Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. Adjacent Beach Access
House in Elk Lake, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
The Grand Traverse Region is one of the TOP PLACES TO VISIT! Originally known as the cherry capital of the world, it is now home to numerous vineyards, wineries, distilleries and breweries PLUS miles and miles of pristine shoreline, nationally recognized events--such as the National Cherry Festival, and a recent distinction of being the Most Beautiful Place in America (our Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore). This home, while boasting a serene and peaceful setting, is in the middle of all of this!
This property abuts the Whitewater Township Park, which has 150 acres of wooded trails, 2,000+ feet of shoreline along Elk Lake, and a public boat launch and swim area. Elk Lake is your entry point to the “Chain of Lakes”, a 55+mile watershed of 14 interconnected lakes and rivers, including the infamous Torch Lake Sandbar. Rent a boat for the week from one of the many local marinas.
Within a 5 minute drive, you’ll find the $90 Million Turtle Creek Casino with gaming and nightlife; world renowned golf at the Grand Traverse Resort; Flintfield's Equestrian horse park; the quaint village of Elk Rapids-with its many eclectic shops and beautiful riverfront; and Pearl’s Restaurant, a local favorite for New Orleans cuisine—don’t forget to order the crawfish adorned Bloody Mary!
WELCOME :)
My concept is to provide you a home away from home. The idea is to pull up, drop your bags and begin your perfect vacation!
This home has a large open floor plan with vaulted cathedral ceilings and bamboo floors throughout. There are many multiple areas for gathering and relaxing.
The kitchen, open to the dining room, is fully equipped with everything you will need to entertain and enjoy a carefree vacation: dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware. The dining table can seat 6. The granite counter top bar area seats 4.
Relax with a cocktail in the formal living room. Enjoy the view from the bank of bright windows. Unwind and read a book, or watch the large screen television with surround sound.
There is a recently remodeled full bath on the main floor--conveniently located. It has a large tiled shower that is very accessible (a low edge). Towels, linens, soaps and shampoos are provided.
There is a computer nook for those desiring a private work space.
The main floor bedroom is large and airy and has a king size bed and private bath. The shower and stool are isolated from the double vanity sink area....so sharing space while getting ready for an outing is a breeze. The room also has a very large walk in closet with iron & ironing board.
The 2nd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and a trundle bed. The room could comfortably sleep 4.
The 3rd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and overlooks the woods & lawn.
The 3rd bathroom, on the upper level, is located between the two bedrooms. It has a step in shower/tub, vanity and stool.
The 4th bedroom is in the lower level (finished, walk-out basement). It has a king Sleep Number bed and also one twin bed. This space could comfortably sleep 3.
There are two decks outside. The front deck is great for sunning--it never has any shade. Bring your sun tan lotion! The side deck is large, located immediately off the kitchen French doors and is partially shaded by noon. It has an umbrella table and chairs as well as additional cushioned chairs. There is also a gas grill on the deck, the perfect place for a summer barbecue.
The property has ample space for parking. The driveway is large and asphalt paved. There is a fire pit area for roasting s'mores. Beach volleyball and public swimming can be found at the township park right next door!
Every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing and memorable vacation. Reserve your space today!
This property abuts the Whitewater Township Park, which has 150 acres of wooded trails, 2,000+ feet of shoreline along Elk Lake, and a public boat launch and swim area. Elk Lake is your entry point to the “Chain of Lakes”, a 55+mile watershed of 14 interconnected lakes and rivers, including the infamous Torch Lake Sandbar. Rent a boat for the week from one of the many local marinas.
Within a 5 minute drive, you’ll find the $90 Million Turtle Creek Casino with gaming and nightlife; world renowned golf at the Grand Traverse Resort; Flintfield's Equestrian horse park; the quaint village of Elk Rapids-with its many eclectic shops and beautiful riverfront; and Pearl’s Restaurant, a local favorite for New Orleans cuisine—don’t forget to order the crawfish adorned Bloody Mary!
WELCOME :)
My concept is to provide you a home away from home. The idea is to pull up, drop your bags and begin your perfect vacation!
This home has a large open floor plan with vaulted cathedral ceilings and bamboo floors throughout. There are many multiple areas for gathering and relaxing.
The kitchen, open to the dining room, is fully equipped with everything you will need to entertain and enjoy a carefree vacation: dishes, utensils, cookware, glassware. The dining table can seat 6. The granite counter top bar area seats 4.
Relax with a cocktail in the formal living room. Enjoy the view from the bank of bright windows. Unwind and read a book, or watch the large screen television with surround sound.
There is a recently remodeled full bath on the main floor--conveniently located. It has a large tiled shower that is very accessible (a low edge). Towels, linens, soaps and shampoos are provided.
There is a computer nook for those desiring a private work space.
The main floor bedroom is large and airy and has a king size bed and private bath. The shower and stool are isolated from the double vanity sink area....so sharing space while getting ready for an outing is a breeze. The room also has a very large walk in closet with iron & ironing board.
