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Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

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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!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features gas grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Front Street - 44 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Old Indian Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randall R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage. Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great, relaxing week at Birch Cove Bungalow.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place on pristine Platte Lake, Benzie County.
Great place to enjoy all there is to enjoy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront property with a great view. Large yard with plenty of frontage and nice dock. Tucked away in a pretty little cove that is well protected from the wind. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach house

Enjoyed platte lake view and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn U.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Karsten W.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house and beautiful lake

Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael N.

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…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025