Birchwood Beauty There is nothing quite like getting away from it all and soaking up the great outdoors here in Harbor Springs, so make Birchwood Beauty your next home base. Boasting the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comforts, this retreat will spoil each lucky guest from the moment you arrive. This house is a great large family home base for Northern Michigan golf, hiking, skiing, beach visits, Tunnel of Trees driving, and Mackinac Island vacations. Inside, you will have plenty of room to spread out and mingle as this five-bedroom and five-bath getaway is split into two floors. Upstairs in the fully equipped kitchen, the chef of the group will have no trouble showing off their culinary skills using modern appliances, a beverage fridge, stainless steel finishes, ample counter space, and two coffee makers. The dining area seats ten people. The living room has a 65” flatscreen TV (provided is Netflix, Vudu, and Amazon Prime), plush furnishings, windows with limited views of Lake Michigan and nearby woods, lots of board games, and a see-through fireplace. The two upstairs bedrooms have king beds and flatscreen TVs. The attached deck contains a roofed dining area, gas grill, and chiminea. Firewood is in the garage. Summer views are of the surrounding woods, and winter has plenty of Lake Michigan views. There is free WiFi with download speeds up to 1Gb and eero wifi extenders to cover the whole house. The ’Up North Man Cave’ downstairs contains a regulation-size pool table, foosball, dartboard, chessboard, hallway bowling alley, TV, younger kids play area, library, another beverage fridge, and a fully equipped small computer workstation. Outside is a basketball hoop attached to the garage, three ENO hammocks, a half-acre backyard with trees, and two swinging chairs. Optional access to the Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club amenities (shared pool, golf course, dining facilities, fitness facility, tennis courts, playground) is available for groups of 5 or less for an additional fee of $750 during May through September, $250 for October through April, and good for one year. Please contact Vacasa for more information about seasonal amenities. OTHER THINGS TO KNOW Guest entry instructions: This rental utilizes an E-lock, a digital lock that requires a unique code to enter. This code is reset after each guest's stay Upstairs has furnace heating and central AC. Downstairs have under-floor radiant heating controlled in each room and no AC. There is no direct snowmobile access from the house. 3 dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.