The Birch House Retreat: Near Skiing and Trails

Lake Views | Near Snowmobile Trails | Smart TVs Discover an idyllic fall or winter escape at this wooded 3-bed, 2-bath Gaylord home on Opal Lake. Whether you are hunting, ice fishing out your back door, or snowmobiling nearby trails, adventure awaits! Drive 8 miles to Otsego Resort for skiing or explore Alpine Village. When you are ready to relax, cozy up by the wood-burning stove, host a family game night, or enjoy a crisp evening on the spacious deck. Dog-friendly and ready for you! -- THE PROPERTY -- 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) -- THE LOCATION -- - Opal Lake location near swimming, fishing, ice fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling & more - Within 10 miles of golf courses: Michaywé Pines Golf Course, Lakes Golf Course, Loon Golf Resort, Treetops Golf Club - 6 miles to Otsego Lake State Park & 8 miles to Otsego Resort - 9 miles to Gaylord hotspots: Call of the Wild Museum, Gaylord's City Elk Park, Alpine Village, shopping, dining - 30 miles to Boyne Mountain Resort & 33 miles to SkyBridge Michigan - 57 miles to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings -No fireworks are permitted at this property at any time -No fires may be set in the yard outside of the fire pit. - 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