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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101356 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Lake Michigan and Rotary Park. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and North Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids District Library - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Torch Lake - 16 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Torch Lake Park - 27 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Chateau Chantal - 47 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬15 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.

A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!

This is a gorgeous newly remodeled home right on Bass Lake in hip and trendy Elk Rapids! It includes a private sandy lakefront, large lakefront deck, NEW YEAR-ROUND SPA / HOT TUB, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, a bonfire ring, a 1-car garage, and a gas grill. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi and live streaming television! Gorgeous lakeviews from inside! Grassy yard for kids. Washer and dryer. Also just a short approx. 150 yard walk from the famous Short's Brewery where you can drink and relax!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is just outside of downtown Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. It is very close (approx. 150 yards) from the famous Short's Brewery in Elk Rapids, where you can dine and enjoy Short's famous beers. It's just a short drive (less than 5 minutes) to downtown Elk Rapids, which has a fun collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. There's also a very nice beach on Lake Michigan at the end of the downtown area.

Outside of Elk Rapids, the cottage is close to the famous Torch Lake, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey, all of which provide a myriad of things to do and see.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house, including the garage.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) HOT TUB: To keep the hot tub clean, smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited while in the hot tub. If the hot tub is left excessively dirty, guests will be charged for draining, cleaning, and refilling the hot tub.
(2) FIREPLACE: Please note that guests are not permitted to use the indoor wood fireplace.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,356 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! to the airport?

This cottage is 16.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from North Beach and 9-minute walk from Dam Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!?

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

What time is check-in at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! to downtown Elk Rapids?

This cottage is 0.8 mi away from Elk Rapids.

A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Perfect location for anything you can do in Elk Rapids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

Check in process was quick and easy. The house was perfect. Very clean and well stocked. Stunning views and things to do for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elk Rapids

The location and house were excellent. Bass lake is nice and quiet, good for kayaking! The Loon platform in the lake nearby is fun to watch from the fire pit but don’t get too close in a kayak. The water from the house in the shower and sinks is incredibly hard which was the only complaint we had on our weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Weekend

Great location with a lot of fun local places for shopping and food, short drive to Traverse City and many other interesting places.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend Time

The house was clean and well equipped. The lake is beautiful, at least from the inside looking out, our weather was a little dicey. 1 full bathroom and 1 with toilet and shower, no sink. Tabitha was great to deal with as needed. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of parking and a great location. Would recommend staying here if you have the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Everything was as advertised and location was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great vacation destination!

From the beautiful view to the comfy beds to the cleanly hot tub, this place is definitely a spot to return to! All appliances work and were clean, check in process was a breeze, and the grounds were gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and beautiful property

House was clean, it’s dog friendly, and had a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland

We had a fantastic winter getaway here. We came in just before a big snowstorm and watching it through the largo patio windows across the lake was beautiful. The hot tub was perfect for the cold nights. We also enjoyed the large kitchen space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Woodstock, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!!!

Loved the experience. Was a beautiful setting!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable place and location

Wife and I enjoyed our stay, tried some ice fishing but they didn’t cooperate very well. Very close to Short’s Brewery(75yards) Tabitha was great to communicate with and very helpful, definitely would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Weekend

We had a great winter weekend away. The house is close to so many hiking spots and other fun day trip activities. You would never know its right of 31!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

Great Location. Private, but very close to Elk Rapids. Neighbors are a good distance away. House was very clean and well stocked. We only need to bring our clothes and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a wonderful weekend

Had a wonderful stay. Tabitha made check in easy. Very comfortable space, clean and great location on the water. Close to many points of interest. Traveled to Charlevoix, Petoskey and Traverse City. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous getaway!

This was the perfect place for a short getaway from home. The sunrise what absolutely beautiful every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona C.

Okay stay overall

This house is located in a great area. However, there were bugs on the beds upstairs, and the main sliding door did not lock. As a group of young women, we were disturbed by these occurrences.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Beautiful view of the lake! Great location with ease of access to the town. Place was very nice and just right for a getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the seclusion!

Loved the neighbors and the neighborhood. Very quite. Nice place to walk our dogs down a dead end road with no traffic. House was very clean. We loved the fire pit! Thank you for the wonderful stay! We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Loved the seclusion. Enjoyed being an early riser and watching the sunrise over the lake. Enjoyed the area and the village of Elk Rapids. Tabitha was very helpful and quick to respond to our questions. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and stay

We loved it here. Great house, comfy beds. Private beach and kayaks. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location! Family and Pet Friendly.

House has very clean and thoughtfully stocked. Excellent location with a quick walk to Shorts Brewery. Beautiful beach “Old Sun Bather Beach” was a short walk, but across a four lane highway, too fast for small children walking on a curve. Lake view is very nice, quiet amd secluded. Kayaks were fun for kids. Downtown is quant and good food choices. Wish the home had air conditioning. Family had fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

We had a fabulous visit! The location of this house is perfect, with a small calm lake right out the back door and the big beautiful bay just a couple minutes walk. It has everything you need and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

Beautiful lake. Quiet. It was nice to use the kayaks and floats in the lake. House worked well too. Plenty of towels, soap, toilet paper, etc. We enjoyed our stay. House is close to the town of Elk Rapids. Nice location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to stay

Our family enjoyed everything about this house and the location. Walking distance to the beach on Grand Traverse Bay, Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids. Several restaurants within walking distance. House was very secluded in the woods next to a beautiful lake. We used the kayaks provided every day. The boys used the hot tub. Beds were extremely comfortable. The house does not have AC, but we ran the fans provided and slept very comfortably. Kitchen was really nice and updated. This place has everything you need for a great vacation stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024