The 2nd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and a trundle bed. The room could comfortably sleep 4.
The 3rd bedroom, on the upper level, has a double bed and overlooks the woods & lawn.
The 3rd bathroom, on the upper level, is located between the two bedrooms. It has a step in shower/tub, vanity and stool.
The 4th bedroom is in the lower level (finished, walk-out basement). It has a king Sleep Number bed and also one twin bed. This space could comfortably sleep 3.
There are two decks outside. The front deck is great for sunning--it never has any shade. Bring your sun tan lotion! The side deck is large, located immediately off the kitchen French doors and is partially shaded by noon. It has an umbrella table and chairs as well as additional cushioned chairs. There is also a gas grill on the deck, the perfect place for a summer barbecue.
The property has ample space for parking. The driveway is large and asphalt paved. There is a fire pit area for roasting s'mores. Beach volleyball and public swimming can be found at the township park right next door!
Every effort will be made to ensure you have an amazing and memorable vacation. Reserve your space today!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Elk Lake, MI
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Our family thourally enjoyed our stay so much that we came back for a second visit. Everything was so convient for our family of 10 to use and to get around. Very peaceful up north getaway. Sally ( the host ) responds very quickly to your questions. We we're missing some sheets and she made a special delivery to make sure we had some. We will be back whenever we can !!
10.0 / 10.0
This home was perfect for our group of 7 adults and 2 children. Plenty of common space for all of us to gather to play games and watch movies. The host was very helpful. Check in was a breeze.
10.0 / 10.0
House was lovely and well equipped for our stay, absolutely no complaints! Hosts very kind and quick to respond.
10.0 / 10.0
The house and property were beautiful and Sally was very responsive. Went on a wine tour and a lot of fun was had by the whole group.
10.0 / 10.0
The home was clean and in a wonderful area. The setting is very relaxing for a fire, to sit out on the deck, and relax with friends or family! Close to Traverse Bay where we rented a boat for the day, and closer to Elk and Torch lake. I would certainly stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of space for the little ones to play and the kitchen worked out well for us. Close to Elk Rapids, which is what we wanted.
10.0 / 10.0
This house was all that was advertised and more. The close proximity to the water with the privacy and space for our family was perfect. Everything was very well communicated and there was no need for us to contact the property manager at any time. Information inside the house was clear and concise. It was perfect for two families with both adults and teens.
10.0 / 10.0
Property is great! Home was very clean and the no space was as described. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting and proximity to Elk Rapids. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
This property was just what we hoped for and more. Secluded, peaceful, but actually not far from anything you would want. Very comfortable and well laid out for our extended family of 9 1/2. Beautiful boat launch down the road. Never crowded. We would definately come back. Thank you !!
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome location, beautiful home. Enjoyed our time in this amazing home, able to shop, site see in the surrounding areas. Loved it. Thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Was a very easy and convenient location Sally was a great host as always.
10.0 / 10.0
It had lots of space for our family to enjoy and catch up on the twos of Covid and meet the newest member the group
8.0 / 10.0
Nice Location near Traverse City
The property was well maintained and located conveniently near Traverse City and ElK Rapids, Michigan. Driving back and forth was very picturesque through local cherry orchards and provided a great opportunity to purchase locally grown cherries. You can definitely see the property was updated and the deck was a great place to unwind and enjoy the night sky at the end of the day. The cleaning crew was not detail oriented during clean up and there are two beds in the basement. The basement was not set up as a comfortable sleeping space, the area definitely needed a dehumidifier. The extra outdoor space and firepit was an added bonus to enjoying a quiet, relaxing evening. There is a short drive to the campground to access the nearby lake, the property is not located near water.
10.0 / 10.0
Home away from home
A beautiful home for our large group. Enjoyed the outside as well as the inside. Great location. Great condition.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Setting
This house was in a great location. Peaceful setting, walking trails and boat dock nearby, and easy drives to Torch Lake, Traverse City and Charlevoix. We enjoyed our week long stay here. We had 6 adults, and every couple had their own space and bathroom. The house was clean, comfortable and had a lot of amenities. Great place to stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Close proximity to Water
Clean and spacious! Plenty of sitting areas to accommodate a large group. Relaxing, down from the water. Property manager was easy to deal with and accommodating. Reasonably priced. Fireplace outside made for a nice evening. Would highly reccomend using this property.
10.0 / 10.0
Family get a way
Property was everything we could ask for. The house had plenty of room for everyone and deck was perfect for a early morning coffee and late nite drink. Fire pit was perfect for the 2 nights with out power due to the storms. Can’t wait to visit this property again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home and great location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home! It was the perfect size for our annual trip with 4 couples and we loved the proximity to the boat launch on Elk Lake... made it super easy for us to enjoy both Elk and Torch Lakes! Sally was great to work with in answering questions and very responsive. We hope to come back for another stay in the future!
