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Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan

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A two-story house with a covered patio and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining table with chairs and a rug.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a stone pathway, and a view of the water.
A dining area with a table set for six, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Sleeps 12•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, MI
  • Place, Twisted Fish Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan

This is the perfect spot to have a Lake Michigan vacation, directly across from Old Mission Peninsula. The property is wooded with countless perennial gardens and a first-class sandy beach. This classy, comfortable, spotless home is situated in a beautiful spot on the east side (called East Bay) of Lake Michigan.

From this home, you can walk along the beach into Elk Rapids Village. You will see playground equipment with a path taking you to a beautiful sculpture through the wooded area where you can find and enjoy the village park.

This home is truly one of a kind--with a five star rating. The home was built in 2000 with the vision of building a lakefront cottage emphasizing the charm of a 1900's gathering place for the owner's family. This 3,600 sq. ft. home is a cozy, intimate, peaceful setting with a classic touch of beauty displayed in each room.

Three queen size beds, two double beds and bunk beds accommodates twelve people. The house welcomes you the minute you pull into the driveway, past its beautiful flower gardens, trimmed lawn and majestic trees. When you walk in the front door, you'll know you selected the perfect vacation home.

The home also has expansive views of East Bay and Lake Michigan. You'll enjoy the incredible sunsets! Looking toward Old Mission Peninsula the sunset dramatically displays blazing colors of orange, red and pink over the lake's horizon. In all of this glory the sunset disappears leaving a sky full of stars to be enjoyed.

Enjoy the patio surrounded by gardens, while barbecuing your favorite meal on the grill, as the children play in the sand and water. The sandy beach is magnificent! It's perfect for fishing, boating, tubing, skiing, or just sitting in that comfortable beach chair with your feet at the waters edge, reading your favorite book that you never have time for.

Traverse City is 15 minutes south of the house. Traverse City prides itself with theater productions, brew pubs, charter fishing, the Opera House, two movie theaters, children's museum, and the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. The National Cherry Festival is a big hit in downtown Traverse City. Other suggestions are: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Turtle Creek Casino.

In Elk Rapids we have Harbor Days Festival with fireworks during the first week of August. Downtown, you'll find shops, restaurants, beaches and the marina.

Tranquility is Everywhere--no City Noise, visit for yourself to find out!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 # 254762vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking 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

  • Twisted Fish Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Elk Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Rotary Park - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan on 3 Sept 2026 start from AU$6,647, 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 Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Executive Waterfront Home in Elk Rapids on Lake Michigan located?

Located in Williamsburg, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the lake for our family to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Loved the house and waterfront location

Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for your fantastic information. It is greatly appreciated!!! May you have a wonderful rest of the year. Judy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Amazing family retreat- private beach!!!

This house was amazing- Great location and perfect for two large families. The private beach just past the beautiful perrenial garden was awesome. The water was perfect and the sunsets were epic! We had paddle boards and a kayak from a nearby outfitter delivered to the house. There is a the market nearby and Traverse City is a short 15 minutes away. The location is ideal. We will rent here again if we make it back to Michigan from the East Coast!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
Kevin, You had garbage filling up my entire car to take to the dump. Kitchen cabinets on the outside were filthy. 90% of my towels were used soaking wet. My husband had to drive into Traverse City to use the laundrymat seating there for 2 1/2 hours. Should never remove mattress pads, bedspreads. Carpet had many soiled spots. Lots of crumbs on my carpet and under the beds. My housekeepers said you folks are messy/impolite people. You need to have respect for me. Why didn’t you understand I have renters after you leave and there is a time table of their arrival. Those pile of clothes could never have meet the arrival deadline. NEVER! NEVER! NEVER! Using my dryer and washing machine is not meant for people like you. After 20 years of rental, you are the first customer to have misbehaved and made my life miserable. Judy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great house but no beach

The house was great but we had hoped to stay on the sandy beach as advertised. Unfortunately the water is too high so no beach. We saw some amazing sunsets though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Elk Rapids 2023

The house and property worked well for 5 adults and 5 children. It was very clean and well appointed. The location only one mile from town was very convenient. Judy and Rick were very accommodating. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others. Thank you for a wonderful week. The Davison family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

August 2023 Stay

Great location close to Elk Rapids and with a beautiful bay view and easy beach access. Plenty of kitchen and living space for a larger group of people. However, be aware that the fifth bedroom is very small, without a window, and is functional only for small children. Also, the host unfortunately had to change our check in date with little notice. So, recommend confirming check in date with host after booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Thank you for all of your statements. It has been a great joy hearing from you. If you have any questions, please ask me. Thank you. Judy
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10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Beautiful home on East Bay!

Our family just enjoyed a week at this rental property on East Bay. The house, view, location, and accommodations couldn't have been better! There were 4 adults and 7 children in our party and there was room and activities for us all. We enjoyed cooking family dinners in the beautiful kitchen overlooking beautiful gardens and watching the sunset over East Bay. The water level on the bay is still higher than it has been in the past, so the beach isn't very wide, but it allows for the kids to enjoy the shallow water. The water is clean and so clear that you are able to see the bottom even from a good distance from the sore. There were toys at the home for the children to use. The home itself was very clean and comfortable. Down town Elk Rapids is close enough to walk or bike to. We highly recommend staying at this rental property if you are looking for a beautiful, comfortable home on the water and also not far from town.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Wonderful family vacation!

