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1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok

2.0 star property
Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fireplace
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled on Birch Lake near Elk Rapids, this charming log cabin invites relaxation. Unwind in the spacious yard with a charcoal grill and fire pit or enjoy morning coffee on the screened porch. With WiFi, board games, and a fireplace inside plus shared water toys and dock outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok

This charming, rustic two-bedroom, one-bathroom log cabin is located on Birch Lake near Elk Rapids. It's an ideal vacation spot for a small family or a couple. All-sports Birch Lake is a beautiful sky blue color with a sandy bottom. The main area of the home consists of an open living room, kitchen, and dining space.

The porch outside is perfect for enjoying morning coffee and invites relaxation. The yard is spacious enough for kids and dogs to play. Additionally, there's a dock, shared waterfront and water toys, along with other water attractions.

This property is conveniently close to the Great Lakes Equestrian Horse Show, Turtle Creek Casino, and Elk Rapids. Traverse City is just a short 15-minute drive away.

One well-behaved dog is allowed, but owners must clean up after their pet.

Need more space? Rent one or both of the other Trick's Resort cottages: Trick's Lodge and Yellow Cottage.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 5.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: set of bunks w/pull-out twin

OUTDOORS: charcoal grill, fire pit, grassy yard, screened porch, outdoor seating, dock, and shared water toys

INDOORS: WIFI, board games, fireplace, NO TV

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap

MISC: bedrooms have no ceilings

PARKING: space for up to 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- One dog allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Property is also known as

1118-264449

About the neighborhood

Map
Kewadin, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 25 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Front Street - 36 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 60 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Alden Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Elk Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids Golf Club is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

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1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice and relaxing place to stay for three nights with our dog. Shower knob was missing, but my husband figured it out so I could take a shower. Had a great day renting a pontoon boat in Elk Rapids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hender R.

Best place to relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great moment that we spent there I really want to go back and enjoy the lake, some good barbecue and a beautiful night, can’t wait to go back
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10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Tricks red cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a great little cabin. Rustic, but it had everything we needed. Clean, cute, charming.
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8/10 Good

jenny g.

Cabin rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We needed a place to stay for my husband and i

4/10 Poor

Carrie K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I added little just now tooWhen I arrived I called as the place was hard to find and did not look like the photos one bit.The lock box is in the back - in a covered cement room that has holes in the screens so it's quite buggy.There are 2 adult size rusty chairs and 2 little kid size on the deck.There is dim lighting throughout, bring a light if you want to get ready and a mirror.Cobwebs were in the room with the big bed which I think housekeeping should take care of. There was also some broken odd rectangle thing propped on the wall, still unsure of what that was or why it's there.The shower was rusty, the knob is a stick you have to push hard to move and I think the stains are rust but not sure. The well water has a smell in there also.There are two bedrooms but no ceilings above them so you can hear everything between the bedrooms.The cost does NOT match the experience.It is on the lake but there is an overgrown burm so you have to walk through some weeds if you want to get to the lake from the house directly. I think the dock may have been shared but it was hard to tell and it was in use so we did not try it.Overall, we were so disappointed between what we spent, what we thought and what we had to stay in.BRING dish soap -they give a little one and we bought paper goods but there is no dishwasher and they want you to wash all your dishes and put them away.We brought Clorox wipes and wiped down all the door knobs, sinks, and counters as there was some stickines
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025