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Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
On the shores of Elk Lake, this beautiful waterfront lake house offers a tranquil retreat with private dock and boat hoist. Enjoy swimming, skiing, or fishing in the turquoise waters or take a boat ride through the chain of lakes. With 6 bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, there's plenty of room for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14297 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣

Beautiful waterfront lake house with over 100+ feet of sandy frontage with private dock on the the shores of Elk Lake. Our 3200 Sq ft lake house has plenty of room for the whole family. Our Lake house has 6 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen features granite counter tops, and is fully equipped with anything you may need. Large dining area with two tables.
Elk Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan, reminding me of the caribbean with its turquoise waters. Bring your own boat or water toys or rent one from the near by marina. Elk Lake is perfect for swimming, skiing, wakeboarding, tubing and fishing. Take a boat ride through the chain of lakes, travel up the Torch river to the world famous Torch Lake and swim on the popular sandbar. We are less than 30 miles to Traverse City with lots of fun activities to do there in every season, from fall color tours and winery's, Skiing in the winter and amazing restaurants and entetainment.


House comes equipped with all linens, blankets, pillows , towels and beach towels..

Prime summer weeks are 7 nights Saturday-Saturday rentals. Shorter 3 night minimum stays are available off peak.



We would like you to enjoy your stay to the fullest and that is why we have partnered with FreshTrippin, a private concierge service. FreshTrippin upon request will stock your shelves and fridge prior to your arrival, coordinate your local adventures, provide the perfect personal chef, schedule massages, photography sessions to capture your moments, and much more! FreshTrippin also has extensive partnerships with elite dining destinations, tours, guides, and excursion trips that will get you privileged access and VIP treatment during your stay! Contact FreshTrippin at231-709-5888 or hello@freshtrippin.com

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet time is from 10pm-8am.
Pets are allowed but please make sure to have them contained to yard or on a leash, they are not allowed on furniture, and please pick up all waste.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact owner if there is more than one pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Last minute cancellation June 5 12th is now open!!

About the area

Map
Kewadin, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 25 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Front Street - 36 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kewadin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Elk Lake, Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Elk Rapids Golf Club is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Book your summer vacation on breathtaking Elk Lake. ☀️⛱️🕶️⛵️🎣🎣 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a large group. We went for family get together and everyone had fun. Lots of beach toys available. There a 3 kayaks and a row boat our family used all. The lake is perfect is clear and shallow enough for little ones. House stocked well. Host very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second family vacation at Lake Life on Elk River! The location is perfect and the family is already talking about next time.The home owner Nicole reached out during our stay to insure all was going well and the property manager Andrew was great to communicate with when we had any questions.Highly recommend this rental for your next family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on Elk Lake. We had 10 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house was very clean when we checked in. It had everything we needed for our stay. A well equipped kitchen, 2 refrigerators, beach towels, kayaks, beach chairs and our dog loved the huge backyard which is very private. The swim area is awesome for young kids. Its hard sand and shallow for probably 20-30 yards from the shore. It was great!!!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

4th of July

House was great basement space was wonderful. The backyard and lake were perfect for our family.The morning ball for the boat was perfect for our 24 foot sea ray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

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

Perfect Vacation

The house, lake, and location were perfect! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

The S.

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

Fantastic house, Sandy beach!

We very much enjoyed our stay! Fantastic communication, house was great! We hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Great place

Nice home in excellent location. Stunning lake. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

claudina s.

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

Great time on Elk Lake!

Great cottage on Elk Lake! We really enjoyed the deck and large backyard. We all had a fun time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elk lake home

Elk Lake was amazing. Home had a great yard and view of lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grma P.

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

Great stay

We checked in for the weekend and our stay was amazing. Everything was super clean and appeared how it does on the photos. Contacting was super easy and fast. I recommend staying here for the weekend or longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damaso F.

