Entire home

2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit

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Exterior
Gorgeous wrap around porch
Backyard complete with patio, grill, fire pit and chairs
Property grounds
Exterior
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Elk Rapids, MI
  • Popular LocationElk Rapids Golf Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake14 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Chantal44 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit

Enjoy lake life, up north outings and a family friendly small town! We have the best location--2 blocks to beach and downtown restaurants, shopping and dining! 3 parking spaces, great wrap around porch, deck, updated kitchen and fun extras like corn hole and fire pit! Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street and beautiful beach and playground on Grand Traverse Bay. We are also conveniently located to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Charlevoix and more for day trips!

Our home is one of the largest in Elk Rapids so everyone can have some personal space when needed. The second floor has 3 Bedrooms each with a queen bed, one of which has an additional sitting area with futon and TV. The 3rd floor has 4 twin beds, futon and TV. With the 3 bedrooms and the entire 3rd floor space, the home easily sleeps 10 and with the futons you can sleep up to 12.

Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street full of unique small shops, movie theatre and dining options, from the popular Towne Pub to Cellar 152 with its craft beer and wine to the new gourmet Pizza place, there is something for everyone.

If you are an equestrian, you can't find a better location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival held in June, July, August and September. An easy 15 minute drive will get you to the show with no traffic!

If you want to explore, Elk Rapids is centrally located for so many great Up North adventures year round. Traverse City is just a short drive with great events, shopping, mini golf and dining. If you are a wine drinker the Old Mission and Lelanau peninsula's offer a large number of wineries and tasting facilities. Nearby Torch Lake is perfect for renting a boat and enjoying this #3 most beautiful lake in the world! Charlevoix and Petoskey are less than an hour away, where you can check out the mushroom homes and Petoskey stones! And the famous Great Bear Dunes will give you a view and a challenge like no other!

Nothing renews the soul like a change of scenery. so treat yourself to a getaway that has something for everyone!

Boring but necessary details: We require all renters to be 25 years of age or older. Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental due at time of reservation. Balance due 30 days before stay. Full refund if cancelled 60 days prior to first day of rental period. 50% refund if cancelled 30 days prior to first day of rental period. No refunds if cancelled less than 30 days prior to the first day of the rental period. Rental period during the peak season, June-August, is weekly from Sunday--Sunday. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m. During the off-season we allow weekend rentals (minimum 2 days) and we provide extended check in/out timing: check in is 1pm and check out is 4pm to allow you to make the most of your weekend get aways!

Property manager

Monica Toomey

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Weekly rental only during the months of July and August, 2 night minimum for all other months

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 and a first aid kit

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. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting.
Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 19 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 - 36 min drive
  • Jolly Pumpkin - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit located?

Located in the heart of 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice house located close to beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend getaway
Had a great experience at this property! Had eight girls stay at this house: aged 21-32 years of age for a weekend getaway. Would go again! Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We were a large group in town Memorial Day Weekend for the Bayshore races. Monica’s home is incredibly charming, well-appointed and in a great location in Elk Rapids. There was enough room in the house for our group of 12 runners/walkers! Monica is an incredible host and communicated with us often regarding check-in/checkout and providing lots of tips and recommendations for our stay. I will definitely refer others to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Trip
Excellent host and rental for our group of 12 guys. Monica’s communication from start to finish was great and everything was what we expected. Would recommend to any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie F., Mason, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Bachelorette Weekend
We had a fantastic weekend of 10 women (age 25-45ish)! Everything we could possibly need was available either in walking distance, or already in the house. We did a have a slight hiccup for check in as the last guests had forgotten to complete the check out procedure, but the missed time at check in was provided at our check out to compensate (which we loved). The entire time we had direct communication with Monica, and she was very quick to respond and was very willing to help. Seriously! That 3rd floor room with all the twin beds! It's amazing! All of us adult women wanted to sleep up there because it was THAT COOL!!! It was like a childhood dream come true. This would be an excellent rental for multiple families with younger kids. We had a very nice conversation with the neighbors on check out day, and he said we "did very well," I'm not sure what he expected, but maybe it was because we were all exhausted and sleeping by the city quiet hours of 11pm? We would certainly rent this property again, and maybe bring our kids with us next time! (Maybe... we might have to fight them for that 3rd floor room).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Monica Toomey

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My husband Chris and I grew up in Philly suburbs, met in DC in 1989, married in 1992 and began our adventure together living in many states (MD, PA, NJ, OH) over the years due to job promotions and takeovers. We moved to the Detroit area in 2015 and immediately felt a connection. We have an equestrian business in NJ and in MI now, and we love the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which is how we found Elk Rapids. We are an active family, with 4 kids, 2 of which compete at GLEF, and we love everything about Northern Michigan. I wasn't excited about moving again, but now I couldn't imagine living anywhere else!

Why they chose this property

My husband Chris and I purchased this home in October 2017. We moved to Michigan in 2015 from NJ where we both grew up spending lots of time at the Jersey shore. We are an equestrian family and found Elk Rapids during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and fell in love with this small town and its beach. We had a hard time finding a place to rent in Elk Rapids so we decided to buy and couldn't be happier! We have spent weekends up North this winter skiing at Boyne Mountain and will be spending parts of our summer at the horse show and beach and weekends in the fall just relaxing and enjoying the gorgeous colors and quiet. We decided to rent it to let others enjoy this wonderful small town escape while we are not using it. We hope you love it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

The first things that got me with this home are the wrap around porch and location in Downtown ER. I have always wanted a wrap around porch and I don't know why all homes don't have them, it is such a special place to enjoy the day. The home itself is perfectly located in Downtown Elk Rapids, centrally located, it is 2 blocks to the beach and 2 blocks to town and set back just enough to be peaceful and quiet even in the "busy" summer months. You never have to worry about parking or noise, Chris always says one of his favorite things is the small town friendly, relaxed atmosphere, it is a perfect escape and allows you to completely decompress and appreciate life.
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