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Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

Winter at the cottage is so rejuvenating. First cup of coffee with a puzzle…

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Beach view
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Kewadin, MI

Place, Torch Lake
Place, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪17 min drive‬
Place, Torch Lake Park
‪20 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

Location! Minutes from Elk Rapids, the whole group will enjoy this spacious cottage right on Elk Lake, sandy bottom beach, and large yard. Amazing views of the lake from the open floor plan. Overlooking the private space through the wall of oversized sliders. 1000 sq. foot deck with plenty of lounging and dining areas. Four bedrooms and full walkout basement with plenty of toys! We are currently upgrading furniture.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised by an adult all times!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

If you have the time please start a small load of towels with soap provided. Thank you!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kewadin

Located in Kewadin, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Kewadin, MI

What's nearby

Elk Rapids Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
Torch Lake Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 35 min drive - 38.8 km
Chateau Chantal - 54 min drive - 60.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Tavern - ‬6 min walk
‪The Dockside - ‬25 min drive
‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬9 min drive
‪The Dam Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids located?

This family-friendly Kewadin cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan. Torch Lake is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

17 Sept, 2025

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

The lake view is stunning. The property has a large yard which is perfect for the kids. Close to quaint town with beach access to the bay. We will definitely come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

17 Jul, 2025

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

Lake front yard was awesome!!

We enjoyed being in the lake and all the paddle boards and kayaks available

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel S.

13 Sept, 2025

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

Everything was amazing! House was better than pictured and we particularly loved the view and spending time by the water/firepit & on the water toys! Communication from Trevor was great and check in/check out was the easiest I’ve ever experienced. Hoping to book again next year

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Fantastic stay!

It was an amazing time; wonderful location, great host. We will definitely be coming back. Appreciate it!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

11 Sept, 2024

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

Great cottage!

My family had a wonderful time here. A great location near the town and a fantastic view of the lake. A lot of space and amenities for family fun. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt m.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Will come back again in future

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

24 Aug, 2025

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

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property! Our family gathered here for a week, and it was the perfect spot for relaxing, swimming, and boating. The house was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a big deck that became our go-to spot for coffee in the morning.The lake was beautiful, the sandy-bottom water was ideal, and we made some of our best memories sitting around the wood firepit together at night. The host was responsive and easy to work with, and everything was exactly as described (if not better). We’d highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a peaceful and fun lake vacation—we’d love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

9 Aug, 2025

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

This was a family get together. The location and home exceeded our expectations. From the easy check in to all the amenities available we were very pleased. We enjoyed the provided kayaks and paddle boards. The fire pit got plenty of use. Everything we needed, except maybe a better wine opener. The accommodations made for a perfect week. Thanks Trevor.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

4 Jan, 2025

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

New years eve

It was a wonderful property, close to downtown elk rapids and grocery store. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

14 May, 2023

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

Elk Lafe stay

Amazing home with an Awesome view. The entire group loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah K.

15 Sept, 2024

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

Trevor was wonderful at communicating and the beachfront was fantastic! It was very clean but may be a bit to close to the road especially with younger children Overall we enjoyed our stay and Trevor was a great host

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

bob y., Where do you live?

30 Aug, 2023

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

Elk Lake

Great access to Torch, Elk Lake is beautiful Could use some updates on the property

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Great Place!

We loved staying at this house. It had plenty of room for 8 of us and loved everything it had to offer. The location was great. Close to so many things. They had kayaks and paddle boards for us to use and a great back yard to have fires every night and enjoy the amazing view of the lake. Thank you for an amazing week. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

28 Jul, 2024

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

Outstanding venue for large family lake vacation!

Loon cottage is the perfect location for a large group wanting a lake getaway. The large beautiful yard is perfect for games and bonfires. It's located on a great area of the lake that is also very convenient to Elk Rapids and Traverse City. The inside of the cottage is setup to be very comfortable and has a game room on the lower level. The host was incredibly responsive. Our group had a perfect vacation here and we highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Aug, 2024

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

Fabulous Family Lake Vacation

My mom/sisters/I rented this home for a week of fun with our kids ranging from 16 months to 16 years - and we had a blast! The yard, lake access, and deck were perfect! We didn't spend much time indoors but the beds were comfy and we were able to make nice meals and watch some Olympics. We also rented a pontoon boat and a lily pad which made spending time on Elk Lake even better.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

30 May, 2024

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

Perfect family getaway!

We were thrilled with the indoor and outdoor spaces with this property. As reviews stated there is some road noise being near a busier road, but the amenities and the view make it barely noticeable. We enjoyed sipping wine on the outdoor deck, overlooking the lake, as well as roasting s’mores around the large and tidy fire pit. We had one full day of rain but had plenty to entertain both the adults and kiddos. Excellent host communication. Will stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

13 Aug, 2023

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

Elk Lake - 2023

I wanted to leave a negative review so fewer people would come stay here, (then we could have the place to ourselves) but we had such an amazing time, I can’t do it. Trevor responded quickly to all my questions and the place was very clean, well stocked and better than other VRBO places we have stayed. Already booked for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lexi C., Kansas

3 Jul, 2023

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

Best back yard

The back of the house is the main attraction for this property. They have beautiful view, well maintained deck and yard. Lots of toys and games. Multiple kayaks and a SUP. Life jackets provided as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

17 Jan, 2022

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

Kewadin House.

This house is a fabulous property. Clean and cozy, with all the amenities you could think of! Very easy to communicate with the owners and they left us some great recommendations for some local hotspots and a very delicious bottle of wine from a local winery. Definitely a 10 out of 10!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

kent d.

26 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Michigan family reunion

The view and property out to the lake was superb. Swimming off the property was a bit challenging for our older family members. The cottage offered plenty of sleeping capacity. Much of the cottage interior was rather "tired"...could use some sprucing up. Otherwise it was functional for our purposes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Would stay here again!

Stayed here for a weekend trip with 11 of my close girl friends. The house had more than enough seating and beds for all of us. The house was clean, private, in a great location (reasonably close to Traverse City) and overall well furnished for a large group. We were a big fan of the view of the lake from the deck along with the abundance of comfortable seating outside. The house was ready a few hours prior to our scheduled check-in time and the host communicated effectively. The house instructions were clear and the host didn't ask much of us prior to check-out. Overall, would definitely recommend this property to groups of 13 or less.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024