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Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a beach and the ocean at sunset.
A beach with clear skies, waves, and a forested area.
A house with a balcony overlooking a body of water, surrounded by trees and a sandy beach.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, and a large island.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a rug, and a door with a lock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bass Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Elk Rapids

At this holiday home you'll be within steps of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Elk Rapids holiday home, you'll be 9.4 km (5.8 mi) from Torch Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bass Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Front Street - 27 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive - 80.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.

Great house, with walkable beach or walk to town of Elk Rapids (about 1 mile) or hike to nature conservation area. Kayaks and bikes available to enjoy the bay and area. Sit on the 2nd story deck and enjoy the amazing sunsets over the Mission Peninsula. 15 minute drive to Traverse City. 10 minutes to Flintfields Horse Farm.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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: 15
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

The closest beach to Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. is Dam Beach (1.9 km).

Does Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

No, Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful stay in ER! Our second time visiting. Couldn’t ask for a better sandy beach and convenient location, within a long walk to the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric was a great host, very responsive, and easy to communicate with. Very accommodating to ensure we had a good stay. The property is amazing, great views over the Grand Traverse Bay with direct access to the water with a private beach front. Made great memories with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at this beautiful spot on the bay! Conveniently located and well equipped. Eric was a gracious and attentive host, whose communication was outstanding. We recommend this host and this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

getaway

we enjoyed every moment there and hated to leave!! we will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach property

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this Elk Rapids beach home. Conveniently located 1.5 miles North of town, you can easily walk to Shorts Brewery or the new Foundry restaurant. Beach was clean and sandy as far as you can walk out. Also a few houses South of the open beach reserve. Eric the owner was very accommodating and responsive to all requests. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Our stay was perfect. Check in was easy, the property was clean, kitchen was stocked was all supplies to cook and eat in (if you want), all amenities were in working order, overall a great place to stay with family. The property is family friendly and so is the location. It is safe and in close proximity to all attractions north and south. The property manager, Eric, was wonderful with communication- probably one of the best I’ve encountered. We will be back :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay on the lake in Elk Rapids

Stayed at this great property for a week over July 4th. We absolutely loved every second. Eric was great with communication and the place is in a great location! The house has all you need for a week on the lake to cook, hangout with family and enjoy the water. The views are outstanding and the house is clean and comfortable. With the town of elk rapids and easy walk away, and Traverse City about a 25 minute drive there’s plenty of options if you want to get off the water. Extra bonus for the awesome dock on which we spent hours watching the water and sunsets. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake views and beautiful property

My family had a wonderful time at Eric's house in Elk Rapids. The house was very clean, nicely furnished, and well-appointed. I appreciated that there was a fully stocked kitchen (spices, oil, vinegar, etc., plus all the equipment you'd need to cook) and some accessibility measures in place like grab bars in the bathrooms and hallway. The beds were comfortable and two of the three bedrooms have great lake views to wake up to! We loved having our coffee on the deck in the morning, and got to see some stunning sunsets over the lake at night. The location was great if you plan to hang at the house a lot, it's also relatively close to downtown Elk Rapids which is cute to walk around. It's about 30 minutes from Traverse City and the peninsula with all the wineries. Finally, Eric's communication was 10/10. Thanks for making our stay great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house very much. It was just steps away from the beach. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices. The refrigerator had basic condiments. Plenty of dishes and silverware to use. The main bathroom had a wonderful shower. The deck was beautiful and we enjoyed looking at the bay and enjoying the sunsets. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third stay here and great as usual. Eric is an excellent host!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with private gardens and large indoor and outdoor gathering areas! The property has everything you need for an active or relaxing lake beach stay! The sand beach is amazing and the water in front of the property is the prettiest clear blue. Having the kayaks and paddle boards available was a bonus!! The owner provided a wonderful list of nearby restaurants, wineries, and attractions. We made it to about half of them. Hoping to return next year to complete the list! Thank you so much for allowing me to g us to stay at this beautiful property for a memorable family celebration!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

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