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Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22

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Lake view with your coffee each morning.
Enjoy a fire, roast marshmallows.
Perfect place for a celebration
Firewood is provided!
Barrel Sauna for up to 6 people with glass door lake view!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 22464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bear Cave 1st floor

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Boat Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Captain’s Quarters - 2nd floor

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Elk Room 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Fish Room 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Lake Room 1st floor

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1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bear Cave En-Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Captain's Quarters En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Elk Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Lake Room En-Suite

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Shared Hall Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Shower Room off game room

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22

Welcome to Elk Lake Estate - A perfect gathering place for family loop and friends, sleeping up to 22 people in 14 beds! Situated on over an acre, with 195' of private Elk Lake frontage, your waterfront paradise awaits.

Bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Family reunions, special vacations, retreats, conferences, Elk Lake Estate is a nice fit with two kitchens and a snack bar (3 full sized refrigerators).

5000sqft, 6 bedrooms, 4 with ensuite baths, 1 shared bath, 1 shower room. 14 beds total, 3 king, 3 queen, 4 full, 4 twin.

Indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people.
Sand Volleyball court, outdoor games, firepit (firewood on site), propane grill, game room with pool table, basketball, and more games. Outdoor Barrel Sauna!!!

Elk Lake is a clear, glacier lake. We have a sandy lake bottom with stone break wall.
Mid-May through Mid-September we have a 100' dock with a 10x20 dock patio over the water. Also provided is a 4000# boat lift, 4000# pontoon lift, and jet ski moorings during the summer. Mid-June the swim raft goes in the water and is anchored 200' off shore.
4 adult sit on top kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, to get ready for lake fun. There are a few lifejackets, but you may want to bring your own, wearing lifejackets is recommended for all water activities (especially for children). Beach towels are provided!

Lakefront living is wonderful and comes with all that nature provides - even bugs - come prepared to enjoy the outdoors. Plans can change, travel insurance is recommended.

Elk Rapids is only 1.5 miles southwest of the house, great restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and a marina for your visit. Highly recommended are Ethanology Distillery, BOS winery, Short's Pullbarn, and Townline Ciderworks for libations.

25 minutes to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, 25 minutes to Shanty Creek, 15 minutes to Grand Traverse Resort golf courses, A-Ga-ming golf course, Lochenheath, Elk Lake Estate is a wonderful home base.

Please be considerate of neighbors by observing quiet hours of 11pm to 8am.
Parking for 8 vehicles in the driveway, only empty boat trailers may be parked on grass.

Property manager

Jennifer
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Waterfront - use Lifejackets and supervise kids!
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Used towels must be placed in laundry room at check out. Sheets, Mattress pads, comforters , shams stay on beds! Dishes cleaned. quiet time 10pm-8am
No fireworks of any kind allowed. Replace moved furniture to original spots. Trash pickup Friday morn, take cans to top of drive Thur night, NO Hookah
All trash removed at checkout, Must be bagged, trash not fitting in cans MUST be removed from property by guest. Grill must be cleaned at checkout.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 50 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Lake pvt 195’ frontage, 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, Barrel Sauna, sleeps 22 located?

This family-friendly Elk Rapids holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayden V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at Jennifer’s property. House is in a great location, very clean, and blew our expectations out of the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory C.

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

Great time and host

Jennifer was very attentive and the house was perfect for our situation. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis B.

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

Great stay

Beautiful place with plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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

Fabolous Elk Lake Vacation

Great property on Elk Lake with lots of amenities to keep you busy. Lots of space to spread out for bigger families.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great visit

The house was amazing, it fit our large group very well and had plenty of ways to spend your time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

JON B.

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

MEMORIAL DAY

GREAT STAY, LOTS OF ROOM. GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY PLACE ON THE WATER.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Awesome time!

Great location! Friendly hosts and made the bachelor party a success!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasi S., Muskegon

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

Womens Weekend 2023

Perfect weekend! Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Awesome House

This house is perfect for our group of 12. Easy to cook, hang out and enough rooms and beds for all of us. Being right on elk lake with kayak's available was awesome! Minutes from downtown Elk Rapids and short drive to golf courses, casino and downtown TC. Host is super responsive if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tassia H.

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

Great home!

We had a wonderful time and the host was extremely fast with her responses if I needed anything or had any questions! The kids never were bored with the endless activities on property. Beautiful dock and clean lake water to swim in. We rented a pontoon and used her lift which was great! We were 27 people and the home slept in comfortably!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna R.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Our family came from all over the country and it was the perfect spot for us. The house has everything you could ask for plus it’s the ideal lake location. We couldn’t ask for anything more! Thank you for making our trip so special. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Been cooing for 10 years

Has every add-on you can think of -for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Title

It was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great property but not clean!

Great property. Beautiful lake but the only thing is that it wasn’t very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Perfect for families!

We had a wonderful experience staying at elk lake estates over the holidays. Our family of 18 slept and played comfortably in the house. The kids had so much to do, between playing outside, in the game room or doing crafts on the tables. They often said “this is so awesome!” Owner decorated the house for the holidays and it was beautiful! Highly recommend to others for any season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler S.

