Title: Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104163000/104162931/23939372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - 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 home 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 transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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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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 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 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 10 min drive - 12.7 km - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 14.9 km - Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive - 11.9 km - Frankfort Beach - 16 min drive - 21.2 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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!? > Check-out 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. 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