Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly and Great Location! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly and Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly and Great Location! located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

30 Sept 2024

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

Quick Trip to Elk Rapids

We traveled to Elk Rapids for a long weekend with family and the Ames Cottage was perfect for our group. Central location with plenty of space inside and out for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

6 Mar 2023

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

Great Place

Property was very easy to get into and was in a great location for the excursions we had planned

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

5 Jun 2023

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

Weekend get away

Loved the property! Katy was great so work with. Looking forward to booking again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The property was updated with new appliances, bathrooms and flooring. It is convenient to the market across the street. We walked down to a bar called Etanology one night and the a cafe for breakfast. It is a busy road but that wasn’t a problem. We would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

9 May 2023

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

Spring in Elk Rapids

Smooth and easy rental process Very responsive owner. The property has everything you would need in the kitchen.. it is very comfortable and well laid out. The lovely back patio area away from the road. Unfortunately it was snowing when we arrived so we did not get to enjoy the patio as one would in the warmer months. Close to everything and a great grocery across the sometimes busy street. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk Rapids 301 Ames Ave.

Great location for our purposes. Only comment, oven was Fritzy and was giving off 50+ PPM of carbon monoxide. It was not safe to use and house smelled like cat urine. I am also allergic to cats, so the smell was gross.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

F. A. C.

30 Dec 2021

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

Great Location - Clean - Well Appointed

The property is exactly as advertised. It is clean, well-appointed, and it has plenty of the little things that you might need to begin your vacation. I loved the location! It is close to Lockenheath where we were gathering with family, and a quick trip into Traverse City with all it has to offer without the hustle and bustle and traffic. The grocery store across the street has a nice selection of beer & wine, fresh produce and meat and cheese department. Elk River is a great town with out that over-ran touristy feeling. We stayed here during Christmas, but I could imagine enjoying the outdoor patio during the summer. Our host, Katy was responsive, friendly and professional. I had some trouble messaging via VRBO mobil phone app, but that's probably a user error. I'd love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Janet D.

24 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ames Cottage

1. The booking price should be listed for each week on the calendar and not unlisted until you book it. Then be told if you do not book now, the price will change. Prices naturally drop after Labor Day. This one rose. 2. This cottage is not handicap accessible. 3. A key code was given but directions as to which door was not specified in the initial communication. The sign directing you to the expected door was lying on the floor. 4. The cottage floor was uneven and this might present an issue with balance. 5. You were not informed initially that you had to use your own streaming account to watch the TV. 6. Prior to leaving, you were informed to launder the towels. Based on what you are charged for housekeeping, this should not be an expectation. The home is in a perfect location, near the downtown and highway 31.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra T.

31 Aug 2024

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

Disliked: Location

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasondra P.

29 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful, why stay in a hotel when you could have an entire house!!

The house was exactly what we expected from the description. Clean and cozy!!The little town is lovely. Right near the beach access and tons of little shops! So charming, like something straight out of a Hallmark movie. The house has a huge fenced in patio covered by beautiful vines which gives alot of privacy! There is couch, grill, table and chairs. Hanging lights all around. Two porches! One on the front porch and another on the side of the house. So relaxing. The kitchen has everything you can think of and more. The only bad review I have is the coffee pot was dirty so I found a wonderful coffee shop in town. Which by the way Katy left us a punch card for a free donut at the coffee shop. It also gave me a chance to walk around and see everything the town had to offer. So I was not disappointed at all!! The check in process was very simple and we were greeted with a bottle of local wine(delicious) and a nice card and a map of the area. Katy sent me messages making sure I got in safe and easy. Also to make sure we didnt need anything. We will be back again!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy F.

29 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful place

Great place to get away and spend some family time. Beds are not the comfiest but it’s a very nice place and convenient and close to town

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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