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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Front of Cottage
Terrace/patio
Miscellaneous
Kithen - Kitchen
Bunk Bed - Bunk Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Kewadin, MI
  • Place, Elk Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
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 holiday home is in a rural area and 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Quiet Lakehouse

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 had lovely weekend by the lake, Indigenous Peoples weekend made for a really quiet time with very few people around. Beautiful sunsets by the fire outside. Perfect getaway. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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