Title: A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=97032764&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! ![Property grounds - A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/0ac5f840.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/b3f03d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/9732290f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/263a3372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/82d84e6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this newly remodeled home on Bass Lake in Elk Rapids, where lakefront living meets trendy charm. Enjoy a private sandy beach, large deck with hot tub, kayaks and bikes for exploring the area. With high-speed Wi-Fi and live streaming TV inside plus a washer/dryer for convenience. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101356 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! A Short's Walk is a gorgeous newly remodeled home right on Bass Lake in hip and trendy Elk Rapids! It includes a private sandy lakefront, large lakefront deck, NEW YEAR-ROUND SPA / HOT TUB, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, a bonfire ring, a 1-car garage, and a gas grill. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi and live streaming television! Gorgeous lakeviews from inside! Grassy yard for kids. Washer and dryer. Also just a short approx. 150 yard walk from the famous Short's Brewery where you can drink and relax! NEIGHBORHOOD: The home is just outside of downtown Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. It is very close (approx. 150 yards) from the famous Short's Brewery in Elk Rapids, where you can dine and enjoy Short's famous beers. It's just a short drive (less than 5 minutes) to downtown Elk Rapids, which has a fun collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. There's also a very nice beach on Lake Michigan at the end of the downtown area. Outside of Elk Rapids, the cottage is close to the famous Torch Lake, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey, all of which provide a myriad of things to do and see. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire house, including the garage. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: (1) HOT TUB: To keep the hot tub clean, smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited while in the hot tub. If the hot tub is left excessively dirty, guests will be charged for draining, cleaning, and refilling the hot tub. (2) FIREPLACE: Please note that guests are not permitted to use the indoor wood fireplace. (3) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 to 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 3 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited. (4) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside. (5) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct. (6) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not. (7) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,356 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90750000/90745800/90745796/8b7db31e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront cabin on Bass Lake near Traverse City. 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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 ### Property is also known as 4d3c9d6f-d673-4245-b781-6506aed686e0 ## 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%7C44.90472%2C-85.40650&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zOJxmkgET2c7zsw9N95GEqwEsu0=) Elk Rapids, MI #### What's nearby - North Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Elk Rapids District Library \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Elk Lake \- 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - Elk Rapids Golf Club \- 3 min drive \- 2.2 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬15 min walk - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬15 min drive - ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!? ### What time is check-out at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!? ### Where is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! located? ## Have a question? 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