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Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park

Newly updated downtown Elk Rapids home, the house is less than a block to the beach and to Veterans' Memorial park. Memorial Park features basketball courts, tennis, a huge playground for kids, and all the great traits of a beach park. The three bedroom house sleeps 10 and is a quick 2-block walk to downtown dining, shopping, and water sports. Outside, a huge corner lot with gas grill and yard games perfect for outdoor entertaining and with room for the kids to run and play.

Great house with an amazing view of Grand Traverse Bay. Less than a block to the beach, downtown, dining, and a huge park and playground for children. House has big backyard to entertain and play outside. In addition, this house has room to park a boat on trailer and is within a mile of access to Elk Lake/Torch River System and to the bay. Golf, snowmobile/ORV trails, and skiing are all close by. For those who want a city experience, Traverse City is only a short drive away.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We don't have baby gates, cribs or other equipment
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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 permitted outside

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
Place used linens and towels on the kitchen table
Empty kitchen and bathroom trash, place in blue bin outside.
Is it Thursday? Please pull blue bin to the street
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Linens Towels may not be removed from house. We do not supply beach towels or washcloths. Use of bleach in washing machine is not permitted
Blue garbage bin must be pulled to the street on Thursday or Friday morning before you check out or after you check in Text a picture to 313.989.6903
Crock Pot - If you use the crock pot it must be hand washed and reassembled before you check out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1360122vb
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

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

As of 27 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park on 10 Jun, 2026 start from S$430, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park located?

Located in the heart of Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Lake Michigan. Veterans Memorial Park and Elk Rapids District Library are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
There wasn't much open in ER this time of year so we didn't shop or eat out much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our stay with a well-stocked kitchen and 3 nice bathrooms. Loved the location - walking distance to downtown and the island library. Beautiful, giant willow tree on the property was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Elk Rapids! We all agreed it just needed better pillows, the beds were comfortable otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Michael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Older house in need of updates. Drshes were dirty, chairs in kitchen really uncomfortable, stove doesnt open because refrigerator is in the way. Shower in back was leaking so bad from underneath that you need a towel or 2 to soak up water every time its used. Mildew and mold in the bathrooms.about a pack worth if cigarette butts on the ground outside the back door next to rodent trap. Driveway is a long way from house.beds were really uncomfortable we were working in the area and stayed there for 5 days during winter when rates are reasonable, but would not want to pay summer rates to stay there . Place is kind of a dump
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2026
Michael, I believe your review is in response to the security damage that we had to collect based on the trashed house you left us filled with marijuana smoke, a pile of marijuana left on the kitchen counter, food on the floors, beer bottles all over the place and garbage, not to mention the ruined bedsheets and duvet, and we had to throw away the entry rug because it was so smashed in with either plaster or drywall mud. If there was a way to post pictures and the video here, I would.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raegen J.

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

Had a Wonderful Stay

Enjoyed our stay at this home. We were there during spring break to get some things done. The location is perfect..walking distance to town! House was clean and had so much character!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time here. The location is one of the main reasons we stay here. Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids and the beach. Originally we booked this because it is pet friendly. The only thing we were disappointed in is the lawn was thick as a hay field. No big deal since we didn't have to cut it. Price and location are the main reasons we continue to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris N.

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

Great Location for Last-Minute UpNorth Trip

The location of your Elk Rapids home worked out perfectly for our last minute trip. Very walkable to restaurants and the beach and pickleball courts at the park. It was also convenient for our excursions to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Petoskey. Communications with you and check-in/out process went smoothly. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb M.

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

Charming place!

We enjoyed our stay & hope to return. Such a charming place on a quiet street with a park & beach just a block away. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelsea B.

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

Christmas in Elk Rapids

The home is cute and cozy! Tastefully decorated and clean with everything we needed for a wonderful visit. The hosts even put up a Christmas tree for us! We’d definitely love to stay here again, any time of year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

We enjoyed ourselves

The rental place was good and accommodated us with everything that you need at home easy to find very relaxing Had a lot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

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

girls weekend

awesome house and hreat location!! walking distance to the beach and shops down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

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

Family vaca

Comfortable home, great location! Good communication with owners. We have stayed here before and will do so again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Great location for our family trip

Nice house with plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 kids. Easy walk to the beach, and easy drive to traverse city and our day trip to sleeping bear dunes. The town of elk rapids, also walking distance, was wonderful as well. We'd be glad to stay and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raeanna T.

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

Great Get Away

This was a great location to visit both Elk Rapids, Traverse City and Bellaire. My husband an I enjoyed all the space of this listing and could see bringing a larger group to this listing in the future. It was a great stay even in the non-tourist season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

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

Stay in Elk Rapids Michigan

It was a very nice place to stay while in town for a wedding. Plenty of space and a cute place. A lot of yard area as well with a beautiful large tree on the corner. Walking distance to the beach and downtown was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

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

Girl’s trip, October, 2024

The property is very nice, great location for visiting tunnel of trees, as well as glen arbor, traverse city, sleeping bear sand dunes, fall colors were so amazing, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space for the 9 of us. We didn't spend much time in the home since we were only there for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great place, great location.

Clean, tidy, efficient, a block from the beach and park, and a couple blocks from beautiful downtown Elk Rapids! Walk 1 minute to the best sunsets! Simple fun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Girls weekend

This vacation home was the perfect getaway for our girls weekend. Slept us all perfectly, thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

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

Cute little home

We were very pleased with the property. We had more than enough room. Hopefully to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute, listing was accurate. Location was excellent, easy walk to the beach and downtown shopping. Kids loved the beach playground. Kitchen had everything we needed. The only hiccups were that we didn't get an automatic message with the check in information. However, the host replied very quickly to my question of how to check in, so it didn't really effect our stay. There were also a lot of little fly bugs on the ceiling corners in the kitchen when I checked in. I was able to vacuum them up in a few minutes and they stayed gone the rest of our stay, so likely someone before us just opened the window without a screen. Otherwise it was very clean (no issues with beds, bathroom or counters). There was also a nice peek a boo view of the bay from the kitchen, living room and upstairs bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chanda D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Location

Had a great stay a this cute beach property. You can’t beat the location. Overall the inside of the home was clean. Kitchen was well stocked. The home itself could use a little TLC. Windows could be cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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 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 home with our family 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 folks' 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, fishing, 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!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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