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Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Elk Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.

Newer well maintained home with central air, oak floors, tiled baths, gas fireplace in living room and family room, deck off of dining area with patio furniture and grill for your outdoor entertaining. Master bedroom with king size bed, private full bath and private deck, second bedroom has queen bed located on first floor and full bath. Two bedrooms on lower level with queen beds, one trundle bed, full bath, laundry room and family room with sofa sleeper. A walk out to the back yard with fire pit.

Located within walking distance to grocery, popular restaurants, marina, theater, sandy beaches, park, tennis, basketball, shopping, local art galleries, breweries and within 10 min. from Traverse City to local wineries & casino.

Elk Rapids provides you access to the Chain of Lakes including Torch Lake, which is noted for its exceptional beauty; its waters are unusually clear and exhibit a bright turquoise hue, often resembling Caribbean waters and is a popular spot for all who want to experience the beauty and have fun.

Traverse City is the host for The National Cherry Festival and minutes from the Horse Shows by the Bay and The Epicurean Classic.

This home provides you with all the amenities and comfort for your vacation, welcome and enjoy.
Licensed within the Elk Rapids Village # STRB21-050.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 345711vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids is home to this holiday home. 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 snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elk Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI. located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and Rotary Park are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

Great location for a group

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this house! Well stocked and a great layout for our group. Great location, making it easy to enjoy our time in Elk Rapids.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and area. The four bedrooms accommodated the four couples nicely. Close to town and lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-maintained home, perfect for what we needed. Host was very communicative and helpful. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary N.

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

Excellent place for 6 adults and 4 kids. Access to beach’s , town and restaurants was good

Plenty of room and amenities for 6 adults and 4 kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Awesome Property

Very nice property in a good location. Quiet neighborhood. Very clean and comfortable. Backyard was great. Had a great family getaway for the holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental for our family vacation was excellent. The house met our needs for eight adults and two little boys. We enjoyed the fire pit in the evening! Location was exactly as advertised, grocery was within walking distance, quick drive to the marina for our boat. And we fell in love with Elk Rapids. Kristie was a great host! Highly recommend,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Great family house in Elk Rapids

This was our 2nd stay here, and we really enjoy this house. Kristi is kind and responsive. Lots of space for a large group, and we love Elk Rapids - we hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family got together for the week. The home was beautiful, and there was space for all of us. The location was perfect. We've stayed in the same area several times. We like that the market is close by and we're able to walk to restaurants and the beach. Having bedrooms on both the top and lower floors was great. The deck is so lovely and relaxing. We spent a lot of time out there. Over all a great home well located in Elk Rapids.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great stay in a very roomy house for 8 adults and 3 children. We really liked the walk ability of the town-grocery store, downtown Elk Rapids and Shorts were all close. The house was clean, well equipped with everything we needed and in a great quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie H.

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

Family vacay

The house was very inviting. Well stocked and well maintained. Grocery store and road side stands minutes away. Downtown Elk Rapids was also a treasure to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Great Location!

House was big and space for the 10 of us. The location was a quick drive to a great beach on Grand Traverse Bay at Veteran's Memorial Park. We got to visit Shorts, Pearls, Ethanology, and Waterfire Winery. All within a quick drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

Beautiful Home in Elk Rapids

This house checked all the boxes ! So clean , close to everything and very spacious! We had a big family reunion in town and this was the perfect spot for our extra family to stay ! The home was stocked with all the amenities and the host Kristi was super easy to work with ! We will definitely rent again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cobi V.

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

Amazing home and hosts!

The home was absolutely immaculate. A prime location for beach getaways here in northern Michigan. The home was able to accommodate for my group of 11 with 2 dogs with more room to spare. Kristi was an amazing host! Replied back in timely manner and made sure our stay was perfect. Definitely will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Perfect!

Amazing home. Very clean and has everything you need. We had a wonderful time and the area was beautiful. The beach nearby was perfect for a family. The only drawback was having to drive. It was a very short drive though. House was very roomy and accommodated us perfectly! Overall great experience!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Shannon for your review :) I am happy your family enjoyed your stay in the beautiful town of Elk Rapids. Yes, it is a 3 minute drive to the beach, but it is worth every minute :)) Hope to see you back soon. Kristi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Perfect House For Family Reunion

This was the perfect house for our Family Reunion. Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Littles were all extremely comfortable in this spacious and well appointed home. Kristi was wonderful to communicate with and answered all questions immediately. Super conveniently located less than a block away from Village Market, and also an easy walk to downtown where you can access the beach, playground, restaurants, shopping, etc. Thank you Kristi for a great stay - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

highly recommended

This Elk Rapids rental was a real gem. It was perfect for our family group. The kitchen was so well equipped....one of the best I have ever seen in a rental. It made it a breeze to have breakfast and dinner at home. The spacious layout and multiple decks really helped us, as we had to keep one COVID positive family member separated from others in the group. We will recommend to friends who need to rent while in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Perfect Home and Location

This four bedroom house easily accommodated our family of 9. Plenty of room to spread out. Great location near a grocery store and main road. Loved taking quiet walks around the neighborhood and into Elk Rapids downtown area. Great location in between Traverse City and towns to the north. Fully stocked house in the kitchen and bathrooms. Homeowner was very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely recommend and return! We fell in love with Michigan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Amazing!

