2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit
Enjoy lake life, up north outings and a family friendly small town! We have the best location--2 blocks to beach and downtown restaurants, shopping and dining! 3 parking spaces, great wrap around porch, deck, updated kitchen and fun extras like corn hole and fire pit! Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street and beautiful beach and playground on Grand Traverse Bay. We are also conveniently located to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Charlevoix and more for day trips!
Our home is one of the largest in Elk Rapids so everyone can have some personal space when needed. The second floor has 3 Bedrooms each with a queen bed, one of which has an additional sitting area with futon and TV. The 3rd floor has 4 twin beds, futon and TV. With the 3 bedrooms and the entire 3rd floor space, the home easily sleeps 10 and with the futons you can sleep up to 12.
Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street full of unique small shops, movie theatre and dining options, from the popular Towne Pub to Cellar 152 with its craft beer and wine to the new gourmet Pizza place, there is something for everyone.
If you are an equestrian, you can't find a better location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival held in June, July, August and September. An easy 15 minute drive will get you to the show with no traffic!
If you want to explore, Elk Rapids is centrally located for so many great Up North adventures year round. Traverse City is just a short drive with great events, shopping, mini golf and dining. If you are a wine drinker the Old Mission and Lelanau peninsula's offer a large number of wineries and tasting facilities. Nearby Torch Lake is perfect for renting a boat and enjoying this #3 most beautiful lake in the world! Charlevoix and Petoskey are less than an hour away, where you can check out the mushroom homes and Petoskey stones! And the famous Great Bear Dunes will give you a view and a challenge like no other!
Nothing renews the soul like a change of scenery. so treat yourself to a getaway that has something for everyone!
Boring but necessary details: We require all renters to be 25 years of age or older. Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental due at time of reservation. Balance due 30 days before stay. Full refund if cancelled 60 days prior to first day of rental period. 50% refund if cancelled 30 days prior to first day of rental period. No refunds if cancelled less than 30 days prior to the first day of the rental period. Rental period during the peak season, June-August, is weekly from Sunday--Sunday. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m. During the off-season we allow weekend rentals (minimum 2 days). Elk Rapids license: STRB21-044
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Sunday to Sunday weekly rental only during the months of July and August, 2 night minimum for all other months
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Elk Rapids
Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. 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.
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Rotary Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Elk Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬16 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 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit on 9 June 2026 start from AU$451, 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 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit located?
Located in the heart of Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Michigan. Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Elk Rapids District Library are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
An amazing time! Home was spacious and inviting. Location was amazing, every evening we walked to the beach and enjoyed the beautiful sunset. Would recommened to anyone who wants to spend time in Elk Rapids.
Zack V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thank you so much, Zack, for the great 5 star review! It was a pleasure hosting you and your group! You are welcome back anytime to catch more sunsets on the beach!
Very nice house. Great location. Owner was very responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Kenneth V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you for the 5 star review Kenneth, I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at my home and Elk Rapids. You were a wonderful guest and it was a pleasure hosting you and your group! You are welcome back any time!
This is our second year renting this lovely home. It is in the perfect location, just a couple of blocks from the public beach and River Street. The home is so cheerful and comfortable, with plenty of amenities. We hope to come back again next year!
Loved the house and the location. The owner was very accommodating.
Had a great family reunion week!!!
John B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks for the five star review John! So glad your family had a great stay--it was a pleasure to host all of you! Hope you will be back again for more family fun!
Stayed for an annual girls trip to Traverse City/Torch lake and it was a good location for both! We enjoyed our stay, very walkable neighborhood close to some restaurants. Monica was helpful and our stay was great! We will try to return next year as well!
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a great review and thank you for choosing my place to create these great memories! It was such a pleasure hosting you and your friends for your annual girls trip. You were wonderful guests and I’m looking forward to hosting you again next year!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leannv n.
7 Oct 2018
Fantastic
We had a great time and would stay here again.
Leannv n.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
So glad that you had a great stay and we look forward to having you back again soon!
Used the property as the base for a birthday celebration in the downtown district. Great location, and outstanding service by property manager!
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Thanks so much for the great review! It was such a pleasure hosting you and your group for your celebration! Glad you had an amazing time and loved the location. Hope to have you visit again!
Great time in the ER area; wonderful house with lots of space, situated close to downtown, making it an easy walk to restaurants / bars.
Joseph S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for leaving this great review! It was a pleasure hosting you and your group again and looking forward to more visits! You are wonderful guests and I appreciate how well you left the house!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary S.
14 Oct 2018
The house was perfect for our family to stay for a wedding weekend in Elk Rapids.
Our family loved the house and accommodations were perfect for a family wedding in Elk Rapids. Owner was very thoughtful in providing information and convenience items.
