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Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town

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Property grounds
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Chateau Chantal
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

In Elk Rapids .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Rotary Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids District Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Torch Lake - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Chateau Chantal - 46 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town

Enjoy this spacious and tastefully furnished 2200 sq. ft. home on Chippewa St. minutes away from breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay and the charming downtown of Elk Rapids. This 1887 historic home has been totally remodeled and completed for use. Newly renovated kitchen and dining area equipped with all your needs. This home is decorated in pottery barn style with Martha Stewart colors on the wall that extend your stay from the beach to the beach house. Perfect location in town is ideal with walking distance three streets from the marina boat launch and walking distance to the Lake Michigan beach, with tennis courts, basketball courts and children's jungle gyms. The home features an enclosed porch with screens, a new kitchen with nice appliances including a black gas cooktop, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. Not to mention we now offer WIFI and central air conditioning. There is a separate dining room with a table to accommodate 6-8 people. There are 2 finished bathrooms which include one with full vanity, toilet, tub-shower combination and one with a new shower, vanity and toilet. Both bathrooms are located on the 1st floor.

The family room is spacious with 2 large sofas and a 40” inch TV with YouTubeTV and WIFI. Need more room? There is also a den room equipped with an entertainment center with a 43” TV . The first floor has re-finished hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining room. To add in the comfort of your stay is a first floor laundry room with full capacity washer and dryer. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms-1 with a full bed, 1 with two twins and the loft bedroom with a day bed and ANOTHER full bed! Master bedroom is downstairs and has a queen bed.
Elk Rapids is a wonderful community with lots of activities for kids. There is also a local ice cream shop, toy store, antique stores, movie theater, bar and grille, Siren Hall for fine dining, and more two streets away!

The property in the back has fences on both sides for privacy, a paved alley for additional parking, a small BBQ for use and a wood deck.

Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental period due at time of reservation. Balance due 21 days before stay. No refunds if cancelled. Rental period is weekly from Saturday to Saturday- although would consider shorter/longer stays. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m.


Keywords: Elk Rapids ,Traverse City, Lake Michigan ,Vacation House, Beach, Grand Traverse Bay, Marina

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Downtown Elk Rapids Wifi
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Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Downtown Elk Rapids Wifi
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi
Charming Family Cottage 3 Blocks W/wifi Aug Open House
Charming Family Cottage 3 Blocks W/wifi Aug Open

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Dam Beach and 13-minute walk from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town to downtown Elk Rapids?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Elk Rapids.