Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! | Cottage in Honor

9.6 (14 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Lake Township Cottage | Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock!

3 Bedroom Cottage in Lake Township, Honor

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.

Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! is located in Lake Township. Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! provides accommodation, featuring TV, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Birch Cove Bungalow - Gorgeous Lakefront with Private Dock! has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lake Township has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Lake Township, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • TV
  • DVD player
General
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Gas grill
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Scott W.
Aug 17, 2025 05:05:41 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Another great, relaxing week at Birch Cove Bungalow.
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