My family of 7(ages 20-89)just spent a week at this rental property on East Bay, and the accommodations and location couldn't have been better. The house was beautifully maintained and spotlessly clean. There was plenty of room for everyone, and we really enjoyed the well appointed kitchen and dining area. Judy's gardens and flowers were amazing. The weather cooperated, we were constantly sitting at the waterfront with its great East Bay view and swimming in the beautiful crystal clear Lake Michigan water. We also enjoyed visiting nearby towns for dining and shopping, including Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Suttons Bay, and Leland. I highly recommend this rental property, and would definitely consider staying there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Beautiful home

We recently stayed at this home with our extended family. The water level was higher than usual, so the beach was diminished, but our children really enjoyed playing in the water. Because of the high water level, there were hundreds of feet of shallow water for the children to play in. The water here is clear and absolutely beautiful. The home has gorgeous flower gardens, beautiful access to the water, plenty of outdoor and indoor toys and games for children of all ages to enjoy, and many extras. The home is generously appointed and is uniquely designed for the family to enjoy meals together, watch sunsets out the windows, or cozy up in the front study with movies. Our two year old daughter loved the teddy bear and toy nook and we all felt comfortable in the many bedrooms and bathrooms. The house was well stocked with plenty of paper products, laundry necessities, and other items. The house is located near many sites such as the sleeping bear dunes, Traverse City and other scenic spots. Our family really enjoyed our time at this house. We will cherish our memories of this vacation for years to come. We would highly recommend this home.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Exceeded our expectations!

We decided to celebrate my wife's retirement on the Michigan shoreline. After careful review we chose to lease from Judy. I guarantee if you decide this is the vacation spot for your family, you will enjoy the very best that Michigan has to offer. The home is absolutely gorgeous, the flower gardens and pathway to the pristine beach are worthy of a botanical setting. You will enjoy endless hours on the sands with a very shallow crystal clear lake , perfect for children. The Sunsets are incredible, Judy is a most gracious and professional landlord. Would return to this home again without hesitation.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a summer multi-family vacation!

Just returned from a week at this awesome home. The house is in a beautiful location with amazing views of the bay from most of the rooms. It is quiet, private and very relaxing. The amenities in the house are the best we've experienced in a rental home - central A/C for the warmer days, fully-stocked kitchen (including paper towels, garbage bags, spices, dish soap, etc). Judy also includes all of the linens, beach towels, laundry detergent, toilet paper, beach toys and inside toys for the kids. These are things that I've often not found included with a rental. The house is very large - we had 2 families staying and there was plenty of space to congregate as well as private space when needed. The house was very clean and has beautiful furnishings. Judy met us at the home when we arrived and showed us around and answered all questions that we had. Outside, there are beautiful gardens, a great back patio with a Weber grill, a well equipped beach with plenty of seating and a fire pit. The beach is easily accessed by a set of beautiful stone slab steps. We were able to bring our kayaks down to the water with no problems at all. The bay is mostly sandy and shallow making it a fun, safe place for kids to play as well as an easy spot to launch kayaks. I found it to also be a great spot to nap on a lounge chair while listening to the water lap at the shore! The location of the home proved to be an excellent home-base for short trips to Traverse City's Cherry Festival, Sleeping Bear Dunes and kayaking the Lower Platte River out to Lake Michigan (highly recommend Riverside Canoe for rentals). It was nice that the home was within a mile to Elk Rapids which allowed us to bike into town and explore the quaint downtown. It has several antique shops, gift shops and restaurants that we enjoyed. We especially liked Harbor Cafe, Siren Hall and the Chinese take-out. Our daughter had a great time on the playground at the Veteran's Memorial park which also has a great beach. There is also a great beachfront sculpture garden to explore on the way into town. Overall, I highly recommend this vacation home and hope to be able to return to it one day. It had everything we needed and more to make for a wonderful vacation! Thanks Judy!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A GREAT FIND

This home is classy, comfortable and situated in a beautiful spot on the East side of Grand Traverse Bay. The sunsets were spectacular from the beach and dinning room. The owner made us welcome and provided many amenities that made us feel comfortable and right at home. Thanks for letting our family into your beautiful home.
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Perfect Family Reunion House

We have rented this house for three summers in a row - it's perfect for a large family, great shared space but also large enough that you can get away from the crowd if you need to. It is clean, has everything you need (sheets, towels, salt and pepper, sand toys, etc.). The house is absolutely gorgeous, but still okay for kids - with great views and lovely beach - fire pit, too! The town of Elk Rapids is quaint and close. I cannot say enough about this house - LOVE it!
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Wonderful Stay

It was not an easy feat to find the perfect house for our trip to Michigan. It took us weeks to find a house that was clean, spacious, upscale and affordable with a perfect location: on the water, with a beach and not too far from a good sized down. This house was the perfect find! The description of the house is accurate and the pictures really don't even do the beautiful house justice....the house is even better in "person". The owner, Judy, is very professional. She patiently and quickly answered all our questions before we rented the house. She met us at the house on the first day of our stay to show us the house and the grounds. What is particularly great about this home is that the owner lives here when she's not renting the house. So, it's fully equipped with plates, silverware, pots, pans, towels, etc. I've rented vacation homes in the past that were very skimpy on furnishings and utensils etc. Judy even provides laundry detergent, paper towels, beach towels, soap, toilet paper. This is such a nice touch. We loved making s'mores on the beach using the fire pit. Once again, Judy had plenty of chairs and tables down on the beach for our whole family. We enjoyed the beaches in Elk Rapid; our kids loved the beach by the playground and another day we moved to the beach north of the river to search for Petoskey stones. We enjoyed the proximity to Traverse City....get burgers at Bubba's! No trip to Northern Michigan is complete without a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Moomers Ice Cream was a hit with the kids. Truly a memorable vacation in a beautiful house. We'll be back.

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