[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/90-070e1529.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/8afaf478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/0b6bf15c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/8f7ed338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27930000/27921400/27921355/95a3474a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123000 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. ### 2 Blocks to beach, downtown. Sleeps 12. Porch, Deck, Fire Pit Enjoy lake life, up north outings and a family friendly small town! We have the best location--2 blocks to beach and downtown restaurants, shopping and dining! 3 parking spaces, great wrap around porch, deck, updated kitchen and fun extras like corn hole and fire pit! Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street and beautiful beach and playground on Grand Traverse Bay. We are also conveniently located to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Charlevoix and more for day trips! Our home is one of the largest in Elk Rapids so everyone can have some personal space when needed. The second floor has 3 Bedrooms each with a queen bed, one of which has an additional sitting area with futon and TV. The 3rd floor has 4 twin beds, futon and TV. With the 3 bedrooms and the entire 3rd floor space, the home easily sleeps 10 and with the futons you can sleep up to 12. Elk Rapids is the perfect escape, a walking town with a wonderful main street full of unique small shops, movie theatre and dining options, from the popular Towne Pub to Cellar 152 with its craft beer and wine to the new gourmet Pizza place, there is something for everyone. If you are an equestrian, you can't find a better location for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival held in June, July, August and September. An easy 15 minute drive will get you to the show with no traffic! If you want to explore, Elk Rapids is centrally located for so many great Up North adventures year round. Traverse City is just a short drive with great events, shopping, mini golf and dining. If you are a wine drinker the Old Mission and Lelanau peninsula's offer a large number of wineries and tasting facilities. Nearby Torch Lake is perfect for renting a boat and enjoying this #3 most beautiful lake in the world! Charlevoix and Petoskey are less than an hour away, where you can check out the mushroom homes and Petoskey stones! And the famous Great Bear Dunes will give you a view and a challenge like no other! Nothing renews the soul like a change of scenery. so treat yourself to a getaway that has something for everyone! Boring but necessary details: We require all renters to be 25 years of age or older. Short term rental agreement required. 50% of rental due at time of reservation. Balance due 30 days before stay. Full refund if cancelled 60 days prior to first day of rental period. 50% refund if cancelled 30 days prior to first day of rental period. No refunds if cancelled less than 30 days prior to the first day of the rental period. Rental period during the peak season, June-August, is weekly from Sunday--Sunday. Check in at 4:00 p.m., check out at 10:00 a.m. During the off-season we allow weekend rentals (minimum 2 days) and we provide extended check in/out timing: check in is 1pm and check out is 4pm to allow you to make the most of your weekend get aways! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33245000/33244992/fcc137bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Family Cottage- downtown Elk Rapids, 2-blocks to town Elk Rapids - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=33244992&PinnedHotelID=33244992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32600000/32590300/32590256/117a4df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect family getaway! 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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 This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as NEW Off-season Pricing Perfect Weekend Getaway Ski Tube Relax Perfect Getaway Families Friends House Elk Rapids Perfect Getaway Families Friends House Perfect Getaway Families Friends Elk Rapids Perfect Getaway Families Friends Perfect Getaway Families Friends House Elk Rapids Perfect Getaway Families Friends House Private vacation home Perfect Getaway for Families and Friends Perfect Getaway Families Friends Elk Rapids Perfect Getaway Families Friends Private vacation home Perfect Getaway for Families and Friends Perfect Getaway for Families and Friends Elk Rapids Perfect Getaway for Families Friends ## 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%7C44.89540%2C-85.41489&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SxPifqO02K1OhFBV4yOVLrGcuMg=) Elk Rapids, MI #### What's nearby - Elk Rapids District Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 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 - ‬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. ### 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 ? > Check-out 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 vacation 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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