[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/fcc137bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/f2bd0144.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/845f1d0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/dabac4a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/2a7f0be2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Minutes from Grand Traverse Bay, this charming 1887 historic home in Elk Rapids offers a spacious retreat. Relax on the enclosed porch, enjoy a meal in the newly renovated kitchen and dining area or unwind with YouTubeTV in the family room. With WIFI, central air conditioning and nearby tennis courts and Lake Michigan beach access within walking distance. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31100000/31097500/31097426/97f74965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Huge corner lot, home is a 2-minute walk to beach, playground, and park Elk Rapids - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=31097426&PinnedHotelID=31097426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/52bae36f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.89554%2C-85.41255&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_OP98TribZO9IzQ3Yub_xY8Mphc=) Elk Rapids, MI #### What's nearby - Elk Rapids District Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Elk Rapids Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Torch Lake - 18 min drive - 14.8 km - Torch Lake Park - 28 min drive - 28.9 km - Chateau Chantal - 46 min drive - 53.4 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬6 min walk - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive - ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive ## 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 a 15-minute walk of Rotary Park and Lake Michigan. 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