TRICKS RETREAT, CABINS,CLEAR SANDY ALL SPORTS BIRCH LAKE, KIDS, PETS, FISH

 
 
 
Kewadin cabin rental - Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts
Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts
 
Kewadin cabin rental - Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts

Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts

All sports clear and sandy bottom Birch Lake at the height of summer

All sports clear and sandy bottom Birch Lake at the height of summer

Yellow cabin with screen porch and fire pit, Lodge barely visible to the right

Yellow cabin with screen porch and fire pit, Lodge barely visible to the right

The Lodge with large covered screened porch, fire pit and covered porch in back

The Lodge with large covered screened porch, fire pit and covered porch in back

Red cabin with screened porch and fire pit, wood stove inside

Red cabin with screened porch and fire pit, wood stove inside

screen porch on Lodge with Yellow and Red cabins and lake beyond

screen porch on Lodge with Yellow and Red cabins and lake beyond

covered screen porch at the Lodge for family meals or game night

covered screen porch at the Lodge for family meals or game night

Kitchens in all cabins have standard necessities for a week at the lake

Kitchens in all cabins have standard necessities for a week at the lake

Main bedroom in Yellow and Red cabins, full sized bed, living room has pull-out

Main bedroom in Yellow and Red cabins, full sized bed, living room has pull-out

Grand fireplace in Lodge for our chilly northern Michigan mornings and evenings

Grand fireplace in Lodge for our chilly northern Michigan mornings and evenings

Ladder to loft, Lodge, queen sofa sleeper, queen bed and 5 single beds in Lodge

Ladder to loft, Lodge, queen sofa sleeper, queen bed and 5 single beds in Lodge

side view of grand fireplace in Lodge with door to covered back porch beyond

side view of grand fireplace in Lodge with door to covered back porch beyond

Queen sofa sleeper in Red cabin living room, all cabins have a similar set up

Queen sofa sleeper in Red cabin living room, all cabins have a similar set up

Front two cabins, 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom joining them in back

Front two cabins, 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom joining them in back

Per week (USD) $700
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 7 nights

Photos and Description of the Kewadin vacation cabin rental
Front Cabins, sleep 5-7 in beds plus pull out w/1 Bath, Lodge sleeps 7-12 1 Bath

Nestled in the trees, down a two track are these adorable rustic cabins sitting on the banks of Birch Lake. Located just minutes from Elk Rapids, Traverse City, Charlevoix and Schuss Mountain and Shanty Creek. Turtle Creek Casino is only 20 minutes away. Boat, ski and swim beautiful Birch Lake surrounded by nature at it's best. No TV, No Phone, just you and the nature around you. Perfect for the affordable family vacation! Available by the night in early and late season, by the week in the summer.

Close to Elk Lake, Torch Lake and the entire Chain of Lakes. Access up to 9 lakes connected by rivers with just one boat ride. Make sure and visit the Famous Torch Lake Sandbar and the south end of Torch Lake. Where locals and vacationers gather to visit and have fun.

Pet friendly with $50 of $100 pet fee refundable if you clean up after your pet, neighbors are not pet friendly so you will need to contain your pet while here.

About Mishelle Vos

I live in the Florida Keys but spent my childhood summers on Elk Lake and look forward all year to returning to Birch and Traverse bay region in the summer!

Mishelle Vos purchased this cabin in 2008
Why Mishelle Vos chose Kewadin

These cabins reminded me of nearby Camp Maplehurst. The idea here is for multiple families to vacation together without having to share space for living all of the time, this spot will take you back to summer camp or the roadside individual cabins of the 50's and 60's.

What makes this cabin unique

One of the best attributes of Birch Lake is its clear, sandy bottom, perfect for little ones to play in while also being all sports lake. It is also a shallow lake which tends to make it warmer for kids (and adults!) You can fish, water ski or just float in Birch Lake!

