Sweetwater Solara Elk Rapids Lakefront Near Horse Shows-New Hot Tub!

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  Enjoy the primary bedroom on the main floor with a cozy king bed, memory foam mattress, ceiling fan and extra day bed with trundle for the littles.
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  Enjoy your private ensuite bath in the primary king bedroom. Doors have been widened for accessible access.
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  Relax on the deck in your outdoor lounge with propane fire table, along with the hot tub.
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  The day bed is also a trundle offering added sleeping for added guests.
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  Only 5 minutes from the house, Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen is a local favorite for bold Cajun flavors, cold drinks, and lively summer nights. Grab a table on the patio and enjoy live music under the Northern Michigan sky.
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  The Dockside Restaurant is the place to be to see what's happening on Torch Lake.
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  Stop in at Bos Wines in Elk Rapids for a tasting and learn how Dave is helping wineries in the area implement biodynamic farming practices!
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  Providence Farm is an amazing place to go visit some animals, grab some fresh produce from the stand, and enjoy tamales handmade with love.
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  Shook's Farm and Cellar 1914 are a great place to visit with the family, play some games and get some fresh air.
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  Plan a day of golf at A-Ga-Ming Golf Course overlooking Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, or just grab a bite to eat with these views!
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  Sweetwater Solara is only 17 minutes from Flintfields Horse Park, making it an ideal home base for the Traverse City Horse Shows. After a full day at the fairgrounds, unwind lakeside with family, friends, and beautiful Northern Michigan sunsets.
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Sweetwater Solara | Quiet Luxury on Bass Lake Near Elk Rapids, Torch Lake & Flintfields

Tucked along the quiet shores of Bass Lake in Elk Rapids, Sweetwater Solara offers a slower, more restorative side of Northern Michigan — where mornings begin with coffee by the water, afternoons drift between beaches, wineries, farm markets, and horse shows, and evenings end beneath glowing skies beside the lake.

Close to the world-renowned Flintfields Horse Park yet peacefully removed from the crowds, Solara was designed for guests seeking both connection and calm — whether returning from a day at the horse show, gathering with family for a summer week up north, celebrating an engagement weekend with friends, or hosting a creative or wellness retreat surrounded by nature.

Located just minutes from downtown Elk Rapids, guests enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan without the pace and congestion often found in larger tourist destinations. Spend the day exploring the crystal-clear waters of Torch Lake, relaxing on nearby Lake Michigan beaches, discovering local farm stands, or sipping wine along the region’s emerging wine trail, including BOS Wine, known for its biodynamic farming practices and thoughtful approach to winemaking.

Back at Solara, life slows down.

Gather around the fire pit after sunset conversations on the lake. Share long dinners prepared in the fully renovated chef’s kitchen overlooking the water. Paddle quiet mornings across Bass Lake by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Cruise the lake by pontoon, curl up fireside after a snowy winter walk, or simply enjoy the kind of peaceful togetherness that feels increasingly rare.

Designed for meaningful gatherings in every season, Sweetwater Solara comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests across six thoughtfully designed bedrooms and expansive gathering spaces. In addition to the home’s spacious living areas, guests enjoy a large bonus flex room and oversized garage game lounge — ideal for everything from yoga and journaling retreats to book clubs, watercolor weekends, leadership gatherings, culinary experiences, or relaxed evenings of games and conversation.

Whether your group gathers around wine glasses, strategy sessions, shared meals, yoga mats, or morning coffee on the dock, Solara naturally adapts to the experience you want to create.

🛏️ Room for Everyone
Sweetwater Solara comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests across 6 bedrooms with 2518 square feet:

--Primary Suite: King bed, full daybed with twin trundle, ensuite bath, Smart TV & panoramic lake views
--Bedroom 2: Private King bedroom
--Bedroom 3: Spacious King bedroom overlooking Bass Lake
--Bedroom 4: Queen bed with twin bunk beds
--Bedroom 5: King bed
--Bonus Room: 2 twin beds plus sleeper sofa

🛁 Three full bathrooms provide comfort and convenience for larger groups.

✨ Thoughtfully Equipped for Relaxed Stays

Fully stocked kitchen with spices, cooking essentials, coffee & tea station
High-speed Wi-Fi & dedicated workspace
Smart TVs with live channels & streaming apps
Washer & dryer
Family-friendly amenities including high chair, Pack ’n Play, kids’ dishes & utensils
Pet-friendly (with fee)
Available year-round

🍳 A Kitchen Designed for Gathering
The chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home — designed for connection, conversation, and memorable meals together. With panoramic lake views, spacious prep areas, and seating for shared dinners and slow breakfasts alike, it’s equally suited for family meals, catered gatherings, or private chef experiences.

🔥 Cozy Spaces to Connect
The inviting living spaces encourage lingering conversations, movie nights, rainy-day reading, and fireside evenings after long days exploring Northern Michigan. Every room was designed to feel welcoming, elevated, and deeply comfortable.

🏖️ 100 Feet of Private Waterfront
Enjoy 100 feet of private Bass Lake frontage with kayaks, paddleboards, a private dock (seasonal), Adirondack chairs, BBQ grill, and lakeside fire pit. Bass Lake’s quieter waters create the perfect setting for peaceful paddles, pontoon cruising, and restorative lake days.

📍 Ideally Located for Exploring Northern Michigan
Sweetwater Solara is centrally located near:

Downtown Elk Rapids
Torch Lake
Lake Michigan beaches
Traverse City dining & wineries
Flintfields Horse Park
Local farm markets & orchards
Northern Michigan wine country

From summer beach days and horse show weeks to colorful fall wine weekends, winter wellness retreats, and spring creative escapes, Sweetwater Solara was designed for guests seeking more than just a place to stay — it’s a place to reconnect, restore, and experience Northern Michigan beautifully together.

😴 Quiet Hours & Peaceful Setting
This is a peaceful lakeside neighborhood where guests come to relax and unwind. Quiet hours are 9 PM–9 AM, with outdoor noise kept low during those times so everyone can enjoy the calm atmosphere Bass Lake is known for.

🐾 Traveling with Pets?
We’re happy to welcome well-behaved pets with prior approval and will share simple guidance for walking areas at check-in.

✅ Booking & Stay Requirements
To ensure a smooth and secure stay for both guests and our home:

• Guests will complete a short rental agreement and ID verification through our secure property management system after booking.
• A refundable $500 security deposit hold is placed 2 days before arrival and automatically released 7 days after departure pending inspection. This is a temporary hold only, similar to hotels.

🍒 Experience the quieter side of Northern Michigan at Sweetwater Solara — where meaningful gatherings, beautiful surroundings, and slower moments come together naturally.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Location

Elk Rapids, Michigan

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