BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Honor, MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2 min walk
Old Indian Trail
9 min walk
Platte Lake
8 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
55 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!"

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Honor cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV
DVD player
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Things to do

Kayaking on site

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)

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Onsite 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

BIRCH POINT on LONG LAKE-AWESOME WATERFRONT SETTING-SLEEPING BEAR DUNES Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

David D.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful setting on a smaller Lake, 15 minutes from Lake Michigan. Home is perfect for 2 or 3 couples.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, Peaceful and Surrounded by Nature

My Wife, daughter and I shared a relaxing week at this wonderful spot. We made good use of the kayaks, played golf visited some of the local beaches and could not have had a better time. The host was available and helpful when needed and made sure we had everything we needed. One of the best VRBO experiences ever.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family lake house!

We stayed at this lake house for four nights and we honestly cannot wait to come back! It was excessively big for our family of four, very comfortable and incredibly clean. It was well appointed with everything you need in the kitchen, as well as for the lake (kayaks, canoe, dock with ladder, firewood for the fire pit, lots of chairs, small sandy beach area). The lake was very accessible, clear, and peaceful. The house itself was the last of three on a dirt road and surrounded by trees. You truly feel up north here. And the location is perfect! So many hiking and biking trails nearby (including one within walking distance), as well as small towns, bigger lakes, and Lake Michigan, all practically right out the back door. And Linda is fabulous!! Great communication, early check-in offered, and thoughtful welcome gifts included (not to mention a very handy local list of things to do, places to eat, and very easy check out instructions). And the house was impressively clean when we arrived. I cannot say enough good things about this house and our experience here. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Honor cottage

Very well equipped home and very pleasant surroundings.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite Vacation Home!

We love Birch Point! We loved it so much that this was our second stay, and definitely not our last. The property is peaceful, quiet, and has lots of wildlife! The home is super clean, super comfortable and is completely stocked with everything you need to have a great week. From the kitchen to the kayaks outside! We love to sit outside on the dock in the morning and drink coffee. There are lots of hiking trails around and places to go, and not a far drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Linda is very friendly and easy to get in touch with in regards to anything to do with your stay. 5 stars, highly recommend!!!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place for our vacation!

This rental house is Wonderful! Great beds, and Great sheets! Very clean and there was everything we needed as a family to make some of our meals. The setting is beautiful as it’s on Long Lake. Our family loved sitting on their huge back porch overlooking the lake. The owners left recommendations for their favorite restaurants, things to do in the area, etc. They were also available if we had any questions. We will definitely be back! Thanks Bob and Linda

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!!

We enjoyed our stay so much! This place is a gem. The house is so clean and the lakefront property is exactly as pictured, with canoes and kayaks for use. The property manager was very responsive and an amazing host. We felt so welcome and would DEFINITELY stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P., Wooster, Ohio

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House Vacation

This is the second year we stayed here and loved it as much as our first. Super house for lake activities. Kayaks, canoe, fire pit, fishing poles. Highly recommend Manitou for eating.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing summer get-away

My husband, 2 adult children with their spouses, and I stayed here for a week. I couldn’t have asked for a better set-up. The house was exceptionally clean, kitchen extremely well stocked and there was plenty of space for the 6 of us. The location was ideal: on quiet Long Lake, close to Lake Michigan, between Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes. AND if that weren’t enough, the owners Linda & Bob couldn’t have been kinder, more helpful, or more generous. I could go on and on but suffice it to say, and I will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

16 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and very well stocked!

We were impressed immediately at the cleanliness of the house - from the counters to the floors to the drawers even. And as we looked around, every closet, pantry, and drawer had the items you would expect to find in your own home, and are likely to forget to bring along. For example, cling wrap! We needed it to cover some leftovers and there it was! Plastic sandwich bags for our packed lunch? Same drawer. How about laundry detergent? Also provided. Ice cube trays? Check. More towels than you would ever need? Yep - clean and folded on both levels. Firewood? Yep - in the shed. Speaking of the shed, you will be pleased to find fishing poles, life jacket, bocce ball set, Cornhole game, a fishing net, extra chairs, paddles and many other useful items ready for your use. The kayaks were so nice to have on the peaceful lake and my kids enjoyed the big yard with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs, while my wife and I loved hanging out in the massive porch with comfortable chairs and beautiful red flowers blooming in all of the planter boxes. I think having the owners right up the road makes such a difference as we could really sense the pride of ownership and just general ‘niceness’ of the property. Definitely not like one of the ones owned by a property management company where they just do the bare minimum. Finally, the location is quite literally across the street from a lovely National Lakeshore trailhead with a loop hike that takes you to Lake MichigaN

