A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa/Hot Tub and Kayaks! | Cottage in Elk Rapids

9.6 (58 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  10 Guests
Elk Rapids Cottage | A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa/Hot Tub and Kayaks!

3 Bedroom Cottage in Elk Rapids

A Short's Walk is a gorgeous newly remodeled home right on Bass Lake in hip and trendy Elk Rapids! It includes a private sandy lakefront, large lakefront deck, NEW YEAR-ROUND SPA / HOT TUB, 2 kayaks, 2 bikes, a bonfire ring, a 1-car garage, and a gas grill. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi and live streaming television! Gorgeous lakeviews from inside! Grassy yard for kids. Washer and dryer. Also just a short approx. 150 yard walk from the famous Short's Brewery where you can drink and relax!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is just outside of downtown Elk Rapids on Bass Lake. It is very close (approx. 150 yards) from the famous Short's Brewery in Elk Rapids, where you can dine and enjoy Short's famous beers. It's just a short drive (less than 5 minutes) to downtown Elk Rapids, which has a fun collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. There's also a very nice beach on Lake Michigan at the end of the downtown area.
Outside of Elk Rapids, the cottage is close to the famous Torch Lake, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey, all of which provide a myriad of things to do and see.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to the entire house, including the garage.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
(1) HOT TUB: To keep the hot tub clean, smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited while in the hot tub. If the hot tub is left excessively dirty, guests will be charged for draining, cleaning, and refilling the hot tub.
(2) FIREPLACE: Please note that guests are not permitted to use the indoor wood fireplace.
(3) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 to 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 3 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
(4) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
(5) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
(6) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
(7) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa/Hot Tub and Kayaks! is located in Elk Rapids. A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa/Hot Tub and Kayaks! provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Cottage features Pet Friendly, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa/Hot Tub and Kayaks! has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Elk Rapids has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Elk Rapids, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1356 sq ft (126 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Gas grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Rick R.
Aug 16, 2025 01:16:04 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Location can't be beat.
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