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Perfect family location for trips to ER/Charlevoix/Petoskey & Traverse area!

Perfect family location for trips to ER/Charlevoix/Petoskey & Traverse area!

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Our family home on Brand St in Elk Rapids, MI!
Exterior
Lillies in bloom in our front garden!
Entryway from front doorway, family room to right, dining/kitchen in background
View of living room w/ two recliners, couch & love seat; 58" Samsung w/ Apple TV

Overview of Perfect family location for trips to ER/Charlevoix/Petoskey & Traverse area!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Elk Rapids, MI
  • Popular LocationElk Rapids Golf Club13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake13 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake Park21 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Den

1 Double Futon

1st Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Full/Single room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2nd floor Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Main Toilet

Toilet

1st Floor Private Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Perfect family location for trips to ER/Charlevoix/Petoskey & Traverse area!

Our first floor has a fully open floor plan with an living room with a smart TV, entry way, dining area, kitchen, 1/2 bath and spacious mudroom with attached laundry. Off of the kitchen is the deck with seating for 10. As you walk into the backyard you take a flagstone pathway to our patio ready for breakfasts, lunches or dinners outside under the shade of a large maple tree. Gas grill is a available as is a high heat electric sauna. Back in the house, off of the entry way you enter the "Michigan" den with a queen sleeper sofa couch, smart tv and office desks along with book cases complete with books for your casual reading. Off of the office we have the only 1st floor bedroom with a queen bed and private 3/4 bath.

The second floor stairwell ends at the smallest bedroom where you will find a single bed. The next room is larger and includes a double and single bed. The only bathroom on the second floor (a full bath) is newly remodeled. The last room is our master bedroom with a queen bed.

The driveway includes parking (3, maybe 4 cars max). We ask that you do not park on the side lawn. The garage is not for renter use. We have a bin of outdoor toys to use in the backyard, too.

We DO NOT have central air conditioning. We do have two heat pump/AC wall units on the main floor and in the upstairs master. The downstairs is sufficiently cooled and the upstairs remains comfortable if all doors to bedrooms are kept open during cooling times. The other larger bedroom upstairs has a window AC unit, too.

Our home is also NOT toddler friendly, due to the steep staircase and the older railing upstairs. The bars along the stairwell are wide enough apart to allow a small child to slip through and fall down the stairs. For this reason, we are NOT a good home for toddlers or crawling infants.

Property manager

Joe Macaluso
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Kids, yes! We are NOT suitable for young toddlers.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

This vacation home is located in Elk Rapids. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 13 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 21 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 6 min drive
  • Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 7 min walk
  • Cellar 152 - 2 min drive
  • Peninsula Grill - 37 min drive
  • Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family location for trips to ER/Charlevoix/Petoskey & Traverse area! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay in Beautiful Elk Rapids
Great family property with all the amenities you'd expect plus some great personal touches that really made it feel like a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay and found the home to be very comfortable. Also, the owner provided lots of good info and was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True to photos and description
Nice family home with a large common area to hang out. Fans and room air conditioners kept the house comfortable. The backyard was also nice for the kids to run around and we had fun doing a s’more night. The beach is an easy drive or 30 min walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob C., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home.
Very clean well maintained older home in a quiet neighborhood. Big backyard, with plenty of outdoor seating,, grill & fire pit. Good sized bedroom that accommodated 10 of us. Only negative was lack of cable TV service.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elk Rapids Summer Vacation
We had a wonderful time staying at this Elk Rapids rental. The house was cozy and had plenty of room. The house is within walking distance to both downtown and the beach. It was fun riding our bikes into town every day or to the beach. I would definitely recommend this rental property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joe Macaluso

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Joe grew up in Jackson, MI and went to the University of Michigan and received his BA in History and became a middle school teacher. He started his career in Elk Rapids Schools and has been there for 15+ years now as a social studies teacher. He coaches girls volleyball and is an active technology in education user.

Amanda grew up in Australia and first came to the United States in the early 1990s as a camp counselor. She continued to return and met Joe in the summer of 1998 in the summer camping industry. She currently is the Camp Director at YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha in Traverse City and has been there 20+ years.

Joe and Amanda have two beautiful daughters who enjoy their summers at the camp we reside at for 10 weeks, allowing us to rent our home to you. =)

Why they chose this property

This is our home for all but 10 -12 weeks of the year while we are at our summer job at YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha for Girls. While owning since 2006, we've decided to rent our home the last few summers. We are excited to share the joy we experience living in Elk Rapids with guests from around the world now. =)

What makes this property unique

We love the open floor plan on the main level, allowing you to be in the action from any room. The spacious backyard and beautiful big maple tree in the backyard were a draw as was the tree house already built when our girls were younger. =) We love the easy access to the Village Market grocery store and the schools where Joe works and our daughters attend school.
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