Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.

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A lakeside view with four Adirondack chairs facing the water, a dock, and a grassy area with trees.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden interior, a round table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a yellow hanging light fixture.
A log cabin room with a bed featuring a quilt with animal prints, a window with curtains, and a lamp on a wooden nightstand.
A cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a grassy area with trees and a body of water in the background.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Elk Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 23 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Front Street - 24 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwater American Bistro - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Elk Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Turtle Creek Casino and Flintfields Horse Park. Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Lake Skegemog are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice yard to view Lake and room for my daschund to rome. Liked the privacy. Brought my canoe and was easy enough launch and tie up to the dock. Water was shallow so a big boat might be an issue. House was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of the lake and view from the property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! This is a beautiful spot on Elk Lake with lots of lake frontage and wonderful shoreline for play/swim in the water. The cabin is cute and reminds me of the cabin I grew up in on the other side of the lake. The only reason for the 4 stars is that the burners on the stove don’t all work well and there was some dust/dirt that could have been eliminated in corners, etc. Overall, we loved it and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
We appreciate your comments. Thank you for staying with us - we will follow up on the items you mentioned.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cabin at the Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Four adults had a lovely time at the Cabin at the Lake. We enjoyed sitting out on the furnished chairs (with pads!) gazing at the water and listening to the loons. We were surprised by how quiet the lake was during our visit - only a few people with motorized watercraft went by (we were there during the week of wildfire smoke, so that probably factored into it). Probably the most well-stocked kitchen I've encountered at a rental. It was a bit cramped for 4 adults and one big dog, but we made it work. The bath towels were plush, too!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the loons on the lake! And were comfortable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We love Elk Lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
So glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, old fashioned, small, lakefront cabin. Quiet, which is what I was looking for. Close enough to Traverse City. Very pleasant stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you! We are pleased to know that you would return to this lakefront cabin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice private lake days

The cabin is cute and the property beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cabin with a great view

It was as described and we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was peaceful, location was great. The Cabin furniture was comfortable, the cabin itself could use a bit more TLC. As they say in Michigan "that's cabin life:"We enjoyed our visit up north.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thank you. Your comments are helpful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spot. Older cabin but was a good stay. Easy check in. Skinny driveway to get boat trailer to park it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 5-Star review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful setting on beautiful lake. Easy to find and convenient to other amenities

Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place to stay with boat

We loved how we could moor our boat at the property and went out each day to elk and torch lakes. The view was relaxing and perfect location to enjoy morning and evening time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Love the Lake

Love the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2023
So glad you enjoyed the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay near Traverse City

Just 2 of us staying there so there was plenty of space, if there had been more it might have been a little cramped. This place has a really big yard with privacy fence on either side, perfect for our dog to run around in and go for a swim when he wanted to. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for an Elk Lake/Torch Lake vacation! Rustic cabin was as listed - cabin was clean and well-kept for an older cabin. The location on the lake is great and the provided mooring buoy was perfect for a pontoon. The shore entry is a rock wall, which could be a bit challenging for smaller children or people with mobility challenges. This cabin gives you great proximity to Elk Rapids and Torch Lake. Check-in/Check-out was easy and instructions from host were clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
We appreciate your review of this cabin. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the location and rustic and clean cabin.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

quiet cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great short stay at the queit cabin on Elk Lake.Great views and a nice way to disconnect for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for staying with Visit Up North.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great View & Quiet Location

You are paying for the view/location, the cabin is cozy (surprisingly the bed and pillows were great), but it is pretty dirty and outdated. Waking up and having your coffee while the sun is rising over the lake made it completely worth it though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2024
We are pleased to know that you loved the location of this rustic cabin, enjoyed the lovely sunrises, and found the beds comfortable. We have talked to the housekeeper regarding the issue you mentioned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not a lot of hot water so plan accordingly. I would suggest installing an instant electric hat water heater for the whole cabin. 13k should be sufficient. It would also take up less space in the bathroom. Check in was easy. Very relaxing and beautiful views. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your suggestions and are pleased that you had relaxing time.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Quiet Oasis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were pleasantly surprised with this little gem. It was very peaceful, and we greatly enjoyed the lake view. The customer service was very good when we had a few minor issues to address. The owner personally called and made sure our concerns were addressed. Would highly recommend this rental
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2025
Thank you! We appreciate you taking time to share your experience at this home. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cool

Cool little place on a pretty nice lake comfy but not the cleanest
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought the property and the lake were beautiful, and we saw two eagles! Other than sleeping, we mostly stayed at a cabin across the water where our daughter was having her wedding. We would like to come back and actually enjoy all this cabin has to offer. Our only suggestion would be that you might have a dehumidifier, because the sheets felt damp when we got into bed and our clothes from the closet also felt damp. Otherwise, it was lovely. 3
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
I wanted to share my experience during our recent stay. Before booking, I specifically called to confirm that a dock would be available for our boat. Upon arrival, there was no dock, and we were informed that the contract stated docks were only available after Memorial Weekend—despite my prior confirmation over the phone. This resulted in an unexpected additional cost of 284 to dock our boat several miles away.Additional issues during our stay included:Very limited hot water—dishwashing should be avoided until after showering.Numerous spiders and webs throughout the property.Cookware stored in cabinets was dirty.The yard showed little effort in maintenance or cleanup.Multiple extension cords were routed through cabin.Overall, this experience was disappointing and did not meet the expectations set by prior communication or the contract. I hope this feedback helps improve clarity for future guests and ensures property standards are upheld.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2026
Thank you. We appreciate your comments and have addressed the items you mentioned.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We first started by getting a call there was a gas leak and no fireplace to be used.they did leave us electric heaters.i left a window open all night due to smelling gas still.the next night we still smelled gas and called to see what to do and was told to go ahead and turn off the gas to the cabin.the view is beautiful,the cabin was nice.yard was big and nice.tried reaching out to host after the trip but won’t answer.it was an ok first air b and b trip.i hope my next time trying an air b and b is better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
We did speak with you and the owner during your stay to address and resolve these issues. We did follow up after your departure.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cozy small cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. Older cabin but clean and functional. Large lot with privacy. Close to Travers City. Two small bedrooms with queen size beds. Small bathroom and kitchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
So glad you enjoyed this cozy cabin on the lake and had a wonderful retreat!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gorgeous Setting!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rustic cabin is a great place to hang on Elk Lake. Morning views are spectacular. Renters beware that there is no central heat, no ceiling in the bedrooms (ultimate open concept), and plumbing in the bathroom is reversed for hot and cold water. If your looking for a quiet rustic place, this cabin is for you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2023
Thank you for the feedback! The cabin now has multiple heating options for chilly nights including a gas fireplace, a gas heating unit that heats the entire cabin, and several portable electric heaters. The plumbing has been upgraded throughout, the mislabeled faucets in the bathroom have been fixed, a new multifunction showerhead was installed, and the septic system was completely replaced in the summer of 2022.
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