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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Elk Rapids, Michigan
  • Elk Lake
    11 min walk
  • The Local
    2 min walk
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    27 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    26 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Elk Lake and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Elk Rapids Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 11 min walk
  • Elk Rapids Golf Club - 12 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 20 min drive
  • Chateau Chantal - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cellar 152 - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly and Great Location!

Summary:
In the heart of Elk Rapids, this year- round 1,300 sq ft cottage keeps you close to all the reasons this area has become a beloved Up North destination. The 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully updated kitchen and wrap-around outdoor patio with grill make this a perfect place for a vacation with family and friends - including your pup!

ALL guests must be 25+ unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.
**Note pet fee below.**

The Space:
Seven guests can comfortably sleep in this adorable vacation rental home.
The main level has a bathroom and 2 bedrooms. One with a full bed, and the other with a full and a twin.
The 3rd bedroom upstairs has a queen bed and full bathroom.

Guest Access:
For longer stays, all Golden Swan properties, and our lowest pricing, please find us at goldenswanmgt.

The Neighborhood:
Across the street is the Village Market, which has everything you could possibly need for groceries and incidentals.
Nearby is Elk Lake, Torch Lake, and the East Arm of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay. Also close by are beautiful sandy beaches - it's truly a water lover's paradise.
The town of Elk Rapids is quaint but mighty with great restaurants, shopping and a movie theater.
Golf Courses, Ski Resorts, Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries are also nearby, and the bustling Jewel of the North, Traverse City, is only 17 miles south, along the bay... just a 30 minute drive.

Please note- Noise Considerations:
This is an urban property located on a high traffic road, which is great for easy access to local attractions, but some street/city noise should be expected. Sound Machine and earplugs will be provided.

Other Things to Note:
Please Note: All guests staying at this property must be 25 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. This will be verified after booking confirmation.

A damage waiver fee is required by Golden Swan for each stay. For this property, the fee is $79 and provides our guests with accidental damage coverage up to $1000. If the amount of damage exceeds this, or if the damage is found to have occurred with malicious intent, Golden Swan retains the right to seek damages beyond that amount.

High chair and pack n play available upon request for an additional charge.

Dogs are allowed with an additional fee. A maximum of two dogs are allowed at this residence. Please be advised that it is absolutely imperative for all renters to keep their dogs on a leash at all times. While we truly appreciate and value pets, ensuring that our furry friends are leashed or properly secured is of utmost importance to us. Please take your pup with you or kennel them when you leave the home. We cannot have lonely barking dogs left at our property. Please be considerate and clean up after your pet.

There is a non-refundable credit card processing fee applied to all reservations.

If the reservation is 14 days or longer there will be a required mid-stay clean.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Katy Bertodatto

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Ames Cottage in Elk Rapids - Dog Friendly and Great Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip to Elk Rapids
We traveled to Elk Rapids for a long weekend with family and the Ames Cottage was perfect for our group. Central location with plenty of space inside and out for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Elk Rapids 301 Ames Ave.
Great location for our purposes. Only comment, oven was Fritzy and was giving off 50+ PPM of carbon monoxide. It was not safe to use and house smelled like cat urine. I am also allergic to cats, so the smell was gross.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ames Cottage
1. The booking price should be listed for each week on the calendar and not unlisted until you book it. Then be told if you do not book now, the price will change. Prices naturally drop after Labor Day. This one rose. 2. This cottage is not handicap accessible. 3. A key code was given but directions as to which door was not specified in the initial communication. The sign directing you to the expected door was lying on the floor. 4. The cottage floor was uneven and this might present an issue with balance. 5. You were not informed initially that you had to use your own streaming account to watch the TV. 6. Prior to leaving, you were informed to launder the towels. Based on what you are charged for housekeeping, this should not be an expectation. The home is in a perfect location, near the downtown and highway 31.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Omaha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was updated with new appliances, bathrooms and flooring. It is convenient to the market across the street. We walked down to a bar called Etanology one night and the a cafe for breakfast. It is a busy road but that wasn’t a problem. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Loved the property! Katy was great so work with. Looking forward to booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill L., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring in Elk Rapids
Smooth and easy rental process Very responsive owner. The property has everything you would need in the kitchen.. it is very comfortable and well laid out. The lovely back patio area away from the road. Unfortunately it was snowing when we arrived so we did not get to enjoy the patio as one would in the warmer months. Close to everything and a great grocery across the sometimes busy street. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Property was very easy to get into and was in a great location for the excursions we had planned
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasondra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, why stay in a hotel when you could have an entire house!!
The house was exactly what we expected from the description. Clean and cozy!!The little town is lovely. Right near the beach access and tons of little shops! So charming, like something straight out of a Hallmark movie. The house has a huge fenced in patio covered by beautiful vines which gives alot of privacy! There is couch, grill, table and chairs. Hanging lights all around. Two porches! One on the front porch and another on the side of the house. So relaxing. The kitchen has everything you can think of and more. The only bad review I have is the coffee pot was dirty so I found a wonderful coffee shop in town. Which by the way Katy left us a punch card for a free donut at the coffee shop. It also gave me a chance to walk around and see everything the town had to offer. So I was not disappointed at all!! The check in process was very simple and we were greeted with a bottle of local wine(delicious) and a nice card and a map of the area. Katy sent me messages making sure I got in safe and easy. Also to make sure we didnt need anything. We will be back again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Great place to get away and spend some family time. Beds are not the comfiest but it’s a very nice place and convenient and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

F. A. C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location - Clean - Well Appointed
The property is exactly as advertised. It is clean, well-appointed, and it has plenty of the little things that you might need to begin your vacation. I loved the location! It is close to Lockenheath where we were gathering with family, and a quick trip into Traverse City with all it has to offer without the hustle and bustle and traffic. The grocery store across the street has a nice selection of beer & wine, fresh produce and meat and cheese department. Elk River is a great town with out that over-ran touristy feeling. We stayed here during Christmas, but I could imagine enjoying the outdoor patio during the summer. Our host, Katy was responsive, friendly and professional. I had some trouble messaging via VRBO mobil phone app, but that's probably a user error. I'd love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021