Gary S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay!!! You were great to work with and we hope that you will visit soon again!
What a lovely house. Spotless and comfortable!!! Easy walk into town.
The kitchen was well stocked and a pleasure to cook in. The owner Monica was so helpful with any questions. We will definitely stay there again!
Kitty D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you had such a great time over the Thanksgiving break! You were a pleasure to work with and I look forward to having you stay again!
This is a beautiful home with a lovely, attentive property manager. We had plenty of room to stretch out for our group of 10. There are multiple sitting areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms. We loved our stay and hope to return!
Colleen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much Colleen for this great review! I am so happy that you loved our place and your stay and I look forward to having you visit again!
Monica was excellent to work with! Beautiful, relaxing home just a short walk from the lake. Kids loved the house and yard! Hope to return!
Jonathan R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
So glad that you and your family loved our home and Elk Rapids! You were great guests and we are looking forward to having you visit again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fritz P.
27 Aug 2018
Worked perfectly for our family wedding in the area.
Convenient, very clean, spacious and perfect for a group of people. Quite neighborhood and walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids Main Street attractions. Will do it again for next family gathering.
Fritz P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you had a great stay Fritz! You were perfect guests and we would be happy to have you stay any time!
We had a wonderful experience at this property. Monica was great to work with and would get back to us quickly. Great location to town and beach. Highly recommend!
Danielle W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so glad that you had a wonderful stay and it was a pleasure working with you! Looking forward to having you stay again!
We had an awesome time. The property was beautiful and all my friends loved the place. It allows for a lot of people to stay and is located in a nice neighborhood
Sara H.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
So happy to hear this! You guys were great guests and I hope you will be back again to more fun memories!
Had a great experience at this property! Had eight girls stay at this house: aged 21-32 years of age for a weekend getaway. Would go again!
Thank you !
Kara B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2022
I am so glad you had an amazing time! Was a pleasure hosting you and you are always welcome back!
I want to thank you again for leaving things so perfectly and even washing and folding the towels! You all were incredibly respectful and neat guests!!! I highly recommend you to any VRBO ownders you visit in the future!
Beautiful, roomy historic house!
Great host with quick follow-up.
Colleen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks so much for the five star review Colleen! You and your guests were a pleasure to host and hope to have you visit again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sean B.
23 Aug 2018
Great location, amazing house!
We had 9 guys stay here over the weekend. Everyone had beds and this house worked out perfectly! $20-30 Uber/lyft from Traverse City and walking distance to the lake and a beach! Great location, even better house, thank you!
Sean B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for this great review Sean! It was a pleasure hosting you guys and so glad you loved your stay and our home! You are welcome back any time!
From reviewing the listing to first and last communication this experience was perfect. We will return.
JEFFREY C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
So glad that you had a great experience and we look forward to having you visit again! You were perfect guests and a pleasure to work with!
About the host
Hosted by Monica Toomey
My husband Chris and I grew up in Philly suburbs, met in DC in 1989, married in 1992 and began our adventure together living in many states (MD, PA, NJ, OH) over the years due to job promotions and takeovers. We moved to the Detroit area in 2015 and immediately felt a connection. We have an equestrian business in NJ and in MI now, and we love the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which is how we found Elk Rapids. We are an active family, with 4 kids, 2 of which compete at GLEF, and we love everything about Northern Michigan. I wasn't excited about moving again, but now I couldn't imagine living anywhere else!
Why they chose this property
My husband Chris and I purchased this home in October 2017. We moved to Michigan in 2015 from NJ where we both grew up spending lots of time at the Jersey shore. We are an equestrian family and found Elk Rapids during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and fell in love with this small town and its beach. We had a hard time finding a place to rent in Elk Rapids so we decided to buy and couldn't be happier! We have spent weekends up North this winter skiing at Boyne Mountain and will be spending parts of our summer at the horse show and beach and weekends in the fall just relaxing and enjoying the gorgeous colors and quiet. We decided to rent it to let others enjoy this wonderful small town escape while we are not using it. We hope you love it as much as we do!
What makes this property unique
The first things that got me with this home are the wrap around porch and location in Downtown ER. I have always wanted a wrap around porch and I don't know why all homes don't have them, it is such a special place to enjoy the day. The home itself is perfectly located in Downtown Elk Rapids, centrally located, it is 2 blocks to the beach and 2 blocks to town and set back just enough to be peaceful and quiet even in the "busy" summer months. You never have to worry about parking or noise, Chris always says one of his favorite things is the small town friendly, relaxed atmosphere, it is a perfect escape and allows you to completely decompress and appreciate life.
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