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Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp. There is a kitchen area visible in the background.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a window, and a rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Elk Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Upper Family Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining

Location and Attractions
Great kitchen and dining area designed by two former chefs. Open floor plan on the first floor allows for a fun family atmosphere. Our house sits on three lots and has a beautiful backyard under the shade of a giant weeping willow tree. Perfect for naps, sports with the kids, grilling out, and bonfires in the evening. We have 3 kayaks with paddles available for use. Lots of quiet places to sit and relax for adults. The large lots allows plenty of space for parking and trailers with boats etc. We offer free WI-FI and the house has multiple smart TVs with apps for Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu etc.

The house includes a fully stocked pantry, a chef's kitchen worth of cooking supplies and equipment, as well as brand new stainless appliances. Centrally located in the Village, guests are a block away from the Bass Lake public access, and two blocks away from Elk Lake access- perfect for walks, kayaking, and picnics. The house is walking distance to downtown, the dam for fishing, and just about every dining option in the city. Additionally, we are close to golf, the Elk Lake marina for boats, hiking, biking, kayaking, and a quick drive to Traverse City. Day trips will get you to Sleeping Bear Dunes, a Lookouts game, Mackinac Island, Turtle Creek Casino, skiing, and so many more great attractions that northern Michigan has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside the home

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- Quiet hours 10 PM- 7 AM daily, please be courteous to neighbors and keep noise to a minimum during quiet hours.
- Furniture- Please do not sit on furniture with wet clothing, swimsuits, or suntan lotion.
- Towels- Grey towels need to stay inside the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1223197vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. 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 skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Restaurant - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, Elk Lake and dining located?

Located in the heart of Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bass Lake and Lake Michigan. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and Rotary Park are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Tami Simpson

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My wife Tami and I, and honestly my whole family have helped to make this house into our family vacation home. We have three kids- two boys and a girl in the middle. I am a College administrator in Oakland County, and Tami is a Real Estate Agent in Ann Arbor, MI. We are both graduates of the University of Michigan and are dedicated football fans. Additionally, I coach my youngest son Milo who is the starting center ad long snapper for the Ann Arbor Pioneer HS Football team.
Outside of work, our family has dedicated itself to establishing and developing a property management business. We are hoping to establish a presence in northern Michigan that will allow us to live and work full time there. In the meantime, we work during the week, and spend just about every weekend either managing or doing construction on our next venture!

Tami and I met in the restaurant business many years ago. She was a waitress and I was a chef. In cliche fashion, we fell in love and got married. Today, for fun, we still cook, forage and fish. We also make our own dry cured sausages and hams and hope to one day also buy a food truck that sells sandwiches made on our homemade sourdough English muffins. We love sports- the Lions, Big Blue, and my son's lacrosse and football teams. We also love the outdoors. We really enjoy spending time on the amazing lakes around this house with our families and friends.

We built this house to be a place for our family- increasingly scattered to the winds these days- to be able to come home to and spend time together. We sincerely hope you will be able to do the same here with your friends and loved ones and we look forward to hosting you.

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to ER for more than 20 years to stay with my parents and to visit our best friends from college. After 16 years of sleeping on the futons at our folk's place, we decided to invest in one of our own. We love Elk Rapids! There is no other place where we feel so safe to let our kids loose. Boating, snowmobiling, dining, shopping, and so many other great activities are so close to the house. We love everything ER offers and there is not a better community to live in!

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