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Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in a peaceful Williamsburg setting, Elk Lake Cabin offers the perfect retreat for small families or couples. Enjoy morning coffee on the cute porch, take a stroll along the quiet main road, and soak up sparkling blue hues of Elk Lake from its dock.

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7.8 out of 10
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Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 749 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom log cabin on Elk Lake is a perfect small family or couple vacation spot. The location off a quiet road in Williamsburg is wonderful. Enjoy the sparkling blue, hard sandy bottom water of this all-sports lake. The main space in the home is a living room and dining area.

Outside there is a cute little porch that is perfect for morning coffee and watching the sun come up. Talk about relaxing! The yard is spacious enough for kids to play and to walk the dog too. The main road to this house is pleasant to walk or ride your bike on. There is also a dock and fire pit.

The house is near the Great Lakes Equestrian Horse Show, Turtle Creek Casino and Elk Rapids. It’s an easy trip to Traverse City.

One pet allowed.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 7.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: double bed, rollaway twin bed || Shared space: sofa bed

OUTDOORS: Gas grill, fire pit, grassy yard, porch, outdoor dining table & chairs, dock, mooring

INDOORS: WiFi, smart TV, board games, Fire TV stick, gas fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, window A/C, propane heating unit, space heaters

MISC: bedrooms have no ceilings

PARKING: space for up to 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- One pet allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 526 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

1118-229923

About the area

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby. Visit our Williamsburg travel guide
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Williamsburg, Michigan

What's nearby

  • No rain this morning but the clouds were spectacular on Elk Lake. Beauty in nature.
    Elk Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    22 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
    16 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Season's Buffet
    10 min drive
  • Sweetwater American Bistro
    16 min drive
  • Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
    16 min drive
  • Osorio Tacos y Salsas
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Elk Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Turtle Creek Casino and Flintfields Horse Park. Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Lake Skegemog are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterfront log home on Elk Lake with dock and mooring, window A/C. Dog ok. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

7.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with boat

We loved how we could moor our boat at the property and went out each day to elk and torch lakes. The view was relaxing and perfect location to enjoy morning and evening time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay near Traverse City

Just 2 of us staying there so there was plenty of space, if there had been more it might have been a little cramped. This place has a really big yard with privacy fence on either side, perfect for our dog to run around in and go for a swim when he wanted to. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina r.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Love the Lake

Love the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Crystal M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great View & Quiet Location

You are paying for the view/location, the cabin is cozy (surprisingly the bed and pillows were great), but it is pretty dirty and outdated. Waking up and having your coffee while the sun is rising over the lake made it completely worth it though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carry v.

Wonderful Retreat

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: Cozy small cottage in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. Older cabin but clean and functional. Large lot with privacy. Close to Travers City. Two small bedrooms with queen size beds. Small bathroom and kitchen.

8/10 Good

APRIL V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Stay in the Cabin on Elk Lake

The view of the lake was so relaxing. The Cabin is definitely old. But it could have been cleaner. There were spider webs inside by the fireplace, dust and dirt under the furniture. And on the small porch the table and chairs were dirty as was the grill. Also when the 1st person would take a shower they ran out of hot water so the next person had to wait for it to regenerate. But we stayed there to be right on the lake and it was only for 3 nights so we managed. The land was great just the cabin needs updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Joe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Backwooods Lake Spot

A bit more rustic/tired than anticipated but having Elk Lake a few strides away allows you to overlook a lot. The property is tucked away down a wooded dirt road and is in proximity to a collection of other cabins under construction/renovation. The lot is fenced on either side which made for a nice relatively contained space for our medium-sized dog. The cabin itself is almost certainly authentic as it is ostensibly made of lumber and mortar. The floors are unleveled in areas with a significant soft spot by the dining/kitchen pass through. The cabin definitely is minimalist and the hosts do a good job of listing the rules of the house. There were quite a few 'do not do this...'items listed as well as a number of things that were outlined as 'not provided'. There could be an argument made for there being a lack of hospitality. All in all, the cabin satisfied our weekend getaway assignment, though the pricing seems to be approaching a premium that is not provided. We see more and more 'hosts' advertising an enticing cost per night but then adding a 'host fee' that sees the nightly cost double or triple the bill. While there was a 'host fee' here, it was relatively reasonable thus the booking. Good weekend with a nice fire and wine next to a pretty lake but nothing to write home about. I am guessing that peak summer sees everyone gravitating to the lake and probably presents a different optic.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Small, expensive

