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Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!

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Exterior
Beach
Aerial view of Elk Rapids and surrounding area.
Gorgeous sunset views over the clear blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay!
Side view of home, four car garage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North Beach
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Main floor master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor powder room

Toilet

Second floor master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!

HISTORIC HOME in the quaint Village of Elk Rapids.

This spacious home just a few steps away from Memorial Park with beautiful frontage on the sandy shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Ideal for large families, multiple families, family reunions or corporate retreats.

This home offers 5 bedrooms:
A first floor master bedroom with king size bed, private bath and walk-in closet, second floor master suite with private bath and king size bed, third bedroom is complete with a queen bed plus a day bed with trundle, fourth bedroom has a queen bed, fifth bedroom is great for the kids with three twin size beds. Spend a luxurious evening soaking in the claw foot tub after enjoying a day at the beach. The home is great for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen and large formal dining room, as well as outdoor dining on the deck overlooking beautiful sunsets. Wonderful small town community with lots of outdoor activities nearby.

Two outdoor tables plus extra seating and lounge chairs for outdoor entertaining. Two charcoal grills are available for your use. There is a pool table for your enjoyment.


Marina's nearby with boat launch access to Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse Bay, Elk Lake, Torch Lake, Lake Skegemog. The sun porch is a great place to wind down at the end of the day. Just a short drive to ski and golf resorts, so this is an ideal year round rental. Walk to public tennis courts, basketball courts and beach.

Bring your family and explore up north living!

Keywords: GRAND TRAVERSE BAY SUNSETS

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  • Washing machine
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  • Air-conditioning
Private boat dock with easy access to Torch Lake sandbar!

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
CHECK OUT PROCEDURES All great vacations must come to an end…hope you have enjoyed your stay at 603 River Street in beautiful Elk Rapids. Just a reminder that check out is at 10:00 a.m.
If you are leaving early, please call me at 231-642-6500 so our cleaning staff can start early. Please review the checkout procedures. Please leave the home as neat and tidy as you found it.
Please put anything you moved back in its original place. Dirty dishes should be loaded into the dishwasher and the dishwasher should be started, prior to check-out. Thank you so much,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
UPON CHECK IN A $500.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE COLLECTED, IF NOT DAMAGES IT WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
UPON MAKING RESERVATION A NON REFUNDABLE PAYMENT OF $1,000 IS REQUIRED.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 316390vb
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

Elk Rapids is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course. 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 snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotary Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!?

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away! on 9 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,419, 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 Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Traverse Sandy Beach Just a Few Steps Away! located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is steps away from Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Michigan. Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Elk Rapids District Library are also within 10 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. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home! Lots of room for everyone to have their own space. Great porch for family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Location to town and the beach were perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy walk to town…Everyone had their own room & space..Very nice area and rental
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee and Don F.

Wedding Reception!

Perfect setting for a summer wedding reception!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your venue. Congratulations on your one year anniversary.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Beautiful home on the water!

Great house, perfect for 8 guys on a golf trip. Pool table and ping pong in the garage, BBQ grill, couldn’t have asked for a better setup. If we come back to this area for future golf outings we are definitely renting this one again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2020
Kevin and friends, Thanks for choosing our home for your golf weekend, would love to have you stay again in the future. Happy fall, Renee and Don
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT G.

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

Elk Rapids House

Great Property. Only issue was bath/shower on upper floor. No shower, just a tub with a shower attachment. Very clean and well equipped. I'd highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thank you Robert glad you enjoyed your stay. Just to clarify, one of the second floor bathrooms features a soaking claw foot tub with hand held shower. There are however two additional bathrooms on the second floor each with showers plus a tub/shower in the lower level master bedroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

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

Family getaway

We stayed 3 nights and everything was great. The owners were able to allow us to come last minute with the stay home orders lifted. The house is bigger than expected. The location is perfect right across street from beach and playground. Walking distance to downtown area. We enjoyed our getaway and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2020
Gabrielle and friends, We appreciate your kind words and review. Thank you very much for choosing our home as your getaway retreat. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Sincerely, Renee Fedrigon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie F.

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

Everything you need for a wonderful visit to Elk Rapids.

This property offered everything our family needed for a great stay. Wonderfully clean, beautifully decorated, plenty of space and all the amenities you will need. The garage space was a great place for fun with billiards, ping pong and air hockey. We missed enjoying the sun room but look forward to seeing it next year. The location, right across from the beach, made for great sunset views. The charm of Elk Rapids and the friendliness of its' people made for a warm, inviting stay. Thanks to Don and Renee for responding quickly to any questions we had. We really felt like it was important to them that we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Marie, So glad you enjoyed your visit to Elk Rapids and your stay at 603 River Street. Our guests are very important to us and we truly appreciate your kind words. Looking forward to your next stay with us. Take care, Renee and Don
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Fall family get away

My family had a great time at this property. The pictures on the website did not do justice to the house or the yard . It is a great house with such charm and character that we could have stayed indoors the whole trip. Elk Rapids is a very nice little town, and we found several places to shop and have meals. We were blessed with excellent weather the whole time we were there, and even got a surprise visit by a pair of bald eagles, just across the street and to the south. We are already talking about another trip to this property, possibly next summer, to enjoy the area in the sunshine. We all liked the cleanliness of the house and the ample supply of everything necessary to be comfortable. Thanks for the great memories we had the opportunity to create!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Bob and family, Thank you for choosing our home for your get-a-way weekend with family. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, The Fedrigon's
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William A (Andy) A.

