Cottage in Michigan
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Plan your family vacation or friend getaway. We are looking forward to helping you make priceless memories in 2022.
RENTALS ARE REMARKABLE AT THIS CHARMING LOG COTTAGE.
JUST A SHORT BEAUTIFUL DRIVE TO TRAVERSE CITY through forested historic Supply Road.
WEEKLY Summer Rentals, run Saturday til Saturday
3 DAY Minimum Spring & Fall
Get away to Nature and family memories. Join the growing list of renters who enthusiastically appreciate this great log cottage on Perch Lake, a 40 acre inland, no motor lake which thrills families and nature enthusiasts. The ambiance of staying in a log cottage with a stone fireplace with a beautiful view of the lake will warm your heart. The loft allows a getaway for family members who want their own space, play games, read a book or find the toy basket to play.
This Non-Smoking vacation home is an awesome place for a peaceful get-away or family retreat. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, mushroom hunting, birding, and hiking. The outdoor fire pit is the site for many family evening activities.
SOME PETS are allowed at this cottage.
AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Sandy beach, dock, rowboat, canoe, paddle boat, kayaks, outdoor deck, gas grill, fire pit, and a hot tub overlooking the lake are our guests favorite amenities. Enjoy sunning on the dock or sandy beach [120 foot water frontage]. Five complimentary boats provide lake access. Children enjoy wading along the shoreline. Fishing includes, bluegill, perch, pike, and bass. Nearby trails provide hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
OUR KITCHEN is stocked with all the utensils and kitchen equipment you will need to prepare most any meal, including a dishwasher.
Cable TV/VCR, DVD, stereo CD player, Broadband Wireless Internet, board games, puzzles, cards, and books, provide indoor entertainment.
On site washer and dryer provide family convenience.
Our covered entry deck houses a gas grill. On the front deck [overlooking the lake] you will enjoy a 4 person hot tub, a 4 person table with umbrella and additional seating.
Keep warm and share memories around a lakeside fire pit or inside in front of the stone fireplace. There is plenty of wood in the outdoor woodshed for the fireplace.
Area: Convenient location 20 miles east of Traverse City, Cherry Capital Airport [TVC] [an easy low traffic drive]. 100 miles from Mackinaw Bridge & Island, 50 miles from Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. TC is home to the National Cherry Festival, The Traverse City Film Festival, a renowned Equestrian Festival, prized restaurants and wineries, breweries and much, much more.
Don't miss the unique SHOPPING adventures including Traverse City's 'Front Street', smaller area towns with quaint shops and antique stores [including Suttons Bay, Leland, Glen Arbor, Alden,] Another favorite stop is The Village at Grand Traverse Commons [inside the lower level of the historic Traverse City State Hospital] where you will find award winning restaurants, area art displays, wineries, and unique shops.
The Kirchner family loves CHERRY STREET MARKET in Kalkaska. ALDEN SPICE MILL in Alden. A favorite eating place has recieved several "Best" awards and is our favorite breakfast spot.
THE YANKEE BOY restaurant only 3 miles from the cottage. And horseback riding is available at RANCH RUDOLPH about 10 miles away.
Nearby waterways, Big Manistee and Boardman Rivers provide excellent FISHING and CANOEING opportunities. There are hiking trails along the Boardman River and the Sand Lakes Quiet area plus many quiet interesting spots to hike near Perch Lake. Scenery is beyond compare in all directions.
Travel about 50 miles west to spend a day at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It has been designated "One of the most Beautiful Places in America." You will find many more lakes and rivers as well as hiking and biking trails. Canoes, kayaks and bicycles are all available to rent in the national park area.
You are guaranteed to love your visit to the greater Traverse City area and will enjoy your retreat to our log home, a swim in the lake or a soak in the hot tub, family time around our outside fire pit, making many more memories at the end of your daily adventures.
"Like" Kirchner Cabins on Facebook for current cottage and area updates.
RENTALS ARE REMARKABLE AT THIS CHARMING LOG COTTAGE.
JUST A SHORT BEAUTIFUL DRIVE TO TRAVERSE CITY through forested historic Supply Road.
WEEKLY Summer Rentals, run Saturday til Saturday
3 DAY Minimum Spring & Fall
Get away to Nature and family memories. Join the growing list of renters who enthusiastically appreciate this great log cottage on Perch Lake, a 40 acre inland, no motor lake which thrills families and nature enthusiasts. The ambiance of staying in a log cottage with a stone fireplace with a beautiful view of the lake will warm your heart. The loft allows a getaway for family members who want their own space, play games, read a book or find the toy basket to play.
This Non-Smoking vacation home is an awesome place for a peaceful get-away or family retreat. Activities include swimming, fishing, boating, mushroom hunting, birding, and hiking. The outdoor fire pit is the site for many family evening activities.
