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

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Beach
Property grounds
Pool
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kewadin, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪29 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 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Welcome to Birch Lake!


Our cottage is tucked away just outside of the beautiful town of Elk Rapids. This home away from home is set on over 110 feet of private shore line on a crystal clear, spring fed, all sports lake. We are on 4 acres of wooded land with protected wetlands along our northern border. We see lots of wildlife including deer, rabbits, ducks, loons, turtles and beaver. Birch Lake is a sandy bottom lake with a gradual slope, making it perfect for swimming. Our cottage provides comfortable sleeping for six. The master bedroom has a queen size bed. The guest rooms have 2 twin beds all freshy made waiting for your arrival. Our kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, utensils, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, stove/oven. Our bathroom has a new shower and has two doors, one connecting to the master bedroom and one for guest rooms to access. Minutes away from downtown elk rapids providing access to the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay through a white sandy beach. Whether its golf, water sports, fishing, shopping, wine tasting or just watching the sun set - J&J's Hideaway is a great escape! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1050005vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

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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What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 24 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Front Street - 29 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 77.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - ‬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 is parking at Birch Lake Cottage, Elk Rapids, Waterfront Property near Traverse City ?

On-site 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 ?

Checkout 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. Torch Lake and Elk Rapids Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Macey H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Fantastic!! Cant wait to go back!

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

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

6/10 Okay

Frank J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Nice Cabin

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

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

8/10 Good

Don K.

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

ricki d.

Beautiful location and cozy cottage

Thoroughly enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Johnson

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