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Beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player
Exterior
Beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Rotary Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Rapids District Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Elk Rapids

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Rotary Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Elk Rapids holiday home include Lake Michigan and Torch Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Rotary Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elk Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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 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 40” inch TV with YouTubeTV 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 wood 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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

Yep, Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town is a short 12-minute walk from Dam Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

No, Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and a comfortable, well-equipped house where we could spread out and relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved staying in Elk Ridge! The location was great for day trips to Traverse City, Mackinac, Charlevoix, Torch Lake... And the downtown shopping/dining area in Elk Ridge was our favorite. A short walk to the beach, and so much beautiful landscaping. The next door lot was a little sketch, but we never saw anyone there or had any issues. Also right across from the police station which was reassuring :) The house is historic, so a little less posh than we are used to. We had everything we needed and were very comfortable, but having no bathrooms upstairs was a bit of a hassle for us older ladies. The front porch/sunroom was our favorite spot to hang out. We had a fantastic trip -- thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house was perfect for a family vacation up north. The location was so close to walking in Elk Rapids, tennis, and the beach. The kitchen was very well stocked with what we needed for two very large family dinners. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Great location just a couple blocks from downtown. House was spacious and accommodated 4 adults and 4 kids comfortably.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Saint Charles

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful winter weekend

Great gathering place to enjoy all that Elk Rapids has to offer - dining & skating at the Dam Shop, doughnuts from the Flower Pot - all within a nice winter walk. The house was cozy, but plenty of room for everyone to be together for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We loved the proximity to the downtown district! Property manager was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Very short but wonderful stay! The house is beautiful and spacious, very clean, and comfortable. Will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Konda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Handrail

A handrail at the front door would have been helpful. One of the guests fell on the steps.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P., Crystal Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies Wine Weekend

There were 7 of us that stayed here for a weekend touring the wineries. The town was adorable and close to the peninsula. It was a perfect place to unwind and enjoy our time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, note the bathrooms are downstairs

This house in elk Rapids was lovely. It was clean and pretty and had lots of space. It would be particularly lovely in the summer with the back deck & the front enclosed porch. It would be easier for guests if there was a full stairway banister, since most of the bedrooms are upstairs and both bathrooms are downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

This was a great location. Few blocks from the beach and the adorable downtown. All around wonderful time. Only downside were the beds. Several places to sleep but only one bed big enough for a couple. And, no upstairs bathroom. If you had to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night you had to go downstairs. Otherwise it was one of our best family vacations yet. We'd stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

roxanne f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

I was injured with an accident the morning th before. It wa wonderful to be able to get around the lower level with my wheelchair. It was easy for my family to get me on the deck. Loved the bonfire and closeness to town. Beds were comfortable. Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Us

We were close to family members in town, near the beach and downtown. House was comfortable and sufficiently stocked. It is clean and comfortable. We love the big dining table open to the kitchen. There is room to be together and places to escape for working remotely or for reading quietly. Love the porch, deck, and yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

We enjoyed our time at the Elk Rapids home! We love the charm of the upstairs bedrooms! Everything was perfect. One thing we didn't see in the property description was that there were no bathrooms upstairs which would have been nice to have. Thank you for the u se of your property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay and location

Spent a moms and daughters weekend here in October. Loved the town of Elk Rapids and ability to walk downtown. House was perfect, nicely kept up, great kitchen, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking. Very communicative hosts. Highly recommend along with this area of Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Girls trip

Loved our getaway! Loved coffee on the front porch. Beds were comfy. Would stay here again. Note to owners. The towels and some of the bedding need to be bleached or replaced
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Aya S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, house/listing needs cleaning/updates

I tried to email the owners before writing this review but VRBO didn't allow communications post rental. We stayed at this home for a week and I just couldn't wait for the week to end. It was stressful and a lot of work on my end and I left the house in better shape than when I arrived. We spent a week at this home at the end of June. Had it been July or August, it would have been very miserable as the upper floor does not have air conditioning and gets very warm. We did appreciate the window fans provided however, these details should be noted in the listing. The game room has no games and there is no Gamecube as noted in the listing. I spent the first day cleaning as the bathrooms were loaded with mold in and around the tub, shower and moldings. The air fresheners located in multiple areas gave me an instant headache. I had to search for them and unplug them and then air out the whole house. The kitchen table and chairs need to be replaced or refinished as the finish is very sticky. I appreciated the no shoe rule at first, but the carpets and floors left our feet and socks black. The grill needs to be replaced as well. It does not get hot and when you lower the top, charred black, rusty flakes fall all over your food leaving one no choice but to start all over washing off the flakes on each piece of meat and then having to use the oven instead. The house itself is old and beautiful and has so much potential. I just really feel like either the cleaning person isn't doing their job or the owners don't check in on the home too often. If this house was $1,000 less per week, I would let all of the above slide. But this was our only vacation and it cost a lot of money. I spent the week very frustrated and not able to relax. We have rented many times before and have never had these issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shaina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

The location is amazing for walking to the beach, Main Street, and marina. It is a fun, totally updated farmhouse. All my kids loved it… the girls especially loved staying in the pink room! The kitchen/grill are great for making family size meals. We didn’t need for anything while there! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021