SOME PETS are allowed at this cottage.
AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Sandy beach, dock, rowboat, canoe, paddle boat, kayaks, outdoor deck, gas grill, fire pit, and a hot tub overlooking the lake are our guests favorite amenities. Enjoy sunning on the dock or sandy beach [120 foot water frontage]. Five complimentary boats provide lake access. Children enjoy wading along the shoreline. Fishing includes, bluegill, perch, pike, and bass. Nearby trails provide hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
OUR KITCHEN is stocked with all the utensils and kitchen equipment you will need to prepare most any meal, including a dishwasher.
Cable TV/VCR, DVD, stereo CD player, Broadband Wireless Internet, board games, puzzles, cards, and books, provide indoor entertainment.
On site washer and dryer provide family convenience.
Our covered entry deck houses a gas grill. On the front deck [overlooking the lake] you will enjoy a 4 person hot tub, a 4 person table with umbrella and additional seating.
Keep warm and share memories around a lakeside fire pit or inside in front of the stone fireplace. There is plenty of wood in the outdoor woodshed for the fireplace.
Area: Convenient location 20 miles east of Traverse City, Cherry Capital Airport [TVC] [an easy low traffic drive]. 100 miles from Mackinaw Bridge & Island, 50 miles from Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. TC is home to the National Cherry Festival, The Traverse City Film Festival, a renowned Equestrian Festival, prized restaurants and wineries, breweries and much, much more.
Don't miss the unique SHOPPING adventures including Traverse City's 'Front Street', smaller area towns with quaint shops and antique stores [including Suttons Bay, Leland, Glen Arbor, Alden,] Another favorite stop is The Village at Grand Traverse Commons [inside the lower level of the historic Traverse City State Hospital] where you will find award winning restaurants, area art displays, wineries, and unique shops.
The Kirchner family loves CHERRY STREET MARKET in Kalkaska. ALDEN SPICE MILL in Alden. A favorite eating place has recieved several "Best" awards and is our favorite breakfast spot.
THE YANKEE BOY restaurant only 3 miles from the cottage. And horseback riding is available at RANCH RUDOLPH about 10 miles away.
Nearby waterways, Big Manistee and Boardman Rivers provide excellent FISHING and CANOEING opportunities. There are hiking trails along the Boardman River and the Sand Lakes Quiet area plus many quiet interesting spots to hike near Perch Lake. Scenery is beyond compare in all directions.
Travel about 50 miles west to spend a day at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It has been designated "One of the most Beautiful Places in America." You will find many more lakes and rivers as well as hiking and biking trails. Canoes, kayaks and bicycles are all available to rent in the national park area.
You are guaranteed to love your visit to the greater Traverse City area and will enjoy your retreat to our log home, a swim in the lake or a soak in the hot tub, family time around our outside fire pit, making many more memories at the end of your daily adventures.
"Like" Kirchner Cabins on Facebook for current cottage and area updates.
Amenities at Traverse City area Lakefront Log Home, FREE Hot Tub, WIFI, & Boats.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests enjoyed the peaceful nature of Perch lake, the variety of boat options, and the remote yet accessible location. The cabin provided a relaxing escape with a hot tub, kayaks, comfortable beds, and great decor.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Nice and quiet stay, clean, pet friendly, excellent morning and evening views over the lake. Fun selection of kayaks, paddle board's, etc. Great place to relax
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2025
Nice, quiet location with plenty of activities for my grandchildren.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
Very cute cottage, great location, nice boats and dock.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Our stay in this cabin was just wonderful. Normally, we use cabins we rent as a base of operations as we travel to area attractions, events, or trout streams. While we did venture into Traverse City for the Cherry Festival and a bit of wine tasting, we found ourselves more and more content just to stay on the lake. The cozy cabin was very charming and had plenty of seating, cooking supplies, and towels. It has some of the best beach on the lake and our 18 month old grandson enjoyed splashing in the shallows. Firewood for evening campfires was conveniently offered for a fee onsite, and we daily made use of the rowboat, paddleboat, paddle boards (wife wants one now...) and kayaks. We often anchored them in the middle of the lake and just hung out as a family. Only one bedroom is air conditioned, but the cabin is well shaded and has a ceiling fan, so even on warm days we were not uncomfortable. Even though the cabin is on the small side for us (7 adults, one toddler, and a dog), the overall property is large and quite beautiful. We could have stayed another week! This has been one of our favorite vacations (which is saying quite a bit), and we are considering making it a yearly destination. We are very thankful that the owners have made this cabin available to us to enjoy.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(100 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed the peaceful nature of Perch lake, the variety of boat options, and the remote yet accessible location. The cabin provided a relaxing escape with a hot tub, kayaks, comfortable beds, and great decor.
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