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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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In the heart of Elk Rapids, this charming home offers a relaxing getaway with its wrap-around porch, deck, and fire pit. Enjoy lake life just 2 blocks away from the beach and downtown restaurants. With an updated kitchen and fun extras like corn hole, everyone can unwind in style.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not 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 and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts

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About the area

Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 17 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 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.

How much is parking at 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 10:00 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 a 10-minute walk of Veterans Memorial Park and Lake Michigan. Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall and Elk Rapids District Library are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Great location. Owner was very responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great birthday celebration!

Used the property as the base for a birthday celebration in the downtown district. Great location, and outstanding service by property manager!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Golf Trip

Great time in the ER area; wonderful house with lots of space, situated close to downtown, making it an easy walk to restaurants / bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

Anna M.

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

This was a great property to stay at!

Monica from start to finish was amazing and super accommodating. The house is gorgeous, super spacious for everyone. Monica’s family has thought of everything so just bring your self, clothes and toiletries. The town and beach are a short 2 block walk, kids were safe riding bike everywhere. Short drive to TC with all kids of things to do. So happy we booked and look forward to booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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

8/10 Good

Stacey M.

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

Great week!!

Nice big house that easily accommodated our family of 10. Nicely decorated and had a well stocked kitchen! Pillows and beds were clean and comfortable. You can tell this is a loved home. The 3rd floor attic/loft was a HUGE hit for the kids...a fun kid hangout!!! Gave them a place to get away and do their thing. We loved the firepit outside for s’mores and hanging out at night. Also has a nice big patio table for meals outside. The home provided beach chairs and lots of beach towels (even though we brought our own) It also has a well stocked board game shelf for those rainy days. Location was ideal. A two minute bike ride to town and beach made it so nice for everyone. Downtown Elk Rapids is such a charming little town with a variety of things to do in the summer so you won’t get bored. Monica the owner was so great/friendly to work with. Always available to answer any questions and made sure to check in to see how our stay was going and asked if we had any questions. Really enjoyed working with her! We would definitely rent again!! S. Miller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matteo C.

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

Wedding Weekend

We invited friends from out of town to stay at this property during our wedding weekend in Elk Rapids and all had a phenomenal time! There were enough places to sleep for all of us, and the quality of the space made everyone feel they were staying somewhere special. The Toomeys maintain their home very well and there was a delightful amount of space to sit on the porch or inside and catch up with loved ones. Would absolutely stay here again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

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

Gorgeous, welcoming home in perfect location!

My family and I loved our stay in this beautiful home! There was plenty of space for all of us (5 adults) with room to spare. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the dining room had a large table that could easily accommodate everyone for a sit down dinner. All of the rooms were very comfortable with many thoughtful details. We loved sitting on the front porch reading and watching the world go by. The public beach and the shops and restaurants of River Street were just a couple of blocks away, and we walked there several times a day. We highly recommend this home and hope to rent it again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Great location, cute town!

Stayed for an annual girls trip to Traverse City/Torch lake and it was a good location for both! We enjoyed our stay, very walkable neighborhood close to some restaurants. Monica was helpful and our stay was great! We will try to return next year as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Robert F.

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

You won't be disappointed.

Our family had a wonderful time at the property. Super location, very roomy, well stocked, everything in good operating condition. We were a party of 5 adults but we also were able to host a few other local friends/family for a couple of meals and smores using the large kitchen and backyard. Monica is a great host. Keeping us updated and quick to respond to all of our requests. We had no issues and will definitely keep this property at the top of our list for our next Elk Rapids visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Summer fun in Elk Rapids

Can't say enough about our week at this Elk Rapids home! The home has such a comfortable beach "vibe." Ample room for all, clean, well stocked with the basic necessities. If you're looking for something walking distance to town, the beach, activities for the kids...you've found it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Great location, great house

This house was the perfect size for a group of friends celebrating a 30th birthday. It was clean, comfortable and had many amenities (household supplies, grill, yard games, etc). The house is a very short walk to beach and Elk Rapids so a perfect location. Monica was proactive in her communication and provided great information about Elk Rapids and the house to help prep us for arrival. She checked in a couple times throughout the weekend to make sure we had all we needed. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

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

Perfect location for family fun

The home was perfect for our two families. We had 6 kids ranging in from ages 4-17, and we couldn't imagine a better location for all of us to spend a week together near Lake Michigan. The house is spacious, bright, and charming, with a nice porch and back deck, as well as lots of yard space for the kids to run around and play. It's located just 3 blocks from the beach and main street area of the quaint Town of Elk Rapids. This allowed easy trips back and forth for our families to come and go as we pleased. Monica was also an excellent host. The week before we arrived, she helped us to identify trails to ride and run on, and was incredibly communicative and responsive throughout our stay. She recommended reserving a boat rental for Torch Lake, which we did, and it proved to be one of the highlights of the trip. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

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

Beautiful house, excellent location!

This is a beautiful home with a lovely, attentive property manager. We had plenty of room to stretch out for our group of 10. There are multiple sitting areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms. We loved our stay and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah O.

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

Pictures don’t do it justice!

We were pleasantly surprised by how pretty and spacious this house was! Great to walk to the bars and restaurants on Main Street, and perfect size for a bachelorette girl’s weekend. Thanks Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sue w.

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

Awesome

It was awesome. The house is beautiful and was very spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Review

We had an awesome time. The property was beautiful and all my friends loved the place. It allows for a lot of people to stay and is located in a nice neighborhood

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Elk Rapids

Beautiful, roomy historic house! Great host with quick follow-up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Excellent week in a great house and adorable town

Our family of two adults and three boys 6,8, 10 stayed in this house with my parents. We had plenty of room to spread out. The boys loved the third floor which they named “the bunkhouse.” All of the beds were very comfortable. The Victorian charm of this house will melt your heart, but you will be pleased with all of the modern amenities and upgrades. The street was very quiet and the walk to town and beach was very quick and easy. We enjoyed the Ultimate Fishing Charter which we took from the Dock that was 0.3 miles from the house. We rented a water ski boat from Elk River Marina. We rented a lily pad for the kids to jump on from a cute place uptown as well. We enjoyed the little stores in the town. Our kids especially loved the charming little toy store. We loved eating on the water at the Riverwalk Taproom and at Cellar 152.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Relaxing summer vacation!

Monica was excellent to work with! Beautiful, relaxing home just a short walk from the lake. Kids loved the house and yard! Hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Loved the house and the location. The owner was very accommodating.

Had a great family reunion week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020