Cottage vacation rentals in Elk Rapids

Will definitely be coming back next year! Beautiful all around

Responsive and hospitable, Gorgeous lake views, great accommodations, including hot tub, bicycles, kayaks, fire pit, renovated kitchen. Private and peaceful. Easy access to downtown Ell Rapids.

Omg, I don’t have the words for how awesome this place is. First, it is exactly what you see in the pictures and more. Second, it’s not far from anything and third, it’s so peaceful. I could get lost in pure bliss there. Weather I was in the hot tub, the porch, at the table on the deck, the fire pit, the dock, or even just sitting on the beach collecting rocks. Absolute Heaven. I’ve even told the rest of my family that next time we go to Michigan, we’re going to Traverse City and we’re staying at this house. Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. Thank you!

What a great stay! I love an A frame and this house was perfect. It was well stocked - even had plenty of wood for the fire pit. The s'mores welcome kit was perfect. I will say that if you have a hard time with stairs then this house probably isn't for you because the bedrooms are upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs but Carrie has several other homes to choose from. It really is peaceful. There are neighbors but they are quiet and we only saw one set of neighbors the three days we were there. The dirt roads to the house weren't bad either. I will stay here again and highly recommend it to friends and family. Actually am seriously considering taking my 3 college age daughters for a girls' weekend.

We had a great time at Torch lake. Ryan was a great host - very responsive who left very good instructions, recommendations for restaurants things to do in the area. The home is very clean and well supplied. The pontoon is very nice.

Cute house with a nice backyard area! Host is very proactive with communication and consistently encourages you to reach out if you need anything. Very easy to check-in and locate items throughout the house.

Anna was a great host! Very responsive and reached out to see if we needed anything. Her cottage is super clean, cozy, and the tranquility of the location can’t be beat. We shall return!

This cottage was so cute & cozy, and was fully stocked with amenities. They had a full coffee bar, fun games to play inside, cornhole for outside, kayaks, paddle boards and a paddle boat, and so much more. We spent our whole time outside enjoying the beautiful scenery and quietness. It was so relaxing and I would definitely recommend staying here, to friends and family. Plus downtown Gaylord was only a 10 minute drive away!

I loved this Airbnb! It was a perfect size and was beautiful. Super close to town yet still felt like we had a quiet neighborhood to stay in as well. Our host was the sweetest and communicated so well with us. If I ever need to come back to lake city, I would love to stay here again!

Nice little cabin, close to many bodies of water and centrally located between Glen Arbor and Leland. Had a great time.

We truly enjoyed our stay. The property was stunning! We wished for better weather to enjoy the kayaks and paddle boats, but that was nothing that could’ve been controlled. We did enjoy a fire in the pit. The lake view was beautiful. Jake was very pleasant and made sure we were taken care of. Thank you!

House was very comfortable and easy for my elderly mother to get around. The handicap ramp and large bedroom and bathroom on the main floor made it possible for her enjoy the weekend. Road noise was not a problem once inside the house. The house was very organized and well equipped with everything we needed. We chose this place because we were traveling with a small dog and they even had dog supplies handy, leashes and paw wipes, right by the front door. The communication with the host was also amazing.

Great place to stay, this was our second time staying here and will def book again!

Great location where we needed to be and Eric was very accommodating by letting us in a little early, wound recommend this place and wound stay there again.

Very cute historic home, felt so comfy and cozy my entire stay. The king sized bed was so comfortable and the linens were so soft! House was on a quiet street, I loved sitting out on the deck enjoying nature and the river. I also enjoyed walking along the river, and even walked to downtown and back easily. Appreciated all the local recommendations provided by the host :) Would definitely stay here again!

Great place to stay for our group of 4 while playing some of the nearby golf courses. Exactly as advertised, and the path down to the river through the woods felt like true "Up North."

This place is beautiful, right on the lake and not too far away from Traverse city. There’s some really cool places to eat and drink nearby as well. I’d highly recommend staying here.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property - hosts were highly responsive and accommodating to our requests. Highly recommend!

Loved our time at the Freshwater Vacation rental. The older kids loved having their own space in the bunkhouse and the kayaks available for use let them always have something to do, even when we were just hangingout. The place was comfortable for lounging in the mornings on the patio (me) and good for easy fishing off the dock (the kiddos). It really was the perfect getaway for us while exploring Traverse City and Torch Lake.

Saying Charlie & his IMMACULATE cottage qualifies him as a "Super Host" is an understatement! We truly can't say enough good things about his communication, his beautiful home & location!ALL of our expectations were exceeded & we have never stayed in a cleaner place! My husband & I were with 2 other couples & we all brought our e-bikes. Having the lovely 18+ mile Tart Trail (that extends from Traverse City to Suttons Bay) & access to it from their side yard was a HUGE PLUS! Now let's talk about SOME of the ENDLESS things we enjoyed at Charlie's house-amazing & comfy bedding, linens & cushy carpet in the bedrooms, well equipped kitchen with SHARP knives for those of us who enjoy cooking/slicing & chopping, big screen TVs in all 3 bedrooms & family room of course, the fun game room - EVERYTHING looks brand new & matches-love the decor & all their comfortable furniture-so inviting! He even had a welcome basket of snacks & bottle of wine for us on arrival! The list is endless! TY Charlie!

Lovely home ; Well appointed, plenty of room and great beach! Everything we could want !

We stayed at Blue Moo for two nights with 10 guests including children. We found the accommodation to be wonderful- freshly renovated with modern features and all the amenities that you could ask for in a vacation home. The kitchen is well stocked with thoughtfully curated supplies that make cooking in a delight. We especially enjoyed star-lit nights around the smokeless fire pit. We will definitely return!

Great, quite location. Well equipped and clean. Our dog loved the big yard to run while we relaxed on the nice deck. It's very dark at night, take a big basket for all the stars. Loved it, thanks Michelle

My wife and I had a very relaxing time at this cozy spot. Wish it was a little warmer to enjoy the water but still a great view! Thank you Marguerite for your timely responses and all your help.