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bait and switch pricing. For the poor condition of the cabin the price was way too high. Wonky floors causing tripping and the smallest water heater known to man. Could use a dresser as there is almost zero storage. Closet storage is taken up by a fold out bed and a vacuum. Large private lot with a nice view, though. Beautiful sun rises.

8/10 Good

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, old fashioned, small, lakefront cabin. Quiet, which is what I was looking for. Close enough to Traverse City. Very pleasant stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We love Elk Lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Property was peaceful, location was great. The Cabin furniture was comfortable, the cabin itself could use a bit more TLC. As they say in Michigan "that's cabin life:"We enjoyed our visit up north.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spot. Older cabin but was a good stay. Easy check in. Skinny driveway to get boat trailer to park it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice private lake days

The cabin is cute and the property beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for an Elk Lake/Torch Lake vacation! Rustic cabin was as listed - cabin was clean and well-kept for an older cabin. The location on the lake is great and the provided mooring buoy was perfect for a pontoon. The shore entry is a rock wall, which could be a bit challenging for smaller children or people with mobility challenges. This cabin gives you great proximity to Elk Rapids and Torch Lake. Check-in/Check-out was easy and instructions from host were clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought the property and the lake were beautiful, and we saw two eagles! Other than sleeping, we mostly stayed at a cabin across the water where our daughter was having her wedding. We would like to come back and actually enjoy all this cabin has to offer. Our only suggestion would be that you might have a dehumidifier, because the sheets felt damp when we got into bed and our clothes from the closet also felt damp. Otherwise, it was lovely. 3
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracy B.

Quiet Oasis

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were pleasantly surprised with this little gem. It was very peaceful, and we greatly enjoyed the lake view. The customer service was very good when we had a few minor issues to address. The owner personally called and made sure our concerns were addressed. Would highly recommend this rental

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not a lot of hot water so plan accordingly. I would suggest installing an instant electric hat water heater for the whole cabin. 13k should be sufficient. It would also take up less space in the bathroom. Check in was easy. Very relaxing and beautiful views. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

amanda f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We first started by getting a call there was a gas leak and no fireplace to be used.they did leave us electric heaters.i left a window open all night due to smelling gas still.the next night we still smelled gas and called to see what to do and was told to go ahead and turn off the gas to the cabin.the view is beautiful,the cabin was nice.yard was big and nice.tried reaching out to host after the trip but won’t answer.it was an ok first air b and b trip.i hope my next time trying an air b and b is better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cabin with a great view

It was as described and we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting on beautiful lake. Easy to find and convenient to other amenities

Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could have been better

Wasn’t very friendly to boater. Dock wasn’t very stable. Had to go buy boat cushions to tie to posts to keep boat from getting beat up. It was rustic, floor shook when you walked across the living room. Waited 6 months to do some smallmouth fishing and ended up only catching one that was too small. Mayflies took over hatching and that’s all the fish were biting. Kind of a bust of a trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chuck w.

quiet cabin

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: great short stay at the queit cabin on Elk Lake.Great views and a nice way to disconnect for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cool

Cool little place on a pretty nice lake comfy but not the cleanest
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen T.

Gorgeous Setting!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rustic cabin is a great place to hang on Elk Lake. Morning views are spectacular. Renters beware that there is no central heat, no ceiling in the bedrooms (ultimate open concept), and plumbing in the bathroom is reversed for hot and cold water. If your looking for a quiet rustic place, this cabin is for you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022