A few weeks left for summer 2025!

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Enjoy napping and reading the afternoon away on the porch swing.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Rapids Golf Club
‪3 min drive‬
Torch Lake
‪14 min drive‬
Chateau Chantal
‪38 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

We have many return guests year after year and are often booked a year in advance. If you are looking for a summer rental, we still have a few prime weeks in July and August 2025. Book now to secure your summer vacation.

This completely remodeled, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths house, comfortably sleeps 6 and is perfect for families and couples. It's a 2 1/2 block walk to beautiful Memorial Park situated on the Grand Traverse Bay. The great room has 2 full couches, ample seating and a 55" inch TV. We offer internet, so you can stream your favorite shows. Books, videos and games are also provided.The spacious, well-stocked, kitchen overlooks the great room.The huge island is a great prep area and also seats 8 people around it to enjoy meals together.

Welcome mornings or evening sunsets on the front porch rockers. The back deck is a cozy area to read and nap the afternoon away on the twin-sized porch swing and other furniture. There is a gas barbecue and fire pit to gather around to toast marshmallows, and tell stories.

Washer/dryer included along with ironing board. Sheets and towels are also provided. Please bring your own beach towels and blankets. We have lawn games and toys for the kids to enjoy.

Elk Rapids is a quaint, small town that includes a variety of, gift shops, antiques, a movie theater, library and marina. Wake up early to get the best donuts at the local bakery! Stroll through the town and meander down to the marina to get breath-taking views of the Grand Traverse Bay and docked boats. Best of all, pack your beach gear and head to the beach located in Memorial Park. Kids love this white sand beach, including the swimming alcove off to the side, as well as the jungle gyms, swings, basketball and tennis courts.

Elk Rapids is the ideal family vacation spot because it is a quiet, low-key village making it easy to relax and unwind. To get more of an urban atmosphere, Traverse City is only 20-30 minutes away. Travel up Mission Point to all the wineries for a fun afternoon. Charlevoix is a half an hour drive, Petosky approximately 45 minutes, Harbor Springs an hour, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes about an hour. Although summer is the most popular season to travel to northern MI, fall is an exceptionally beautiful time of year as well.

Property manager

Suzanne

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rental Agreement, additional house rules and check out rules are required to book, and returned within 2 days or reservation will be cancelled.

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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

Elk Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
Torch Lake Park - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
Chateau Chantal - 38 min drive - 45.4 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
‪Peninsula Grill - ‬35 min drive
‪Jolly Pumpkin - ‬38 min drive
‪Chef Charles - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A few weeks left for summer 2025! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A few weeks left for summer 2025! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A few weeks left for summer 2025! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A few weeks left for summer 2025! located?

Located in the heart of Elk Rapids, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan. Twisted Fish Gallery and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

6 September 2024

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

Labor Day Weekend

Great spot for my family and I!! We had a wonderful time in Elk Rapids and the home was situated close to town, which was great! Very clean and spacious, and we loved the back patio! Would recommend or stay here again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

30 September 2024

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

Great family time

Enjoyed the well accommodated and exquisite home! Thank you Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

15 July 2024

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

Great property

Clean, great location, darling house and fabulous yard. All the comforts of home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathi s.

16 July 2022

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

Great vacation!

The house is clean, updated, walking distance to town/beach and overall an A+. Thanks for a wonderful week in our favorite place on earth!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacy f., East Lansing

5 September 2022

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

Labor Day getaway

Property was perfect for our group. It was very well organized and stocked with everything. The location was perfect for enjoying the lakes and the towns.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

26 October 2020

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

Wonderful Stay!

The property was perfect for a "girls getaway" Clean, well stocked, and just a charming place to call home base while exploring beautiful northern Michigan! Suzanne was awesome!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 November 2023

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

Cozy cottage, great location!

A wonderful house. So comfortable for our fall girls weekend. This house is perfect. So close to downtown Elk Rapids. We will definitely come back to this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne F.

29 September 2020

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

Cozy Home

The house was so charming and inviting. Great attention to detail decor, inside and out. The backyard porch was delightful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debby G.

30 August 2021

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

Lovely, fresh, year-round home in Elk Rapids

For those of us who don't want to "rough it" on our trips up north, this is a great choice! Suzanne's home is very comfortable with thoughtful amenities, in a quiet town with a beautiful beach - exactly as described. We had a great vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

3 August 2020

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Cottage is immaculate, beautifully decorated and the porch with the swing is even more amazing than the pictures. The open floor planwas perfect for my husband and I and our two teenage daughters. Easy walk to town and the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica /Kristine U.

13 October 2020

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

Great find

Suzanne’s place was just as described. She was so thorough and provided some great suggestions. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

22 August 2022

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

Awesome location, well stocked, and great for kids!

We barely had to use our car once arriving. The back porch and yard was awesome for afternoon hangouts and napping on the swing. Location was perfect - close walk to TONS to do in town and having the bikes and toys for the kid (6) was a bonus. Highest recommendation from all of the friends and family that stayed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylee P.

14 August 2022

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

Fantastic from start to end!

This cute home had everything we needed to make it a relaxing and fun-filled week. It was so nice to have small things already there- hand soap, paper towel, some coffee, dish soap, etc. Great central location to many Northern Michigan sites and activities and a beautiful back yard. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josiah M.

19 October 2020

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

Wonderful home in Elk Rapids!

This is a great property. Beautiful inside and out, very clean, and a great location. The open floorplan was great for hanging out as a family. The private backyard, big covered porch and fire pit were wonderful. It’s an easy walk to downtown, parks and marina. Communication was excellent. Being able to store our bikes in the garage was an added bonus. We’d love to stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

23 July 2022

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

Cedar Street Cottage

Suzanne was a wonderful host with a beautiful home and perfect location! From the welcome goodies, all the extra amenities she has for you, the necessities she provides to get you started, cleanliness…the coziness of the home…it’s all great and add to it all the short walk or bike ride to an amazingly beautiful beach and water!! Great patio to relax in the evening after a day of boating or spent at the beach! Loved it so much we will be staying with Suzanne again!! Thanks for sharing your home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela P.

26 July 2021

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Cedar Street Cottage. The house was very nice and we especially enjoyed the back porch, and spent time on the swing. The location was good for going to town and accessing local restaurants and shops as well as the beach. However, we felt that the instructional signs around the home were a bit intrusive and took away from the relaxing vacation experience. We traveled with our two young children, ages 2 and 4, who also really enjoyed the house and playing both inside and outside. The home was very clean, and the furnishings and decor were very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

17 August 2020

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

All the Comforts of Home

We had a very pleasant experience renting this cute cottage. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. She clearly wants to provide an excellent guest experience. The cottage was clean and everything looked new. The kitchen was well appointed. The location was good. Only a few blocks from the Main Street in Elk Rapids and close to a park and beach. Bicycles were available for further exploring. Elk Rapids is a quiet, friendly little town. If you are looking for your next family vacation spot, you should consider the Cedar St. Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Ann Arbor, USA

7 August 2021

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

Super Cozy House, just a few blocks to the beach!!!

Suzanne, the owner made our week away so enjoyable! She was absolutely the perfect host, and was always available for anything we might need! Her house is very clean, organized and stocked with absolutely everything you need—even baking pans and cake plates(for my daughters who love to bake,) a huge tub of kids toys and books, and even bikes and corn hole! The backyard is amazing with an adorable porch swing, table and chairs, grill and a fire pit! Downtown Elk Rapids, our favorite kid’s park and library in Northern Michigan, and tons of good shopping and dining options are all just blocks away!!! Thank you Suzanne for sharing your beautiful home with our family:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juli M.

30 August 2020

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

Great Place! Great Location! Great Hostess!

Cedar Street Cottage was just as pictured on the VRBO listing. The homey decor was beautiful and so relaxing. Loved the back porch in the early morning to drink our coffee. Nice sized back yard perfect to play spike ball (we brought). Suzanne adds little extra touches that were appreciated such as a welcome binder, little notes throughout the house and toiletries in the bathroom. There was even a "welcome" basket on the island filled with goodies and a hand-written note. No one does that anymore! Suzanne was in touch throughout the week to check in or to tell us about someone was coming to the house (to water the flowers) and see if we had any questions about check out, etc. I see us going back there in the future. And, I will definitely recommend this place to anyone who asks. Thank you, Suzanne, we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonja B.

24 May 2021

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

Family Time Fun and Fishing

Wow!! Wow!! and Wow!! for these first time visitors to this area. From a late last minute need, to wishing a safe travels home, Suzanne was a host to rave about for her efforts and her property. Because of a last minute need to make a change of plans, our search found this gem of a home and hostess. The Elk Rapids 3 Bedroom/1 1/2 Bath will not disappoint. To say this is updated with all that you could ask for, would be an understatement. Beautiful throughout the inside and outside does not say enough. We did not have near enough days to enjoy all of the amenities of the home or the surrounding areas. The beds were great, and I am very hard to please for sleeping is a struggle for me when traveling. Kitchen seemed fully stocked. We did not find anything missing that we needed. There was a generous supply of paper products even. You just don't find that! Small travel sizes of bathroom needs were provided also if needed. Living room furniture was so comfy. We were traveling with an 8 month old learning to crawl. He did not come off of the floor looking like he had been on an unkept floor. We were so pleased that first time picking him up from playing. Suzanne is a joy. She kept in contact if needed, and checked in on us. If I wanted to text or email, she was there, but she was never intrusive. She was just about perfect in everyway, as was this home. What would make it perfect you asked? If we lived closer would make it like winning a lottery. Stop looking and book!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

16 August 2021

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

A very nice property in the village of Elk Rapids

We had another fun and memorable vacation week in Elk Rapids staying at the Cedar Street Cottage. Suzanne is an excellent host. You will enjoy her home and the location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Z.

7 June 2021

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

Elk Rapids Gem!

House is beautifully update and very clean. Great location close to town and marina.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

16 September 2020

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

Home away from home

Beautifully appointed property with all the comforts of home! Open concept layout is perfect for maximizing family time and cozy porch and fire pit area make you want to settle in for the long haul. Proximity and easy travel to Traverse City, and Elk Rapids downtown just a short walk away. A+ property and rental experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

10 September 2020

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

Perfect Long Weekend

We had a wonderful time in Elk Rapids at Cedar Street Cottage over Labor Day weekend. The house was exactly as pictured and even nicer than expected in terms of cleanliness and nice touches like a welcome basket and thorough instructions and guide book on everything! Suzanne was attentive and responsive to all questions and checked-in to make sure we had everything we needed. We cooked most meals at the house since our trip was during covid restrictions and the kitchen, grill and fire-pit made that very enjoyable and easy with everything we needed - even coffee, snacks and pantry staples. The location of the house is very convenient to attractions like Torch Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Downtown Elk Rapids was very cute with the best donuts at Flour bakery. An excellent stay - we would definitely return! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

holly s.

9 August 2020

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

Wonderful!

We had an amazing week in this fabulous home! The location is perfect. You can walk or ride bikes everywhere you need to go. The house is adorable and impeccably clean! There was plenty of space for our family of 4 plus grandma. We definitely hope to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne

We have been vacationing in this area for two generations now and have started the third generation-over 50 years. We want to share the love of this area with you, your family and friends. We look forward to being your vacation home rental spot in one of the best kept secrets in northern Michigan!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 3

Master

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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Full Bath

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