Title: Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park ## Photo gallery for Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. ![Outdoor dining - Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93488900/93488859/f8340a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93488900/93488859/19c5cd30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93488900/93488859/72771ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93488900/93488859/11a5b6a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. (Elk Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93490000/93488900/93488859/a21c11c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. and take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. Great house, with walkable beach or walk to town of Elk Rapids (about 1 mile) or hike to nature conservation area. Kayaks and bikes available to enjoy the bay and area. Sit on the 2nd story deck and enjoy the amazing sunsets over the Mission Peninsula. 15 minute drive to Traverse City. 10 minutes to Flintfields Horse Farm. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the bay - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Kayak - Water park - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Local artist showcase - Recycling - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117450200/117450198/2016b07f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in welcoming Elk Rapids Elk Rapids - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=117450198&PinnedHotelID=117450198&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108090000/108085900/108085854/0194a24a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smokey Hollow's Secret | Hot Tub | Beach | AC | Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=108085854&PinnedHotelID=108085854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032764/0ac5f840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Long-term renters welcome This property uses a grey water recycling system 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 deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.91811%2C-85.40306&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ebnJOv33xdPUQGdQTL7Rx9QemNI=) Elk Rapids, MI #### What's nearby - North Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Rotary Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Torch Lake \- 10 min drive \- 5.7 miles - Boyne Mountain \- 61 min drive \- 46.9 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬33 min drive - ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Dam Shop - ‬5 min drive - ‪Johnny's Torch Riviera - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan.? ### Where is Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful home on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Another beautiful stay in ER! Our second time visiting. Couldn’t ask for a better sandy beach and convenient location, within a long walk to the village. ##### Paul R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie S. 28 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our time at this beautiful spot on the bay! Conveniently located and well equipped. Eric was a gracious and attentive host, whose communication was outstanding. We recommend this host and this property. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/33848fa8-41e3-4277-b3e2-e0012781d4b3-1756383148525.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bc92a940-f51a-4fd0-8fc7-17ad88d33d04-1756383148139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Debbie S. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Eric was a great host, very responsive, and easy to communicate with. Very accommodating to ensure we had a good stay. The property is amazing, great views over the Grand Traverse Bay with direct access to the water with a private beach front. Made great memories with our family! ##### Chris G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette K. 18 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### getaway we enjoyed every moment there and hated to leave!! we will be back for sure! ##### Lynette K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach property My family and I had a wonderful stay at this Elk Rapids beach home. Conveniently located 1.5 miles North of town, you can easily walk to Shorts Brewery or the new Foundry restaurant. Beach was clean and sandy as far as you can walk out. Also a few houses South of the open beach reserve. Eric the owner was very accommodating and responsive to all requests. Will stay again. ##### Paul R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chelsey G., Hartland, USA 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Our stay was perfect. Check in was easy, the property was clean, kitchen was stocked was all supplies to cook and eat in (if you want), all amenities were in working order, overall a great place to stay with family. The property is family friendly and so is the location. It is safe and in close proximity to all attractions north and south. The property manager, Eric, was wonderful with communication- probably one of the best I’ve encountered. We will be back :) ##### Chelsey G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan B. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay on the lake in Elk Rapids Stayed at this great property for a week over July 4th. We absolutely loved every second. Eric was great with communication and the place is in a great location! The house has all you need for a week on the lake to cook, hangout with family and enjoy the water. The views are outstanding and the house is clean and comfortable. With the town of elk rapids and easy walk away, and Traverse City about a 25 minute drive there’s plenty of options if you want to get off the water. Extra bonus for the awesome dock on which we spent hours watching the water and sunsets. We hope to be back!! ##### Dan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy L. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing lake views and beautiful property My family had a wonderful time at Eric's house in Elk Rapids. The house was very clean, nicely furnished, and well-appointed. I appreciated that there was a fully stocked kitchen (spices, oil, vinegar, etc., plus all the equipment you'd need to cook) and some accessibility measures in place like grab bars in the bathrooms and hallway. The beds were comfortable and two of the three bedrooms have great lake views to wake up to! We loved having our coffee on the deck in the morning, and got to see some stunning sunsets over the lake at night. The location was great if you plan to hang at the house a lot, it's also relatively close to downtown Elk Rapids which is cute to walk around. It's about 30 minutes from Traverse City and the peninsula with all the wineries. Finally, Eric's communication was 10/10\. Thanks for making our stay great! ##### Amy L. 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