Lake side house rentals in Elk Lake

Comfortable and charming cottage for a weekend getaway, with easy access to downtown Traverse City. Really enjoyed being able to see the creek right out front and wander through trails in the backyard. Lauren and Tom were quick to respond to questions and great hosts!

Our stay here was perfect for a girls weekend! It was exactly what we were expecting and the place was pristine! The beach was easy to access and the board games came in handy!

The hosts were very responsive and communicative. The AC kind of went out and the hosts promptly got someone out to fix it. The setting was beautiful! We enjoyed a couple days on the boat (Northaire rentals), then did day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island and then a down day with the kayaks and SUP. My husband enjoyed fishing off the Dockside Pier. We enjoyed ice cream at Moomers, local cider at Royal Farms and our best meal at Toonie’s for Friday fish fry. Us southerners should have been better prepared for colder water and later seasons. The longer days also threw us for a loop but still a great first trip to Michigan!

We had an amazing stay in an absolutely beautiful location. Shawn was an amazing host that went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and to make sure our stay was exceptional!

Overall the stay was amazing!! Just watching the sunset and watching the sunrise. Was so beautiful, it felt just like home I even wnt zipping in Boyne and the drive up there was beautiful. I will be back Thank you my husband birthday was perfect

It was a great weekend away! The cabin is so nice inside and out! I will definitley keep this place in mind if we ever do something like this again. Totally recommend:)

Kara was very responsive. The air conditioning was not working but they had someone out and it was fixed the same day. It was not as close to downtown as I would have liked but that was my fault for not completely checking out the location. Fantastic shower. Lots of room and super close to the bike trails. And gorgeous view of the water.

We would definitely stay here again. The house was clean, well stocked, spacious and it smelled great. It is close to Sutton’s Bay for restaurants and vineries. We particularly loved the private beach. Even though the temperature was in the 50’s, it was so restful to sit and take in the view.

My family had a great stay at Kelly’s home. The location is really everything you could hope for on Torch lake. The private beach and access to the water is really a game changer if you want to enjoy some time on Torch with small kids.

We couldn’t have asked for a better fall weekend up north. The colors were fabulous and the lake was gorgeous. Ben and Alessia’s cottage is wonderful and has a prime location on the lake. They had all amenities that we could ask for in the cottage. All the beds were very comfortable and the living room is cozy. The fire pit outside was great to have a bonfire too. Everything was so nice and clean and there was easy access to whatever we needed. We had no complaints about anything and would highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a great vacation up north!

We had a wonderful time. The hammock is perfect! Photos do not do it justice.

Carrie was an amazing host from booking the reservation to making sure check out was a breeze. She was so accommodating and friendly, I felt like I was talking with a friend. The home itself is beyond describable. Every room was immaculate and the backyard views will be something we never forget. Our 2 dogs enjoyed the big, private beach and water! I’m so happy we decided to spend our last vacation as a family of 3 here! We are already planning our next visit with Carrie when the baby arrives. I can’t say enough good things about this place!!!! We highly recommend this home!

Fantastic home! We loved everything about this place. Lots of space for our family of six. House was clean, stocked with lots of amenities. Linens, towels, board games, books, kitchen supplies.. We loved the beautiful view, deck, fire pit, dock, paddle board and kayak. Would definitely recommend and would love to come back!

This is a one of a kind property. It’s a safe place for the kids to run around and explore. We loved the disc golf so much.

Where do I start… this was the perfect getaway for myself, my husband and our fur baby. The house was exactly as described and is placed in the most peaceful neighborhood - while also being minutes away from everything Traverse City has to offer! Ramy is the most wonderful host; answering all our questions and suggesting some great local spots as well. We felt immediately at ease and truly could enjoy our vacation thanks to Ramy and this perfect lil home. We hope to be back next time we visit Traverse City! ☺️

Host was super quick to responds and sent a ton of info of things to do in the area. A very nice, peaceful time on the lake.

This little cottage was absolutely adorable! It was very clean and decorated beautifully. It had every amenity that you could ask for and had a great view of gorgeous Torch Lake. Karen was extremely friendly and very helpful with suggestions and recommendations for local restaurants and things to do and responded quickly with any questions that we had. We would definitely rent this home again.

The house was beautiful and perfect for our group. Convenient location for a day in traverse city but was a quiet and peaceful retreat to come back to. Host was very responsive and helpful! We would definitely consider coming back if we visit this area again.

My family really enjoyed our stay here. Meighan was very communicative and proactive regarding any issues, questions or needs. The place was clean, cute and had everything we needed during our stay. We would definitely stay again!

Fantastic! Had a great time! Highly recommend!

We had an amazing weekend at The Lodge and will definitely try to come back to TC and stay there again. What a wonderful little cabin in the woods.

Katie and Travis were excellent hosts. They afforded us a flexible check in and check out and provided very helpful instructions! Their property was extremely peaceful and the Airbnb was very cozy and beautiful! The sauna was a very nice surprise as well! We visited during the winter months to ski at Boyne Mountain so it was a bit chillier in the space - recommend packing warm socks and pajamas! The electric fireplace made the space even cozier! Travis was extremely helpful when our car got stuck in the snow and snowblowed so we could make it home safely!! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a cute and cozy couple’s getaway or even a small family staycation! Katie had the place stocked with wonderful games and toys for kiddos as well! Thank you both again!

Lovely little getaway up north. My family and I stayed for thanksgiving and we had a great stay. The place is very clean and spacious enough for our family of four. Would definitely return!

Cute, cozy cottage for our trip to northern Michigan for the ICEMAN MTB race. House was well stocked (Bluetooth music speakers, laundry soap, plenty of towels and extra blankets). We enjoyed our stay and of the three houses we stayed in for this annual trip, this was the cleanest and most convenient location. Thank you for being pet friendly too.