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Enjoy gorgeous fall colors reflected on the water this fall. Welcome to Elk Lake Estate - A perfect gathering place for family and friends, sleeping up to 22 people in 14 beds! Situated on over an acre, with 195' of private Elk Lake frontage, your waterfront paradise awaits. Bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Family reunions, special vacations, retreats, conferences, Elk Lake Estate is a nice fit with two kitchens and a snack bar (3 full sized refrigerators). Small weddings are considered, please message with details. 5000sqft, 6 bedrooms, 4 with ensuite baths, 1 shared bath, 1 shower room. 14 beds total, 3 king, 3 queen, 4 full, 4 twin. Indoor and outdoor seating for lounging or dining with 22 people. Sand Volleyball court, outdoor games, firepit (firewood on site), propane grill, game room with pool table, basketball, and more games. Outdoor Barrel Sauna!!! Elk Lake is a clear, glacier lake. We have a sandy lake bottom with stone break wall. Mid-May through Mid-September we have a 100' dock with a 10x20 dock patio over the water. Also provided is a 4000# boat lift, 4000# pontoon lift, and jet ski moorings during the summer. Mid-June the swim raft goes in the water and is anchored 200' off shore. 4 adult sit on top kayaks, 2 kids kayaks, to get ready for lake fun. There are a few lifejackets, but you may want to bring your own, wearing lifejackets is recommended for all water activities (especially for children). Beach towels are provided! Lakefront living is wonderful and comes with all that nature provides - even bugs - come prepared to enjoy the outdoors. Plans can change, travel insurance is recommended. Elk Rapids is only 1.5 miles southwest of the house, great restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and a marina for your visit. Highly recommended are Ethanology Distillery, BOS winery, Short's Pullbarn, and Townline Ciderworks for libations. 25 minutes to the wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, 25 minutes to Shanty Creek, 15 minutes to Grand Traverse Resort golf courses, A-Ga-ming golf course, Lochenheath, Elk Lake Estate is a wonderful home base. Please be considerate of neighbors by observing quiet hours of 11pm to 8am. Parking for 8 vehicles in the driveway, only empty boat trailers may be parked on grass.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Waterfront - use Lifejackets and supervise kids!.About customRules:Used towels must be placed in laundry room at check out. Sheets, Mattress pads, comforters , shams stay on beds! Dishes cleaned. quiet time 10pm-8am.No fireworks of any kind allowed. Replace moved furniture to original spots. Trash pickup Friday morn, take cans to top of drive Thur night, NO Hookah,All trash removed at checkout, Must be bagged, trash not fitting in cans MUST be removed from property by guest. Grill must be cleaned at checkout..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 26.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties.Maximum event attendees: 22,Guests limited to 22 max. Email approval required.