Williamsburg, Michigan
Between Traverse City & Elk Rapids, our open-architecture studio quarters is warmed with with tongue-and-grooved pine walls and ceiling. Warm and homey. New construct, be our first visitors! Public Elk Lake access is 2 blocks down our private road.
Accommodates 4 guests comfortably: Kind bed and trundle plus a large couch, Full bath, Very cute kitchenette with full stove and refrigerator. Our studio quarters are stocked with full linens and kitchen supplies for four. Smart TV with internet and YouTubeTV is yours to catch the local/national news and sports/movie channels.
Get lost in the beautiful, rolling farmlands between here and wherever your travels take you. The quaint town of Elk Rapids is just 10 minutes away and Traverse City is 20 minutes away.
The secret is out! The area is well-known for dining, wineries, breweries, whisky houses, beaches, lakes, artists, farm markets and anything else one can obsess about! Casual and fine dining is close by and in abundance! Our favorite cider house, settled in the middle of its source apple orchard, is just 5 minutes away and in the summer offers food trucks. Be it Great Lakes Equestrian, National Cherry, Harbor Days or Film…goodness knows we have our festivals! We have a nice directory for your reference.
Jeannie and Tim are wonderful, I could only say good things about them. The property is perfect, clean, quiet, close to everything we wanted.
I have to begin this review by saying I have never been the AirBnB/VRBO type, as I am extremely paranoid, distrustful, a bit obsessive about cleanliness, and basically an overall introverted basket case in general. 10/10 I prefer the faceless, reliable, no-human-interaction-required, consistency of large corporate lodging facilities like Hilton, Marriott, Sheraton, etc. That being said, I had to come to terms with the fact that I simply was not going to find such accommodations in the areas I was looking to go. And so began a search that was initially halfhearted, because I simply couldn’t imagine myself “doing the AirBnB thing”. I had heard stories from friends that were let’s say, not delightful. I Googled “Torch Lake Vacations” (Torch Lake initially being where I was interested in going), and long story short, I came upon Tim and Jeannie Thaxton’s cabin on VRBO. To my own great amazement, after both looking through the pictures and then especially after reading through the reviews I thought to myself...”this place might be okay. I might be able to do this!!” It was available for the dates I had in mind so I requested to book it. Let me tell you, any and every fear I might’ve ever had about staying anywhere besides a corporate chain hotel has been put to rest. This little studio was not only immaculately clean, all the amenities were new, and frankly it was nicer than my own house. I inadvertently arrived one full hour prior to the stated check in time and as I was sitting in the driveway, feeling like a dolt and frantically trying to contact Jeannie, she casually walked up and welcomed me. Waved away my concerns about being early like I was silly, introduced me to her equally welcoming husband Tim, who offered me full access to the lake via their *private* home, as well as use of their kayaks, etc. (I didn’t partake, of course but it felt wonderful to be so immediately welcomed.) I was completely overwhelmed by their hospitality. Jeannie gave me the lay of the land and then let me be, which was just...I really have no words. They were the perfect hosts. Extremely gracious and welcoming but equally respectful of my privacy. It was the perfect vacation. It’s also worth mentioning that Elk Lake itself is probably one of the most clearest cleanest, most naturally beautiful bodies of water I’ve ever swam in. Truly a slice of heaven on earth. Absolutely 100% recommend this cabin. No hesitation.
The best experience from VRBO ever! The location is perfect. The property is immaculate and perfect for a couple or two or a small family. I can’t say enough about the hosts. They treat you like family. It was like being at home. We highly reccommend! Oh and there was a hand launch area within a two minute walk to put in our jet skis. We will return.
My family of four really enjoyed this property. The setup was perfect for us and the owners went out of their way to accommodate all of our needs. This property has everything you need for a worry free vacation and was very clean. The decor was very cute and tastefully done as well. It is very close to the local boat launch which is convenient for boaters. Just a quick tour through the River and and you are on Torch Lake. We are looking forward to our next visit to the area and our return here.
This is a beautiful place to stay. Host was very nice and welcoming. I will come back again and again. One of my favorite vacations.
We loved our stay! It was very convenient to the airport, Torch Lake , Elk Rapid and Traverse City. The area is great. I wished that I would have stayed longer. The house is simple, clean and welcoming. Jeanne was personable and the perfect host. We want to go back to explore more. Hope to see you soon Jeanne!
Quiet and peaceful. The owners were very hospitable and available as they live across the street. This spacious setting was perfect for 2 and easy location to downtown Elk Rapids. They did a great job with renovation, very clean and I appreciated the amenities as well.
Studio with kitchen beats a motel room by far! Impressive accommodations, serene view of Elk Lake, gracious hosts, convenient location near Whitewater campground, Elk Rapids, Ciderworks, Turtle Creek, Torch Lake, etc. We really enjoyed 3 nights here. Barry and Sandy F.
The studio apartment was great and served our needs extremely well. Tim let us use his shop to work on tying up fishing rods. The fact that it was only 1 mile away from the Whitewater park/boat launch on Elk Lake was another plus. My son and I had a great time and Tim & Jeannie's hospitality will not be forgotten. This will be the first place we try to rent when we come up to the area again! P.S. The fishing was great too!
Jeannie's apartment was immaculate. Everything is new and high quality. It cozy and comfortable and the location is excellent. She took excellent care if us and we really enjoyed our time here. It is quiet and the view out the front window is awesome!!