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

Beachfront vacation home near Lake 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 living room with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a door with a lock.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a large island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Elk Rapids vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Rotary Park and North Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bass Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Front Street - 27 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive - 50.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. to downtown Elk Rapids?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Elk Rapids.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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