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

4 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for peaceful stay

Quick family visit, clean and peaceful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and enjoyable stay

Our entire group had a quiet relaxing getaway. The cottage was very clean and well-stocked. We had a lot of fun with the kayaks, canoe, tubes and simply floating and chillin' in the lake. Highly recommend for a family or simple getaway for 2.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation Spot

Relaxing stay - truly enjoyed the seclusion and privacy. Super easy connection with the owner. Clean and spacious with plenty of room for our adult children and grandson. Hiked daily on the trail located just across the street that leads to a quiet beach on Lake Michigan - loved rock hunting. Beautiful morning sunrises and quiet evenings. Supermoon glowing on the lake was a special treat! Wonderful spacious deck, plenty of comfortable outdoor furniture and well maintained grill ready to use. Perfect choice for our family and we are already planning to stay again!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Lake Vacation

We had a wonderful time on vacation here. The owner Linda was friendly and very helpful. The house is clean, on a pretty lake, and well furnished. We used both kayaks and canoe numerous times. We were surprised at the amount of fishing equipment on hand which we also used. Linda had an outside fire pit ready for us to just light with a match. The locale is within sort drives of everything we were looking to do in the area. The welcome package was a nice touch. Great vacation!! We will stay here again and recommend highly.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

iras

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

i house was nice and many animals and birds in area very quite and relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Larry P.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding family vacation

The house and adjoining property was way better than expected . Water and beach a bit disappointing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Cottage/Great Location

The cottage and property are very well taken care of. Large rooms and well stocked kitchen. Great lake for kayaking. Close proximity to Frankfort and Empire. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for the whole family

This is our second year staying here. It is so perfect for all our kids. The water keeps them all entertained. We love the area it’s located in, great access to so much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic cottage!

This little cottage is a dream! Beautiful lake property with a lovely yard, super clean home, and all you need for a wonderful week in Michigan! Linda the property owner was only a message away and easy to communicate with. My family LOVED the lake and the private feel of the cottage. We also loved fishing on Long Lake! The house was clean and spacious with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Would definitely recommend for those visiting MI! We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay again, thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

21 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

The location was perfect for our small group: close to hiking, to a favorite restaurant, and by a beautiful lake. The cottage was very clean, the beds comfortable, and the kitchen well-equipped. We particularly enjoyed the sunrises and reading by the lake. We hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S., Michigan

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything I was looking for

I had a wonderful stay at Birch Point. It was very well equipped, clean and comfortable, and everything was in good working order. The check-in was seamless and questions to the owner were answered quickly. The sunrise is very special here. I highly recommend this cottage and will certainly be returning.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS W.

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Family Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at Long Lake. Sitting on the deck watching the sunrise in the morning was awesome. The bedrooms are huge and the kitchen well stocked. The lake was beautiful and great for kayaking, and the trailhead across the street offers an easy hike through the woods and dunes to Lake Michigan. Owner’s stayed in touch if we needed anything. Great stay, would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

House, location and everything was so nice. Alot of nice touches to help you enjoy the property. Kids fished from the canoe and used the poles that were there.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place/location.

Very nice and clean. Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S., Scottsdale, Arizona

14 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Ironman Home Base!

This property is really great with comfortable living spaces, canoe, kayaks, dock, beach and all the things you would want in a serene lake house. I was in Frankfort for Ironman and it was so nice relaxing before and after the race. It is right off the bike course which made it perfect to get a little course preview. The rooms are large, beds comfy, hot water and water pressure was great with 4 people. My only wish was that we could’ve stayed longer! Highly recommended :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021