Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Elk Lake

Wow! if I could turn my car around and go right back to Miriah's place, I would do it in a heartbeat! We took our 3 kids for a quick Fall Break trip to Elk Rapids and we all fell in love with Miriah's place and this amazing little town. The house is a perfect layout for families, with lots of common spaces to hang out together AND enough sitting nooks for people to find quiet places to read and relax too. The kitchen has got to be the most well stocked Airbnb kitchen I've ever been to. Next time, I'll plan to cook more because now I know Miriah's house literally has EVERYTHING you might need to cook and serve a big group. The house was spotlessly clean, the furniture was super comfy and we slept super well. We loved walking to the beach, playing at the playground, watching people catch fish by the dam, walking to the shops in town, and enjoying the incredible views. This place exceeded our expectations in every way. Thanks for a great stay!

Fantastic! Had a great time! Highly recommend!

Where do I start… this was the perfect getaway for myself, my husband and our fur baby. The house was exactly as described and is placed in the most peaceful neighborhood - while also being minutes away from everything Traverse City has to offer! Ramy is the most wonderful host; answering all our questions and suggesting some great local spots as well. We felt immediately at ease and truly could enjoy our vacation thanks to Ramy and this perfect lil home. We hope to be back next time we visit Traverse City! ☺️

Host was super quick to responds and sent a ton of info of things to do in the area. A very nice, peaceful time on the lake.

We appreciated the local chips and beer and special dog cookie. This is a great spot and we are thankful it is dog friendly.

This is our third year going to House on the Hill. We love it! It’s a very simple house, but clean and cozy. The view is amazing and this is definitely the house to go to for star gazing!

Great stay. There’s a little hill getting into the driveway that made me a little nervous, but it was fine. The inside of the home is absolutely perfect. And by the water is even better than the pictures. I had a few questions and they always responded so quickly and were very helpful.

Kendall was very responsive and extremely helpful with recommendations on things to do in the area and places to eat. She was also very friendly and kind and easy to get ahild of. The place was very clean and organized and had everything we needed. I would stay again!

The house was so clean and beautifully decorated. We loved our stay at Melissa‘s with our family. Thank you again!

Mathew’s place was wonderful and it was so close to the lifts… we loved his cozy slope side chalet! We will definitely book again in the future!

We loved our stay at Wildwood Lodge! The property is on a barely traveled road and feels secluded (only one neighbor is visible but it does not impede on enjoying any of the hang out areas). The house was really well appointed with amenities (towels, kitchen gadgets/utensils) and was kept very clean. Loved the oversized couch to hang out on and then front porch for morning coffee. The small front fenced in area was perfect for our pups. We will definitely be back!

We have stayed in other units in this community..none as nice as this unit. The place has had a lot of thought,care, and creativity to make this little place feel special. Kudos.

We have stayed at Timber Valley multiple times as a family and it is always a yearly highlight getaway for us. Kristi's place is very cozy and inviting especially being surrounded by the woods and nature. The house is the perfect size for our family of six and we have even had additional family stay with is in the past with more than enough room to accommodate our needs. Kristi is always responsive and helpful with any questions or concerns that come up. You can't go wrong with a stay at Timber Valley!

Our family absolutely loved staying at Clint's! The view was amazing! Everything was just perfect! Waking up to that view from the loft every morning was my favorite! 😍 There was plenty of room for 2 families to stay comfortably. Would love to stay again.

Sunset Glory has been our "go-to" ski weekend rental for years! We Love the apartment and being right in town and so close to the Highlands!

My 4 kids, husband and I have been coming to Shanty creek resorts for over 10 years. This is the first time we stayed somewhere other than the resort hotels. We enjoyed we were able to bring our dog on this trip, we had a kitchenette, and we did more in the area because we had to drive ourselves. This gave us a chance to explore and save more money. By staying in a place more reasonable than the hotel and we were able to cook ourselves and didn't have the added expense of a dog sitter. 4girls sharing one bathroom worked out better than I thought. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you The Ramsey family

We had a great time at the cabin, the hosts and cabin are top notch and would highly recommend this place to anyone considering.

This house was exactly what we were looking for. Directly on the lake with an area for our kids to play, a dock to enjoy and an awesome porch and outdoor firepit. The house was very clean and had all cookware and basic items we needed. Great place for fun with the family or just go relax and unwind.

We had an amazing weekend at The Lodge and will definitely try to come back to TC and stay there again. What a wonderful little cabin in the woods.

It is the perfect get away if you prefer life at a slower pace. Beaches are beautiful, the shops and restaurants are nice, and the people are friendly. Lots of places to walk too. However, if you like more drama, people, and hustle and bustle, Traverse City is only 20 minutes south of Elk Rapids. I will definitely be returning.

This was our second stay at the Blue Kettle Cottage and we are already planning a third! Deirdre is super friendly and communicative, always responding to any questions we may have. The home is very clean, cozy, and has all the amenities including a full kitchen. Less than a 10 minute drive to Empire and the Dunes, and within a half hour to Traverse City, Suttons Bay and Leland. Our favorite part is sitting on the patio just enjoying the peacefulness and nature. Can't wait to return!

We were so happy with our stay at Amanda and Ryan's guesthouse. Our family of four (two adults, two teens) wanted a homebase to explore Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes and this was the perfect spot right in between that gave us easy access to everything. The pictures of the main bedroom don't do it justice - it was large and so comfortable! Our daughters enjoyed the sleeping loft (it's a cozy fit, but very fun to have your own ladder access!). The cupboards were stocked with everything we could possibly have needed - amazing what Amanda and Ryan were able to tuck away for guests to use. We brought our own wood for a night at their firepit and really enjoyed listening to the birds in their surrounding woods as we drank morning coffee. Definitely recommend this as a cozy, comfortable stay!

Cute, cozy cottage for our trip to northern Michigan for the ICEMAN MTB race. House was well stocked (Bluetooth music speakers, laundry soap, plenty of towels and extra blankets). We enjoyed our stay and of the three houses we stayed in for this annual trip, this was the cleanest and most convenient location. Thank you for being pet friendly too.

We (and our dogs) had an amazing time at Nathan's beautiful home. The setting is ideal—the house is right on the water, the amenities are fantastic, and the neighborhood is beautiful and serene. The house has everything you would want. There is a sweet deck and outdoor area along with a dock and your own private beach—the next house in either direction is almost a half-a-mile away. The perimeter around the house is essentially fully-fenced, which allowed us to swim, paddle board, and hang outside with the pups without worries. Nathan is a great host: He checked in throughout our stay to make sure everything was going well. He provided clear instructions about the house and its features, as well as great local recommendations. We really can't say enough great things about our stay. It was by far the most peaceful and relaxing trip we've had and look forward to coming back soon!