8.0 / 10.0
Peaceful
This home is on a peaceful lot yet close enough to go into Elk Rapids and Traverse, as well as the wineries without the business and traffic of Traverse.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, nice location
The property was very nice and clean. Plenty of space. One thing I hadn’t seen in other reviews is that there is a very nice township park on the lake just 2 minutes down the road. Communication with the host was good, and everything was very smooth.
10.0 / 10.0
Family Get Away
The house was great, very well equipped, clean, and spacious. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent place for a large family getaway
Nice large clean and well stocked house which accommodated two families with kids for a total of 9(4 adults and 5 kids). Good location to access Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Torch Lake, etc. Sally was very responsive to questions and concerns. Wonderful deck, fire pit, large dining area which were enjoyable for all. A note to prospective renters: there is wi-fi even though the listing specifically says that there isn’t- that was a nice surprise. Thank you for a very relaxing vacation in Northern Michigan!
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
We had a lovely time visiting the Traverse City area based from this quiet home in the woods. Very clean and well laid out.
10.0 / 10.0
Thanks
Had a great stay.
Accurate listing.
Short walk to Elk Lake.
Beautiful rural setting.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Stay in Williamsburg
We really enjoyed the property. It was spacious, plenty of seating, and matched the description well from the listing.
8.0 / 10.0
Quaint, comfortable house in wooded area
Some areas of the home were a little outdated but the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom were quite comfortable and we enjoyed family games at the dining room table. The fire pit was a nice touch and the driveway was private and great for storing our uhaul. We never visited the park at the end of the street but it was a decent location for visiting torch lake and traverse city.
8.0 / 10.0
Three couples weekend
Very nice location and property. Upstairs bathroom is dated, but living area and kitchen are great for relaxing with friends.
10.0 / 10.0
Fall break 2019
We live in Northwest Indiana and wanted to go up North for fall break.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Family Getaway
Peaceful country setting. Close to Elk Lake, our wine tasting tours, and Great Lakes Pie Company. Plenty of room for family chit-chats, eating and card playing. Parking was great. Thank you Sally for a nice stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place!
The property was perfect! Great location, perfect size and very clean.
6.0 / 10.0
The inside of the house was nice. The outside yard needs a lot of work.
Plenty of room for families. It’s isolated so just know that when you stay there.
10.0 / 10.0
Secluded vacation home
The property is located off road in a beautiful quiet country setting with easy access to the main freeways. You can walk nature trails to the local park beach. You also have access to a boat launch that is located down the road from the property. Would definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
The home is spacious and clean. We had plenty of space for our family.
The house is nicely updated. The three full bathrooms were spacious and clean. The yard was large with flat areas for games and dogs. The owner was quick to respond to any questions.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Place
Sally is a wonderful host. Her place is fully stocked with all of the essentials making a stay at her house so easy.
Sally was so responsive through the whole booking process and stay and even after. My child left a few precious items in a drawer there and Sally graciously mailed them back to us. We would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Time for the Beautiful Northern Michigan
Great property with plenty of room to sleep.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean spacious getaway
Our families really enjoyed getting away up to Williamsburg this fall. This rental is in an amazing setting, golden maple trees all around in early November. Amenities were wonderful; we ended the day by watching a little TV, and during the day we played outside. We would definitely come back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Willamsburg Property
We had a pleasant time with family in town. This house was a perfect fit for our needs. I even came across a nice nature trail just up the road from the house as well. I may be a return customer for sure.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house!
Our company books this house for our employees while attending a conference at the resort. They love it! The house has everything they need to make them feel right at home. This was our 3rd year and we will come back again next year!!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Home for your best family vacation!
This was one of the best vacations we’ve had in a long time. This home was so inviting, great property, lots of space (both indoor and out) and well equipped to prepare any meal or accommodate most sleeping arrangements. For us, the location was perfect. A quick drive to Traverse City, we enjoyed the food, drinks, unique shopping and coffee shops of the downtown. It’s also located close enough to Mackinaw Island that it was worth the trip. We spent a couple of days at Torch Lake as well and the drive was easy. The kitchen comes loaded with everything you need to start your meals, drip coffee pot, gas stove, huge refrigerator and an open concept into the dining area that made family gathering easy. The master bedroom downstairs was great. Us “older folks” could go to bed early and not hear the noise in the other parts of the house. The 2 bedrooms upstairs shared a bathroom and this was fine for our family. We had plenty of towels and the home started us with soaps, detergents, and some cleaning supplies. We also had a washer/dryer which was so nice. I loved coming home with no laundry to do. We also loved the fire pit. Communication from the owner was great so we knew the expectations when we got there. Access was simple and I heard from Sally right away when I had a question. We would definitely recommend and stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great house in a beautiful area
Thank you
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Elk Lake?
The average price for a rental in Elk Lake is $586 per night. This rental is $332 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. Adjacent Beach Access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. Adjacent Beach Access. Enjoy the water!
Is Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. Adjacent Beach Access pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cherry-Pick the Ideal Getaway! 4BR/3BA @ Traverse City. Adjacent Beach Access?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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