Kewadin cabin rental - Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts

Birch Lake view from the cabins at sunset, ask about multiple cabin discounts

All sports clear and sandy bottom Birch Lake at the height of summer

All sports clear and sandy bottom Birch Lake at the height of summer

Yellow cabin with screen porch and fire pit, Lodge barely visible to the right

Yellow cabin with screen porch and fire pit, Lodge barely visible to the right

The Lodge with large covered screened porch, fire pit and covered porch in back

The Lodge with large covered screened porch, fire pit and covered porch in back

Red cabin with screened porch and fire pit, wood stove inside

Red cabin with screened porch and fire pit, wood stove inside

screen porch on Lodge with Yellow and Red cabins and lake beyond

screen porch on Lodge with Yellow and Red cabins and lake beyond

covered screen porch at the Lodge for family meals or game night

covered screen porch at the Lodge for family meals or game night

Kitchens in all cabins have standard necessities for a week at the lake

Kitchens in all cabins have standard necessities for a week at the lake

Main bedroom in Yellow and Red cabins, full sized bed, living room has pull-out

Main bedroom in Yellow and Red cabins, full sized bed, living room has pull-out

Grand fireplace in Lodge for our chilly northern Michigan mornings and evenings

Grand fireplace in Lodge for our chilly northern Michigan mornings and evenings

Ladder to loft, Lodge, queen sofa sleeper, queen bed and 5 single beds in Lodge

Ladder to loft, Lodge, queen sofa sleeper, queen bed and 5 single beds in Lodge

side view of grand fireplace in Lodge with door to covered back porch beyond

side view of grand fireplace in Lodge with door to covered back porch beyond

Queen sofa sleeper in Red cabin living room, all cabins have a similar set up

Queen sofa sleeper in Red cabin living room, all cabins have a similar set up

Front two cabins, 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom joining them in back

Front two cabins, 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom joining them in back

Car: necessary

5 mins North of Elk Rapids on beautiful clear sandy all-sports Birch lake! This great little cabin complex from the 50's enables big groups to do vacations together with private cabins for three families. Two front cabins sleep 5 in beds with queen sofa sleeper allowing for two more stowaways. Main Lodge sleeps 7 in beds with queen sofa sleeper and loft for extra people. Available with linens, beach towels and warm blankets. Main Lodge has washer and dryer. Available for weekly rentals Saturday to Saturday between Memorial day and Labor Day. Before and during Memorial day and during and after Labor day, we rent for the weekend with discounts for adding extra days. All sports Birch lake allows for a full range of water activites. Canoe, paddleboards, swim rafts and three docks on the premises. One half mile north of Elk Lake, Birch lake is nestled between East Traverse bay and Torch lake, right in the middle of all that this water playground has to offer!

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Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Kewadin, Michigan

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
USD
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$700
7 nights
 
 
Memorial day week
May 25 2013 - Jun 1 2013
$800
Flat fee
7 nights
 
 
July 4 week
Jun 29 2013 - Jul 6 2013
$800
Flat fee
7 nights
 
 
Harbor days at end of week
Jul 27 2013 - Aug 3 2013
$900
Flat fee
7 nights
 
 
Harbor days start of week
Aug 3 2013 - Aug 10 2013
$900
Flat fee
7 nights
 
 
Labor day week
Aug 31 2013 - Sep 7 2013
$800
Flat fee
7 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Fees And Taxes Cleaning fee of $75.00 per cabin, pet fee of $100.00 per pet, $50 refundable if you clean up after your pet, 6% MI sales tax on all costs, rent two cabins, get $50 off each cabin, rent all three cabins get $75 off each cabin. Its like your own summer camp!

