Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances. There are three bar stools and a window providing natural light.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase leading to another room.
A living room with a fireplace, a television on a stand, and a round table with a book.
A covered patio area with a grill, chairs, and a white lattice structure.
A living room with a brown sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a white rug. There are three framed pictures on the wall above the sofa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Elk Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids is home to this holiday home. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bass Lake and Lake Michigan. Elk Lake and Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great area! Great for kids and families to go for a long weekend. Very close to downtown elk rapids, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for the kind review. Glad Ames Cottage was clean and in a great area for your family. We noticed your four-star rating; if you have any suggestions for how we could earn five stars next time, we’d appreciate the feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ames Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Super easy location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Property was very easy to get into and was in a great location for the excursions we had planned
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property meet all my expectations. Communication was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Trip to Elk Rapids

We traveled to Elk Rapids for a long weekend with family and the Ames Cottage was perfect for our group. Central location with plenty of space inside and out for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

Loved the property! Katy was great so work with. Looking forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was updated with new appliances, bathrooms and flooring. It is convenient to the market across the street. We walked down to a bar called Etanology one night and the a cafe for breakfast. It is a busy road but that wasn’t a problem. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring in Elk Rapids

Smooth and easy rental process Very responsive owner. The property has everything you would need in the kitchen.. it is very comfortable and well laid out. The lovely back patio area away from the road. Unfortunately it was snowing when we arrived so we did not get to enjoy the patio as one would in the warmer months. Close to everything and a great grocery across the sometimes busy street. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Rapids 301 Ames Ave.

Great location for our purposes. Only comment, oven was Fritzy and was giving off 50+ PPM of carbon monoxide. It was not safe to use and house smelled like cat urine. I am also allergic to cats, so the smell was gross.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location - Clean - Well Appointed

The property is exactly as advertised. It is clean, well-appointed, and it has plenty of the little things that you might need to begin your vacation. I loved the location! It is close to Lockenheath where we were gathering with family, and a quick trip into Traverse City with all it has to offer without the hustle and bustle and traffic. The grocery store across the street has a nice selection of beer & wine, fresh produce and meat and cheese department. Elk River is a great town with out that over-ran touristy feeling. We stayed here during Christmas, but I could imagine enjoying the outdoor patio during the summer. Our host, Katy was responsive, friendly and professional. I had some trouble messaging via VRBO mobil phone app, but that's probably a user error. I'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ames Cottage

1. The booking price should be listed for each week on the calendar and not unlisted until you book it. Then be told if you do not book now, the price will change. Prices naturally drop after Labor Day. This one rose. 2. This cottage is not handicap accessible. 3. A key code was given but directions as to which door was not specified in the initial communication. The sign directing you to the expected door was lying on the floor. 4. The cottage floor was uneven and this might present an issue with balance. 5. You were not informed initially that you had to use your own streaming account to watch the TV. 6. Prior to leaving, you were informed to launder the towels. Based on what you are charged for housekeeping, this should not be an expectation. The home is in a perfect location, near the downtown and highway 31.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and great location for us. So appreciated that it was pet friendly and had two bathrooms. Super walkable area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Thank you for the kind review. We are glad the space, location, and pet-friendly policy worked well for you. We appreciate you choosing Golden Swan Management and hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, why stay in a hotel when you could have an entire house!!

The house was exactly what we expected from the description. Clean and cozy!!The little town is lovely. Right near the beach access and tons of little shops! So charming, like something straight out of a Hallmark movie. The house has a huge fenced in patio covered by beautiful vines which gives alot of privacy! There is couch, grill, table and chairs. Hanging lights all around. Two porches! One on the front porch and another on the side of the house. So relaxing. The kitchen has everything you can think of and more. The only bad review I have is the coffee pot was dirty so I found a wonderful coffee shop in town. Which by the way Katy left us a punch card for a free donut at the coffee shop. It also gave me a chance to walk around and see everything the town had to offer. So I was not disappointed at all!! The check in process was very simple and we were greeted with a bottle of local wine(delicious) and a nice card and a map of the area. Katy sent me messages making sure I got in safe and easy. Also to make sure we didnt need anything. We will be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Great place to get away and spend some family time. Beds are not the comfiest but it’s a very nice place and convenient and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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