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The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake,

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Beach
Beach
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Elk Lake
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake,

Welcome to Bay Breeze! Our spacious 4-bedroom home on 2 lots is located in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids, just a short walk to Lake Michigan beaches, parks and restaurants, shops, festivals, craft shows and local attractions. Marina and boat launch. Enjoy the charm of this beautiful lakeside village while being minutes from Torch Lake and the entire Chain of Lakes, a short drive to Traverse City. No highways to cross in the Village area. Bike friendly Town and Trails nearby, also Kayaking and canoeing on Elk and Torch Lake. Enjoy Farmers Markets and nearby Award-Winning Golf Courses and Famous Flint Fields Horse Shows, Turtle Creek Casino and a short drive to Traverse City and Charlevoix. Visit Williamsburg, Kewadin and Torch Lake Sandbar. Enjoy evenings on the wrap around covered porch, plenty of seating with grill, fully equipped kitchen. Make some family memories in this Historic Town surrounded by the chain of lakes! Pet- friendly. License #STRB25-090

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn off the air conditioning
Please put all used towels in laundry basket by washer area
Put keys back in lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please keep quiet after 10:00 pm so as not to disturb neighbors!
Please stay off of neighbor's property unless invited
No fireworks allowed to be used on property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STRB25-090
Property # 2844763vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake,?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Breeze. Walk to downtown Elk Rapids & Lake MI Beaches. Near Torch Lake, located?

This family-friendly Elk Rapids holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Rotary Park and Lake Michigan. Veterans Memorial Park and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean facility. Walking distance to shops and downtown enterprises. All necessary amenities provided. Very friendly surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property and awesome for a family vacation. Will definitely book this house for our next vacation up north!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Carrie and her family were a pleasure to host and took good care of everything, they are welcome back anytime, thanks again for your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is well maintained and stocked with basic essentials for comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Great guest who took excellent care of our home, leaving it very clean and tidy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcel T.

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

Great House Great Property Manager

Our family had an amazing stay. Everything worked as it should, was clean and went as planned. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Our thanks to Marcel and family for their stay, was an absolute pleasure to host and much appreciated how well they took care of the house, highly recommend them to other hosts. A-5-star guest all the way!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Betty’s & her home were beautiful, impressively clean, organized & well stocked. Just a couple blocks walk to the Main Street of town, restaurants, shopping, lake & beach in Elk Rapids makes the location very convenient. She responded to any requests immediately. We accidentally locked our selves out and before we were back from that days outing she had already replaced the key in the lock box for us My children and grandchildren stayed with us. Betty even had plenty of toys ready inside & outside, for my granddaughters. Some of our favorite times were on Betty’s large wrap around, covered porch for coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the evening while the kids played.We will look forward to staying again for sure!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Dawn and her family were great! They left the house very clean and was a pleasure to meet them. They are welcome back anytime. Thank you, Dawn, for your stay! 5-star guest for sure.

About the host

Hosted by Betty

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We live in this beautiful area and are available if needed.

Why they chose this property

Directly in the Bayside Village of Elk Rapids, walkable to all activities, all on a scenic side street, no highway to get to most activities, family and bike friendly, weekly Festivals in Summer, enjoy the Farmers Markets and Craft Shows, great for Family fun and pictures in this beautiful historic scenic beach town with Award-Winning Golf Courses and 8.9 miles Famous Flint Field Horse Show nearby. near the famous chain of lakes!

What makes this property unique

Surrounded by Lakes, very close boat access to Lake Michigan and the entire Chain of Lakes, including Elk Lake, Torch Lake, Skegemog Lake, Bellaire Lake, Clam Lake, Torch River and Clam River, Bass Lake and Birch Lake nearby. there is also a smart tv in each bedroom with wi-fi.

Languages:

English

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