We had the extended family in for a long weekend of wine and distillery tours in and around Elk Rapids and Traverse City. This house nestles right up to Elk Lake in the back yard with a spot for camp fires and stairs down to the dock. The home was in great condition and had wonderful views from nearly every room. Two ping pong tables in the basement got a ton of playing time and one of the reasons we picked this place. If you forced me to say something negative, I'd say the furnace was a little squeaky and I'm not sure the dishwasher did the best job cleaning. Otherwise, we had a great time, the house and location were fantastic, and we'd recommend this property for anyone who needs room for a large gathering. Don't forget to visit nearby Elk Rapids, which is a nice, quiet, less traffic and smaller alternative to Traverse City. Check out the Music House Museum just down the road and catch a silent movie with organ accompaniment, you won't be disappointed.

Kamala's place is SO beautiful!!! Spacious 5 bedroom home with an open floor plan, great for family/friend gatherings, AND enough private areas if you want to get away from the crowd. Situated directly on beautiful Elk Lake (way better than Torch Lake!), with your own private dock and sitting area overlooking the lake. We've been vacationing at Wandawood Resort for over 50 years, and our stay at Oak Leaf was one of the most memorable ever.