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

Great lake house for family vacation

Great lake house for a family retreat. The house was well stocked, especially the kitchen. Plenty of water toys for the whole family to enjoy out on/by the lake. Nicole was a great host, very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Great lake view

Had a great time. We had a 8 adults and 5 kids and had plenty of room. House was clean and has a great view of the lake. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Memorial Day weekend 2023

As listed, Great property. Will look into using again for another long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

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

Wonderful!

Everything was great! We had 6 adults and 7 children and had plenty of room. The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need. The kids loved the kayaks and paddle board and the lake was beautiful! We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

Fantastic property

Every year we, a group of four families, find a place to stay in Northern Michigan for a winter getaway. We came upon this property this year and couldn't have been happier. The location was wonderful. Everything about the house was great. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend, made easy with this owner and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful!

Had a really great time during our stay. The house is decorated beautifully and definitely gives you the “beach” feel. We only used the main floor but this place would be great for a larger group. Nicole was great and quick to answer our questions. The view from the back deck is gorgeous. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

MOLLIE PACK L.

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

Fantabulous !!!!

Fantastic and fabulous . Wonderful place to stay on the lake - lots of space. Very peaceful. Well equipped kitchen. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blair H.

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

Amazing Elk Lake Gem

We had an amazing Labor Day weekend stay at Nicole’s place. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed to complement our trip. She recommended a boat rental that worked out perfectly for us and everyone enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle board on-site. Huge yard and plenty of space, couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Waterfront Wedding

Had a wonderful weekend. The home is beautiful. The beach front was perfect for the small, family wedding! No one wanted to leave, but we all left happy! Thank you again for allowing us to use your summer home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Excellent family vacation

This home was perfect for our extended family vacation. Nicole is a very responsive host and her property manager, Andrew was ready to help with any issues we had. Loved the huge lawn, fire pit by the lake, kayaks, etc. Very well stocked kitchen with appropriately large cooking pans/griddles for a large group. Super close to pickleball courts and 2 playgrounds. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Family Vacation 2023

House was perfect for our family, young and old! Nicole was great about reaching out and checking in periodically during our stay. Less than a 2 hour drive to Mackinaw City to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island, perfect day trip. Or just hangout at the house and enjoy the views, the water and fire pit! Main floor living area was perfect place to relax with the family. Our family absolutely loved our Michigan vacation on Elk Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amsran172 S.

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

Lake Retreat for the Family

We use VRBO rentals about 4 times a year and this has been one of the best! The lake and beach were breath taking. The picture doesn't do it justice. There was plenty of room for 12 of us from 10 months old to 85 years old. We enjoyed our afternoon in Elk Rapids. There's a great playground on the beach with plenty of shade and bathrooms near by. The house had a wonderful stock of dishes, pots & pans and staples. I've never stayed at a rental with so many basics! If you have the opportunity to stay here, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Party of 15

This house was perfect for my family of 3 children their spouses and 8 grandchildren. We all had a fantastic time. There was plenty of room for all of us. The house is well maintained, kitchen well stocked with dishes and utensils, beautifully decorated and inviting on the main floor. The beach area is sandy and the water is pristine. The host, Nicole, is very responsive to all and any needs. We are looking forward to and definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

This game lace has everything!!

We had an amazing time at Elk Lake!! There were 15 of us and the property accommodate us perfectly!! We really enjoyed the lake and my 4 yr olds really loved the beach!! Elk Lake is gorgeous and very clean! Not very busy so everyone really enjoyed the jet ski’s. There is even a lift and moor to tie up the watercraft!! Really enjoyed the place it really has everything you need!! Will be definitely staying again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kristi K.

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

Elk Lake never disappoints!

We had a wonderful week at this home! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The host is wonderful and attentive. Our coffee pot died and they got us a new one within hours. The house is older with a Michigan basement but is well decorated and fit our large family very well! The yard is huge and great for yard games. They had kayaks, a paddle board and huge floating mat which the kids loved! The lake is incredible!! We have a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024