Lake Michigan Beachfront Home

Formerly known as "Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage," with consistent 5 star ratings and same owners. Our house is on 100ft of private, sandy beach directly on E Grand Traverse Bay, close to the quaint village of Elk Rapids yet well off the road on a quiet wooded lot. Unparalleled sunsets and pristine blue water are right out the back door. There are 4 bedrooms, one double and one queen upstairs, one queen and bunkbeds downstairs in separate bedrooms. The house is approximately 1200 sf, ideal and spacious for a family of 6, but can accommodate up to 8. A full kitchen has a dishwasher, and there is a washer and dryer in the basement. Hi speed wireless and Netflix are included, however, we do not have cable or local TV. Charlie, the owner, lives nearby in Elk Rapids and is ready to help as needed. The quaint village of Elk Rapids is about 1.5 miles south of the cottage. The village has 7 wonderful restaurants which attract customers from around the chain of lakes. Elk Rapids is also the center of a thriving farming community, known particularly for its cherry orchards. Farmers markets abound throughout the summer offering in season delights including; corn, cherries, tomatoes, peaches, and apples Walking or riding a bike to downtown Elk Rapids is particularly enjoyable -- the route is essentially on the bay then turning at the Elk River -- past the marina and the Elk Rapids Harbor. Just 4 lots north of our cottage is a beautiful shoreline nature conservancy, which runs for about an additional mile up the coastline. During the high season (summer) a week booking is required. For 2021 the high season starts on June 20 and ends on August 28th. We do a Sunday to Sunday rental during our high season.