Latitude Adjustment: Lakefront with Beach & Kayaks | Cottage in Elk Rapids

4.4 (29 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Elk Rapids Cottage | Latitude Adjustment: Lakefront with Beach & Kayaks

4 Bedroom Cottage in Elk Rapids

Latitude Adjustment is a truly adorable and family-friendly vacation home on pristine Bass Lake outside the cute northern Michigan town of Elk Rapids, which is just 20 minutes north of Traverse City. This lovely lakefront vacation cottage has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and lots of living space! Although it can technically sleep more than 8 people, we limit capacity to 8 people. Outside, the property features a private beach, private beach bonfire ring, a private dock, and two kayaks!
SPECIAL SALE UNTIL JULY 1! For any reservation of 5 nights or longer before July 1, 2023, we will include an additional free night! Inquire for details.
We have a local property manager that meets guests in person and is available to handle any issues or address any questions.
The cottage is just a short drive from downtown Elk Rapids, which has a very quaint and charming Main Street with a good supply of restaurants, shops, and cafes. If more dining, shopping, and entertainment options are desired, Traverse City is just 20 minutes away! Traverse City is the main shopping, dining, and entertainment center for all of northern Michigan and there are a vast variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options available there.
Guests have full access to the entire house. There is a separate detached garage that is used for storage and is NOT available for guest usage.
The cottage is on Bass Lake, which is one of a large number of lakes in the area including the famous and wildly popular Torch Lake, Elk Lake, and, of course, Lake Michigan, Michigan's treasured gem. (All of these lakes are just short drives from this vacation cottage.) The cottage is on a lovely little peninsula called Swan Point that extends out into Bass Lake. The cottage has a wonderful sandy beach for kids (and adults ;-) to play on. There are a number of comfortable Adirondack chairs on the private beach right on the Bass Lake and there is also a fire ring on the private beach for wonderful family beach bonfires (with s'mores, of course!) There are some children's beach toys on the beach as well. There is also a nice dock that goes out into Bass Lake for fishing and refreshing jumps into the lake. Two kayaks are also included with this rental.
In addition to all of the lakefront attractions, this vacation home has a huge yard for kids to play and adults to enjoy! The huge yard allows for playing fun family lawn games together. There is a large deck with a huge handmade picnic table that easily accommodates 8 adults. A charcoal grill is provided on the deck as well. (Note that charcoal is not provided.) This allows for wonderful outdoor cooking and dining while enjoying the beauty of the lake. In front of the house there is a large driveway that easily accommodates up to 4 vehicles.
Inside the cottage, there is a fun and festive northern Michigan nautical vibe throughout the house with family-friendly accommodations that include a portable crib, high chair, toddler bed, and a trundle bed. The cottage has 4 bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own en suite half-bathroom, a large closet, and a trundle bed that slides out from under the full-size bed that is in that bedroom. Bedrooms #2 and #3 both feature queen-size beds, with bedroom #3 having a beautiful view of the lake from the bedroom. Bedroom #4 has a full-size bed.
The cottage has been significantly expanded in size by turning a large 2-car garage area into living quarters. This area allows for a second living room (great for kids to play in) and it also allowed for the creation of bedrooms #3 and #4. The front entry way has a washer and dryer just inside the front door and the entryway separates the the two sides of the house, which again works great for giving kids their own private (but very safe) area to play in.
The cottage features a beautiful nautical-themed living room with a stunning view of the lake. There is a fun, family-friendly dining table next to the kitchen, which is beautiful and modern with stainless steel appliances including an electric range, side-by-side refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. This vacation home has an abundance of windows and natural lighting and, in addition to the lake view from both living rooms, the lake is visible from the kitchen, dining area, and bedroom #3. The open design of the cottage allows for complete visibility and interaction between the main living room, dining area, and kitchen.
The cottage does not have air conditioning, but given the presence of the lake, the cottage's proximity to the cool waters of Lake Michigan, and the cottage's wonderful northern latitude, air conditioning is really not needed. As previously mentioned, there is a washer and dryer, which makes the cottage all the more family-friendly and guests are very welcome to use the washer and dryer. There is a fireplace, but, for safety, guests are not permitted to use the fireplace.
The cottage is just a short drive from downtown Elk Rapids, which has a very quaint and charming Main Street with a good supply of restaurants, shops, and cafes. If more dining, shopping, and entertainment options are desired, Traverse City is just 20 minutes away! Traverse City is the main shopping, dining, and entertainment center for all of northern Michigan and there are a vast variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options available there.
We think that you and your family will love this wonderful cottage and the spectacular beauty of northern Michigan and we cordially invite you to come stay for a (probably much-needed) Latitude Adjuistment! :-)
It is recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.

