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1 of 3 beautiful sunset views direct on Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok

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Lakeside
Miscellaneous
Living area
Living Room - Living room with wood burning stove.
Screened in back porch. - Screened in back porch with lake access.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 of 3 beautiful sunset views direct on 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. You'll love the clear blue colors and firm sandy bottom of this all-sports lake. The main area of the home consists of an open living room, kitchen, and dining space.

The porch outside is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee and is sure to help you unwind. The yard is spacious enough for kids and dog to play. Additionally, there's a dock, shared waterfront and water toys, and a cozy fire pit.

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 pet is allowed, but owners must clean up after their pets.

Need more space? Rent one or both of the other Trick's Resort cottages: Trick's Lodge and Red 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 pet 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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What's nearby

  • Elk Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 26 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Front Street - 31 min drive - 41.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Masala Magic by Anita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬20 min walk
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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Loved the quaint cabin and lake out front. North vacation was on top of communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2025
So glad you had a great stay!
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8/10 Good

Carla D.

End of summer exploration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This is an old cabin and looks as such. It is clean- has the basic amenities and is a great peaceful location to explore the area. The dock is aged and the resident duck's use it quite a bit so not necessarily a barefoot beach dock area but the sunsets are wonderful and the water is nice once you het out a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience at this traditional up north cabin. Glad you found it to be peaceful and enjoyed wonderful sunsets.
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in

It worked out

We are staying at a different cabin. We arrived at this cabin at 7 pm and it had not been cleaned. We called the after hours people at Vrbo. Rochelle sent us to another cabin, and it was not cleaned either
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not "NEW"

The cabin is listed NEW in its title. It is far from new. Its not a bad cabin if you just want peace and quiet, but know there is not WIFI, TV's or AC. The cabin as a whole was clean but the sofa bed was DISCUSTING!! The lake was very peaceful!! DISDISCUSSING
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Perfect Up North Cabing

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: My husband and I rented this cabin for a few days and loved it. We brought our dog, who had a great time in the shallow water in front of the cabin. There is no air conditioning, and it did get a little warm during the day, but the nights were fine. We had one box fan and there is a ceiling fan, but one more fan would have been nice. The cabin was clean and the location is great. There is a fire pit to have a bonfire, but we didn’t get the chance to use it. The roof is tin and when it rains, it’s quite loud, but I liked the noise. Overall a great find for northern Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this Up North cabin!
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