The Birch House: Lakefront Home w/ Dock & Grill
Entire home in Gaylord, MI
Why you'll love this stay
Outdoor Living
Waterfront deck, dock access, and canoes invite serene, active days.
Location & Accessibility
Peaceful Opal Lake setting, convenient drive to Gaylord downtown.
Entertainment & Amenities
Smart TVs and board games fuel easy, entertaining stays.
Property details
Enjoy Northern Michigan's scenic beauty and endless adventure at this vacation rental on Opal Lake! Nestled on a wooded property 9 miles from downtown Gaylord, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home makes it easy to explore nature and surrounding the area. Spend time canoeing, golfing, watching majestic elk, skiing at Otsego Resort, or exploring the Alpine Village. Afterward, dine al fresco or cozy up by the wood-burning stove!
The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin bunk beds, 1 toddler bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Direct lake access & beautiful views, boat dock
- 2 canoes w/ paddles
- Large deck w/ dining area & seating
- Spacious yard
- Outdoor swing
- Gas grill
INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs
- Board games
- Wood-burning stove
- Dining tables, high chair
- Open floor plan
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Keurig coffee maker, blender, Crockpot, toaster
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- Trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out at driveway & lake)
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior stairs to enter
- 1 bedroom & 1 full bathroom on 1st floor
- Stairs are required to access the boat dock
PARKING
- Driveway (4 vehicles)
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry
Other things to note
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires exterior stairs to enter; the 1st floor includes 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located on the northwest corner of the home facing the driveway, and 1 camera is located on the east side of the home facing the lake. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video, but no sound, when activated by motion
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 queen Bed
Bedroom 2
4 single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 queen Bed
Living room
1 sofa Bed
What’s included
Self check-in
Free parking on premises
Washer
Dryer
Central air conditioning
Central heating
Pets allowed
Kitchen
Guest reviews
Kathy
July 2026
We stayed at the Birch House over the 4th of July weekend. The house was well equipped, especially the kitchen. We really appreciated the small touches like the light switches were all clearly marked and the courtesy shampoos, toothpaste and brushes! The house was vey clean and the beds were very comfortable. We throughly enjoyed our long weekend at Birchhouse and will try to book it again next year. The lake and the views were amazing!
Mark
July 2026
Our family loved our stay here. The location is wonderful, only a short drive from Gaylord and Otsego Lake State Park, yet felt very private. Opal Lake is beautiful and was quiet and generally peaceful even on the week of 4th of July. The house was nice and great for families. Children loved fishing off the dock. Would definitely recommend! Thank you for a great stay!
Bonnie
June 2026
Our stay was very relaxing here. The lake is beautiful! Lovely views of lake from deck and inside the house. House was quite cozy and clean. Also, well stocked with everything you would need. Had excellent communication with the host. She was very helpful and responded quickly.
Joshua
May 2026
Great location and a large home with plenty of space.
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 10:00am
Pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 18Minimum age to rent: 18
No smoking
No parties