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

Perfect family friendly property

Jennifer was kind enough to allow us to have our wedding at the elk lake estate, in the back yard under the already installed arch. We invited our closest friends and family and spent a long weekend together in the house. Everything went perfect and the house was fully equipped to handle us. The host was amazing in all aspects and we have zero complaints. Our friends and family were left in awe at the lake views and amenities, none of them have ever been to northern michigan before and thanks to the beautiful elk lake estate they are all excited to plan another trip up!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

abhishek b.

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

Lake house

The house is sufficiently big and fully equipped. We did not feel anything missing. Host is prompt and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

We had such a great time!

Even with bad weather in early Spring, we had such a great time with beautiful Elk Lake as our backdrop for a gals weekend in. We hired a private chef to cook dinner for our large group on Saturday night and the house even came equipped with enough plates, cups, silverware and seats for the dinner to be a success. The bedrooms were spacious and the house was clean. We will definitely be back to enjoy this house and all the lake has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Fantastic Winter Family Get Away!

Absolutely wonderful!! Our group of 17 (ranging in ages from 4 to 94!) fit perfectly in this beautiful home. The owners were super responsive and exceeded our expectations at every turn. We had plenty of room for everyone to have their own "space", but could also gather our entire family for meals, games, etc. without ever feeling cramped. Even though it was winter and we weren't able to enjoy the lake, we had plenty to do and will definitely look to book here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Amazing Bachelorette Weekend

Jennifer is an amazing host! Our group of 20 women were able to enjoy the house comfortably. Enough beds, showers, space, everything we needed (and more). The back yard is gorgeous and you can’t beat the views. There was even firewood stacked and ready for us to have a fire. We were able to get a wine tour bus to pick us up right at the house and only 30 minutes from the Old Mission Wineries. A perfect house for a large family/friend outing. Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Perfect for us!

Our family (10 w/4 kids under 4) really enjoyed our stay at Elk Lake Estate. The house was perfect for our family and exceeded our expectations. The outdoor playset and the sand volleyball court provided hours of fun for the kids while the adults had a great view of the lake. I originally thought we would use more of the amenities (e.g. pool table and game room), but the weather was great and the kids enjoyed their toys outside. The host went out of her way to check that we had everything we needed and was immediately available for any questions. We certainly recommend this property to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Friends and Family Getaway

Perfect lake house for our large group of friends and family with kids ranging from ages 2 to 16. House was stocked with everything one could need or ask for. Close to downtown Elk Rapids or short drive (20 minutes) to Traverse City. House was very spacious and never felt cramped with 22 of us all staying there. Was quiet on the lake and felt secluded at the house. Elk Rapids was 25 minutes via boat and Torch Lake was about an hour boat ride. Jennifer was an amazing host and very easy to work with from booking to check-in to check-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Location Fall of 2023

This home is a lot larger in person, then when you see the online pictures. The layout of the home is great!! Plenty of room everywhere, and the seating is perfect for 14 guests. The owner is very attentive to your needs, and responds right away. We were originally going to plan one night of our three nights to go out to dinner, but we ended up enjoying the house so much that we just cooked in all 3 nights. Our trip was October 2023, weather was a little chilly and light rain, but we still managed in one night of a great Bon fire. This home would be a great summer rental too!! We would definitely consider this house again for future vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Amazing property on Elk Lake

Our family was blessed with an awesome vacation full of lasting memories. The hosts have provided everything you could possibly need for a very positive experience, including a volleyball court, a play set, game room, kayaks, fire pit (with wood!) and so much more. We had a large group, complete with lively grandchildren, but the property and home is so spacious that there was plenty of room for everyone. Our plans to go out and eat never materialized because we loved the outdoor eating areas overlooking Elk Lake and the house is well equipped with all of your cooking needs. Thanks so much to the very kind hosts for sharing their property and allowing families to enjoy their piece of Michigan heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Wonderful Elk Lake

We spent a week at Elk Lake in this wonderful house. Within 24 hours we knew we wanted it again next year. There were twenty of us from 7 months to 66 years. So much space and areas to play or read or gather together. Everything we needed was there. The house has 2 very well supplied kitchens and so many seating areas inside and out. The lake area had crystal. Lear water fir swimming, kayaking or just replacing on the dock. Close to many outdoor beaches and wineries and hiking or many other activities. The hostess, Jennifer, communicated with us perfectly. This is the best property we have stayed on and can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer

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This was our summer home while raising five children, now they are grown and busy. We want to share the lake and memory making possibilities with our guests. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

After visiting many lakes in Michigan, we found the best one for our family. Elk Lake is a perfect combination of clear Caribbean water, low boating traffic, and it's close to a charming town with great restaurants. Our favorites are Founders, Pearls, and Riverwalk Grill. For pizza try Jac's Parlor - they may even deliver.

What makes this property unique

Amazing views down Elk Lake, on a clear day you can see the south end of the lake which is about seven miles away! Those views are accessible from almost every room of the house. Elk Lake is connected to Torch Lake through Skegamog Lake and Torch River, spend an entire day boating the famous Chain of Lakes.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests