You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features Access to hot tub, a garden and gas grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
This Elk Rapids cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.
Property manager
Agape Vacation Rentals
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
A hot tub
Internet
Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transport
On-site parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
1.5 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Gas grills
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On the lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayaking on site
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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1356 sq ft (126 sq m)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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 indicated that 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
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About the area
Elk Rapids, MI
What's nearby
Elk Rapids Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Torch Lake - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
Torch Lake Park - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 23 min drive - 26.9 km
Chateau Chantal - 38 min drive - 46.4 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 7 min drive
Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - 17 min walk
Peninsula Grill - 36 min drive
Jolly Pumpkin - 38 min drive
Chef Charles - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Michigan, Elk Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ryan L.
26 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Great Location. Private, but very close to Elk Rapids. Neighbors are a good distance away. House was very clean and well stocked. We only need to bring our clothes and food.
Ryan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole S.
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful weekend
Had a wonderful stay. Tabitha made check in easy. Very comfortable space, clean and great location on the water. Close to many points of interest. Traveled to Charlevoix, Petoskey and Traverse City. Will definitely stay here again.
Nicole S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brianne H.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous getaway!
This was the perfect place for a short getaway from home. The sunrise what absolutely beautiful every morning!
Brianne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Fiona C.
23 Oct 2024
Okay stay overall
This house is located in a great area. However, there were bugs on the beds upstairs, and the main sliding door did not lock. As a group of young women, we were disturbed by these occurrences.
Fiona C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen K.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful view of the lake! Great location with ease of access to the town. Place was very nice and just right for a getaway.
Kristen K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the seclusion!
Loved the neighbors and the neighborhood. Very quite. Nice place to walk our dogs down a dead end road with no traffic. House was very clean. We loved the fire pit! Thank you for the wonderful stay! We will come again!
Michelle M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
23 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
Loved the seclusion. Enjoyed being an early riser and watching the sunrise over the lake. Enjoyed the area and the village of Elk Rapids. Tabitha was very helpful and quick to respond to our questions. Would love to stay again!
Tim B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ed N.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and stay
We loved it here. Great house, comfy beds. Private beach and kayaks. Perfect!
Ed N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer C.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location! Family and Pet Friendly.
House has very clean and thoughtfully stocked. Excellent location with a quick walk to Shorts Brewery. Beautiful beach “Old Sun Bather Beach” was a short walk, but across a four lane highway, too fast for small children walking on a curve. Lake view is very nice, quiet amd secluded. Kayaks were fun for kids. Downtown is quant and good food choices. Wish the home had air conditioning. Family had fun!
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nate W.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful!
We had a fabulous visit! The location of this house is perfect, with a small calm lake right out the back door and the big beautiful bay just a couple minutes walk. It has everything you need and more!
Nate W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stacey S.
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Beautiful lake. Quiet. It was nice to use the kayaks and floats in the lake. House worked well too. Plenty of towels, soap, toilet paper, etc. We enjoyed our stay. House is close to the town of Elk Rapids. Nice location.
Stacey S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place to stay
Our family enjoyed everything about this house and the location. Walking distance to the beach on Grand Traverse Bay, Walking distance to downtown Elk Rapids. Several restaurants within walking distance. House was very secluded in the woods next to a beautiful lake. We used the kayaks provided every day. The boys used the hot tub. Beds were extremely comfortable. The house does not have AC, but we ran the fans provided and slept very comfortably. Kitchen was really nice and updated. This place has everything you need for a great vacation stay. We will definitely be back.
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy W.
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and responsive owner
We enjoyed our time here and access to the lake, kayaks, bikes, etc. Hot tub wasn't functioning properly but our contact was on it! She was also very responsive in general. Thanks for a great visit--we love Elk Rapids!
Joy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Natosha C., Williamston, Michigan
9 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful family location!
This is one of our family's favorite spots for the summer! The house was super clean and had everything that we needed for our stay. We can't wait to get back next year!
Natosha C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josh
4 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Beds/ Great Location
Great family time, loved the kayaks and location.
Josh
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Fishing
Waking up to the waterview and casting a line in the mornings was wonderful. Lake was warm, and the beaches were close. Elk rapids is a great town.
Jessica G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea K.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!!!
The house was absolutely perfect for my friends and I (4 of us total) to spend a weekend on the lake. The beds are all amazingly comfortable, and the hot tub became a nightly ritual of winding down before going to bed! Would absolutely love to be a guest again sometime!!! :)
Chelsea K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kurt D.
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we have yet to find
Where to start. This place is amazing. We have rented 10 or so cabins in that part of michigan and this place is by far the best. Best and most comfortable beds, the lake is amazing. We used the hot tub and kayaks every day. Had loons on the lake and babcat even paid us a visit!!! Great location!
Kurt D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon W.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake front
Overall a very nice place, only one hiccup but tabitha was AMAZING about it!
Brandon W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annie H.
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Quiet, private, beautiful! Would love to come back and kayak at sunrise again! Loved it!
Annie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brittany J.
6 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Long weekend getaway for my daughter and myself. Property was clean and beautiful! Tabitha was so easy to communicate with! We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend!!
Brittany J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jun M., Hinsdale
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Rapids
This property is at a great location, right on the Bass Lake, and Lake Michigan is just across the street. The local property manager, Tabitha, is awesome, very responsive and helpful. The beds are comfortable. The dinnerware is plastic and minimalistic; it would have been much better to have real dinnerware. But, all in all we had a good stay.
Jun M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stanley D.
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First class
The place is amazing and the manager got back super fast with any questions I had. So spotless and comfy. Recommend to everyone. I really needed the rest so peaceful and beautiful.
Stanley D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn T.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
Adorable cottage! Clean, well appointed, comfortable beds, great view and close walk to Shorts! Just what we needed for a weekend getaway with friends!
Kathryn T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keilyn A.
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved the location! Beautiful views, and peaceful area. Very clean place, cozy, and had everything we needed. We’ll definitely be back!