Elk Lake Retreat

06/01/2026

🔥 New Fire Pits. Same Amazing Lake Views!

Nothing says Northern Michigan summer quite like gathering around a fire after a day on the lake.

We’ve added new fire pit areas across Elk Lake Retreat, giving guests even more places to relax, reconnect, and make memories under the stars.

Who’s ready for s’mores season?

Book Now 👉 www.elklakeretreat.com

05/31/2026

Warning: Side effects of staying at Elk Lake Retreat may include sandy feet, exhausted kids, sunset addiction, and not wanting to go home. ☀️🏖️ A few summer dates are still available—message us before they’re gone!

Book now! www.elklakeretreat.com

05/27/2026

The list could go on and on for amazing beaches nearby, but here’s the top 5!

05/26/2026

It’s hard to choose a favorite, we just ❤️ all of them!

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Puppies & Pancakes was an absolute blast! 🥞🐾

From puppy snuggles and syrupy smiles to laughter all morning long, we loved seeing everyone come out and enjoy the fun with us. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special!

And yes… a few fluffy friends are still looking for their forever homes. ❤️🐶

If you’re interested in adopting one of our puppies, call or message us at 231-883-6009 for more information!

05/22/2026

Tomorrow is the day for Puppies and Pancakes! Hope to see you there! 🐾🥞

05/19/2026

Teacher Appreciation Week called… and we answered with puppies! 🐶📚

Huge thank you to all the amazing teachers who pour so much into our kids every single day. You deserve way more than puppy cuddles… but hopefully it helped. ❤️

Don’t be sad about missing out on these puppy snuggles — Puppies & Pancakes is THIS Saturday at Elk Lake Retreat! 🥞🐾

Come cuddle puppies, eat pancakes, and enjoy a fun morning by the lake.

Saturday | 10AM–12PM
Elk Lake Retreat
8095 Cairn Hwy, Elk Rapids

05/17/2026

POV: You rented the pontoon for “just the afternoon” and now nobody wants to go home. ☀️🌊

That’s why staying at a cabin at Elk Lake Retreat just makes sense. Spend the day cruising with Torch Lake Water Rentals, then come back to your cabin, fire pit, and lake views instead of packing up wet towels and chasing sunset traffic. 😅

Book the boat. Book the cabin. Become temporarily unavailable to reality. 🚤🍹

www.elklakeretreat.com