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Escape and Relax; Steps Away from Lake Michigan

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Autumn serenity
Great Room (living room, dining room and full kitchen)
Kitchen and dining
Kitchen and dining
Dining and kitchen; hallway to bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41296 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, MI
  • Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Escape and Relax; Steps Away from Lake Michigan

Our newly built home nestled in the woods is on a private drive. Five minutes walking distance to the private beach is Grand Traverse Bay where you can relax, swim or awe at the spectacular sunsets.

The surrounding towns/cities are charming and friendly offering a wide variety of options should you wish to venture away from the house. Just to name a few... Charlevoix has its Farmers Market, Venetian Festival and Candlelight Hike; Elk Rapids: Evening on River Street, Harbor Days and its Farmers Market and Bellaire: Music in the Streets, Rubber Ducky Festival & Parade and Harvest Festival. Our Welcome Binder lists other suggestions for art galleries, boating, skiing, U-pick orchards, golf, hiking, wineries/breweries/distilleries and of course, restaurants.

Our home is centrally located between Charlevoix and Elk Rapids (20 minutes in either direction) and is just minutes away from a general store (Eastport Market) and Torch Lake.

It features a great room with living room, dining and a fully equipped kitchen. This open concept also features large windows that not only provide for natural light but unobstructed views of nature, most often the deer as they come by to grass. There are no fences.

There are blackout curtains in both bedrooms, extra blankets and pillows as well as dressers and ample closet space. Both bathrooms have walk-in showers, bidet toilets and are stocked with basic amenities: shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

Additionally, you have a full laundry room with detergent and fabric softener and a two car garage. As mentioned, this is a newly built house with construction completed last fall. The pictures show a large covered front porch and rear deck which will be furnished spring of 2025. The house has central heat and air conditioning and should it be necessary, it is connected to a whole house generator that kicks in automatically in the event of a power outage. Lastly, we have fiber optic Wi-Fi.

In addition to local markets, Family Fare has several markets in the area but you can have groceries delivered to the house during your stay or just prior to arrival through StockedUp.com.

You have full access of the house plus all the amenities and conveniences found inside except for the locked storage shed that is in the garage.

In the kitchen help yourself to any foods left by your hosts or previous guests.

The home is located in Timberlane Terrace, a private community on a private dirt road. Some of the homeowners live here year-round. Other homeowners have vacation rentals here and for still others, it is their seasonal get-a-way retreat.

In the winter season the road and driveway are plowed but we still recommend a four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle.

Property manager

Roman Zabicki

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Note for dog owners there is NOT a fenced yard.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
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.

Important information

You need to know

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Farms and Willowbrook Mill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ellsworth, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 21 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 31 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Castle Farms - 32 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 59 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Antrim Dells Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bone Shack BBQ - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape and Relax; Steps Away from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

Where is Escape and Relax; Steps Away from Lake Michigan located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Torch Lake and Antrim Creek Natural Area. Banks Township Park and John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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

patty g.

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

Loved this property and all nearby area

This was the first time that we stayed on the Grand Traverse Bay near Ellsworth and were not disappointed! The modern cabin was quite comfortable and easy to navigate.. beds, kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms all clean. The area is not populated and reminded me of earlier summers before too many folks started coming into the northern Michigan towns and lakes.Rex Road beach, few miles away ( you can bike there) is gorgeous and pet friendly and wirh many beautiful rocks and stones…absolutely my new favorite spots on Lake Michigan! Tops Empire and Elberta beaches bc less crowded. I thought I was in a Petosky Hallmark movie it was that perfect! Also Royal Farms cider and winery and family recipe cherry pie!! Eastport market also close had food of all types, wonderful deli and dinners .. Friske market also has great pizza! We did some fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking the trails and nature preserves but mostly enjoyed our cabin home, sitting on the front porch , walking to and from the private beach path thru the woods to the lake in the morning with coffee especially was a treat! Lots of established homes and new ones, rural area all around yet close to Charlevoix and torch lake area. Roman, the host was wonderful at communicating and helpful in finding out about walking on the shore in Michigan which you can just stay closer to the water and don’t set up anywhere! I am thankful for the opportunity to relax and enjoy this part of Michigan .. thank you Roman and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ange C.

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

Dream Vacation

Greetings Fellow Travelers!Whenever I read any review of a rental, there are really only three things that truly matter: 1) Is the listing accurate? 2) Is the place clean and comfortable? 3) Is the area safe? On all counts I can assure you that the answer to these questions is a resounding, happy “YES!”We had such an immensely lovely, happy and restful stay at this beautiful home during the middle of June 2025. A huge reason for this was just how thoughtfully the owners of this VRBO have put it together. There are comfortable beds with quality sheets and bedding, lovely bathrooms and showers with above average towels and washcloths. The supplied shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are all very nice. The living room has incredibly comfortable, plentiful furniture and, best of all, a fantastic kitchen with loads of counter space, superior appliances and a generous supply of nice quality kitchen utensils. I’ve always thought that average/lesser utensils in a rental property are generally understandable, given how easily these things can go missing, but these wonderful people have provided great tools. No dangerous dull knives here. We were able to make lovely meals, all thanks to the well-supplied kitchen. The house sits on a beautiful, shaded lot on a very peaceful private drive and the neighborhood is absolutely not a place to go and have a rager; this is a place populated by friendly, reasonable adults. For the somewhat large number of properties that line th
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Roman Zabicki

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My wife and I live in CA, just outside Yosemite National Park. We're originally from Detroit and built this house as a summer get-a-way to reconnect with family and friends.
We have owned our own business (restaurant and wedding cakes & flowers) and as such know how important customer service is.

Why they chose this property

We basically drove the entire coast of Michigan looking for some place to buy our retirement home. We fell in love with this area when we first spotted it and every visit reinforces that we made the right decision.

What makes this property unique

Our house is quaint, charming and comfortable. It's on a rural road, nestled in the woods offering a serene and peaceful setting and right across the road is Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan where the sunsets are spectacular. We're 45 minutes north of Traverse City, 20 minutes south of Charlevoix.

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