Cottage vacation rentals in Elk Rapids

Cozy Cottage in Leelanau County

Beautiful farm setting nestled in the heart of Leelanau County. Completely renovated in 2018, the cottage sits just beyond the owners home. Enjoy a quiet getaway or fun filled days taking in all the area has to offer. Located between Traverse City & Suttons Bay, minutes from Lake Michigan, Lake Leelanau, TART (bike)Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, public beaches, parks, & Michigan’s wine country. Award winning wineries& breweries close, as well as a wide range of restaurants, retail & galleries.

Family · Value · Walkability

Colorful artsy cottage steps to Lake Michigan

Welcome to the Dollhouse! This artsy, unique 1 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, is a mini art gallery! It is filled with "Charlevoix Artwork" by the owner who is a professional artist. Small, but mighty, it has everything you need including the perfect location! Only 1 block from: Lake Michigan, hiking trails, a public sand dune beach, the Wheel-Way paved bike trail AND, less than 2 miles from downtown Charlevoix! The Dollhouse is surrounded by nature, yet close to downtown shopping and festivals.

Value · Location · Cleanliness

Cozy Lakefront Cottage, Fire pit, near ShantyCreek

Escape to a newly renovated lakefront cottage in Northern Michigan, perfect for a peaceful getaway or outdoor adventure. Nestled on a quiet fishing lake, this cozy 2-bedroom retreat offers stunning water views, total serenity, and easy access to top destinations. Wake up to calm waters and unwind with fishing or evenings by the fire pit under the stars. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore, this location gives you the best of both worlds—secluded nature with everything just minutes away.

Location · Family · Beach

Lakefront Cottage: Hot Tub, Pool, Fire Pit, Kayaks

Welcome to Greenhouse Cottage! Relax in this lakefront home on all-sports Buhl Lake! This home is newly updated, professionally decorated & ready to host your favorite travel memories. Just under 20 min from Treetops & Otsego and under 30 min from Boyne & Schuss ski resorts for all your downhill thrills! Trail 4 Access. Mod furniture, hot tub, wood stove, fire pit, kayaks, paddle board, outdoor heated pool (Summer only), and ATV Trails await. Your ideal home away from home is waiting for you!

Value · Location · Access

Sep/Oct Available LakeFront FirePit/Kayak/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

Value · Family · Kitchen

The Hobbit House on Spider Lake

Welcome to our Hobbit House on the lake in Northern Michigan! This private cottage is nestled within a quiet cove of scenic Spider Lake, just east of Traverse City. With two bedrooms and an open-concept kitchen and living room, the Hobbit House can sleep six people — perfect for a group getaway. The outdoor accommodations are endless with a front porch, beach patio, and dock to relax on the water. Guests have plenty of space to soak up the summer sun. Book your stay at the Hobbit House today!

Value · Family · Access

Island View Cottages - Cottage 6-Walk to downtown

Want to enjoy everything beautiful Traverse City has to offer while still experiencing the small-town quaintness this town is known for? Look no further thab Island View Cottages! Conveniently located a short 6-8 minute scenic walk along the water, our cottages offer a secluded retreat tucked among the trees less than .5 miles from downtown & on the base of the coveted Old Mission Peninsula (wineries) . One of the few Resort/hotels on West Grand Traverse Bay! 132 ft of sandy private beach.

Family · Value · Access

Cozy Private Lakefront Cottage with Private Dock

Escape to our newly renovated cottage on Crawford Lake! This peaceful getaway is perfect for families, offering modern comforts like central AC, WiFi, and a screened-in porch with stunning sunset views over the lake. Enjoy private lake access with a dock, sandy-bottom swimming area, kayaks, and bikes. Located moments from ORV/snowmobile trails, just down the road from floating adventures on the Manistee River, and a short drive to Traverse City. Your serene Northern Michigan getaway awaits!

Family · Location · Comfort

Scenic Lakefront Near Town w/Hot Tub and Lake Toys

Located on beautiful Kassuba Lake, this cozy cottage offers stunning scenery, tranquility and relaxation. Perfect for families and small groups, you'll spend your days enjoying lake life, with dining, shopping and the pubs of charming downtown Gaylord only 3.8 miles away. This charming cottage provides numerous lounging options, plus: *Fully Loaded Kitchen *Lakefront Deck *Stone Fire Pit *Fire Table *Wood Swing *Gas Grill *Rowboat *Kayaks * Stand Up Paddle Boards *Pedal Boat *Fishing Gear

Location · Family · Heating

Applewood Cottage

Applewood Cottage is a true "Up North" retreat within walking distance to the Village of Northport. 2 bedrooms (queen in each) and sleeper sofa in living room. Inside beautiful knotty pine walls and ceilings; gas fireplace, full kitchen. Outside a large patio overlooking the woods with gas grille. Barrier free. Applewood and its sister cabin, the Cherrywood, are attached properties. Rent both for a larger event! They are part of the Homewood Cottage Association.

Family · Location · Parking

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.

Family · Location · Laundry

Cozy Cottage on the Lake.

Cozy Cottage on Five Lakes. Close to the expressway , snowmobile trails and downtown Gaylord. Fully stocked kitchen, fireplace, high speed internet and a smart TV so you can stream your favorite shows or just watch Netflix . Bring your kayaks and your fishing poles - nice deck to watch the sunset. Dogs are welcome for an additional one time fee of $35.00. There is no fence and because this house is on the lake dogs and children must be watched at all times.

Family · Value · Hiking