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Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids.

Family-friendly vacation home in Williamsburg

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. (Williamsburg)
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. (Williamsburg)
Experience country living at its finest in this cottage home, centrally located between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. Unwind by the custom fire pit, enjoy a cozy evening on the back porch with gas grill, or relax in the open concept kitchen and living area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids.

Cozy Winter package available November - March - enjoy early 1pm check in and late 1pm check out so you a make the most of your time at the Little House. Cozy snack package also included. Let us know if you’d like to also enjoy sleds or a cozy winter campfire! Thank you for staying with us! If you're looking for the perfect retreat in a country setting you have just found it! This new construction with cottage home connected to a large garage is centrally located between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. The cottage home has a master suite, large loft and a 3-piece guest bath. This cottage is designed with your comfort in mind. There is sleeping room for up to 9 people with 2 queen beds, 3 twin beds and a pull-out sofa sleeper. The home is furnished with hardwood floors throughout, central air, and open concept kitchen, dining and living area. You'll love the interior, but the custom patio, fire pit and grill is what will keep you coming back time and time again.

Amenities of the Home:
*Washer & Dryer
*Kitchen includes Quartz counter tops, microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven, hot plate, griddle & crock pot, and all the utensils you will need (due to township regulations a stove and oven is not permitted)
*Living room with large flat screen tv and cozy furnishing
*2 full-bathrooms with walk-in custom tile showers & bath linens, and hair dryers
*Master Bedroom with queen bed, all the linens you will need and flat screen tv
*Large loft with two separate sleeping area with 3 twin beds, queen bed and pull-out sofa sleeper. All linens are included.
*Back porch with gas grill and sitting area with large stairs leading down to the custom patio and fire pit.
*Fire pit with large fire ring, table and chairs, perfect for a relaxing evening enjoying the Michigan outdoors. Firewood available for purchase.
*Dog friendly (extra $50 pet fee for 1-2 dogs)

Location Features:
*5 minutes from Grand Traverse Resort & Spa & Turtle Creek Casino
*10-20 minute drive to downtown Elk Rapids or downtown Traverse City
*10 minute drive to local beaches,
*Very close to a variety of options for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, wineries, distilleries and more!
*On-site Property Manager, ask us for ideas to make your vacation perfect from start to finish.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted outside and on the patio.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,599 square feet

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Exterior
Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 23 reviews
The price is SAR 563
SAR 751 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Private Log Cabin, 4 min walk to Torch Lake

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: A $50 pet fee will be assessed for up to 2 pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Very friendly space for all ages.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside and on the patio.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Country Setting Quiet Retreat Everything Pet Friendly Free Wifi

About the neighborhood

Map
Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Flintfields Horse Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Elk Lake - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 14 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bayview Inn Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Season's Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stone Hound Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. located?

This family-friendly Williamsburg vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Flintfields Horse Park and Lake Michigan. Music House Museum and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Pet friendly, quiet and quaint location between Traverse City and Elk Rapids. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Awesome place!

Great place to stay if youre looking to vacation in TC!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

J P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group loved our stay! The house was clean, and the property was peaceful while still being close to town. We would gladly stay here again in the future! Kara was easy to reach and made us feel very welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet peaceful beautiful place. Very clean
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn K.

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

Bachelorette

Our group had a great experience and stay at this property. Property was very clean and exactly as described. Property owners were great and very friendly. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne Z.

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

Excellent motel for our half-way home stop.

Extremely clean and property, inside and outside. Beautiful suite, comfortable and nice breakfast with, perhaps, the best motel coffee we've had in many years.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Thanksgiving

Very clean, comfortable place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valentina C.

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

Wonderful time

Everything was perfect, especially the loft upstairs for the kids. Kitchen was well equipped and we had a wonderful time! Owners were available for help and our stay was awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

So relaxing!

