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We absolutely enjoyed our time staying at the Green Laker this year. It was perfect for the 2 of us; we loved hanging on the porch, kayaking, and especially appreciate the warm fire on chilly nights. The quiet, fresh air and clear water was just what we needed for R&R. The cabin was scrupulously clean, which I very much appreciated. Two suggestions: 1. the springs on the bed in the birdhouse bedroom are very squeaky – so every little adjustment/movement in bed was a concert of squeaks. 2. there wasn’t enough toilet paper for the week. we had no problem buying some, and knew what to get that was septic safe, but perhaps not all people staying there would know.

​Our stay at ‘Emanuel’ was an absolute dream and a perfect retreat from our everyday lives. From the moment we arrived, our hosts, Char and Duck, made us feel like part of their extended family. Their warmth, helpfulness, and accommodating nature were truly exceptional. ​The apartment itself is a lovely, comfortable, and cozy haven. We were so impressed by the thoughtful touches, from the charming decorations to the nice candies that welcomed us. It was the perfect base for our adventures. ​The location is ideal for anyone looking to explore the breathtaking beauty of the region. We had the freedom to bike and were just a short distance from Empire, the fabulous M-22 scenic byway, and the magnificent trails, beaches, and dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. ​A special and heartfelt thank you goes to their daughter, Gayle. She was incredibly gracious and giving with her time, watching over our two Australian Shepherds, Oakley and Rocky, who can be a handful! She walked them on the beautiful, nearly 5-acre property, which gave us such peace of mind to explore. ​We are so grateful to Char, Duck, and Gayle for sharing their incredible home and property with us. It was more than just a place to stay; it was a home away from home where we felt genuinely cared for. We cannot recommend this wonderful retreat highly enough!

Clean Cabin, inviting environment, accomodating hosts. Only Tips: Solar lighted walkway, golf-cart rental for older guests, better arrival instructions (we got lost a few times)

Very peaceful and clean. Great fish cleaning station!

Amazing! Perfect for my family! The location was fantastic- VERY close to Crystal Mountain and in an upscale, quiet neighborhood. The house was super comfortable and had all the ski vacation vibes. It was nice having all of the kids upstairs, which gave the first floor a little separation/privacy. The house was very well thought out and every amenity you could think of was provided. Great decor and finishing touches as well. We will definately be back!

There were five of us and we really enjoyed the house. The location is great amenities are nice and we got quick responses when we had minor things come up.

What a great place to stay! I was fortunate to be the second client renting this property and I couldn’t have been happier. Very clean, private and cozy. Nice base to use for local short trips or a day-long adventure to Sleeping Bear Dunes and the surrounding towns. This is a can’t go wrong rental and I hope to return soon!

This is our second time staying a Birch Cove and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable, and the property is so very pretty. We had everything we needed and more. We hope to stay again in May 2026.

We booked this place for a 30th birthday/girls weekend and it was great! So much space to fit our group! We filled every bedroom and still had more then enough space. It was very clean and had plenty of mirrors for all the girls to get ready. I find airbnbs often don’t have a lot of mirrors and with a big group of girls that was very nice! We will be back for sure! We had so much fun we even talked about doing it once a year.

The home was absolutely beautiful and we loved our 3 night stay. There was tons of space for our 8 to spread out and the kids loved all the provided games/activities. The beds were comfortable and communication with the host was prompt and helpful. There were thoughtful amenities throughout the home and the kitchen was well stocked. We would definitely book here again! Some notes. The temps on each floor were significantly different and we weren’t able to warm the basement to a reasonable level without overheating the upper floors. Be prepared with extra blankets for the basement rooms and some fans for the upstairs loft. A welcome book with directions for the various home highlights and essentials would be appreciated in the future (i.e. fireplace, sauna, hot tub, fire pit, garbage, local food, etc).