
Tricks Retreat - Birch Lake
Relax and Unplug.
You won’t regret it.
Featured
No Smoking
Children Welcome
Washer & Dryer
Pets Welcome
Parking
Fireplace
Accessible
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Front Cabins, sleep 5-7
Lodge sleeps 7-12
Nestled in the pines, down a two track lane are these enchanting 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, water ski, fish 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.
Discounted rates in October
Pet friendly with $100 non refundable pet fee. We do require you to clean up after your pet, neighbors are not pet friendly so you will need to contain your pet while here.
Lodge - queen (2) · twin / single (5)
Yellow cabin - queen · twin / single (3) · sleep sofa /futon
Red cabin - queen · double · twin / single (3)
Bathrooms
Bathrooms: 1
Full 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, shower
Each cabin has shower and toilet and sink. Lodge has combination tub and shower. Lodge has only laundry facilities.
Location Type
Beach
Resort
Rural
Town
Waterfront
Lake
Beachfront some beach entry areas along shoreline, Birch Lake is all sand bottom, water shoes recommended 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!
General
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
Fireplace
Parking
Wood Stove red cabin has wood stove, please keep all objects far from it when using!
Paper Towels
Basic Soaps
Toilet Paper
Kitchen
Refrigerator, refrigerator in yellow cabin is from the 50s and does not have big freezer area, other cabins have full-sized standard refrigerators
Stove
Oven
Microwave
Grill
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Ice Maker
Pantry Items
Kitchen
Dining
Dining Area
Child's Highchair
Entertainment
Stereo
Books
Games
Games for Kids
Music LibraryAll cabins have turntable with old records provided. Turntable have radios along with place to play CD's and ipod dock
Toys
Outside
Kayak / Canoe one canoe, four paddle boards for all cabins to share, kayaks soon
Beach Chairs
Porch / Veranda
Deck / Patio decks on all cabins along with covered screened porches
Suitability
wheelchair accessible all of the cabins have minor step up to porch, standard sized doors
Onsite Services
Housekeeper Included after check out
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.