Family-friendly vacation rentals in Elk Rapids

The Underwood Tiny House - with private hotub

Fall into the rabbit hole to experience our unique twist on a Wonderland inspired tiny house. Boasting a Queen size bed, a full kitchen and bathroom, and everything in between, you are bound to have a relaxing getaway... with a little bit of adventure! The spacious deck (with hot tub) overlooks the forest, and it is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. The Underwood Tiny House has been created to give each person who walks through its door an experience like none other!

East Bay Paradise Book for Fall colors!

Come enjoy our beautiful, architecturally designed home on 200' of private, freshwater shoreline located on East Grand Traverse Bay. It is located 15 min from Flintfields horse park, 20 min north of Traverse City & TVC airport and just minutes from the charming, lakeside village of Elk Rapids. The spacious and wide open floor plan is perfect for families & friends to gather, get away & enjoy all that northern Michigan has to offer. No matter what the season, you will find truly amazing beauty!

The Lodge - Tiny House in Elk Rapids

Tiny home in Elk Rapids, MI. Walking and biking distance to beautiful Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Elk Rapids, Ames St businesses, Bass lake and Elk lake. Lofted sleeping area, kitchen with portable induction cooktop & Breville SmartOven, WiFi with Smart TV, Mini split unit with heat/AC, full bath and a closet for belongings. Outdoor area with picnic table, charcoal camp grill and firepit. Perfect Northern Michigan getaway for two. See our guidebook for all of our favorite spots in the area!

The Twig, near Lake Bellaire

This cottage is unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. The Twig is a tiny, one-bedroom, 480-square foot cottage on property near Lake Bellaire. Living room/kitchen down, bedroom/bath up. Sofa bed in living room. Very private and an easy 5-minute walk to the lake. AC upstairs. The cottage, again, is tiny, and best suited for a single person, a couple, or a couple with children. Two couples might find it awkward. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for $20. There is a two-night minimum stay.

7/9-12 8/9-13 Open LakeFront PaddleBoards/EVCharge

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 House on the Hill

This house is located outside Alden. It sits on 35 acres and is 1/4 of a mile from the road. The location is rural, secluded and quiet. There is ample parking for boats and recreational vehicles. The view from the deck is spectacular, you can see out over 10 miles. It's private and has a wide wraparound deck, with a covered area at the front. It's perfect for grilling, relaxing and watching the sky after a day out. The kitchen is open and provides a lot of space for food preparation.

Cheerful Six Mile Lake Log Cabin.

Enjoy the coziness of a bygone era while staying in this 1940s quaint, storybook log cabin. The Hawks Nest has been lovingly restored to its original glory while having all the modern-day amenities woven through its clean 380 sq. ft. space. Retreat to the spacious covered porch to relax and view the acre-and-half property leading down to 100ft of 6Mile Lake frontage. Star gaze while relaxing in the comfortable, Amish-built gilding chairs around the spacious, paver fire pit area .

Old Mission Tiny House -Traverse City

Positioned on M-37 Pure Michigan Byway a direct route to the Old Mission Lighthouse State Park which attracts many visitors daily. The daytime hustle and bustle of traffic gives way to the dark night sky and the meditative beauty of northern Michigan. Bring your hiking shoes and enjoy the myriad of foot trails . Minutes from restaurants, wineries and beaches. 15 minutes to downtown Traverse City. Fenced enclosure for your well trained dogs( 2 max, please). No puppies.

Secluded Hot Tub Hide-A-Way Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space. Very secluded on 6 private Acres. Relax around a camp fire in the evening or listen to the birds in the morning (you can often hear the loons early in the morning). This was built new in spring of 2025 and ready for your up north experience. Just 3 miles from Bellaire, 6 miles from Schuss Mountain for golf and skiing. 45 minutes from Traverse City and Petoskey. The perfect launching point for all NW Michigan has to offer.

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.

Rustic 2 room cabin-12mile to TC, 1m to ER

Rustic cabin originally built in 1951, less than a mile from Elk Rapids and 12 miles from downtown Traverse City! Boat launches and beaches in every direction. I want to reiterate the rustic aspect. The cabin is old. The tile is marked in places, the carpet weathered. The places has..character. Please do keep that in mind when booking :) GLEF/extended stays please feel free to reach out before making reservation for possible favorable rate/amenity changes.

Romantic Glacier Hot Tub Hideout | A-Frame

Nestled on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain, this romantic A-Frame offers a private hot tub under starry skies, a glowing indoor fireplace, and a loft bedroom overlooking the river. Sip local coffee from the espresso bar, fish from the riverbank, or unwind by the firepit. Designed for couples yet comfortable for small families seeking a peaceful riverfront escape. Weekend dates go fast — book early to secure your stay.