The home is so pretty, everything is comfortable! Hosts make you feel very welcome and make it easy to be a guest. This was our second stay and I hope to visit more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Fantastic venue

We stayed at this property for nearly a week. A true hidden gem! Private, country setting yet 15-20 minutes to the fun things to do in Traverse City. Will stay here again if we ever make it back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Fort Wayne

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

Excellent experience

Very nice place, very clean and spacious. Property owner communicated well, really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

Easy and beautiful

This was a great place to stay on our visit to the area and Sleeping Bear Dunes. While still an hour away from the dunes all the space in between and near by provided all that we needed, traverse city, pie, wine, beaches. The place was clean, well laid out, stocked, and very easy to check in to, hosts were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Return trip

3rd stay! Consistently peaceful and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Perfect little getaway!

We had so much fun at the little house, they had sleds we could use and it was nice to just hangout. My girls loved the games that were provided to use during our stay and the cows were an added bonus. Also, communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

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

Cozy and quiet

It was a great place to stay. Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed seeing the cows each morning. It’s a country setting but very close to all we needed including Meijer and Grand Traverse Resort. A clean place where we could sleep and cook our own meals and relax in between while including our dog in the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Quiet, peaceful

The property was perfect for the needs of myself and 2 small dogs. The owners were very helpful and understanding. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trista C.

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

An Adorable Home in a Great Area

This little house is situated in the middle of the country but just minutes from all kinds of fun. It was so quiet there - we slept so well. The bed was comfortable and the place was so clean. We were very impressed by the workmanship in the house and especially the cleanliness. Cara was a great communicator and was very welcoming as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

A Wonderful Return Visit!

We love everything about this idyllic little home that's just a short distance from Traverse City. It's so clean, well-appointed, quiet and comfortable. Best of all, Kara and Eric are friendly, welcoming hosts to us and our lovable 98-pound dog, Dilly. We know that this is the place we will always try to book! The nearby cows are a bonus--when we spot them! We WILL be back, whenever we can slip away to our home-away-from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., Muskegon MI

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

Wonderful

This property was perfect for our high school bass team. We had great parking for the trucks and boat and the house had everything we could possibly need. The hosts were wonderful! It was fun to have a fellow bass fisherman as a host.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Peaceful & dog friendly

This was the perfect spot for us and our dogs. It was a relaxing & comfortable place to come back to after our adventures each day. We loved being greeted by the cows every morning. The owners were on site & available, but not at all intrusive. They answered questions immediately. It's a great location to explore all the surrounding areas. We definitely want to come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

New Year’s Eve Trip

My husband, my son, our Maltipoo and myself enjoyed the rental house. Everything we needed was supplied by the owner. It was a great spot to relax after going to Traverse City and Elk Rapids. My son really enjoyed having the large loft with foosball table to himself. Communication with the owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

Wonderful Setting and Great Hosts

Our family of four stayed at the Little House in the Country for a long New Year's weekend. Our two boys really enjoyed having the large upstairs to themselves. The property was very clean and well appointed. Kara and Eric took care of everything and even left a welcome present upon our arrival. They were gracious hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Neil E.

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

Great place

8 of us used the property for our home base during a yearly golf trip and it served its purpose perfectly. It was clean and well stocked with what it should include. You feel like you're in the middle of nowhere but you're 5 minutes to grand traverse resort and 10 minutes to lots in Traverse City. Great communication from the host before and during our visit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

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

Country Haven

This is the second time I stayed here and the return was an easy decision, once I decided what I wanted to do in northern MI. It is clean, comfortable, peaceful and within easy drives to Sleeping Bear/Leelanau area; Traverse City, Petoskey and Mackinaw City. The owners are helpful and welcoming. They are on the same property, but non intrusive. Very pleasant areas to walk the dogs. I'll hopefully return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Patrick W.

Nice place with a good location

My wife and i enjoyed our stay at the little house in the country. The location between TC and Charlevoix worked out for our travel plans. It was a nice quiet setting and enjoyed sitting on the back deck in the morning watching the cows graze in the woods while eating our breakfast. The bed in the master bedroom was small, maybe a full sized. The rest of the house was nicely furnished and comfortable. Pat W. Kalamazoo Mi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mitch R.

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024