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Charming Red Brick House with Elk Lake Access

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Entrance side of house from the driveway.
Property grounds
Exterior
View at the 50 foot share Elk Lake Access.
Living room area and kitchen in background.

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Williamsburg, MI
    Elk Lake
    3 min walk
    Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
    8 min drive
    Elk Rapids Golf Club
    10 min drive
    Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    26 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen Bed Room

Twin Bedroom

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Charming Red Brick House with Elk Lake Access

This red brick house was totally renovated during the 2020-21 winter season. Enjoy "new" everything!! There are a couple of surprises like a beautiful wood wall uncovered during the renovation that is now refinished. Also, part of the red brick remains as a feature behind the TV. The house has a fully outfitted kitchen with new appliances, dishes, pots and pans. The furniture is brand new to begin the summer season 2021, and there is a new heating and cooling system to adjust for your comfort.

Best of all you will have shared access to our private 50-foot Elk Lake lot. The only other guests who will have access to the lot are possibly 4 guests in our VRBO house next door.

Elk Rapids is 5 miles north and Traverse City is about 20 miles south. Stay here and enjoy peace and quiet at the lake or venture to our local towns for shopping, tasting tours at the wineries, visiting the dunes, enjoying a day on Mackinaw Island and eating at one of our local restaurants..

Property manager

Barbara Dean
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children must be supervised by adult over 21.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Flintfields Horse Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 3 min walk
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 14 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 23 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bourbons 72 - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬30 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Memory Made
Thank you Barb and Dennis, Kids call it "Their Up North House" ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Grosse Pointe Park

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Save Spot for Kids
We love this property. Not worried about traffic, kids have a farm to run on and the Lake access is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again!
The house was like brand new. Beautiful finishes, everything there you could want including K Cups and snacks - so thoughtful. The house was absolutely spotless and gorgeous. Barb was a very gracious host and was a pleasure to chat with. We would stay there again for sure. We wanted a quiet and relaxing long weekend and it was perfect. Thank you Barb!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Girls weekend for ten of us turning 60 years old. Very nice location. Explored both Elk and Torch Lake. Enjoyed shopping both Elk Rapids and Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay! Owners were fabulous. Neighborhood was very quiet & peaceful. The house had everything, literally everything you need for your stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ELK LAKE VACATION
This is our 3rd year renting. Perfect quiet setting, little to no traffic, kids can run free, perfect lake frontage. Close to Elk Rapids. Home is new with all the amenities ...dishwasher, Central Air, TV, Deck... The hosts are lovely people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious
What a special place to rent. The red brick house is absolutely beautiful! It’s so clean and the layout is perfectly designed. Very spacious and practical. Beautiful view of the lake with outdoor seating area to have coffee in the morning that shaded. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to friends and family!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., South Barrington, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2022 Getaway
Property was spotless, recently renovated and located within walking distance to Elk Lake. Quiet and peaceful location. Barb Dean was excellent to work with and left us a bowl of freshly picked cherries from the adjacent cherry farm. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This property was perfect for the time we spent for our first visit to Traverse City area. Barb was an amazing host and so thoughtful to hand deliver fresh cherries from the orchard this house is situated on. This property is not on the lake but a short walk will get you a nice sunrise if the weather permits! Thanks again Barb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Host Excellent place to stay
Wonderful place to stay, will definitely return. Clean and was as advertised. Barbara was friendly and made sure we had what we needed. She left fresh picked cherries for us. A must stay! Barbara will not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Barbara was an exceptional host. Very responsive even though we arrived very late. Clean basic accommodation which suited our purposes perfectly. Would return for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy I., Alma, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday
This home is gorgeous - spacious, well-appointed, and absolutely spotless. It's a few steps down to the water, where we enjoyed some wine and charcuterie at sunset. Fluffy towels, comfortable beds, thoughtful goodie baskets - Barb and Dennis thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable! They are spectacular hosts, and we will absolutely be returning for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
My wife and I enjoyed our weekend getaway very much. The house was in pristine condition and very clean. Location was very peaceful. Check in and check out was incredibly seamless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Property
The house was nicely updated and very clean. We were just there for a short stay so we didn’t get to take advantage of all the property has to offer, but would definitely rent again. Barb was super nice and accommodating - oh and bonus there are little SNACKS when you check in. I love snacks :) I also have to mention the high quality THICK towels, we have stayed a lot of places and the towels are always small and thin, not here. - sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. Thank you Barb (and Dennis)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Red Brick House
Very nice property. Clean and completely remodeled. It is as described in the listing. Had a very nice stay here. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M., Piqua, OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recommend without hesitation ~
The property was perfect for us. It was even better than the pictures showed (which were good to begin with), well appointed, CLEAN and comfortable. While we did not do any cooking, the kitchen has all of the supplies you would look for or need. The location is centrally located for the areas we visit whem we are Up North. The host, Barb, was delightful to talk with, responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner and shared resources available in the area. We especially enjoyed hearing about some of the history of the property/area. There were thoughtful touches of snacks upon arrival and a basket of items for showering if needed. My husband, daughter and son-in-law all agree with me that we would recommend this property or any property hosted by Barb and her husband ~ it was that pleasant / enjoyable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House, Peaceful Retreat
We stayed at the Brick House while my daughter went to the Traverse City Horse Show and loved it. The location was great - both close to the show for us, but also close to all the area has to offer. You could easily get to Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Resort and other day excursions easily. But it you just wanted to enjoy a peaceful day on the lake, staying at the house was a great option! We had easy access to the lake with a short walk, a lovely back yard and porch and we were surrounded by a cherry farm which made for a peaceful place to relax after the horse show. The house is newly renovated and has everything to cook and grill, great laundry area and all round clean and lovely furnishing, etc. Barb was super sweet and a great host. There was a huge storm the day before we came and power was out when we arrived. She was great keeping us updated and getting us what we needed to get through the hiccup. We would absolutely stay again and recommend to others visiting the horse show - or coming to visit the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and Perfect
We rented both of Barbara and Dennis's houses. It was like a little family vacation compound. Barbara and Dennis thought of every little thing you needed but did not fill the houses with crippy crap. Can't say enough about their property. This is my second year. Plan to become regulars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short and sweet
We were in the TC area for wine tasting and quick get away for an evening. Barb was so welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed chatting with her during check-in. The house was clean and well done. We enjoyed our quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend to anyone ! The host is amazing !!!
Great place with Elk lake access and gorgeous views !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation getaway
This is a newly renovated 2BR 1 bath house part of a family orchard compound (cherry orchard still operational). It's totally renovated and perhaps the best stocked house we've ever rented. Barb did a great job with high-end appliances, cookware and has thought of everything for the kitchen. Furthermore, there were beach towels, soap/shampoo and some start supplies for the laundry room. A nice snack basket with Kuerig coffee pods were also provided ... very nice touch. It was a very short walk to their vacant lot on the water, with 4 lounge chairs/tables provided. For those wanting your own private beach-front/dock vacation, this is not it. BUT, the location is amazingly close to Elk Rapids (5 minutes) and an easy drive to Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome and relaxing stay
This place is so relaxing and beautiful. Recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Dean

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests