Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids Golf Club3 min drive
Torch Lake14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)26 min drive
Chateau Chantal39 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Eastroom

1 Queen Bed

Westroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Please enjoy our quaint crooked little 1885 cottage that was the carriage house for the historic house across the road. Updating completed Fall 2019 with new flooring, cabinets, appliances, windows and bathroom fixtures. We are 100 yards from the beach, river and park. Two blocks to great eateries, Shorts Brewery, and quaint shopping downtown. 10 miles to Flintfields Equestrian Park in Williamsburg, or our many inland lakes, and 18 miles to Traverse City.

Location, location, location is what the Crooked Cottage is all about! Close enough to walk to the beach, marina, dinner, theater, and quaint shopping. Centrally located for fun trips to Traverse City, Frankfort, Suttons Bay, Northport, Leland, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island, State Parks and the many beaches along the way. So whether you want to just stay and enjoy, or pack in as much sightseeing as you can, this is the spot!

Decorated to inspire with great art and happy colors, the decor is an eclectic mix of styles using old painted furniture and mid century modern. Everything (except the beds and bedding) have come from REclecTia, an upscale consignment store in Traverse City, . There is a huge yard so bring your fun yard toys. The front porch is great in any weather, there is even an electric fireplace to take the chill off if need be. For those who love to cook, the kitchen is well equipped and the gas grill on the back deck could cook up that lake trout or salmon you caught on your charter trip. Equipped with all the comforts to relax and get away! There is a TV, but it is our hope that you will come away from that, and enjoy spending your down time with friends and family and everything our area has to offer.

Property manager

Janet Ramoie

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive
Torch Lake - 14 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 19 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 22 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 39 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 7 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 3 min drive
Cellar 152 - 6 min walk
Peninsula Grill - 36 min drive
Jolly Pumpkin - 39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twisted Fish Gallery and Lake Michigan. Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

19 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot in beautiful Elk Rapids

We had a perfect stay at the Crooked Cottage! It is a spacious and well-designed layout for our group. And is the perfect location for exploring Elk Rapids - just one block to the beach and a few to downtown. Can’t wait to visit again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

4 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back!

This was our second year staying here and we have already booked for next year. Centrally located for downtown dinning and shopping, as well as the beach. Everything you need is provided, except a cheese grater, but no worries we brought a brand new one with us this year and added it to the drawer for future guests. Looking forward to staying here again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Great home in downtown close to beaches. Already rebooked another stay for next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

16 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

This little cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Amazing location right across the street from a gorgeous beach perfect for walks and taking in the view. Walking distance from restaurants and the friendly town of Elk Rapids. The house itself is homey and comfortable. It had everything we needed and then some! Beautifully decorated with comfy furniture and plenty of spaces for meals and family time. Our host, Janet, made sure we were well taken care of and checked in via messages to make sure we had a care-free and amazing stay. I would 100% stay here again and can't recommend this host and experience enough! Thank you :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley S., Linden, Michigan

10 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the electric furnishings and being next to the beach and town.

Rental atmosphere was relaxing and uplifting in design. Had all that we needed and then some. We will definitely be back with our inflatable.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janet Ramoie

My husband Ron was born and raised in Traverse City, I was born in Detroit, moved to Onaway and came to Traverse City for college and never left. Ron has been all over the US when he biked, but I have not been West of Chicago. It is in our plans when we start semi-retirement soon, however we have always owned our own businesses, REclecTia Consignment for me, and a lawn & snow management company for Ron, so it is hard to get away. Not to mention our two children and five local grandkids that keep us grounded. Our decision to turn this property into a vacation rental was based on the fact that it was sitting empty after our long term renter moved out. Ron spent every spare moment of his time in 2019 remodeling it into a place that is so comfortable. We are happy to share it with anyone coming to the area on vacation. I had fun decorating it with unique pieces that flowed through my shop. It is a very happy place! We hope you can relax and enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

This home was purchased to bring my parents closer to me in their later years. My Mother loved water and swimming and she enjoyed it until she had to move to assisted living. There was a fabulous view for many years until the neighbors trees grew up! We believed at the time, that we may eventually retire there, and we still might. It is the most friendly village to live in, with no need to travel far for anything if you don't want to.

What makes this property unique

This place is perfect for so many. The area with all of its magnificent lakes and rivers make for a great summer. Nearby festivals are a year round occurrence and there is more than one to suit anybody. Wine tasting and renowned restaurants draw foodies. Downhill and cross country skiing, fat tire biking and ice skating are the past time in the winter.

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