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Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids.

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A landscaped garden with a pathway, a metal fence, and a body of water in the background.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a fenced yard.
A bedroom with a brick fireplace, a bed with a wooden headboard, and a wooden floor.
A grassy area with a white tent, a stop sign, and a red car parked by the road.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a rug, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Elk Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids.

Beautiful home and property right across the street from a public park and boat launch on Bass Lake. Totally private living space with its own entrance, full kitchen, sunroom with washer/dryer and bathroom. Beautiful fenced (shared) yard with adirondack chairs for guest with lovely view. Ample parking. Host family (husband, wife and two 8-year-olds) live on property and available to meet any needs. The backyard is shared by the host family and two 20 pound dogs. Easy walking to many restaurants

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please hand wash any used dishes and start a load of towels if you'd like. You can leave the trash and linen washing to us!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STRB26-107
Property # 9466725
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 deadlock

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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.
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Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Bass Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • North Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bass Lake Views & Access. Walk Downtown Elk Rapids. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bass Lake and Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids Golf Club and Rotary Park are also within 15 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 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place and perfectly located to explore west coast of Lake Michigan (Sleeping Bear Dunes and Leelanau Peninsula) to Bellaire (Torch Lake).Wonderful hosts…will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean space in a great area. Had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here for our Elk Rapids trip! The house is very clean and has a beautiful lake view. The location is perfect, allowing us to walk or take a short drive into town. The communication from Carley was great before and during our trip. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here! Carley’s place was spacious, very clean, and just so nice. There were even fresh flowers! There was awesome communication from her and we had everything and more than we needed due to her rocking host qualities. The view is beautiful and the location is unbeatable and walkable to everything fun. We would love to stay here again, it is an awesome, awesome place to call home for an Elk Rapids trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North Get Away

This space is very conveniently located and is an easy drive to Traverse City, Torch Lake, and several other Attractions. The space itself is beautifully landscaped, clean, and very well equipped with everything you can need for a stay away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Lake View

This is a clean, attractive home in very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

We had a very nice stay at this property. The setting is ideal and the extra touches like fresh flowers made it special. We were able to spend some time with the owner and her family and we really enjoyed that. Would stay here again when we are in Elk Rapids!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place had everything we needed! Beautiful view, great location, and a wonderful host!

We enjoyed our stay and hope to return annually! The host was attentive, yet we had lots of privacy. We loved the view, cleanliness, amenities, and Elk Rapids is a quiet, beautiful getaway itself. It will always have a special place in our hearts because we got engaged on this trip! Looking forward to our return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2020
It was such a joy to host you guys. Congratulation and cheers to your future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

We rented this little cottage for nine days in the little town of Elk Rapids. We loved the location. We had a beautiful view of a flower garden and Elk Lake. The home was very clean. We had everything that we needed. Furniture and bed were very comfortable. Cute little restaurant and market walking distance. We loved our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

My husband and I had a very relaxing getaway in Northern Michigan. Elk Rapids was the perfect location because it was not too far from Traverse City, Petoskey, and Central Lake. Which is places we visited during out stay. I wish we had one more day to fully enjoy all that Elk Rapids has to offer. Definitely will consider staying at this property again as Carly was very attentive in communication and also respected out privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice veiw with some cons

Great veiw and clean place. However it is a shared property with the homeowner so the semi private is due to owner not because of neighbors and the ac controls are there but could not be adjusted below 72°.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks for your feedback. The listing does state that the property is owner occupied which allows me to make any modifications necessary like the thermostat adjustments with a simple message.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was a wonderful place to stay if you are looking for a beautiful view on a quiet street for a relaxing vacation. It is located half way between Traverse City and Torch Lake. My husband and I enjoyed this property and the owner was such a great host. They respected our privacy yet we enjoyed visiting with them, as well. It was very clean and cozy. The town of Elk Rapids is a very short distance away with plenty of places to eat and shop. We walked to the beautiful lake views every night. Then returned to the property to the view of Bass Lake from the living room. Very safe and friendly town. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us for a long weekend getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a situated in a beautiful spot with a view of Bass Lake and a short distance from the golf course, grocery store, and downtown. The house was very clean, with nice beds, a versatile kitchen, and bathroom with both tub & shower. We appreciated the coffee maker, which had dual function, one side a K-cup machine and the other side a brew pot. The water in the shower stayed hot even after three people in a row showered. All the little details were taken care of, with comfy chairs to relax in, touch lamps in the bedroom, a stocked K-cup rack and teas, and even a low glow light by the stairs to the bathroom. We would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake view says it all - the peaceful serenity of the surroundings envelopes one upon arrival, and is reflected in the property. Clean, well-appointed, and welcoming, it allowed us to make the most of our brief stay - we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Elk Rapids was wonderful, clean, and cozy! The location is perfect—easily within walking distance to town (under a mile) and right across the street from Bass Lake, where we loved playing cards by the water.The town is incredibly kid- and dog-friendly. We walked to the free Monday night movies, the Wednesday street vendor market, and the Friday morning farmers market. Short’s Brewing is only a half-mile walk for great beer and food trucks, and there are three beaches within a 15-minute walk (plus many more a short drive away).Carley was a fantastic, attentive host. The rental is attached to the main house, and her family and dogs are lovely. My only minor note is that the shower is quite small with a slight weak spot in the floor—worth mentioning for larger guests—but we loved our stay and can't wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for accessing multiple bodies of water for kayaking/paddleboarding. Host was nice and nonintrusive (lives on other side of house). We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice view, convenient location

Very close to shopping, restaurants, distillery, brewery and downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Everything is perfect. We have been staying at Carley for a few years. She makes your stay so special. Everything is in mint condition, she has everything you need. Elk Rapids is such a great place to visit, so much to do. We are always sad to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, clean and charming location

We needed extra space for visiting family members and this apartment was perfect. Nice location within walking distance to shops and restaurants; good wi-fi; fully stocked and very clean. Will definitely keep it in mind for future "overflow."
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip to Elk Rapids

Loved this little place. It was comfortable, clean and was close to everything that we needed. Thanks again for the great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VRBO

We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home & delightful community

Your home is nicely furnished and roomy. Enjoyed supporting the local businesses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location close to Torch Lake and TC

Clean, comfortable fully stocked home overlooking the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely decor, clean, great view of Bass Lake and Carley is a sweetheart, so informative and helpful

We would highly recommend this property - Great location to Traverse City, Elk Rapids has great beach for sunset watching. Golfing nearby and nice bike and walking path! “The Local” diner is within walking and has the best breakfast we’ve had in a long while. Great food, service and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location with a view of the lake. Very clean home.

We enjoyed our stay. The rental house was very neat and clean. Across the street from the lake with access for a boat or kayaks . Good location for going out for road trips and sightseeing. Owner is on location and available if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carley

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What makes this property unique

The property is very special with stellar views. You will have a peaceful private space and a mostly private experience in the back yard overlooking the lake
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