Latitude Adjustment: Lakefront with Beach & Kayaks is located in Elk Rapids. Latitude Adjustment: Lakefront with Beach & Kayaks provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Latitude Adjustment: Lakefront with Beach & Kayaks has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 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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Policies

Event Policy No parties or events
Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am
Payment Policy Pet fee: usd 100 per stay service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Child Policy Children are welcome. cribs (infant beds) are available.
Pet Policy Pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 100 per stay dogs only 2 total pets service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy No smoking
Other Policy 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector 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
 
Elk Rapids, 49629, United States

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Oct 13, 2023 06:00:03 AM
Summary: Cozy, quaint cottage located next to a beautiful lake! Easy to get to anything! Wonderful area to just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Kristen K. Kristen K.
Sep 8, 2023 11:00:49 AM
Summary: Great home for a little get away. Every need was basically supplied. Just wish the weather was a little nicer
Mark C. Mark C.
Aug 7, 2023 11:01:38 AM
Summary: The location of the cabin is great. Super close to Shorts Brewing, a grocery store and easy access to other great restaurants. This cabin is an affordable option with a very peaceful property but here are some things I wish we would have known before booking for you to consider.. - the cabin has a sandy beach, but I wouldn’t say that the lake is ideal for swimming right off the shore/dock. There is quite a bit of muck, sticks, lily pads, etc that didn’t make it desirable. The lake is very shallow so boating is difficult if you are trying to rent something. If you are just planning to sit by the water then it’s fine but if you are hoping to swim, we wouldn’t recommend right from the property. - the cabin itself is very rustic, which we expected and has an up north feel, but it needed a deep clean. You could see sand on the floor under the couch, the towels were musty and the kitchen was cluttered with outdated items left behind by previous guests in fridge and cabinets. - the water in the cabin smells like eggs so it makes showering and washing dishes not ideal - although the cabin states it has a toddler bed and pack and play I would recommend bringing your own bedding for these Overall, we felt disappointed with the condition of the cabin and the situation with the water. We had fun as a family and spent a lot of time outside but it definitely wasn’t what we were hoping for in terms of the sandy beach & cleanliness of the cabin itself.
Amanda V. Amanda V.
Aug 3, 2023 11:00:51 AM
Summary: Our family of 6 stayed at the cabin. The chairs in the sandy beach were nice to relax while watching kids use the kayaks. Easy drive to different points of interest.
jennifer h. jennifer h.
Jun 14, 2023 12:00:19 PM
Summary: Lovely relaxing cottage! Perfect location with everything you need!
Kristen K. Kristen K.
Jan 7, 2023 01:00:16 PM
Summary: Very cute and comfortable cottage - old school (in a positive way). Not fancy but very nice. The layout is terrific - essentially two living/sleeping areas in the house. The great room is fantastic as a gathering point; the second living room provides a nice separate space. While the ground was snow covered, the location in the summer must be terrific. Nice little lake, terrific views. Regardless of the season, being close to Shorts and downtown Elk Rapids is a huge plus
Phil G. Phil G.
Aug 14, 2022 12:00:18 PM
Summary: My husband and I rented this cottage because we wanted our adult children and their families to be all together near Traverse City where we spent every summer when they were small! I chose the Latitude Adjustment because all of us could have bedrooms including my oldest grandson who is eleven. The other two grandchildren are 2 and a half and three months. I liked the layout because the back two bedrooms were apart from the rest of the house and the baby could take her naps and my 2 yrs old could go to bed at his normal time and he wouldn’t hear us in the main room. My daughter and her husband had the baby in their room and my husband and I had the 2 yr old with us. They had a pack n play but we brought our own. The house was very spacious. The other two bedrooms were perfect for my older grandson to be near his parents! It worked out perfectly. I will tell others that they need to bring lots of water unless you like well water. Amy, our manager was so attentive and so nice!! We had trouble getting in the cottage because they had set the code at the wrong rental. The new coffee maker didn’t work very well so Amy brought us a brand new one and some large cups of coffee because I had told her I had very cranky men without their coffee! I think that was so thoughtful of her! She brought us an electric kettle because I like tea and it came in handy for sterilizing the baby bottles!! Shortts brewery is within walking distance and the Mexican food truck is fabulous!! Very authentic Mexican food. The town of Elk Rapids is very nice! Our location was pretty close to sleeping bear dunes , they have a bike trail in Acme and runs to Sutton bay. You can rent a bike if you don’t bring one along! Pirates Cove is fun for kids and Traverse City is a fun place to walk around always finding a good shop to go into! We found the candy shop! Lots of goodie’s for young and old! It was an amazing trip snd we all enjoyed the weather, water, bonfire, catching frogs and fishing off the dock! Anything we needed, Amy was attentive and responded quickly. They had kid toys too! My grandson enjoyed the excavator! Just his size! We had a fabulous time!
Pamela L. Pamela L.
Jul 26, 2022 11:00:24 AM
Summary: The sheets on our bed were DIRTY. THE SHEETS WERE DIRTY HAD TO BE WASHED BEFORE WE COULD SLEEP BATHROOM WAS TO FAR FROM BEDROOMS SENIORS NEED FACILITIES CLOSES ESPECIALY AT NIGHT HAD TOBE WASHED BEFORE WE WENT TO BED.
Gertrude S. Gertrude S.
Oct 29, 2021 07:27:15 AM
Summary: Great experience
Borce A. Borce A.
Oct 24, 2021 11:00:20 AM
Summary: Photos are very accurate. The setting on the lake is lovely and for a small town we found everything we needed in walking distance. It's also a nice respite from the traffic of Traverse City (that was unexpected). Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Amy J. Amy J.

FAQ's

Is this Elk Rapids cottage pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Elk Rapids cottage have a swimming pool?

No, this Elk Rapids cottage does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Elk Rapids cottage?

Best-rates for the Elk Rapids cottage starts from $93 per night with includes Child Friendly StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Elk Rapids cottage a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this cottage Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the cottage has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Elk Rapids cottage wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Elk Rapids cottage has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Elk Rapids cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Elk Rapids cottage indicates 1 day stay policy at this cottage. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Elk Rapids cottage?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Elk Rapids cottage are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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