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Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

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

Heart of Elk Rapids.With a stay at this Elk Rapids vacation home, you'll be steps from Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Veterans Memorial Park. Lake Michigan and Elk Rapids District Library are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Torch Lake - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 27 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 28 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Chateau Chantal - 46 min drive - 32.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park

Newly updated downtown Elk Rapids home, the house is less than a block to the beach and to Veterans' Memorial park. Memorial Park features basketball courts, tennis, a huge playground for kids, and all the great traits of a beach park. The three bedroom house sleeps 10 and is a quick 2-block walk to downtown dining, shopping, and water sports. Outside, a huge corner lot with gas grill and yard games perfect for outdoor entertaining and with room for the kids to run and play.

Great house with an amazing view of Grand Traverse Bay. Less than a block to the beach, downtown, dining, and a huge park and playground for children. House has big backyard to entertain and play outside. In addition, this house has room to park a boat on trailer and is within a mile of access to Elk Lake/Torch River System and to the bay. Golf, snowmobile/ORV trails, and skiing are all close by. For those who want a city experience, Traverse City is only a short drive away.

Property manager

Steve and Tami Simpson

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking permitted outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching 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
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Place used linens and towels on the kitchen table
Empty kitchen and bathroom trash, place in blue bin outside.
Is it Thursday? Please pull blue bin to the street

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We don't have baby gates, cribs or other equipment

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

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Huge Corner Lot Home is 2-minute Walk Beach Playground Park
Huge Corner Lot Home is 2-minute Walk Beach Playground Park
Huge Corner Lot Home is a 2 minute Walk to Beach Playground Park
Huge Corner Lot Home is a 2 minute Walk to Beach Playground Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park to the airport?

This vacation home is 16 mi (24-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Dam Beach and 14-minute walk from North Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park to downtown Elk Rapids?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Elk Rapids.

Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Good. Had to contact host for check in code and check out expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory M.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Winter Get-Away!

This is our 3rd time staying in the home and we just can’t say enough about the home and owners! So quick and easy to communicate with. The home is wonderful! Perfect for our family. And we really love the town of Elk Rapids especially in the Winter. Restaurant and shops are located very close by. You can walk to downtown from the home. The home is very comfortable and well taken care of. The owners provide necessities, so you don’t need to feel like you have to bring every little thing from home, making for an easy, relaxing get away! We would highly recommend this rental and owners! Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in Elk Rapids

The home is cute and cozy! Tastefully decorated and clean with everything we needed for a wonderful visit. The hosts even put up a Christmas tree for us! We’d definitely love to stay here again, any time of year!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s trip, October, 2024

The property is very nice, great location for visiting tunnel of trees, as well as glen arbor, traverse city, sleeping bear sand dunes, fall colors were so amazing, loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming place!

We enjoyed our stay & hope to return. Such a charming place on a quiet street with a park & beach just a block away. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

girls weekend

awesome house and hreat location!! walking distance to the beach and shops down town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chanda D.

Great Beach Location

Had a great stay a this cute beach property. You can’t beat the location. Overall the inside of the home was clean. Kitchen was well stocked. The home itself could use a little TLC. Windows could be cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca

Comfortable home, great location! Good communication with owners. We have stayed here before and will do so again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk Rapids Charmer

First time Renting this house for our yearly family reunion in Elk Rapids. So perfect ! Clean comfortable and so close to everything ! Worked out great ! We hope to definitely come again ! Perfect week !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed ourselves

The rental place was good and accommodated us with everything that you need at home easy to find very relaxing Had a lot of fun
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raeanna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

This was a great location to visit both Elk Rapids, Traverse City and Bellaire. My husband an I enjoyed all the space of this listing and could see bringing a larger group to this listing in the future. It was a great stay even in the non-tourist season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary & Joann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellence in Elk Rapids

We thoroughly enjoy our stay at Steve & Tami's place on Spruce Street. Their cozy and well kept place was a fabulous base of operations for our trip to join local friends for celebrating St. Pat's Day. Four of us from out of town and our friends from Kewadin enjoyed a couple of meals together and time just hanging out in the comfortable living room. We took a couple of walks into town, and a couple of drives into Traverse City. A fabulous time was had!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

My friends and I have stayed here twice for our annual get togethers. Beautiful and functional home, and easy walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids. We have only stayed here in the winter, but I imagine it would be even better in the summer. Can’t beat it for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L., Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little home

We were very pleased with the property. We had more than enough room. Hopefully to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Elk Rapids Michigan

It was a very nice place to stay while in town for a wedding. Plenty of space and a cute place. A lot of yard area as well with a beautiful large tree on the corner. Walking distance to the beach and downtown was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Mixed feelings

We take a girls trip every year and always at a different location. We chose this place for the location and within walking distance of so much. Although we had a great stay and There is a lot of charm to this house, there are several issues that need tending to. For starts we could barely open the from screen door as it scrapes along the walkway and the screen is broken and metal pieces sticking out. Open the front door and it’s very musty smelling. Played a big part in all of our allergies. There is mold on the ceilings in the bathroom. Huge lack of towels. There were 6 bath towels, 3 hand towels and 1 kitchen towel. 1 bath towel per person is not enough especially if you say this accommodates up to 10 people. We had to bring our own washcloths. There are excess bees all over, one of our ladies was stung twice in the middle of the night. Glad she Carrie’s her epi pen as she is allergic. We killed a total of 7 bees inside the house. The AC units were a plus and kept the house quite cool. We tried to use the TV but simply couldn’t figure it out, we just wanted to watch the lions but couldn’t even get local channels. There is not instruction manual at all of the house. We just tried to figure out things along the way. There is a grill but we could not use it as it was so dirty. There are also 2 back doors leading to the backyard but we could not use them as they were so overgrown with trees and weeds. Not much curb appeal. Lastly, the bedding was nice but the beds were Hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith H., Naperville, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location near beach and downtown

My family had a pleasant stay at this property. The location can’t be beat with a 3 min walk to beach and downtown. The house is as described, small and cozy but with 3 bathrooms to accommodate larger groups. We had friends in the area so didn’t spend too much time in the house. Would consider renting again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for our family trip

Nice house with plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 kids. Easy walk to the beach, and easy drive to traverse city and our day trip to sleeping bear dunes. The town of elk rapids, also walking distance, was wonderful as well. We'd be glad to stay and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad P., COMMERCE TOWNSHIP

Liked: Cleanliness

HS Fishing Tournament W/E

Great place to stay for our High School fishing team. Cozy and comfortable when we were there (mostly at night). Exactly as advertised and will stay again next year if available. Hosts we’re accessible to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location.

Clean, tidy, efficient, a block from the beach and park, and a couple blocks from beautiful downtown Elk Rapids! Walk 1 minute to the best sunsets! Simple fun.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K., Charlevoix, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

This vacation home was the perfect getaway for our girls weekend. Slept us all perfectly, thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies gataway 2023

We came up for a relaxing girls weekend and that's exactly what we got! The house was amazing, clean, plenty of room, nice beds and a couch for relaxing with Netflix! We took many walks around town..it's beautiful! The view from the house is great, seeing lake Michigan every day is wonderful. We took a trip into Traverse City, had a big snowstorm but it was still beautiful. We checked out Pearl's in Elk Rapids..highly recommend!! We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023