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

Love Elk Rapids

We really enjoyed the proximity to the Elk Rapids public beach and downtown Elk Rapids. Everything was within walking distance :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful stay

This grand house in elk rapids was perfect for our family gathering. We had a wonderful time - with lots of room for four couples. The walk across the road to the bay to watch the sunsets was a daily highlight. The quaint town itself is a little walk down the street. A treasure for sure - Be prepared for stairs - four bedrooms are up. Thank you to the owners - Renee and Don - for the opportunity. .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carina V.

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

Great family fun

We had a great time being close to the beach and our family who live across the street! We had great weather and a lot of fun! Plenty of space to spread out with young kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Carina and family, so glad your family enjoyed your stay! Thanks for choosing 603 River Street for your vacation spot this summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Historic Home

The Widow’s Walk was so special in many ways. We were in Elk Rapids for the interment of our beloved father and grandfather. It was a time of love, loss and sharing. The Widow’s walk was perfect. The large size of the property afforded privacy for all parties but still remained intimate and welcoming. Our family spent time on the beach across the street and on rainy days the rec room/garage was the place to be or the library which was another favorite space. The kitchen was well equipped but we did run out of tea towels often, we are a family of cooks and we spend lots of time in the kitchen. Otherwise, there was plenty of bath and bed linens and the beds and pillows ensured that everyone had a wonderful rest every night. We love Elk Rapids and hope to visit the Widow’s Walk again. Many thanks to Gerry and Renee for giving us this opportunity for a special family gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delores W.

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

Widows Walk

Lovely place and location.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2021
Thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back for your next vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great trip

The house was a lovely place for 2 families with young kids, very comfortable, great location, lots to do!
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2020
Thank you Amanda and family. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Lovely home; ideal location

The house is really cool and perfect for a family gathering. The six of us had plenty of room to spread out or come together in the spacious living and dining room. We loved that we could walk across the street to see the sunset over the bay and into town for dinner or drinks. It's also a short drive from Traverse City and other great spots in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to welcoming you as guests again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Beautiful historic home in perfect location

I really can’t imagine a better place to celebrate my daughter’s intimate wedding on the beach. We had to change plans last minute from going to St. John, Us Virgin Islands to this historic home in Elk Rapids. The home was above our expectations on every level, pictures do not do it justice, owners were so accommodating and helpful. The town and surroundings were in many ways even better than the carribean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2020
Thank you for your kind words and review. We truly loved having your family stay at our rental and appreciate the care you gave our historic home. All the best to you family and we hope you visit Elk Rapids again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Location, location, location.

This house is more spectacular than the pictures can do for it. Perfect for the large family and right across from the water, park and playground while just down the street from town. Our family loved it. It's historic look and modern conveniences make it a great place to stay. Recommend again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for staying at our historic rental home in the Village of Elk Rapids. We truly enjoyed having you as renters and look forward to welcoming you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

603 River St

Great extended family vacation spot. Perfect location for water activities and big kitchen for in home dining experiences with lake views from most rooms.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you John and your family for the lovely review. We loved having your family stay at our rental home again and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Sincerely, Renee and Don
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Spectacular location just across the street from the lake. My grandson just ran out the front door a

Property is huge - sleeps 15. Very well equipped with everything you need! Owner is nearby to assist you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review! We hope you had a wonderful stay in the quaint Village of Elk Rapids creating memories of a lifetime. You are fabulous five star renters, thanks for the wonderful care you took of our historic home during your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Great Lake House!

Home is spectacular and very large directly across from the lake and sandy beach. House is totally equipped with everything you need. A real delight!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your stay in Elk Rapids.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

renee m.

One of my favorite places to stay.. ever.

My extended family has been searching for four years for a place to go every summer. We found it !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Great for all ages!

Our family had a fantastic time at this historical home with 5 large bedrooms that made the 4 grandchildren, their parents and we grandparents very comfortable. The library was full of games for all ages and the garage had a pool table, table tennis and air hockey The weather was unusually hot for Northern Michigan and although there was no air conditioning there were multiple fans and everyone went in the lake across the street to cool off. We enjoyed the shopping and restaurants we could walk to in Elk Rapids and not so busy as some of the nearby tourist towns. The owner was great with any needs ( we couldn't find tools for the grill and they were provided within 1/2 hour of our request). Everyone is looking forward to another summer vacation at this beautiful spot.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

More Room Than Expected - Perfect Location

The house was larger than the photos indicate and the location is walking distance from town. We had 3 families and had plenty of space. We walked across the street to the beach, which has a large shallow area that is perfect for smaller children. The neighborhood feels less like a Resort town and more like an Up North community. The property owner made herself available if needed, but we didn't require any assistance. The home was clean and has a lot of windows. We planned on making more day trips to T.C., but we ended up enjoying the house and Elk Rapids far more than expected. We will likely go back next summer.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great for a large group!

A large group of friends came up for the weekend and had a great time! Perfect location, walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids, beach across the street for swimming and bonfires, as well as a huge playground in the park across the street for people with kids. There were a lot of us and we all slept comfortably and had a ton of space to relax and enjoy our vacation. The kitchen had everything we needed and we ate in for most meals. The house was very clean and well kept. Great stay!

About the host

Hosted by Renee and Don Fedrigon

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We are proud to be the owners of the local RE/MAX of Elk Rapids real estate office. We enjoy helping our clients find the home of the dreams in northern Michigan or sell their property. We are supporters of the community and our local schools.

Why they chose this property

We love this historic home in my husband's hometown of Elk Rapids. The home is in a wonderful location to enjoy northern Michigan at it's fullest.

What makes this property unique

The layout and size is perfect to host multi-generation families. A great retreat to relax and create memories with your family.
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