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2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included

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Exterior
back of the house
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side garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Beach
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included

Look no further for the perfect vacation home in downtown Elk Rapids! This beautiful and spacious rental sleeps up to 10 and is only 2 blocks from the heart of Elk Rapids. Enjoy all the charm Elk Rapids has to offer by simply walking out the door! Stroll to downtown sandy beaches, tennis courts, restaurants and more. Enjoy downtown festivals, craft fairs and farmers markets in the Summer! Have a boat? Lake Michigan, Elk and Torch Lakes are just a short drive away. All have public launches and the house has space for boat parking. As the weather gets cooler, enjoy the Fall color tours, wineries, skiing and snowmobile trails nearby. Elk Rapids is always a nice retreat after a long day on the ski hill or visiting Traverse City. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a large kitchen and dinning area. The master bedroom is quite large and has it’s own bathroom. Other important amenities include: central air, heating, washer and dryer, linens/towels, spacious front porch. We also include bikes and kayaks for your enjoyment free of charge.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1416295vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. 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 skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotary Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Beach with Kayaks & Bike Included 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, comfortable and has everything you need for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot to rent

Perfect spot for family vacation! The house has plenty of living space and is in a great location in town. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

Summer rental

Enjoyed our stay! Beautiful home! Close to town and beach. Hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great place in a great town

Been visiting ER for 27 years. First time in this property and it delivered as promised. Easy in, easy out. Property is in great shape and conveniently located. Planning to return next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Perfect week!

We came as two families with kids, teens, and adults. The home is clean, comfortable, and has plenty of places for small groups to hang out and chat or play games. The location is perfect - on a quiet street and easily walkable to the beach, downtown, and the marina. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Family lake vacation

We have been coming to Elk Rapids for our summer vacations as a family all of our lives. We have had the pleasure of staying in a number of rentals around the village and this was without a doubt one of the best. The location, amenities, and cleanliness of the house made our stay one of our favorites in memory. Communicating with the owners was prompt and easy. We hope to have the opportunity to stay in the Beach Barn again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Michigan trip-Elk Rapids

Our family Michigan trip was so much fun! We walked to the beach with our grandchildren almost daily. Nice playground and beach area for playing. We used the wagon provided by the owners. The kayak was a plus! We visited Mackinaw Island, it was about 1.5 hour drive. We went to Charlevoix for a day trip. We visited an Alpaca farm in Traverse City. We rented a pontoon boat and tubing at Torch Lake -beautiful lake! We picked cherries at an orchard not far from the house. Two of our family members did a fishing trip. I did some rock hunting at the Art in the Park beach area. It was a fun filled packed week. The house is in a great location. Elk Rapids town area is quaint and walking distance to restaurants, quaint shops and ice cream. I recommend the area and home.
Alpaca Farm
Mackinaw
Torch Lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

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

Beautiful home

Close to beach/shopping/restaurant. Very clean and spacious home. Kitchen has everything you need. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Fantastic Elk Rapids home

The house was immaculate and the amenities were perfect. Owner was very responsive. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great place to stay!

This was a beautiful place to stay, convenient to walk to the town or beach, great for kids and adults. Easy check-in, owner responsive and checked to make sure everything was good. House was spotless and exactly as advertised. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Love the Beach Barn!

We have rented on the area for 12 years. This home was the nicest thus far. Justin was great to work with and we would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Very nice property great location

Nice quiet neighborhood friendly neighbors short walk to everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Impeccably clean and well appointed

We had a wonderful stay at this gem on Ottawa St. The pluses were many and include: Plush carpet New dishwasher Miele Coffee machine Bikes Kayaks Kitchen very well appointed Nice comfortable beds and bedding Front Porch was enjoyed day and night Location close to beach Very clean all around Wi fi very robust Justin responded immediately to questions
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Z.

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

Fun filled family vacation

Perfect for a family with children or 2-3 couples Clean comfy and cozy. All the amenities you would need and more!!!! We would love to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

Great Place!

Stayed here with the family for summer vacation. Place is in excellent condition and extremely clean. Justin was quick to respond to any questions and check in / out was a breeze. Location was great. Very short walk to lake and downtown Elk Rapids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M J.

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

Clean Comfortable Convenient

One of the most comfortable rentals we’ve stayed at in the past two years. Very convenient location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia l.

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

great beach house for grandkids

Justin's home was perfect for grown family and grandkids! Everything is there - I clearly brought too much kitchen stuff because the kitchen is fully loaded. The bedrooms are great and the area for play for grandkids is perfect. Love the upstairs hidden playroom. Very short 2 blocks to either beach or town. Comfortable beds. We had perfect weather. One of the best up north beaches with a playground the kids loved. Didn't have time to use the kayak or paddle board - that's for next time. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin G.

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

Beach Barn - perfect for two families with kids

We had a wonderful time during our week up north, during our first try at a friends-with-kids vacation. The owner had excellent communication via text and met all of our needs while we were there. The location was perfect, equidistant to the beach and "downtown" Elk Rapids, with less than a 5 minute walk (2-3 blocks) either way. The paddleboard, kayaks, and bikes included were high quality, and allowed us to bring our young kids (1-4 yo) along for a first "boat ride" or two on the river, while always holding on tight. The kayaks and paddleboard were walkable with us to the beach, carried by one or two people or transported on top of our soft beach wagon. The bikes were sturdy enough to carry a bike stroller with us. The Shorts Pull Barn with its giant sandbox was frequented (my new favorite is the Juicy Brut, and we were lucky to have a classic, The Magician, on tap as well). We loved the setup inside the Beach Barn, with enough separation and space that the families could have quiet time getting the kids to bed (the walls were thick even with music) and then reunite in the fresh looking new kitchen (beautiful updates). We only wish we could have stayed longer, as the week went by in a flash. When asking our 4 year old whether he would rather go back to Elk Rapids or Florida (our other most recent vacation), he said "Elk Rapids"! So proud - a Pure Michigander.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen S.

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

Great family vacation in beautiful Elk Rapids!

Everything was great with property! Owner was fabulous and communicated very efficiently with us! Looking forward to another stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Beach Barn

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We are a family of 4 with 2 young kids. We own 2 homes -- our permanent residence and our Elk Rapids getaway.

Why they chose this property

Elk Rapids holds a special place in our hearts and has for decades. We purchased this home because we loved it -- it's charm, comfort and location that allows for walking almost anywhere, even with kids. Our goal is to spend as much time in ER as possible and allow others to have the experience we enjoy so much when we're not able to be there.

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