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 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.
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.

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 Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪16 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

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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
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬7 min walk

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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really nice house in a great location. The owners thought of literally everything and made it so comfortable. Five stars all the way. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed here twice and it’s very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Amy and her family are fantastic guests! She is 5 stars all around- Submitting my review on my phone, I inadvertently touched my screen and rated her 3/5 for communication, this was a mistake, she is a great communicator so I just wanted to clarify here :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to reset and recharge, everything well stocked, great area, and the weather was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy Elk Rapids Home

Close to town with all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice house

We had a nice time with family, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home

Very clean, lots of space, across from a grocery store. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our stay. It was clean and had all the essentials we needed for our stay. It is a convenient location to get to markets, gas, restaurants, beaches and other local attractions. I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent accommodations

great place, just as listed, excellent owner communications, very clean, nice location with grocery across the street
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elk Rapids Get Away

Great location for walking to Pearl’s , Bos Winery and Ethanology Distillery!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location for going to beaches on Traverse Bay, Elk Lake and Torch lake. Plenty of space for a family of 4. It was convenient to have the grocery store right across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy house with amenities

Great place to stay. Fully equipped kitchen. Bathrooms were great. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

elk rapids

Great kitchen and bathrooms. Well stocked with essentials. Wi-Fi access was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get away

We enjoyed a couples weekend getaway. It was close to town and everything around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We enjoyed our stay immensely. Within walking distance of downtown and local restaurants. Property owners were easy to deal with and quick to respond to questions. Would enthusiastically recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super handy

Close enough to easily walk to a lot, far enough to not be too busy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great

Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

late Christmas with family

We love this home. It accommodates our family of 6 easily, is very cozy and has everything we need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

review

great place, 'like home', comfortable and convenient, wonderful owners, good communication
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Thank you for an awesome spot for our annual girls getaway Home was clean, comfy and had everything we needed and more! Close to everything we needed - would love to visit in the summer Great hosts and great communication! Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location!

This location is great for anyone interested in Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, etc. Very easy to get to with grocery store and dining very close. The house was very clean and the kitchen well stocked. Pay close attention to the details in the communications from the property owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean, affordable, Garage!

My family enjoyed our trip. We all had our own space and the house layout was nice. The interior was clean and the extra amenities made it a very comfortable stay. The garage was a big plus to store our kayaks, bikes and car in. The only recommendations would be an exterior refresh and stone driveway so that the garage entry would not track in the sand/dirt. I definitely would return with a family or a group stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was very nice and the kitchen was amazing!! Had everything we needed. We got some great suggestions for food and were able to contact the owners about where to find the closest beach and they got right back to us. Feel like we found a hidden beach and spent the whole day and then able to have a nice relaxing fire at night. Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Jessi, It was an absolute pleasure to host you and your family! You are welcome back anytime! Tami and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski trip

The property was as described. it was clean, stocked with the essentials, and had enough space for our party of six. Ample parking. Our bed was comfortable. We chose it because Elk Rapids is centrally located between Traverse City, Bellaire, and Charlevoix. The hosts were very communicative and helpful, including suggesting many places and restaurants to visit in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Michigan Family Vacation

We spent a week here with six adults & it was great location. Right across the street from Village Market & walking distance to Ethanology. We rented a boat at Elk Rapids Marina & went to Torch Lake. We went to Mackinac Island, played golf at Elk Rapids Country Club. We enjoyed Taverse City & the Jolly Pumpkin. We ended up going to Charlevoix & Petoskey. Highly recommend for renovated interior, especially the two bathrooms and kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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