Title: BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES Cottage with kitchen, steps from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57994300/57994250/011832b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57994300/57994250/3f544936.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57994300/57994250/aefa6e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57994300/57994250/813464fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/58000000/57994300/57994250/33735bf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the serene shores of Long Lake, Birch Point offers a tranquil retreat for couples and families alike. Enjoy fishing or paddling past loons and sandhill cranes, then hike to breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from the old Indian trail across the street. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES Birch Point is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath cottage located on the west end of Long Lake in Benzie County. The cottage has everything needed for a couples or family vacation. This is a private, serene setting on an all sports lake with amazing wildlife! Enjoy fishing or canoeing/kayaking past loons and sandhill cranes. Across the street you can hike the old Indian trail to stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands and swim and lunch on the beach. Lake Michigan beaches and sunsets in beautiful Frankfort and the dune climb in Empire are must do's! The area also boasts several golf courses, including Crystal Mountain and renowned Arcadia Bluffs. Tube down the Platte River. Take a drive to Traverse City or Glen Arbor. Try your luck at the casinos. Come enjoy the fall colors and salmon fishing. Lots to do in what GMA in 2011 voted "The most beautiful place in America!" ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34580000/34579100/34579084/9c58488f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hidden Springs on Long Lake - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Honor - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 72 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=34579084&PinnedHotelID=34579084&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/2e93e49d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! 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Frankfort - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=78177190&PinnedHotelID=78177190&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.701645,-86.187195&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ktzoG%7Cl%60mO%3FS%3FW%40S%3FW%40S%3FW%40U%40SBW%40S%40UBUBSBW%40UBSDSBUDUBSDSDUDSDSDSFSDQFSDSFQFSFQHSFSFOHQHQFQHQHOHQHOJOHOJOHMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILKLIJILINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELANCNCNANALCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40LBN%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHJHLJLHLJJJLJJJLLJJLLJLHLJLLLHNJNHLJNHNJNHNHPHNHPHPFPHPFNFRHRFPFRFPDRFRFPDRDRDRFRBTDTDPBTBTDRBRBT%40VBRBT%40TBR%40V%40R%40T%3FV%40R%40V%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FRAVAR%3FVARATAVCRATCTCRAVCRCRETCTCRERETCTGREREPERGRGRERGPGRGPIRGPGPIPGPIPIPININIPKLIPKNILKNILMNKLILKLMJKLMJKLMJKJMJMHMJKHMHMHMFOHMHMFMFOFMFODMDMDOFOBMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMGOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMIMIOGMIKIMIMKMIKKMKMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMKOIMKOIQKMIQIOIOIQGQIQIQGQGQISGQGSGQESGSESGSEQESESEUESCUESCUESCUASCWCSCUAUASCWAUAS%3FWAS%3FWAS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mHs8s6Sri9F0o85lLZmgh0hpXH4=) Honor, MI #### What's nearby - Old Indian Trail - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles - Platte Lake - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles - Bellows Public Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles - Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive - ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Cabbage Shed - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES located? > Situated in Honor, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old Indian Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Lake Michigan is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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