The Best of Birch Lake

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Elk Rapids, MI

Elk Lake

14 min walk

Elk Rapids Golf Club

5 min drive

Torch Lake

7 min drive

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Come and relax for a week on all sports Birch Lake. Our cozy two bedroom cottage sits right on the lake to enjoy the sunrise and sunset and everything in between. The frontage is all sand and shallow for a long ways out. Cottage is close to the city of Elk Rapids to enjoy shopping, dining and Lake Michigan beaches. One bedroom with a full bed, one bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and one pull out couch!

Property manager

Stephanie Horton

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Elk Rapids

Located in Elk Rapids, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Elk Rapids, MI

What's nearby

Elk Rapids Golf Club - 5 min drive
Torch Lake - 7 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 16 min drive
Grand Traverse Bay - 30 min drive
Chateau Chantal - 44 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬15 min walk
‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬28 min drive
‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬18 min drive
‪Chef Charles - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best of Birch Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best of Birch Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of Birch Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best of Birch Lake located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Elk Lake and Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids Golf Club is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

2 July 2023

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

Little blue cottage in late June

Fabulous cottage that was perfect for our family! We loved coming back to Birch lake and the community of cottages was so welcoming. Close to Village market and Elk Rapids. Shallow water with sandy bottom was great for 10 year old, while my husband and older boys loved kayaking around the lake. The wildlife (loons, ducks, and even a turkey) was just amazing to watch while relaxing by the lake. Stephanie was very helpful and responsive to questions. We can’t wait to visit again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ellie G.

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories

Love Birch Lake!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

25 Aug 2021

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

Great place to relax!

This property was perfect for a week to enjoy family and the lake. I couldn't have asked for a better location or weather for the week. The lake was warm and the sandy beach entrance and gradual change on water depth was great for my grand daughter to play on the water. Overall my family had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Monica F.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sister's vacation

Stephanie was excellent at getting back to us with questions and was very helpful. If you are looking for quiet, peaceful, laid back, this is perfect. If you need to be entertained maybe not your place. It was cold and wet when we were here, kids would not have done will. The beach area is beautiful, fire pit is great and has a nice gas grill. If you come for water sports there are lakes everywhere. The lake at house is small and shallow, very clean and sandy, perfect for smaller kids and fishing. But big lakes are very close for fast boats. A couple things there were missing in the listing to be aware of. There is no air or heat. There are box fans and shade on lake side of house. Not sure if fans are enough because it wasn't got when we were here. There is a small electric heater. It got down to 48 one night when we were here and it heater the place up nicely. We kept it on most of the time because it was wet and chilly all week. You do need to keep the porch closed to hear thing up. We were here for relaxation and catch up time and it was perfect for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

29 Aug 2019

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

Little Blue Cotrage

Had a great time, lots of toys.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christian M.

6 Sept 2017

Late summer stay on Birch Lake in Elk Rapids

Great location right on the lake for this family friendly cottage. There are kayaks and a dock for mooring a boat. The lake has a bit of a sandy beach and the water is clean and shallow for children. The cottage is roomy for a family and has a separated porch area for play or relaxation. Just a few minutes away from downtown Elk Rapids and the Shorts' production facility and Pull Barn open during the summer months. Located in a quaint lakeside neighborhood that begs to be walked.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Therese D.

11 June 2017

Loved our stay at the little blue cottage!

We had a chance to stay at this lakefront cottage recently and it was just exactly what he needed. From the minute we walked in we felt right at home. Waking up and walking out on the dock to watch the sun rise was so peaceful, the lake was like glass. The water is so clear and it's shallow for a long way out, which is nice. Even when it rained we enjoyed the lake from the screened-in porch. We loved the "diner" style table and played cards to our hearts content. The kids enjoyed watching DVD's and playing with the Wii games. The cottage itself is simple and clean and decorated in warm, inviting colors. We appreciated the fact that there were two bathrooms also. If you stay here you really should check out the library in Elk Rapids which is right on the hill at the Marina. It has an enclosed porch with rocking chairs where you can read and look out on to Lake Michigan. We loved the pizza at Chef Charles and all the little shops and boutiques in town. There is a public beach in town that is lovely and we took long walks there as well. There is a hardware and pharmacy, a coffee shop and bakery-what more could we need? The Village Market grocery store was close by too and they carried a great variety. We try to bring up as much food as we can, but it's good to know that there is a place close by that has anything you might need. At the end of our stay we didn't want to leave. We have rented various places in the past but will definitely be booking our week here for next year-this place is a gem!