Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids

4.9

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Elk Rapids, MI

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Please enjoy our quaint crooked little 1885 cottage that was the carriage house for the historic house across the road. Updating completed Fall 2019 with new flooring, cabinets, appliances, windows and bathroom fixtures. We are 100 yards from the beach, river and park. Two blocks to great eateries, Shorts Brewery, and quaint shopping downtown. 10 miles to Flintfields Equestrian Park in Williamsburg, or our many inland lakes, and 18 miles to Traverse City.

Location, location, location is what the Crooked Cottage is all about! Close enough to walk to the beach, marina, dinner, theater, and quaint shopping. Centrally located for fun trips to Traverse City, Frankfort, Suttons Bay, Northport, Leland, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island, State Parks and the many beaches along the way. So whether you want to just stay and enjoy, or pack in as much sightseeing as you can, this is the spot!

Decorated to inspire with great art and happy colors, the decor is an eclectic mix of styles using old painted furniture and mid century modern. Everything (except the beds and bedding) have come from REclecTia, an upscale consignment store in Traverse City, . There is a huge yard so bring your fun yard toys. The front porch is great in any weather, there is even an electric fireplace to take the chill off if need be. For those who love to cook, the kitchen is well equipped and the gas grill on the back deck could cook up that lake trout or salmon you caught on your charter trip. Equipped with all the comforts to relax and get away! There is a TV, but it is our hope that you will come away from that, and enjoy spending your down time with friends and family and everything our area has to offer.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Elk Rapids, MI

Nearby attractions

Dune Climb

49.2 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

11.6 mi

Pyramid Point Overlook

40.5 mi

Clinch Park

21.6 mi

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Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids

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4.9

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Elk Rapids, MI

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Elk Rapids, MI

Nearby attractions

Dune Climb

49.2 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

11.6 mi

Pyramid Point Overlook

40.5 mi

Clinch Park

21.6 mi

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

This cottage is in a wonderful location. Very close to the beach and easy access to everything in town. Easy check-in and communication was great. Will definitely consider staying here again.

5.0

Aug 2024

We loved the house & it was close to many things. Perfect ranch style cottage & home away from home. Would stay again or recommend it to friends & family.

5.0

Aug 2024

This place is a real gem. The interior is well designed and thoughtfully decorated. The kitchen is super well equipped and the location is perfect for exploring the gorgeous little town as well as quick treks to Traverse and the surrounding areas. Will definitely return!

5.0

Jul 2024

Quaint, clean and near beaches and downtown. Nicely decorated. This is our third year and will stay again.

5.0

Jul 2024

This was our 3rd year staying at the Crooked Cottage and have already booked it for next year. Great location in a beautiful destination. Love the eclectic decor. We always look forward to finding new pieces that have been added.

5.0

Aug 2023

We had a perfect stay at the Crooked Cottage! It is a spacious and well-designed layout for our group. And is the perfect location for exploring Elk Rapids - just one block to the beach and a few to downtown. Can’t wait to visit again. Thank you!

5.0

Aug 2023

This was our second year staying here and we have already booked for next year. Centrally located for downtown dinning and shopping, as well as the beach. Everything you need is provided, except a cheese grater, but no worries we brought a brand new one with us this year and added it to the drawer for future guests. Looking forward to staying here again next year.

5.0

Jul 2023

Great home in downtown close to beaches. Already rebooked another stay for next year.

5.0

Jun 2023

This little cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Amazing location right across the street from a gorgeous beach perfect for walks and taking in the view. Walking distance from restaurants and the friendly town of Elk Rapids. The house itself is homey and comfortable. It had everything we needed and then some! Beautifully decorated with comfy furniture and plenty of spaces for meals and family time. Our host, Janet, made sure we were well taken care of and checked in via messages to make sure we had a care-free and amazing stay. I would 100% stay here again and can't recommend this host and experience enough! Thank you :)

5.0

Oct 2022

Rental atmosphere was relaxing and uplifting in design. Had all that we needed and then some. We will definitely be back with our inflatable.

5.0

Sep 2022

This was our first time to MI and we fell in love. The crooked cottage is in a perfect location. It was clean and well decorated. We definitely hope to travel back.

5.0

Jun 2022

Elm St

Elm St

A great location to explore from!

5.0

May 2022

Great memorial weekend stay!

Great memorial weekend stay!

Booking was simple, very close to the beach! Everything worked great! The beds were comfie, clean and lots of pillows which were also comfie and clean! The house was bigger then we thought. Did bring a full size air mattress for one of our friends staying with us and set it up in the living room and still had plenty of room!

4.0

Oct 2021

Great Visit

Great Visit

This was a good base camp for exploring not only Elk Rapids but the entire NW MI area. Sleeping Bear, Traverse City, Old Mission Point, Charlevoix, Petosky and Tunnel of Trees are all within a short drive. Having the beach and the sunset a block away was incredible and the whole town is easily walkable. This quirky cottage is well decorated and well located.

5.0

Oct 2021

Loved this cottage

Loved this cottage

Janet was super responsive. Everything was super clean and the location was perfect. Would definitely stay here again!

5.0

Jul 2021

Adorable cottage in a quaint town

Adorable cottage in a quaint town

We loved our time in Elk Rapids. The house is a quirky old building that is so bright, cheery, spacious and comfy. There was more space than we expected. And the decor is fantastic. The front porch, living room and kitchen were all great spaces to relax. I appreciated the comfy beds, plentiful soft blankets, bedding and towels, a/c units that kept all the spaces a good temp, and the back laundry area. The beach and park is so close and was never too busy. The downtown area is really nice and also close. We definitely hope to return.

5.0

Jul 2020

Excellent!

Excellent!

The house is very clean and in a great location! We are already picking dates for next year!

5.0

Jul 2020

Great location just off the beach

Great location just off the beach

Property is as advertised, great communication with property manager. No surprise’s!

5.0

Jul 2020

Super Fun Getaway!

Super Fun Getaway!

This is the cutest cottage in a great location. We had 2 teen girls with us that loved being so close to the beach and town. We rented bikes and they had fun riding around and exploring. Everyone was thrilled with the accommodations and loved how the cottage was decorated.

5.0

Mar 2020

fantastic!!!

fantastic!!!

WE LOVED This property. The decor was beautiful. The beds were comfortable. We actually purchased the sheets from the beds as soon as we got home because we loved them. The kitchen had everything you could need! The property owners were thoughtful and left flowers and wine and snacks. WE will be back!!!!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Elk Rapids?

The average price for a rental in Elk Rapids is $374 per night. This rental is $150 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids

House in Elk Rapids, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Elk Rapids, MI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Elk Rapids?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Steps to Lake Michigan & Downtown Elk Rapids?

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