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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Lake
    4 min drive
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Torch Lake
    14 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    27 min drive

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The Shores Resort

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
3.8 out of 5, Good, (7)
The price is CA $81
per night
CA $361 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
The Shores Resort

About the area

Elk Rapids

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Twisted Fish Gallery with a stay here. Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 4 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 20 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 25 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

BeachFrontRental-Tennis court&playground directly across the street!DogsWelcome

3 bedroom, 1 bathroom , full kitchen, dining area, washer & dryer, sunroom with 1 set of bunk beds & 1 twin size bed , table with chairs and a sitting area. Front deck overlooks the Grand Traverse Bay, and back deck has a BBQ grill and nice table and chairs. Fire pit just off the back deck with 9 chairs. House is directly across from tennis courts, basketball courts & a playground (on the beach). You can sit on the front deck and watch the kids play. 2 blocks from downtown Elk Rapids. Walk to the town movie theater, dinner and local pub. Bring your Kayaks & Paddle boards & you can launch them right at the beach! Traverse City is a 20 minute drive. There is a casino 15 minutes away & The sleeping bear sand dunes is only 45 minutes away! Mackinac Island is a great day trip and is only 1.5 hours away. Perfect location for any getaway~Family Vacation or Girls/Guys trips! The house has been newly renovated, fresh paint, new floors, updated bathroom, new carpet in the sunroom mattresses & linens. Great Lakes Equestrian Festival is only 8.9 miles away. Perfect ski getaway in the winter! Mt. Holiday is 15 minutes away, Shush/Shanty Creek are 30 minutes & Boyne is less than an hour! The house will be professionally cleaned and there are cleaning supplies available for your use during your stay!

Property manager

Miriah Walsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing young family getaway
The location was perfect for a family with kids. The beach playground right across the street provided hours of fun and beautiful views. Just a short walk to downtown with cute shops and restaurants. We saw salmon swimming in the river too! Inside the kids loved the bunk beds and TVs in every room! If you have little kids know that the room with the double bed against the wall has a barn-door slider style door instead of a regular one, which can be tricky for little kids (we just put our older kid in that room, so it worked for us). The only thing that threw us off was that we were expected to wash towels AND put them in the dryer before we left. This meant we had to plan an extra hour after our morning showers to head out waiting for the washer to be done so we could change it over to the dryer before leaving. (Other places we've stayed we typically are just asked to pop them in the washer and start it before we go, not have to wait to get it into the dryer). However, I would gladly stay again as this is my only complaint and it is a small inconvenience for staying in such a nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy, quaint cottage with a great location
Very enjoyable stay! Great communication and Mariah was a perfect host. Not on the water but a wonderful location across the road from East Traverse Bay and a superb city park. A short walk to downtown. The house has lots of beds and was comfortable, well equipped and inviting. Only 1 bathroom which might be a little challenging with a large group. We had 4 adults and 2 children and it worked out fine for us. Note that the property only has parking for 2 cars (maybe 3 if they're small and you're creative). Plenty of parking on Main St. adjacent the property but the City does not allow overnight parking. I brought a small boat and was able to park with the trailer at an adjacent under-construction house per Mariah's suggestion. Otherwise I was told there's a lot somewhere in the downtown area where you can park your boat trailer. It worked out fine but may want to inquire further if you have multiple vehicles or a boat-trailer. Overall had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, perfect location
This property was very clean and close proximity for so many fun things to do. Great people watching from the porch too. The host is quick to respond to any question. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We are repeat vacationers at this lovely property. The location in Elk Rapids cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Elk Rapids home
Great place to stay. I can’t say enough about the host Miriah. She was so helpful and available to answer any questions. The house was clean and cozy and decorated adorable! I would definitely recommend staying here! I think the summer would be awesome as we stayed in the middle of a blizzard but still had a great experience! The view of the bay is right out the front window! Great location close to everything we love in Elk Rapids!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location to town.
House was very clean and equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M., Holland Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Very clean,great location and super cozy. It rained a lot so we did spend some extra time in the cottage. Was not disappointed and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Accurate listing, great communication, and perfect location! Falling asleep to the waves of Lake Michigan was tranquil. Would definitely recommend to others and/or stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Dog friendly town
Wonderful location. Sidewalks everywhere in town for dog walking, even a paved path through the park across the street. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in ER
Perfect location and accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place & great location
Really enjoyed the park and beach. Dog friendly area and pleasant neighborhood. Good restaurants for dinner nearby. One small bathroom might be a challenge if more than 2 people are staying here but it was fine for the 2 of us.Well stocked kitchen was much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun-filled getaway
We totally enjoyed our time at your beach cottage. It was clean, adorable, roomy and well stocked with everything we would need. Communication with the owner was very prompt and easy. On top of everything we were able to bring our dog which doesn't happen often. Elk Rapids is the sweetest small vacation town. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful!
Great location, close to everything. Had a wonderful time again! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location is great. Elk Rapids is great place for walking. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location - Right on the Lake!
I cant say enough about this Gem! We drove from Chicago to Elk Rapids (only a 5 hour easy drive) and Miriah the host was/is amazing. She let us check-in early and check out late, the process was so easy ! She gave us so many great recommendations on food, drinks, activities and area favorites. First the location is AMAZING, the beach is right across the street and walking distance to downtown. Downtown Elk Rapids is great - great shops, restaurants and bars even a great donut/coffee shop! Only 25 mins to Traverse City and 20 mins to Torch Lake. The house itself is immaculate and can accommodate many guests (lots of rooms) + Dog Friendly too. The Living room was my favorite with the bay window that looks out at the water just so relaxing. Thank you for an amazing 4 day weekend. We will be back this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Elk Rapids location
Clean with all the amenities and a one block walk to downtown Elk Rapids. Staring at the park and beach out the front window never grows old. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Elk Rapids rental
Perfect location. Very clean. All amenities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Rapids rental
Wonderful location! Miriah was a great host. The property accommodated our family and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable beach house
Excellent experience in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Had a great time in Elk Rapids. Miriah gave us lots of tips on places to eat and things to do. Just a short drive to so many interesting places. Town is very dog friendly and our Sadie loved it. Neighbors are very nice and friendly. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
October in Elk Rapids!
Perfect spot to enjoy the quaint town of Elk Rapids with views of east bay right outside the front window. Truly a hidden gem! Miriah was a great host - excellent communication and very quick to respond. The house was very clean and the main living area and kitchen provided a large space for my family to spend time together. Plenty of beds and sleeping space with one full bathroom. It's a quick walk into downtown Elk Rapids to enjoy the shops and restaurants. Many other great restaurants, breweries and wineries in the surrounding area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind!
Perfect location in a quaint town and just what we needed to relax! It was like a home away from home with an amazing view and peaceful setting. Hostess was very helpful and quick to respond with recommendations. I hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
We could not be happier with the location of the home. We enjoyed going across the street to get to the beach, playground, volleyball, pickleball and tennis courts. We were also able to launch our kayak nearby. Walking to the bakery and ice cream shop were highlights. The home had everything we needed; plenty of beds, all the kitchen necessities and games for kids. A second bathroom would have been nice but we managed just fine. Thank you so much for sharing your beach home, our kids are asking to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B., Roseville, mi

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars!! EXCELLENT STAY
Location, cleanliness, we were able to bring our pet, the view was beautiful & it was just all around perfect! This rental was perfect!!! Definitely want to stay again!! Thank You.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage near the water.
This is a great place to stay. Near downtown. Everything is within walking distance. Property is well-maintained. And plenty of space to sleep the whole family. We can’t wait to book our next trip to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022