Title: Fall colors, cider, donuts - time to celebrate, room for all! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031752/26d775af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031752/eda33dfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031752/ec9faa79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031752/acf839c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031752/372f3280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Elk Lake Estate, a waterfront haven perfect for family gatherings and celebrations. Enjoy 5000sqft of living space with indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people. Have fun in the sand volleyball court, game room, or relax by the firepit and propane grill. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 225000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all! Enjoy gorgeous fall colors reflected on the water this fall. Stunning sunrises. Warm bonfires. Elk Rapids is only 1.5 miles southwest of the house, great restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and a marina for your visit. Highly recommended are Ethanology Distillery, BOS winery, Short's Pullbarn, and Townline Ciderworks for libations. 25 minutes to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, 25 minutes to Shanty Creek, 15 minutes to Grand Traverse Resort golf courses, A-Ga-ming golf course, and Lochenheath. Elk Lake Estate is a wonderful home base. Welcome to Elk Lake Estate - A perfect gathering place for family and friends, sleeping up to 22 people in 14 beds! Situated on over an acre, with 195' of private Elk Lake frontage, your waterfront paradise awaits. Bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Family reunions, special vacations, retreats, conferences, Elk Lake Estate is a nice fit with two kitchens and a snack bar (3 full sized refrigerators). Small weddings are considered, please message with details. 5000sqft, 6 bedrooms, 4 with ensuite baths, 1 shared bath, 1 shower room. 14 beds total, 3 king, 3 queen, 4 full, 4 twin. Indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people. Sand Volleyball court, outdoor games, firepit (firewood on site), propane grill, game room with pool table, basketball, and more games. Outdoor Barrel Sauna!!! Elk Lake is a clear, glacier lake. We have a sandy lake bottom with stone break wall. Mid-May through Mid-September we have a 100' dock with a 10x20 dock patio over the water. Also provided is a 4000# boat lift, 4000# pontoon lift, and jet ski moorings during the summer. Mid-June the swim raft goes in the water and is anchored 200' off shore. 4 adult sit on top kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, to get ready for lake fun. There are a few lifejackets, but you may want to bring your own, wearing lifejackets is recommended for all water activities (especially for children). Beach towels are provided! Lakefront living is wonderful and comes with all that nature provides - even bugs - come prepared to enjoy the outdoors. Plans can change, travel insurance is recommended. Please be considerate of neighbors by observing quiet hours of 11pm to 8am. Parking for 8 vehicles in the driveway, only empty boat trailers may be parked on grass. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - RV/bus/truck parking on site - Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces) - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - 1 accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Unit size: 5,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99920000/99919700/99919615/fb7a3471.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Lakehouse - Completely Remodeled - Watersports + Hot Tub Elk Rapids - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=99919615&PinnedHotelID=99919615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69370000/69366300/69366232/146bd970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Torch Lake Home - 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Leave all bedding in place. Dishes cleaned. Quiet time 10pm-8am. Accurate guest count required. No fireworks of any kind allowed. Replace moved furniture in original spots. Trash pickup Friday morn, cans go top of drive Thur. night. NO Hookah! All trash removed at checkout, must be bagged, trash not fitting in cans MUST be removed from property by guest. Grill must be cleaned at checkout. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Waterfront - use Lifejackets and supervise kids! ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22 Note from host: Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required 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 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 This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court Elk Rapids Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court House Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court House Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court Elk Rapids Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court House Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court Elk Rapids Large Luxury Elk Lake Home Sand Volleyball Court Large Luxury Elk Lake Home With Sand Volleyball Court Elk Rapids Large Luxury Elk Lake Home With Sand Volleyball Court Elk Rapids Large Luxury Elk Lake Home With Sand Volleyball Court Spend Spring Break in a Large Elk Lake Home With Dining for 22! ## 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%7C44.90866%2C-85.38557&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9BJctrfWQqLfBb3dyurwSERc7OM=) Elk Rapids, MI #### What's nearby - Elk Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Elk Rapids Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Torch Lake - 11 min drive - 11.2 km - Torch Lake Park - 18 min drive - 25.2 km - Chateau Chantal - 49 min drive - 56.3 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬28 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Friendsgiving, weekend before Thanksgiving open-time to celebrate, room for all! located? > This family-friendly Elk Rapids vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club. 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