For sale, or rent long term. Comfortable home in a quiet neighborhood with amenities and sports. Many windows, mature trees, two decks, garden and fruit trees. Short stroll to public access on Elk Lake or Bass Lake for sunrise, sunsets, swimming, and canoeing. Shorter distance to the exceptional Elk Rapids schools. Large double lot with room to build another house or a large garage/shop. Recent improvements (2024-25): completely gutted kitchen with new oak cabinets, counters, sink, and new appliances. New carpet in all bedrooms. All kitchen, carpet, and paint upgrades done with non-toxic and natural materials and finishes. New light fixtures and ceiling fans. Energy efficiency upgrades include new energy recovery ventilators (fans) in kitchen and bathroom, insulation tripled in the attic and underfloor, air sealing/weatherization throughout, additional roof vents. New thermostats: three bluetooth/remote controlled. New fireproof door between kitchen and garage. Laundry room with new utility sink, new washer and dryer. Clean and dry crawl space with new sealed access door for storage and new sump pump. New outside hose bibs. Refinished, large back and front decks. Fresh exterior paint. New pond, garden beds, and fruit trees: pear, apple, peach. Even a chicken house and laying hens if you want them!