Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway. - Charlevoix County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Young State Park6 min walk
Lavender Hill Farm11 min drive
Boyne Mountain17 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor - Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

2nd Floor - Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway.

Welcome to Birch Cottage, our family's home away from home! We hope you fall in love with it as much as we have. This family cottage fits us perfectly with room to spare for extra family members and friends. It is a special place to make lifelong memories. The house is nestled in the Pinehurst Shores neighborhood outside Boyne City, Michigan in a quiet, peaceful, setting with access to beautiful Lake Charlevoix and beach just a short walk away. Located in a gorgeous, quiet neighborhood neighboring Young State Park. Beautiful local "secret" beach (Kim Park) at the end of Nelson Road (an easy walk from the house). Walking or biking distance to downtown Boyne City on the paved path.

We chose Boyne City as our second home because we felt it is a perfect blend of all the best things to experience: beauty of nature, fun, relaxation. BC is near other wonderful destinations like Charlevoix, Traverse City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Leland, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and Mackinac Island. From strolling the quaint downtown shops and restaurants, browsing an art fair, festival or farmer’s market, fishing, golf, boating and water sports on Lake Charlevoix in the summer, to exploring the many wineries and trails in the fall to skiing, tubing and ice-skating in the winter, there is something for everyone no matter the season. Most recently, Boyne Mountain’s new Skybridge, the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge. Offering Panoramic valley views and extensive light displays, definitely a camera pleaser and must see!

We hope our home offers you and your family all that you need and we have kept it as welcoming and authentic as a Michigan cottage could be but with updates and modern amenities.

Our cozy but spacious home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Natural light-filled living room with large natural fireplace opens to dining area and kitchen with new gas stove and new refrigerator. Mudroom has new Maytag front load washer and dryer. Main level bedroom has a full bed and large closet. Upper level has 2 spacious rooms. Main bedroom has a queen bed and small office area. Third bedroom has two twin beds and two pull out trundle beds. 2 Smart TVs and high-speed wireless internet allows access for work or entertainment. New floors throughout. Bathrooms have been totally renovated. Central air and heat ensure comfortable temperature year-round. A large deck, Weber gas grill, dining table and chairs and bonfire pit make for lovely outdoor entertaining and dining. Nearby Young State Park offers additional beach area, biking and hiking trails.

A wonderful place to stay and enjoy all Pure Michigan has to offer!

Property manager

Ian Whitelaw

Premier Host

Amenities

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boyne City

This cottage is located in Boyne City. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and North Seas Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Artform Fabricating. Ready for a night out? Consider Lavender Hill Farm and Castle Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

Lake Charlevoix - 4 min walk
Young State Park - 6 min walk
Lavender Hill Farm - 11 min drive
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 15 min drive
Boyne Mountain - 17 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery & Rudbeckia Winery - 27 min drive
Lake Charlevoix Brewing Co. Boyne City Tap Room - 7 min drive
Cafe Sante - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Birch Cottage - Wonderful location. Beach, Hike, & Shop! Pure Michigan getaway. located?

Situated in Boyne City, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Charlevoix and Young State Park. Horton Bay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Loren J.

4 January 2024

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

Nice place to get away

This location is perfect for Boyne Mountain in my mind. The cost of being ONSITE is way to much compared to this rental. This cabin is perfect for being near a town like Boyne City. It only takes 15-20 mins to get to the scopes. And, you pass by gas stations, Family Fare, restaurants to stock up for cooking at the house. Lets not forget the DARN ice cream and candy shops. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matt B., Fort Wayne

16 October 2023

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

Great place

Great place. Very clean and conveniently located.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

8 September 2023

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

Boyne City stay

Stayed for a week with my 2 teenage boys and my 80 year old mom. House was very nice, very clean. Location was good, it was just a couple miles from Boyne City, walking distance to a beautiful sandy beach on Charlevoix lake. Many things to do and see in the area. Definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

31 July 2023

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

Great stay at the Lake!

The cottage was great! We spent a long weekend golfing, playing horseshoe’s, and swimming in Lake Charlevoix! The beach was less than half a mile from the cottage and it was awesome. Sandy beach with a sand bar that stretched all the way to the buoy. The cottage is located very close to Young State park and we spent our mornings walking the trails. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ian Whitelaw

We hope you fall in love with it as much as we have. This family cottage fits us perfectly with room to spare for extra family members and friends. It is a special place to make lifelong memories. The house is nestled in the Pinehurst Shores neighborhood outside Boyne City, Michigan in a quiet, peaceful, setting with access to beautiful Lake Charlevoix and beach just a short walk away.

Why they chose this property

We chose Boyne City as our second home because we felt it is a perfect blend of all the best things to experience: beauty of nature, fun, relaxation. BC is near other wonderful destinations like Charlevoix, Traverse City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Leland, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and Mackinac Island. From strolling the quaint downtown shops and restaurants, browsing an art fair, festival or farmer’s market, fishing, golf, boating and water sports on Lake Charlevoix in the summer, to exploring the many wineries and trails in the fall to skiing, tubing and ice-skating in the winter, there is something for everyone no matter the season. Most recently, Boyne Mountain’s new Skybridge, the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge. Offering Panoramic valley views and extensive light displays, definitely a camera pleaser and must see!

What makes this property unique

We hope our home offers you and your family all that you need and we have kept it as welcoming and authentic as a Michigan cottage could be but with updates and modern amenities. Our cozy but spacious home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Natural light-filled living room with large natural fireplace opens to dining area and kitchen with new gas stove and new refrigerator. Mudroom has new Maytag front load washer and dryer. Main level bedroom has a full bed and large closet. Upper level has 2 spacious rooms. Main bedroom has a queen bed and small office area. Third bedroom has two twin beds and two pull out trundle beds. 2 Smart TVs and high-speed wireless internet allows access for work or entertainment. New floors throughout. Bathrooms have been totally renovated. Central air and heat ensure comfortable temperature year-round. A large deck, Weber gas grill, dining table and chairs and bonfire pit make for lovely outdoor entertaining and dining. Nearby Young State Park offers additional beach area, biking and hiking trails. A wonderful place to stay and enjoy all Pure Michigan has to offer!