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

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A wooden deck leading to a grassy yard with a circular stone feature.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A marina with boats docked, a road with vehicles, and a building with a sign.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a leather couch and chairs.

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.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • 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 Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪16 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

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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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Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elk Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬10 min walk

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 does it cost to stay at Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI.?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect family getaway! Beautiful Lakes, beaches, Marina and golf. Best in N MI. on 7 Sept 2027 start from AU$3,107, 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 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 Bass Lake and Lake Michigan. Elk Lake and Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Our host was terrific! Homey atmosphere! It was a perfect place for our whole family to stay, Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful home - was perfect for 3 generations of my family to have a fantastic week together. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in Elk Rapids. We’ve come every year for the past decade and this place was by far one of our favorites. The home offers a comfortable space for two families to stay with plenty of room on both levels. The home is walkable to the beach, the market and downtown. My favorite part of the home was the upper deck because it is cozy and surrounded by beautiful trees. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well cared for clean home with big yard. Great location. 1 mile walk to downtown Elk Rapids. Grocery store at the end of the block. Easy host communication. Everything was as promised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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