Newly Listed Charming Lake House | House in Elk Rapids

Summary:
Experience the charm of this beautifully maintained three-bedroom ranch located directly on the waterfront of Birch lake in Elk Rapids, Michigan. This home features an open layout, providing breathtaking lake views from most of the living spaces. A wall of sliding doors in the living room opens to a deck and beautifully landscaped lawn, ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The sandy beach front, complete with a fire pit, invites endless boating and swimming adventures.
The Space:
This charming lake house in Northern Michigan is perfect for a private, relaxing family getaway. The single-level home features a large open-concept layout with a full kitchen that opens directly to the outdoor gathering space, complete with a Blackstone grill. Enjoy a private hot tub overlooking the lake and a large yard for fun and games. The private beach frontage makes it easy to go out for a paddle or take a dip. Located just 3 miles north of Elk Rapids and a short drive from Lake Michigan, this home offers endless opportunities for adventure and lifelong memories.
Lakeview Bedroom 1: King
Bedroom 2: two Twin single beds
Bedroom 3: King
Bathroom 1: Full bath (shower only)
Bathroom 2: Full bath (shower only)
Birch Lake: This smaller lake is tucked away for the ultimate quiet retreat. With your Michigan fishing license, you can go fishing for bluegill, largemouth bass, and small mouth bass fish right from the private dock. Enjoy all of your favorite water activities from swimming, boating, and your pick of water sports! A small public boat launch is located in the Northeast side of the lake to easily launch at your convenience.
With NoMI Stay, we ensure a peaceful and relaxing visit. The home will be stocked with all essential items to be sure you have a smooth check in. Items include: Paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, soaps, and coffee. Connect to wifi when you arrive and login to all your favorite streaming services on the smart TV's. Properties do not offer cable.
THINGS TO NOTE:
Age Requirement: All guests staying at this property must be 25 years or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Age verification will occur after booking confirmation with picture ID.
Damage Waiver Fee: A $129 damage waiver fee is required for each stay. This fee provides coverage for accidental damage up to $2,500. If damages exceed this amount or are determined to have been caused by malicious intent, the right to seek additional compensation is reserved.
Credit Card Fee: A non-refundable credit card processing fee is applied to all reservations.
Cleaning for Extended Stays: For reservations lasting 14 days or longer, a mid-stay cleaning is required. Guests may also request this service for shorter stays for an additional fee.
Dock Use: The dock is available for 15-minute loading and unloading of passengers for rental boats. A mooring ball located beyond the dock is provided for securing boats between rides. Please note that sudden winds and waves may cause damage to boats or the dock. The dock does not have protective bumpers, so boaters should take caution during use. Birch Lake has a dock that is in the water Memorial Day thru Mid September. If you are staying with us in September, reach out to make sure the dock is still in the water if interested before your stay.
Check-In and Check-Out Times
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Guest Access:
Guests are able to use entire home and property with the exception of the locked garage and a locked owners closet inside the property. Plenty of parking in private driveway.
The Neighborhood:
Birch Lake is a very family friendly, peaceful getaway. Elk Rapids is a short 3 mile drive to get to many restaurants, wineries, breweries, shopping, farm stands, family parks, grocery, gas stations and more!
Weather you want to relax with a water view near the marina or explore the beautiful outdoors, this neighborhood offers a little bit of everything. Downtown Elk Rapids is a small quiet town that is very bike friendly. Enjoy a hike at Maplehurst Natural Area and embrace Northern Michigan's beauty any time of the year. The area offers a number of pubic parks and beaches that are perfect for the whole family.
If you are looking to explore a little further, this property is in a great location for day trips around Northern Michigan. Less than 2 hour drive to Mackinaw City, 30 minute drive to Traverse City, about an hour drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes, and less than an hour to your favorite Boyne Ski Resorts! The Cherry Capital Airport is only a 35 minute drive away!
Getting Around:
Using a vehicle to get to different areas of town is very convenient with a lot of public parking areas.
Other Things to Note:
House Rules:
We kindly ask that you close and lock all doors and windows when you leave the property.
We ask that you put the temperature back to the original setting before leaving.
Please do not adjust the temperature or chemicals
Please do not leave children unattended.
Please do not leave anything connected to the dock at any time. The dock is used for loading and unloading only.
No parties or events allowed.
No smoking allowed.
No unregistered guests allowed.
Please don't eat or drink in bedrooms.
Please respect neighbors and noise curfew.
Please don't rearrange the furniture.
Please do your dishes and take out the trash.
No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
If you have any questions at any time, please let our team know. We are happy to assist!
Interaction with Guests:
Guest can expect a simple check in process. The property address, property details, specific check in instructions will be sent to the guest prior to check in. The code will be released to the guest at the start time of the reservation. For the duration of the stay, NoMI Stay is available 24/7 to answer any questions.
Checkout instructions will be sent to the guest the day before checkout. We kindly ask that you be sure not to leave any personal items behind and be sure you leave the property at the time of checkout. The door code will expire at the reservation checkout time stated in the instructions. Our cleaning team will arrive promptly at checkout.

Newly Listed Charming Lake House is located in Elk Rapids. Newly Listed Charming Lake House provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, Air Conditioner, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, Air Conditioner, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Newly Listed Charming Lake House has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 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 House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, 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. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Elk Rapids has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Elk Rapids, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.