You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids
Location! Minutes from Elk Rapids, the whole group will enjoy this spacious cottage right on Elk Lake, sandy bottom beach, and large yard. Amazing views of the lake from the open floor plan. Overlooking the private space through the wall of oversized sliders. 1000 sq. foot deck with plenty of lounging and dining areas. Four bedrooms and full walkout basement with plenty of toys! We are currently upgrading furniture.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Elk Lake. Enjoy features like laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
5 minutes by car from Torch Lake and 6 minutes from Lake Michigan
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Kewadin cottage is smoke free.
Property manager
Trevor Schook
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino 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
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you have the time please start a small load of towels with soap provided. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Children must be supervised by an adult all times!
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joseph P., Troy
9 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a family get together. The location and home exceeded our expectations. From the easy check in to all the amenities available we were very pleased. We enjoyed the provided kayaks and paddle boards. The fire pit got plenty of use. Everything we needed, except maybe a better wine opener. The accommodations made for a perfect week. Thanks Trevor.
Joseph P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue S.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake front yard was awesome!!
We enjoyed being in the lake and all the paddle boards and kayaks available
Sue S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mike and Mary F.
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mike and Mary F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kari S.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
It was an amazing time; wonderful location, great host. We will definitely be coming back. Appreciate it!
Kari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
New years eve
It was a wonderful property, close to downtown elk rapids and grocery store. I would definitely recommend.
Laurie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick P.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again!
Stayed here for a weekend trip with 11 of my close girl friends. The house had more than enough seating and beds for all of us. The house was clean, private, in a great location (reasonably close to Traverse City) and overall well furnished for a large group. We were a big fan of the view of the lake from the deck along with the abundance of comfortable seating outside. The house was ready a few hours prior to our scheduled check-in time and the host communicated effectively. The house instructions were clear and the host didn't ask much of us prior to check-out. Overall, would definitely recommend this property to groups of 13 or less.
Nick P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Deborah K.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Trevor was wonderful at communicating and the beachfront was fantastic! It was very clean but may be a bit to close to the road especially with younger children
Overall we enjoyed our stay and Trevor was a great host
Deborah K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary G.
11 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
My family had a wonderful time here. A great location near the town and a fantastic view of the lake. A lot of space and amenities for family fun. Highly recommend!
Gary G.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Family Lake Vacation
My mom/sisters/I rented this home for a week of fun with our kids ranging from 16 months to 16 years - and we had a blast! The yard, lake access, and deck were perfect! We didn't spend much time indoors but the beds were comfy and we were able to make nice meals and watch some Olympics. We also rented a pontoon boat and a lily pad which made spending time on Elk Lake even better.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra F.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sandra F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mark J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue M.
28 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding venue for large family lake vacation!
Loon cottage is the perfect location for a large group wanting a lake getaway. The large beautiful yard is perfect for games and bonfires. It's located on a great area of the lake that is also very convenient to Elk Rapids and Traverse City. The inside of the cottage is setup to be very comfortable and has a game room on the lower level. The host was incredibly responsive. Our group had a perfect vacation here and we highly recommend it.
Sue M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie G.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We loved staying at this house. It had plenty of room for 8 of us and loved everything it had to offer. The location was great. Close to so many things. They had kayaks and paddle boards for us to use and a great back yard to have fires every night and enjoy the amazing view of the lake. Thank you for an amazing week. We will be back!
Leslie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
kent d.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan family reunion
The view and property out to the lake was superb. Swimming off the property was a bit challenging for our older family members.
The cottage offered plenty of sleeping capacity.
Much of the cottage interior was rather "tired"...could use some sprucing up. Otherwise it was functional for our purposes.
kent d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan H., Columbus, OH
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
We were thrilled with the indoor and outdoor spaces with this property. As reviews stated there is some road noise being near a busier road, but the amenities and the view make it barely noticeable. We enjoyed sipping wine on the outdoor deck, overlooking the lake, as well as roasting s’mores around the large and tidy fire pit. We had one full day of rain but had plenty to entertain both the adults and kiddos. Excellent host communication. Will stay here again!
Meghan H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
bob y., Where do you live?
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Lake
Great access to Torch, Elk Lake is beautiful
Could use some updates on the property
bob y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jocelyn B.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Lake - 2023
I wanted to leave a negative review so fewer people would come stay here, (then we could have the place to ourselves) but we had such an amazing time, I can’t do it.
Trevor responded quickly to all my questions and the place was very clean, well stocked and better than other VRBO places we have stayed. Already booked for next year!!
Jocelyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt m.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Will come back again in future
Matt m.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Lexi C., Kansas
3 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best back yard
The back of the house is the main attraction for this property. They have beautiful view, well maintained deck and yard. Lots of toys and games. Multiple kayaks and a SUP. Life jackets provided as well.
Lexi C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Lafe stay
Amazing home with an Awesome view. The entire group loved it!
Kim S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Sue W., Traverse City, MI
28 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We spent 3 days at the house right after Christmas. The beautiful deck was shoveled when we arrived, but way too cold to be outside much. The basement game room is not heated but we found once we got playing & moving around, we warmed up just fine. Overall, we enjoyed our time at the house.
Sue W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin C.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving family stay
Everything was as described, we hope to rent it again in the summer.
Benjamin C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Corey B.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, Great View!
The house was all clean and ready to go on our arrival. The view was excellent, we had a bottle of wine waiting for us, and firewood prepped by the pit. Communication was easy and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again!
Corey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Courtney W.
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with friends
Perfect location and this house was exactly what my friends I needed for a weekend getaway. The property manager was excellent with responding when we needed anything and was always helpful with locations to see in elk rapids during our stay. We would stay here again!