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Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields!

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
TV
Interior
Terrace/patio
In the heart of Elk Rapids, this charming three-bedroom unit offers a cozy retreat. Enjoy the shared outdoor space with a picnic table and charcoal grill or stroll down to Village Market for in-house dining supplies.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields!

Quaint recently updated three bedroom unit (with studio unit attached) along Ames Street in Elk Rapids. This efficiency unit includes a refigerator with freezer,​ cooktop and convection oven. Also available outside is shared outdoor space with a picnic table and charcoal grill. Longtime favorite, The Local, is located directly across the street. If dining in is more your style, Village Market is just a short walk down the sidewalk. Looking to dine out? Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen and Riverwalk Grill and Taproom are both just a stroll away. Stop by for happy hour at Ethanology or ice cream at Cone Coral, both located across the street as well. Downtown Elk Rapids is just minutes away where you can explore our beaches, harbor, library, shops, restaurants and more! The new Short's Brewery Pull Barn is a few blocks away.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Property is also known as

Ames Street Rental Apt
Ames Street Efficiency Apt
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Elk Rapids
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Private vacation home
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Private vacation home Elk Rapids

About the neighborhood

Map
Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • North Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elk Rapids District Library - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields! located?

Situated in Elk Rapids, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Rotary Park and Lake Michigan. Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor and Dam Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this house! Everything was as expected and very clean! Perfect location for what we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy. Host was very good on communication and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DCT 6.

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

Wonderful and convenient stay

Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Kitchenette was was well stocked with all appliances needed for a short stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina K.

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

A Great Location and Clean Property

We loved how close the property was to downtown Elk Rapids. Walkable to the Village Market was a bonus too! The property was clean, well-maintained, and worked for our family of 4 for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Amazing host!

Great service on a last minute reservation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Happenstance F.

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

Wonderful house

Everything was great
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

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

Great location in Elk Rapids

My family and I really enjoyed the home and the amenities! The location is close to the grocery store and my favorite distillery! I love the closeness to Elk Rapids. We have stayed here a couple times and enjoyed the updates made this time around (especially tvs with Roku)! Would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Ames Street Efficiency Apt.

This place was a pleasant surprise. Very clean and accommodating. Decorated lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great place for a big family

This property was a great place for a big family. Two grandparents two parents and four kids age 13 to one. The kitchen grade room combo was perfect for all of us, the bedroom situation made it easy to have that many people. And the location in Rapids was central to everything we wanted to do in northern Michigan. What highly recommend and would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

leana p.

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

Great cozy place!

Simple check no hassle. Owners responded right away with any concerns questions! Clean cozy house to stay in!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great Location and Updated Property

Great location is Elk Rapids in terms of ease to get to everything. It is close to restaurants, a grocery store, and other establishments like Shorts and Ethanology. The place has been updated and looks great. The kitchen and fridge were a little small (was in the description of the property) but it worked for us. The closet was very large for clothes storage and worked well for us. I wish it would have had some tvs in the bedrooms as well (maybe they could be added). Overall, it was a nice stay and I would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James P., Columbia, USA

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

Four beds in three bedrooms with issues

Middling property. Nice to have four beds and three bedrooms. They are all "full" size. Had a few issues though. I sent the owner some questions three months prior to our visit in order to make some outside arrangements. I only got a response a few days before along with the arrival instructions. We never had WiFi during our stay, even though it was advertised as an amenity. The owner made one attempt at a fix by having the internet company reset access, but after that didn't work, nothing else was tried. We thought there were way too many air fresheners in the unit. There were probably three air fresheners per room. Also, no blow dryer was provided, even though it is a necessary amenity for those with long hair. This VRBO worked for us because we really only slept here, we spent our time and had our meals elsewhere. Wish we could have had better curtains to keep out the light. I would only recommend this property to travelers who won't spend much time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

The rental home was very nice and clean

The rental was perfect for my family. The home was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained and provided all of the necessary amenities not found in hotels. The host was very accomodating and responded quickly to my questions. I would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Elk Rapids Summer Getaway

This is a great unit! It was clean and stylish, with a large parking area. The owner was VERY friendly and quick to respond to our questions and resolve any issue. The kitchen is small and does not have an oven, but does have a double stove-top unit, microwave, full-size refrigerator, dining table with 4 chairs, as well as a high top table with 2 tall stools. It is within walking distance to a large grocery store, restaurants, and the Elk Rapids downtown area. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

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

Very clean well stocked home in a perfect location!!!

We stayed 4 nights with 4 women and had a perfect vacation. Everything we needed was within walking distance too!! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mervin B.

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

Family time

The property worked well for our family. While small and compact, it was well designed to serve as a base for enjoying the beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great place to stay

Listing was accurate, place was clean, great location that’s close to grocery store, restaurants, and walking to Elk Rapids. Only downside is kitchen doesn’t have a lot of storage space, but since we mostly eat out, place was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

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

Great place

Nice location! Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Jenison, MI

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

Great location, close to town. You can walk to anywhere in town you want to go.

Everything was as picture shows. Clean linen on all the beds. Great idea to put closet in center of all bedrooms. If I was to nitpick it would be that all the lights and ceiling fan in kitchen and living room are connected so they are all on at same time. Also need to put instruction on using 2 remotes to TV. Black remote turns tv on and adjust sound, silver remote for everything else. But Ronnie was very helpful and always friendly. I would stay there again for sure. Wife already thinking about next summer. Way better than staying at hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

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

Perfect location and Amenities

Absolutely wonderful place and fit quite a few of us very comfortably. There were quite a few lights that we couldn’t find switches for and a bathroom light was out. It was very chilly and could not adjust the thermostat. Fortunately there were plenty of blankets but we were in sweats and warm socks most of the time hanging out in the house. Recommend bumping it up about 5 degrees. Overall and absolutely wonderful place to stay and the location was fantastic. It’s beautifully decorated and stocked. Zero complaints minus this Florida girl being cold!

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey B.

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

Family Getaway

My family and I stayed here to explore the area. We really enjoyed our time and the home was clean and comfortable. I loved how spacious the bathroom was, it things a lot easier with little ones to take showers. We ate locally and cooked, both worked out great. Loved having a local beach so close and also travelled around the area and nothing was more than an hour away which was definitely nice. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

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

Great stay!

Everything was perfect! Location was great, house was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nadja T.

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

Convienently located

House was clean and right next to restaurants and a gas station. Short distance to downtown, walkable for adults. Not a ton of privacy, but great location if you'll be spending a lot of time downtown or at the beach. There are some fragile decor items, so heads up to relocate those if you have small kids. Also, the plug where the sprinkler system is easily comes out of the wall. Unplug your items carefully! Our only complaint was that some of us were cold in the house and the air could not be adjusted. For most, it would probably be fine. If you're easily chilled, pack some warm house clothes. Overall, a great place if you want to spend your time enjoying lake life and avoiding daily driving without breaking the bank.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

Great place to stay!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a few days and it was great! The house is clean, quiet, and in a great location. There's plenty of parking on the property, too. It's walking distance to the grocery store and some restaurants. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place in Elk Rapids!