’re within walking distance to the beach, downtown, restaurants and ice cream! Already booked for next summer! Thank you Ann and Matt for sharing your home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

15 Aug 2022

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

Our new favorite place in Michigan

The week was perfection. Location, views, activities, and lodging exceeded our expectations. We have a large family and everyone found a place to sleep comfortably in the house. The homeowners are attentive but provide privacy to their guests. We had such a wonderful trip - hope to make this an annual stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

connie m.

16 Aug 2021

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

Elk Rapids Victorian

Lovely comfortable getaway, we'll be back again next summer😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Matt Conrad & Anne Conrad

The story of Matt and Anne is a really-small-world kind of story. Anne grew up on Elk Lake in Elk Rapids, while Matt was what is know in town as a summer kid, spending summers across the lake. Anne worked at the bakery, Matt visited the bakery; Matt worked in the cherry orchard, Anne worked in the cherry processing plant; Anne worked at what is now the Riverwalk Grill, Matt visited the Riverwalk Grill; Anne went to Michigan State, Matt went to Michigan State(2 years overlapping) and never met... Anne went to live in Chicago, Matt worked managing large construction projects and went to live in Washington DC for two years. One year to the day from when Anne returned to Elk Rapids, and 6 months after Matt returned from Washington, a mutual friend suggested a meeting... and 18 months later they were married. We now reside on the first floor with our kids Harrison and Polly and spend our weekends and summers at Matt's family's small resort on Elk Lake.

Why they chose this property

One of Matt's construction projects was the restoration of and addition to the Virginia Capitol Building in Richmond where he found a passion for restoration. When this property was put on the market it seemed a natural fit as this house is on the national register of historic places along with being a Michigan Historic Site.

What makes this property unique

This is a truly unique house in that so much of the historic fabric (floors, walls, windows, siding, veranda) is intact and in serviceable condition. It really is like stepping into what once was, with the modern conveniences to make it comfortable....