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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

Property manager

Val/Paul

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Downtown Elk Rapids Wifi
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi
Charming Family Cottage 3 Blocks From Downtown Elk Rapids W/wifi
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Downtown Elk Rapids Wifi
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi House
Charming Family Cottage Just 3 Blocks Wifi
Charming Family Cottage 3 Blocks W/wifi Aug Open House
Charming Family Cottage 3 Blocks W/wifi Aug Open

About the neighborhood

Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬4 min walk

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in Elk Rapids, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Michigan, Elk Lake, and Twisted Fish Gallery. Elk Rapids Golf Club and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
June
Elk Rapids is a cute little town. We ate at the Riverwalk and enjoyed the food. Drove to Torch lake for a boat day and that was a short nice drive.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation!
We had the best time at this home! There were two families, with 5 kids total, all under age 8. The layout worked well, everyone had their own space. The location was the best part- about a 5 min walk from town and the beach. We had a great time hanging out outside by the fire pit at night. Overall, great house and experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Great stay in Elk Rapids. The house was perfect for our family. We would stay here again when coming back to Elk Rapids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie K., Dearborn, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Great place for a girls weekend. Super close to town, just a few blocks walk. The house was equipped with pretty much everything you need. I would definitely stay again. Jennie
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Historic House
Loved the character and charm. Close to downtown. We enjoyed all the activities to do in the area during our winter stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Debra O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in Elk Rapids
This house is centrally located to all the fun things in northern Michigan. Elk Rapids is a darling town and you can walk to the beach, shops, restaurants It’s a renovated old farmhouse, which we’re good with. The pictures are spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G., Rochester Hills, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in Elk Rapids at 106 Chippewa
Had a great time at this wonderful, charming house in the town of Elk Rapids. The house features matched the description, and everything was in working order. The bed in the master bedroom was a bit too small (I think full-size bed), but otherwise the accommodations at this home were terrific.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020