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Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City

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A small cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A small, cozy room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a floral sofa, two wicker chairs, a small table with a bowl and mug, and a clock on the wall.
A clear view of a lake with calm waters and a distant shoreline.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Kewadin, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Kewadin

Located in Kewadin, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Kewadin, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Elk Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Front Street - 29 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Dam Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riverwalk Grill and Taproom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Town Club - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City ?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City on May 14, 2027 start from $277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Elk Lake and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a great week staying on birch lake. Very relaxing, the cabin sat on a great lot on the lake! We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!! Cant wait to go back!

Didn't want to leave.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with a large waterfront - excellent for families with little ones because of how shallow it is by the water’s edge. You will not find better sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birch Lake Cottage

We had a lovely week at this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Bathroom and tree trimming

The bathroom was a joke, sitting on the toilet, it would wobble back and forth and felt like it was going to come off the floor. The deck needs some problem trees cleared and other ones trimmed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get-Away

Hosts were very accommodating. Cottage had everything you might need. Very clean. Very homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and private

Very nice place. Had everything we needed. My only complaint which is minor is that the microwave was on top the refrigerator with no place else to out it. I would def stay there again and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin

great for a nice basic cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful get away

We had a wonderful stay on Birch Lake. It was quiet and peaceful. The owners were very responsive to all of our questions. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kicked backed and relaxed!

Plenty of fun stuff to do in every direction! Our you can kick back on a chair light a fire and turn your mind off!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birch Lake Cottage

Cute cottage on Birch Lake. Owners decorated the cottage in a very sweet homey way. Extra bonus was the enclosed porch looking out at the lake. I wish the lighting in the cottage was a bit brighter but most days during our stay were sunny. The beach area is great for small kiddos.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with a great view of the lake. House fit our family perfect

Property owner was great at communicating everything
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location

This cottage is in a great location, with great sunset views over the lake. Everything was set up for us to stay perfectly. The cottage is set up very nicely inside. Nice beach area, and very gradually sloping water depth in the lake- perfect for young kids to swim/wade.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and cozy cottage

Thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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