House in Elk Rapids, MI
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
The Dragonfly is located in Elk Rapids on Bass Lake and is a charming, cozy cottage that can accommodate up to four guests.
The cottage is situated in the quaint town of Elk Rapids, on the east side. A lovely location that is sure to please. East Grand Traverse Bay is just minutes away, and Shorts Brewery is nearby as well.
The living room, adjacent to the kitchen, features a Smart TV. Off the kitchen on the lakeside is an enclosed porch area, perfect for morning coffee. There are 2-bedrooms and 1-bathroom. Both bedrooms have a queen bed. Sheets and towels are provided. Step out the porch door to a spacious deck with an ideal area to relax and grill. There is also a separate laundry room. One well-mannered dog is welcome.
Outside you’ll find a large grassy lawn leading down to your own private spot on the lake. You can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water. A fire pit is located near the water, with plenty of outdoor furniture and a grill is available for outdoor fun. The location is within walking distance to the grocery store and a couple of restaurants. This peaceful neighborhood is perfect for getting away from it all. Elk Rapids is about 20 minutes from Traverse City, and Kewadin is 10 minutes away.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 4.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed
OUTDOORS: deck, grill, fire pit, kayaks, outdoor dining table & chairs, grassy yard
INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, Fire Stick, fans
KITCHEN: blender, coffee maker, cookware, microwave, spices, refrigerator, dishes & utensils, toaster, dining table, oven
GENERAL: washer & dryer, linens & towels, mini-split A/C
PARKING: space for 2 vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- Dog allowed with a fee
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional rental agreement required
The cottage is situated in the quaint town of Elk Rapids, on the east side. A lovely location that is sure to please. East Grand Traverse Bay is just minutes away, and Shorts Brewery is nearby as well.
The living room, adjacent to the kitchen, features a Smart TV. Off the kitchen on the lakeside is an enclosed porch area, perfect for morning coffee. There are 2-bedrooms and 1-bathroom. Both bedrooms have a queen bed. Sheets and towels are provided. Step out the porch door to a spacious deck with an ideal area to relax and grill. There is also a separate laundry room. One well-mannered dog is welcome.
Outside you’ll find a large grassy lawn leading down to your own private spot on the lake. You can sit on the deck and watch the kids play in the water. A fire pit is located near the water, with plenty of outdoor furniture and a grill is available for outdoor fun. The location is within walking distance to the grocery store and a couple of restaurants. This peaceful neighborhood is perfect for getting away from it all. Elk Rapids is about 20 minutes from Traverse City, and Kewadin is 10 minutes away.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 4.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed
OUTDOORS: deck, grill, fire pit, kayaks, outdoor dining table & chairs, grassy yard
INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, Fire Stick, fans
KITCHEN: blender, coffee maker, cookware, microwave, spices, refrigerator, dishes & utensils, toaster, dining table, oven
GENERAL: washer & dryer, linens & towels, mini-split A/C
PARKING: space for 2 vehicles
-- POLICIES --
- Dog allowed with a fee
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional rental agreement required
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washer/dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Towels
Linens
Dining table
Fire extinguisher
Tennis court
Map of Elk Rapids, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute cottage! It's small, but perfect for our little family getaway. The lake was calm and clean and the property was fully stocked with paddles and life vests for enjoying the kayaks and row boat. We were able to fit myself, my husband, 5 year child, and our dog and still had room in the row boat!Perfect spoit to explore teh very cute downtown Elk Rapids, close to Traverse City, and not too far from Sleeping Bear Dunes. Definitely planning on coming back next year!We also had an issue with the laundry being locked on arrival when it wasn't supposed to have been locked. The management company handled it very quickly and got the door unlocked so we could enjoy the full facilities, use the laundry as needed, and get access to the life vests and paddles for the boats.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Communication with host company was easy. They were very responsive and provided good customer service when I called with some questions. Cottage is small and kind of cute and easy to get to from the main highway. The cottage has a nice yard leading to the dock and the lake. It is very close to the road, but there isn't a lot of traffic. It's a fairly quiet neighborhood except for some construction going on a couple of blocks away and the vehicles passed by the cottage several times each day. You can walk a couple blocks to the grocery store and gas station. We did not visit any restaurants or other stores. Lake bottom looked soft and mushy but we didn't go in. The bedding in the front bedroom smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. and I let the host company know. A variety of pillows are available, and mattresses were ok. Air conditioner worked to cool most of the cottage. We noticed some dirty windowsills with bugs and dirt between window and screen, but the rest of the place was clean. Bathroom smelled a little funky. My husband thought it might be the plunger or toilet brush but we didn't check. It's easy to drive to the main street and beach in Elk Rapids. We also checked out the Art Park. There are no sidewalks on the street in front of the cottage, but the dog and I walked along the road without any problems. We heard loons, and saw ducks and a bald eagle.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Quick little cottage with nice view of the lake. Location in Elk Rapids made every thing easy! Would stay again.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
The patio bc and dick were perfect for relaxing
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(67 Ratings)
"Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I ..."
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