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Kewadin, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cabin
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 800 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Lake
  • Rural
  • Town
  • Resort
  • Beachfront ...
    some beach entry areas along shoreline, Birch Lake is all sand bottom, water shoes reccommended for small children because of the occasional sharp Zebra mussel
  • Lakefront ...
    glorious open water sunset view
  • Water View ...
    water view that they put on post cards!
  • Beach
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
General:
  • Sofa Bed
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Laundry Soap
  • Linens Provided ...
    linens, towels, beach towels and cozy blankets provided for our northern Michigan climate
  • Parking Off Street ...
    two spaces in front of each cabin, some addtional parking along drive if you leave enough room for other cars to get to cabins
  • Wood Stove ...
    red cabin has wood stove, please keep all objects far from it when using!
  • Washing Machine ...
    in Lodge only, can use this if Lodge is one of the cabins you rent
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    dryer in Lodge only, can use this if Lodge is one of the cabins you rent
  • Gas Fireplace ...
    in yellow cabin, gas fireplace is on thermostat
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer ...
    see off street details
  • Wood Fireplace ...
    Lodge has wood fireplace, wood fireplace in Lodge is very effective
  • Towels Provided
  • Firewood
  • Paper Towels
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Alarm Clock
  • Toilet Paper
  • Basic Soaps
Kitchen:
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Grill
  • Pantry Items
  • Kitchen ...
    Coffee makers, microwaves, and toasters
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    marshmallow roasters in each cabin along with standard kitchen utensils
  • Refrigerator ...
    refrigerator in yellow cabin is from the 50s and does not have big freezer area, other cabins have full-sized standard refrigerators
  • Stove
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Full 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower , shower
    Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower
  • Each cabin has shower and toilet and sink. Lodge has combination tub and shower. Lodge has only laundry facilities.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Lodge - 2 queen , 5 twin/ single
    Red cabin - 1 queen , 1 double , 3 twin/ single
    Yellow cabin - 1 queen , 1 double , 3 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Rent one cabin or all three! Front two cabinsare 600 sf and sleep 5 in beds, 7 if you count the pull out queen couch. Main bed in front cabins is a full sized bed and kids bedroom has bunk beds with a trundle bed. Lodge is 800 sf and has queen sized bed with queen sized pull out couch. Lodge has bunk beds and a day bed along with two more trundle beds. Loft in Lodge has single bed and can sleep few extra kids in sleeping bags. Loft to be used only under adult supervision. See picture of ladder to loft in photo gallery.
Entertainment:
  • Toys
  • Books for Kids
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Games for Kids
  • Music Library ...
    All cabins have turntable with old records provided. Turntable have radios along with place to play CD's and ipod dock
  • Radio
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • CD Player
  • Books
Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Raft
  • Canoe
  • Beach Towels
  • Wood Deck
  • Deck / Patio ...
    decks on all cabins along with covered screened porches
  • Lanai / Gazebo ...
    covered screen porches on all cabins, Lodge has family gathering area/bigger porch
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Beach Chairs
  • Sand Box
  • Inflatable Boat
  • Walkway to Water
  • Kayak / Canoe
Suitability:
  • pets considered ...
    Pet deposit of $100, of which 1/2 is refundable, 1/2 is non-refundable
  • children welcome ...
    Birch Lake is the perfect, warm water, shallow kid-friendly lake
  • non smoking only ...
    Smoking allowed outside only
  • Events Allowed
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • marina
  • theme parks
  • churches
  • playground
  • cinemas
  • forests
  • winery tours
  • restaurants
  • library
Leisure Activities:
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • eco tourism
  • scenic drives
  • wildlife viewing
  • paddle boating
  • bird watching
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • boating
  • sledding
  • antiquing
  • beachcombing
  • gambling casinos
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • ATM/bank
  • laundromat
  • fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hunting small game
  • surfing
  • water skiing
  • cross country skiing
  • skiing
  • tennis
  • fishing
  • golf
  • sound/bay fishing
  • hiking
  • snowboarding
  • mountain biking
  • water tubing
  • wind-surfing
  • hot air ballooning
  • pier fishing
  • basketball court
  • fly fishing
  • sailing
  • snorkeling
  • jet skiing
  • swimming
  • snowmobiling
  • whitewater rafting
  • hunting
  • freshwater fishing
  • rafting
  • kayaking
  • cycling
  • snorkeling/diving
Notes:
Gas stove in yellow cabin on thermostat. Wood stove in red cabin. Lodge has enclosed fireplace. All three cabins have charcoal grill and fire pit. Smoking outdoors only.

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Kewadin, Michigan

Tricks Retreat, cabins,clear sandy all sports Birch lake, kids, pets, fish
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Tricks Retreat, cabins,clear sandy all sports Birch lake, kids, pets, fish
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p970899
248-854-6669
Kewadin Northern Michigan
Plymouth, IN
5

What a wonderful getaway!!!!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 8, 2011
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
These cabins are absolutely georgeous!! We had a great family getaway while shopping in Traverse City, visiting Turtle Creek Casino, kayaking and fishing on the lake, to just sitting by the campfire relaxing and enjoying the view of the sunset over the lake!!! This will definitely be our annual vacation spot!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6
business
Tricks Retreat, cabins,clear sandy all sports Birch lake, kids, pets, fish
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p970899
248-854-6669
Kewadin Northern Michigan
Fishers, Indiana
5

Excellent family vacation site

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Aug 8, 2011
  • Stayed: Jun 2011
My family has stayed in these cabins for the last two summers and I can't imagine a better place to take my children (ages 9, 6 and 4). The dog made it this year, which completed our family unit! The lake is shallow, so it is warmer than the other deeper lakes in the area. Elk Rapids is a quaint town with a nearby beach and playground area. Again, great for kids. These cabins are well maintained and have obviously had a lot of work put into them. Excellent place to escape busy, hectic, everyday life! When I leave, I just can't wait to get back there!!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 6/6
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