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Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean at sunset.
A single-story house with a gravel driveway, a garage, and a view of the water.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a door with a lock.
A living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a large island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Perched along the water, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 4 bicycles, a separate living room, and games for entertainment. Enjoy lake views from the balcony and patio while exploring nearby hiking, windsurfing, and fishing activities. Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club are local attractions.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Patio
  • Garage parking available
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.

Great house, with walkable beach or walk to town of Elk Rapids (about 1 mile) or hike to nature conservation area. Kayaks and bikes available to enjoy the bay and area. Sit on the 2nd story deck and enjoy the amazing sunsets over the Mission Peninsula. 15 minute drive to Traverse City. 10 minutes to Flintfields Horse Farm.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3393983vb
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: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bass Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$7,110, 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 Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Elk Rapids holiday home is just steps away from Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. North Beach and Dam Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay in ER! Our second time visiting. Couldn’t ask for a better sandy beach and convenient location, within a long walk to the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Thanks Paul! So great to have you back! I love the walk on the beach as well. Would love to have you back for a third visit. You are great guests! Eric.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric was a great host, very responsive, and easy to communicate with. Very accommodating to ensure we had a good stay. The property is amazing, great views over the Grand Traverse Bay with direct access to the water with a private beach front. Made great memories with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Thanks Chris! Would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at this beautiful spot on the bay! Conveniently located and well equipped. Eric was a gracious and attentive host, whose communication was outstanding. We recommend this host and this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Thanks Debbie. You guys were great guests and super flexible with me. Would love to welcome you back sometime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

getaway

we enjoyed every moment there and hated to leave!! we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thanks for the review Lynette. You guys were a pleasure to have in our home. It felt like you treated it as your own!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. Looking forwawd to having you back next summer!! Eric.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach property

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this Elk Rapids beach home. Conveniently located 1.5 miles North of town, you can easily walk to Shorts Brewery or the new Foundry restaurant. Beach was clean and sandy as far as you can walk out. Also a few houses South of the open beach reserve. Eric the owner was very accommodating and responsive to all requests. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Thanks Paul! You guys were great guests and would love to have you back whenever. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Our stay was perfect. Check in was easy, the property was clean, kitchen was stocked was all supplies to cook and eat in (if you want), all amenities were in working order, overall a great place to stay with family. The property is family friendly and so is the location. It is safe and in close proximity to all attractions north and south. The property manager, Eric, was wonderful with communication- probably one of the best I’ve encountered. We will be back :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks Chelsey! So glad to have you and happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay on the lake in Elk Rapids

Stayed at this great property for a week over July 4th. We absolutely loved every second. Eric was great with communication and the place is in a great location! The house has all you need for a week on the lake to cook, hangout with family and enjoy the water. The views are outstanding and the house is clean and comfortable. With the town of elk rapids and easy walk away, and Traverse City about a 25 minute drive there’s plenty of options if you want to get off the water. Extra bonus for the awesome dock on which we spent hours watching the water and sunsets. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thanks Dan! You guys were great guests! I’m so glad you enjoyed the house. Thanks again for your business and great feedback!! Eric.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake views and beautiful property

My family had a wonderful time at Eric's house in Elk Rapids. The house was very clean, nicely furnished, and well-appointed. I appreciated that there was a fully stocked kitchen (spices, oil, vinegar, etc., plus all the equipment you'd need to cook) and some accessibility measures in place like grab bars in the bathrooms and hallway. The beds were comfortable and two of the three bedrooms have great lake views to wake up to! We loved having our coffee on the deck in the morning, and got to see some stunning sunsets over the lake at night. The location was great if you plan to hang at the house a lot, it's also relatively close to downtown Elk Rapids which is cute to walk around. It's about 30 minutes from Traverse City and the peninsula with all the wineries. Finally, Eric's communication was 10/10. Thanks for making our stay great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house very much. It was just steps away from the beach. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices. The refrigerator had basic condiments. Plenty of dishes and silverware to use. The main bathroom had a wonderful shower. The deck was beautiful and we enjoyed looking at the bay and enjoying the sunsets. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third stay here and great as usual. Eric is an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with private gardens and large indoor and outdoor gathering areas! The property has everything you need for an active or relaxing lake beach stay! The sand beach is amazing and the water in front of the property is the prettiest clear blue. Having the kayaks and paddle boards available was a bonus!! The owner provided a wonderful list of nearby restaurants, wineries, and attractions. We made it to about half of them. Hoping to return next year to complete the list! Thank you so much for allowing me to g us to stay at this beautiful property for a memorable family celebration!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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