Title: Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! 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 Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/58b6d0f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/f3f8a2ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/a84a8885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/a1de46c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/23939372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood on Big Platte Lake, Birch Cove Bungalow is the perfect retreat for families. Unwind in the spacious backyard with a dock, bonfire ring, gas grill and enjoy great views of the lake from an enclosed porch or huge deck. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Lake view ## 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 Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! Birch Cove Bungalow is a super cute and family-friendly cottage located in an incredible location on Big Platte Lake! It features a large and gorgeous waterfront backyard with a dock! Very comfy layout with 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom! Very safe, secure, and private! Also includes a huge backyard deck with great views of the lake, enclosed porch with great lake views, outdoor bonfire ring, gas grill, and television with DVD player. Perfect family getaway to northern Michigan! INTERACTION WITH GUESTS: Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to answer any questions and/or address any issues. NEIGHBORHOOD: The immediate neighborhood consists of lakefront homes on Big Platte Lake, most of which are secondary homes for professional families. The area is very safe, quiet, private, and secure! The cottage is in a perfect location for exploring the best of northern Michigan! The cottage is just a 5-minute drive from the incredible natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore! It's also just a 10-minute drive to Platte Beach on Lake Michigan and a 13-minute drive to Beulah Beach on Crystal Lake! For fun shopping, dining, and entertainment, the charming beach towns of Frankfort, Beulah, and Empire are all less than a 30-minute drive from the cottage! If bigger city sites are desired, then downtown Traverse City, the epicenter of Michigan tourism, is just a 45-minute drive from the cottage! GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire house, except for a closet that is locked off for owner usage. THE SPACE: The home is very cute and comfy. It has been nicely updated in recent years and includes 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom that has a combination tub and shower. One of the bedrooms has a queen-size bed, one has a full-size, and one has two bunk beds, so the cottage can comfortably sleep 8 people. There is also a modern kitchen and a dining area with seating for 6 adults. The home has lots of windows and great natural lighting throughout! The cottage also features a huge backyard deck with great views of Big Platte Lake! On the deck, there is a gas grill and also a picnic table and Adirondack chairs for relaxing. Next to the deck, there is an enclosed porch area that also has great views of the lake. There is an outdoor bonfire ring next to the lake for having great family times together! TRANSIT: It is highly recommended that guests have their own means of transportation. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) There are no Wi-Fi or television services at the property. There is a television with a DVD player though if you wish to bring DVDs. 2) Pets are not permitted at the property. 3) For sewer service, the property has holding tanks. An alarm signals when the holding tanks need to be emptied. It is necessary for guests to let us know when this signal occurs. We will get the holding tanks emptied promptly once informed of the need. 4) The cottage does not have a dishwasher. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33554000/33553911/aa651d2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Cottage and Guest House on Big Platte Lake Near Sleeping Bear Dunes! 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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as c16ffc7e-a5ed-43c9-b615-19b86bb32f23 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.68936%2C-86.11552&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4OLO2-IYqMK1_5Usis1C4rWe9Nc=) Honor, MI #### What's nearby - Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles - Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles - Frankfort Beach - 16 min drive - 13.2 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence B. 20 Oct 2024 #### Our stay at Birch Cove Bungalow Comfy, cozy cottage on a pretty lake with beautiful sunrises and night sky. The area has plenty of bike trails, hiking, a National Lakeshore and towns nearby with good food. We are planning to rent again. Thanks for a wonderful time! ##### Lawrence B. ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael N. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### The little things need attention This property could be a fantastic rental, but the amenities, lack of management, and need for maintenance make me question returning.1. Amenities - everything was extremely cheap and breaking/broken. From the polyester sheets, paper thin pillows, and broken blinds/screens - to the lack of glass wear (everything was plastic or disposable). At over 500/night you’d expect some of these amenities to be better than dollar store quality. They weren’t.2. Maintenance - upon arrival the screen was popped out of the frame. I fixed it the best that I could and notified management. They responded that it’s tough to get help in the area. Nobody came to fix it. Then there’s the deck and outdoor table… Both of these give you splinters just by looking at them. In fact, both of my kids did get splinters from them. Lastly, there were so many ANTS!! Anything you put on a kitchen counter got covered with ants almost immediately. Rather than contact a proper exterminator, the management company just down a bunch of ant motels that do nothing.3. Management/ cleaning crew - the first thing we noticed when we arrived was the overflowing garbage outside. With stern instructions that garbage must fit in the receptacle or garbage company won’t take it. Then there was the old mildew sponge. I think it’s pretty standard to swap out a new sponge for new guests. There were other issues that were brought up too. Only the grill was resolved. We felt local rep should have stopped b… ##### Michael N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan B. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place. ##### Jonathan B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marilynn U. 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay! The house is kept very clean and comfortable. The location is great with easy access to M-22. Overall, this was a great home base for our adventures. We appreciated the peaceful view and beautiful sunrises! ##### Marilynn U. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karsten W. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing An older but clean and well loved house off a nicely secluded drive. It was a great getaway with a beautiful view of the lake. No AC or wifi, but it wasn’t an issue the week we stayed. Would definitely stay again! ##### Karsten W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house and beautiful lake Fun ##### Mike C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer 2024 Trip Spent a week with family of 5 at Birch Point and had plenty of room with plenty of spaces. Deck is spacious and in good condition. Good grill. Back sun room very nice with comfortable seating. Very clean and well equipped kitchen. Beach area and dock were very nice, tucked away in a great location on the lake. Plan on staying again. ##### Amy D. 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