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Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
TV
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Elk Rapids, MI
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Elk Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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The Shores Resort

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
3.8 out of 5, Good, (7)
The price is €240
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Shores Resort

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields!

Quaint recently updated three bedroom unit (with studio unit attached) along Ames Street in Elk Rapids. This efficiency unit includes a refigerator with freezer,​ cooktop and convection oven. Also available outside is shared outdoor space with a picnic table and charcoal grill. Longtime favorite, The Local, is located directly across the street. If dining in is more your style, Village Market is just a short walk down the sidewalk. Looking to dine out? Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen and Riverwalk Grill and Taproom are both just a stroll away. Stop by for happy hour at Ethanology or ice cream at Cone Coral, both located across the street as well. Downtown Elk Rapids is just minutes away where you can explore our beaches, harbor, library, shops, restaurants and more! The new Short's Brewery Pull Barn is a few blocks away.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at this holiday home. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. A kitchen and a TV are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, living room and TVs
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes from Torch Lake
Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Owner/Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Ames Street Rental Apt
Ames Street Efficiency Apt
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Elk Rapids
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Private vacation home
Ames Street Efficiency Unit Private vacation home Elk Rapids

Northern Retreat - Downtown Elk Rapids, nearby Traverse City and Flint Fields! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a big family
This property was a great place for a big family. Two grandparents two parents and four kids age 13 to one. The kitchen grade room combo was perfect for all of us, the bedroom situation made it easy to have that many people. And the location in Rapids was central to everything we wanted to do in northern Michigan. What highly recommend and would go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Location and Clean Property
We loved how close the property was to downtown Elk Rapids. Walkable to the Village Market was a bonus too! The property was clean, well-maintained, and worked for our family of 4 for a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DCT 6.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and convenient stay
Place was very clean and had everything we needed. Kitchenette was was well stocked with all appliances needed for a short stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Elk Rapids
My family and I really enjoyed the home and the amenities! The location is close to the grocery store and my favorite distillery! I love the closeness to Elk Rapids. We have stayed here a couple times and enjoyed the updates made this time around (especially tvs with Roku)! Would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Happenstance F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
Everything was great
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing host!
Great service on a last minute reservation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ames Street Efficiency Apt.
This place was a pleasant surprise. Very clean and accommodating. Decorated lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

James P., Columbia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Four beds in three bedrooms with issues
Middling property. Nice to have four beds and three bedrooms. They are all "full" size. Had a few issues though. I sent the owner some questions three months prior to our visit in order to make some outside arrangements. I only got a response a few days before along with the arrival instructions. We never had WiFi during our stay, even though it was advertised as an amenity. The owner made one attempt at a fix by having the internet company reset access, but after that didn't work, nothing else was tried. We thought there were way too many air fresheners in the unit. There were probably three air fresheners per room. Also, no blow dryer was provided, even though it is a necessary amenity for those with long hair. This VRBO worked for us because we really only slept here, we spent our time and had our meals elsewhere. Wish we could have had better curtains to keep out the light. I would only recommend this property to travelers who won't spend much time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Updated Property
Great location is Elk Rapids in terms of ease to get to everything. It is close to restaurants, a grocery store, and other establishments like Shorts and Ethanology. The place has been updated and looks great. The kitchen and fridge were a little small (was in the description of the property) but it worked for us. The closet was very large for clothes storage and worked well for us. I wish it would have had some tvs in the bedrooms as well (maybe they could be added). Overall, it was a nice stay and I would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rental home was very nice and clean
The rental was perfect for my family. The home was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained and provided all of the necessary amenities not found in hotels. The host was very accomodating and responded quickly to my questions. I would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Rapids Summer Getaway
This is a great unit! It was clean and stylish, with a large parking area. The owner was VERY friendly and quick to respond to our questions and resolve any issue. The kitchen is small and does not have an oven, but does have a double stove-top unit, microwave, full-size refrigerator, dining table with 4 chairs, as well as a high top table with 2 tall stools. It is within walking distance to a large grocery store, restaurants, and the Elk Rapids downtown area. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean well stocked home in a perfect location!!!
We stayed 4 nights with 4 women and had a perfect vacation. Everything we needed was within walking distance too!! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mervin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
The property worked well for our family. While small and compact, it was well designed to serve as a base for enjoying the beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Listing was accurate, place was clean, great location that’s close to grocery store, restaurants, and walking to Elk Rapids. Only downside is kitchen doesn’t have a lot of storage space, but since we mostly eat out, place was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice location! Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Jenison, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, close to town. You can walk to anywhere in town you want to go.
Everything was as picture shows. Clean linen on all the beds. Great idea to put closet in center of all bedrooms. If I was to nitpick it would be that all the lights and ceiling fan in kitchen and living room are connected so they are all on at same time. Also need to put instruction on using 2 remotes to TV. Black remote turns tv on and adjust sound, silver remote for everything else. But Ronnie was very helpful and always friendly. I would stay there again for sure. Wife already thinking about next summer. Way better than staying at hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and Amenities
Absolutely wonderful place and fit quite a few of us very comfortably. There were quite a few lights that we couldn’t find switches for and a bathroom light was out. It was very chilly and could not adjust the thermostat. Fortunately there were plenty of blankets but we were in sweats and warm socks most of the time hanging out in the house. Recommend bumping it up about 5 degrees. Overall and absolutely wonderful place to stay and the location was fantastic. It’s beautifully decorated and stocked. Zero complaints minus this Florida girl being cold!

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
My family and I stayed here to explore the area. We really enjoyed our time and the home was clean and comfortable. I loved how spacious the bathroom was, it things a lot easier with little ones to take showers. We ate locally and cooked, both worked out great. Loved having a local beach so close and also travelled around the area and nothing was more than an hour away which was definitely nice. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Everything was perfect! Location was great, house was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nadja T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convienently located
House was clean and right next to restaurants and a gas station. Short distance to downtown, walkable for adults. Not a ton of privacy, but great location if you'll be spending a lot of time downtown or at the beach. There are some fragile decor items, so heads up to relocate those if you have small kids. Also, the plug where the sprinkler system is easily comes out of the wall. Unplug your items carefully! Our only complaint was that some of us were cold in the house and the air could not be adjusted. For most, it would probably be fine. If you're easily chilled, pack some warm house clothes. Overall, a great place if you want to spend your time enjoying lake life and avoiding daily driving without breaking the bank.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
My boyfriend and I stayed here for a few days and it was great! The house is clean, quiet, and in a great location. There's plenty of parking on the property, too. It's walking distance to the grocery store and some restaurants. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place in Elk Rapids!

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property.
Close to the water, plenty of room for my boat and trailer. Great location if you plan on boating.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B., Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
We didn’t spend a lot of time at the house, but it worked great for what we needed. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Rapids House
Clean, accurate pictures and good in between location to see neighboring cities. Overall nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David W., Grosse Ille USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
The only problem I had was no toaster on site and the new induction stove did not work at all. Actually bought a 4 slice toaster and would have only used it one time so I took it back .Ronnie said she would reimburse me but I did not think a 4 slice toaster would be good fit with the counter space. But that's all they had at the store. Overall great place good location and I'm sure there will be a 2-slice toaster there soon and a replacement stove....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020