Cottage vacation rentals in Elk Lake

Cozy Cottage in Leelanau County

Beautiful farm setting nestled in the heart of Leelanau County. Completely renovated in 2018, the cottage sits just beyond the owners home. Enjoy a quiet getaway or fun filled days taking in all the area has to offer. Located between Traverse City & Suttons Bay, minutes from Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, TART (bike)Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, public beaches, parks, & Michigan’s wine country. Award winning wineries& breweries close, as well as a wide range of restaurants, retail & galleries.

Charming Waterfront Cottage in Elk Rapids, MI

Welcome to our cottage on the lake! We renovated this home through the spring of '18 and are so thrilled to have it ready for you! Sitting less than 30-feet from the sandy bottom of Bass Lake, this house is a charmer in all seasons. In the winter months, enjoy snowshoeing across the lake and come home to a cozy fire. In the warmer months, this all-sports lake is ready for swimming, fishing, and all things fresh-water. We hope you feel welcomed and relaxed at Little Elk Cottage! @littleelkcottage

Full Week 8/9 4 Night 5/31, 6/21 Memorial Day Open

Introducing 'Memory Maker' on beautiful Elk Lake 3 bed, 2 bath cottage, 1680 sqft King size in loft bedroom Queen bed main floor bedroom 2 bunk beds, sofa sleeper in finished basement Sleeps 10 Hard sandy 40ft of shallow crystal clear Elk Lake frontage Central air Washer/Dryer Wifi/Cable/3 TV Mooring for boats Huge deck, grill, patio, fire pit Kitchen, dining for 6 and 3 bar stools Keurig Coffee Maker Stocked Pantry 2 Paddle boards/Kayaks Great fishing Pickleball Close to Golf/Ski/Wineries

The Hobbit House on Spider Lake

Welcome to our Hobbit House on the lake in Northern Michigan! This private cottage is nestled within a quiet cove of scenic Spider Lake, just east of Traverse City. With two bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen and living room, the Hobbit House can sleep six people — perfect for a group getaway. The outdoor accommodations are endless with a front porch, beach patio, and dock to relax on the water. Guests have plenty of space to soak up the summer sun. Book your stay at the Hobbit House today!

Bluewater Bliss - Your Private Lakefront Retreat

Bluewater Bliss is a beautifully furnished 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lakefront home on scenic Cedar Lake. Located minutes from downtown Traverse City. Sleeping up to 8 guests, this peaceful retreat offers private waterfront, where you can enjoy Cedar Lake’s emerald-green glow. Enjoy the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility just minutes from Traverse City’s dining, shopping, and attractions, yet tucked away in a peaceful setting ideal for a restful night’s sleep. STR#: 2026-74 exp. 12/31/26.

Island View Cottages - Cottage 2-Walk to downtown

Want to enjoy everything beautiful Traverse City has to offer while still experiencing the small-town quaintness this town is known for? Look no further thab Island View Cottages! Conveniently located a short 6-8 minute scenic walk along the water, our cottages offer a secluded retreat tucked among the trees less than .5 miles from downtown & on the base of the coveted Old Mission Peninsula (wineries) . One of the few Resort/hotels on West Grand Traverse Bay! 132 ft of sandy private beach.

Highlander Tiny Villa

Welcome to our private Tiny Villa! It is completely stocked with dishes, cookware, gas grill, beach chairs, towels, wifi, fire pit etc… Tucked away overlooking the pond, it’s a perfect place to relax after a day of activity. An easy 20 minutes to Traverse City where you can go to the beach, shop or enjoy many excellent restaurants. Firewood available on site & have the following to RENT: Pontoon, kayaks, & paddle boards ( Contact H2O Sports Rentals to book these items or message us)

Luxury Mushroom House- Earl Young’s Personal home!

Built on a knoll that inspired its design sits a house of stone overlooking Lake Michigan, its architect Earl Young called it home for over 30 years. Young designed and built this mushroom house and he chose the best spot in Charlevoix to do so! You will feel like you’re at a private retreat on your back deck up two stories high. See the sky changing colors from the front window and hear the lake rolling too, 2 gas fireplaces, original layout, tile work and Young’s original dining table!

The Bird & Vine Cottage in Leelanau County, Mi.

A beautifully appointed cottage in the middle of Michigan's Leelanau county wine country. Suttons Bay is five minutes away and downtown Traverse City is 10 minutes. The Leelanau bike trail is just down the road for all of you bicycle enthusiasts. Our place is a great central point for excursions to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Kayaking on the Crystal River, having a meal in historic Fishtown, wine tasting, ciders and breweries and so many more unique things to do on the Leelanau peninsula.

The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion

Voted one of the top 85 Airbnbs by Conde Nast Traveler. The Granary is a lovingly restored two bed + one bath cabin located on 12 wooded acres with a secluded Lake Michigan beach nearby. A short drive to town will give you access to restaurants, groceries, breweries and wineries. Dogs are welcome! Please message us to discuss bringing more than 1. Absolutely no cats or other pets are allowed. We do not have a TV, but we do have fiber optic high speed internet.

Cozy Cottage on the Lake.

Cozy Cottage on Five Lakes. Close to the expressway , snowmobile trails and downtown Gaylord. Fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, high speed internet and a smart TV so you can stream your favorite shows or just watch Netflix . Bring your kayaks and your fishing poles - nice deck to watch the sunset. Dogs are welcome for an additional one time fee of $35.00. There is no fence and because this house is on the lake dogs and children must be watched at all times.

Wet Nest! Private Lakefront,Dog Friendly Cabin on

The Wet Nest delivers the best of Northern Michigan. Enjoy your private beach and dock on Intermediate Lake, part of the Upper Chain of Lakes — perfect for boating, fishing, swimming, and stargazing. Relax by the outdoor fire pit, paddle our dog‑friendly kayaks, or moor your boat at the private dock. You're just 10 minutes from a Torch Lake boat launch and 20 minutes from the famous Torch Lake sandbar, with easy trailer access if you prefer to boat there.