On lake.You'll find Lake Michigan and Elk Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Elk Rapids Golf Club is within 3 miles (5 km) and Torch Lake is within 6 miles (10 km).
Short’s Brewing Company Production Facility - 8 min drive
Oasis Tavern - 20 min walk
Town Club - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
1118-264449
Frequently asked questions
How close is 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok to the airport?
This vacation home is 20.1 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok to the beach?
This vacation home is 4 mi (8-min drive) from North Beach and 4 mi (8-min drive) from Dam Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Turtle Creek Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.
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.
Is there free parking at 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is 1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok to downtown Kewadin?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Kewadin.
1 of 3 Beautiful Sunset Views direct Birch Lake, water toys, dog ok Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
Oct 28, 2025
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
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.
Shari C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hender R.
Jun 8, 2025
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
Hender R.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert P.
May 27, 2025
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.
Robert P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
jenny g.
Jul 31, 2024
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
jenny g.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Carrie K.
Aug 25, 2025
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