This house is so well cared for and comfortable. Everything we could have possibly needed was available in the kitchen and there is a market just a few hundred feet away. The yard, deck and fire pit are all perfect. The beds are comfy and there was plenty of room four our small family. The hosts responded instantly when needed and made check in and out super simple.We also loved that our dog was able to vacation with us. Finally, this is a great location for visiting Traverse City, boating on torch lake or just relaxing around the house. Plenty to do and see near this amazing property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

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

Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed this rental. It’s in a nice neighborhood, close to downtown Elk Rapids. Grocery store literally a few steps down the street. Elk Rapids has a beautiful public beach with tennis, pickle ball, basketball courts, play area for children, and bathroom facilities. This house is a couple minutes from it. And you are close enough to enjoy Traverse City and the winery area. This rental has huge yard. Great deck and patio area. Would 100% recommend this house. Owner, Kristi, is very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy/Linda K.

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

A lovely home with everything you need.

This rental had a wonderful kitchen, totally stocked, with all new appliances and a large farm sink. The lower level had brand new carpeting and a washer/dryer that were also new and top of the line. The bed linens were very soft and comfortable and the towels were thick and big! Beds were all comfortable and the bedroom with a queen, a twin, and a trundle bed were perfect for our son and his family. There were lots of kid toys and games which our family really enjoyed as our weather was somewhat chilly and rainy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of flexibility for entertaining an extended family. Both daughters and their families. The kitchen well stocked with food prep and serving wear. The fire pit was a big hit for an outdoor hotdog and s’mores roast. Nice gas grill for doing steaks. Easy access to the downtown area by driving or river walk. A very nice 9 hole golf course was less than a mile away. The beach area was well maintained and the river at the mouth was shallow enough and low enough flow that our 7 yr old grandson had a great time playing with other kids in the water. We rented a pontoon from the marina for the day and had a great time cruising on Elk Lake. Blueberry picking was only a 35 minute drive to Traverse City and back up on Mission Peninsula.Good restaurants were only a few blocks away. Also had a nice afternoon visiting wineries on Mission Peninsula.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Family vacation

This house is beautiful and very spacious in a great location. It was clean and well stocked. Kristi is very quick to respond. I spent the week with my grown children and young grandchildren. The house had everything you would need to cook and enjoy your time. The only complaint I have is that it had a lot of glass decorations that I had to put out of reach for the young children. If you have children under 4 years old, you will probably need to child proof when you arrive. Lovely big yard.and room to play. I would rent again if I need four bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Well-stocked and very comfortable

This was the most well-stocked kitchen in a home we've rented. TVs in every bedroom and living area. Well-suited for multi-generation families as my the older family members can stay on the main level while the younger ones stay in the lower level. We enjoyed the decks and the walkout basement (along with the firepit). Ample outdoor seating. Lovely landscaping. Responsive host. Tons of parking (you can easily fit 7 cars). Close to the village (not to mention the Village Market) and beaches. Look up Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals for a boat rental (the owner Doug was great). We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Great Home, Great Location and Great Hospitality! Happy Guests!!

Working with Kristi was so easy from booking to arrival, to answering all our questions and checkout. Upon arrival her home was well lit on the outside as well as the inside, which was very nice since we arrived at night. The home was very clean and well taken care of with a very welcome feel. The home was so well stocked with cleaning supplies, spices to do your cooking, kitchen and bathroom supplies, as well as plenty of extra towels and linens. Kristi really thought of everything, it was so nice not having to run to the store right away! We enjoyed the convenient location, just a walk to the local grocery store, cute little town with restaurants, boat marina, Elk Rapids Sandbar (beach) and farm stands with freah produce and delicious homemade pies. Our favorite moments were spent at the Elk Rapids beach and watching the most gorgeous sunsets! Elk Rapids beach is a very well kept and dog friendly just in case you decide to bring your pup along. Also, wanted to mention about the very comfy beds! We have a very special place in our hearts for Elk Rapids and our stay at Kristi's home, which is a sure bet we will be returning sometime soon. Thanks Kristi for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

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

Well-kept home in a very good location

Family of 10 with 4 young children and 6 adults with plenty of space for all of us. Location was very good with ~1 mile to the desired park/beach on Elk Lake and downtown. Plenty of offering nearby and a few hundred feet from a perfectly appointed market that met our family’s needs for the week. Would stay here again and will definitely be back in the area in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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