Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids Golf Club3 min drive
Torch Lake14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)25 min drive
Chateau Chantal44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Game Room (See Description)

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom-1st floor

1 Queen Bed

The Butterfly Room

2 Single Beds

The Pink Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Seashell Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy this spacious and tastefully furnished 2200 sq. ft. home on Chippewa St. minutes away from breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay and the charming downtown of Elk Rapids. This 1887 historic home has been totally remodeled and completed for use. Newly renovated kitchen and dining area equipped with all your needs. This home is decorated in pottery barn style with Martha Stewart colors on the wall that extend your stay from the beach to the beach house. Perfect location in town is ideal with walking distance three streets from the marina boat launch and walking distance to the Lake Michigan beach, with tennis courts, basketball courts and children's jungle gyms. The home features an enclosed porch with screens, a new kitchen with nice appliances including a black gas cooktop, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. Not to mention we now offer WIFI and central air conditioning. There is a separate dining room with a table to accommodate 6-8 people. There are 2 newly finished bathrooms which include one with full vanity, toilet, tub-shower combination and one with a new shower, vanity and toilet. Both bathrooms are located on the 1st floor.

The family room is spacious with 2 large sofas and a 39” inch LCD flat screen TV with Cable and WIFI. Need more room? There is also a den room equipped with an entertainment center with a 43” TV . The first floor has re-finished hardwood floors in the kitchen and dining room. To add in the comfort of your stay is a first floor laundry room with full capacity washer and dryer. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms-1 with a full bed, 1 with two twins and the loft bedroom with a day bed and ANOTHER full bed! Master bedroom is downstairs and has a queen bed.
Elk Rapids is a wonderful community with lots of activities for kids. There is also a local ice cream shop, toy store, antique stores, movie theater, bar and grille, Siren Hall for fine dining, and more two streets away!

The property in the back has fences on both sides for privacy, a paved alley for additional parking, a small BBQ for use and a newly added deck.

Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental period due at time of reservation. Balance due 21 days before stay. No refunds if cancelled. Rental period is weekly from Saturday to Saturday- although would consider shorter/longer stays. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m.

Keywords: Elk Rapids ,Traverse City, Lake Michigan ,Vacation House, Beach, Grand Traverse Bay, Marina

Property manager

Val/Paul

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

This holiday home is located in Elk Rapids. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive
Torch Lake - 14 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 18 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 44 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 - 5 min walk
Peninsula Grill - 35 min drive
Jolly Pumpkin - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town located?

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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Crystal Michigan

6 October 2023

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

70 year old friends

4 couples in 70's who get together each fall for past 15 years or so and take a trip to upper Michigan. We love the Elk Rapids, Traverse and Petoskey area. Just a note to similar travelers. Because of our ages, trips to bathroom in the night happen. This is an older home with no bathroom on second floor. The stairs squeak so you will hear a fairly steady creak during the night. And being polite we tried to be as quiet as possible which just prolongs the noise. You might want some sort of alternative with you if you fall into this category. (smiley face). Very nice neighborhood and short, easy walk to town. For our group it was nice location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

24 September 2023

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

Family lodging for a destination wedding

Loved the place and location. The owners were a pleasure to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

6 August 2023

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

Family memories

We love staying in this cute town. The cottage is friendly and inviting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

21 July 2023

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

Perfect Place

My husband and I had a fantastic week at your beautiful home. Thank you so much for a flawless stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

20 July 2023

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

Third Time and Still Charming!

This house is the perfect size for us and the perfect location! Three or four families rent houses in ER annually and this is still my favorite. It is spacious, nicely furnished and comfortable. I live the kitchen open to a large table where we all gather for meals, cards or a puzzle. We feel relaxed when we hit the front door!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023