The Round House, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club

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Entire home

A spiral staircase leads to the second level where there are two bedrooms.

The pit in front of the fireplace is great for relaxing or playing games

Enjoy quiet moments or some lunch on the deck

Dining Area adjacent to deck with Bar B-Q

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

8.2

Very good

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Harbor Springs, MI

Tunnel of Trees4 min drive
Nub's Nob Ski Area21 min drive
The Highlands23 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

The beautiful, four bedroom, vacation home is located six minutes north of Harbor Springs, Michigan. This unique Round House has a semi-circular great room with a large conversation pit in front of the fireplace. The great room, with its cathedral ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide a scenic view of the surrounding woods and is the focus for leisure activities.

There are two bedrooms on the main floor: a master bedroom with a queen-size bed, vanity area, and full bathroom, and a second bedroom with a king-size bed. There is an additional bathroom in the hallway next to the second bedroom.

A spiral staircase leads to the second level, which overlooks the great room. Upstairs are two bedrooms with a shared full bathroom. One bedroom has a queen-size bed and the other bedroom has two twin beds. A pool table is set up in the finished basement.

Wireless Internet access is available in house.

The Birchwood Farms clubhouse includes a fitness center, an informal dining area, and a formal dining room. Renters are invited to enjoy the use of the facilities there. Special rates are available for long term (one week or longer) renters.

During the Winter, the nearby Clubhouse dining facilities are open on weekends for dinner. Other options include:
* Guest privileges at Birchwood's Fitness Center
* Cross-country skiers can enjoy trails set up on the Birchwood Golf Course or at Boyne Highlands.
* Excellent downhill skiing is available at nearby Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Nub's Nob.

Additional facilities for Summer Activities are:
* Three championship golf courses
* Six tennis court
* An outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool
* Kiddie Pool
* An outdoor snack bar

Thornswift, a local nature center, is only a mile away with wooded paths and a boardwalk down to a beautiful, private sandy beach. Petoskey State Park is in nearby Petoskey and has a large beach/picnic area. Many water sports are popular and area businesses rent equipment.

There are also many fine restaurants and unique shops in Harbor Springs and nearby Petoskey and Bay Harbor Marina District, located on Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Mackinaw City is just 30 miles north. Ferries leave around the clock for Mackinac Island. There are many things to do for fun year round in beautiful Northern Michigan!

Keywords: House

Property manager

Dan Ostrowski

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbor Springs

This holiday home is located in Birchwood Farms, a neighbourhood in Harbor Springs, and is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, while Andrew J. Blackbird Museum and Little Traverse History Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Harbor Springs, MI

What's nearby

Tunnel of Trees - 4 min drive
Thorne Swift Nature Preserve - 4 min drive
Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery - 5 min drive
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 21 min drive
The Highlands - 23 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Bayside Restaurant - 30 min drive
Tunnel Vision Brewery - 6 min drive
Pier Restaurant - 9 min drive
Knot Just A Bar - 31 min drive
Pierson's Grille & Spirits - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Round House, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Round House, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Round House, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Round House, Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club located?

Located in Birchwood Farms, this golf holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.2

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dennis D.

4 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family ski trip

House had fantastic bones, classic.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Nate S.

31 Dec 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

It was okay!

Driveway was not shoveled, there was no firewood nor lighter. The furnace was broken upon arrival. Dan did call and have someone come to the house, but they couldn’t fix it and just brought in space heaters (house was stuck around 55-60F). The location was good and the house has beautiful bones, however it needs some elbow grease and some touch ups. Cannot beat the value for the stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Sheri M., Midland Michigan

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

The house is in a beautiful location, wooded and quiet. The house is in desperate need of repairs and renovations. It was surface clean however the carpet is filthy and so many things are falling apart. The blinds need replacement, one bedroom we had to put a sheet over the window as so many slats were missing and the blinds in the rest of the house are dirty. The worst part is the mold. We all had headaches, sinus issues and coughing during our stay. The 2 bedrooms above the garage were the worst, we had people sleeping on the sofa because the mold was affecting them. The upstairs shower tiles are falling apart and there is mold there also. Every time we opened or closed the garage the kitchen and stairwell lights would go out and we would have to reset the breakers. We saw sparks coming from the wiring for the garage door opener so there are definitely electrical issues there along with the upstairs bathroom. The house is very unique and could be beautiful with a complete renovation and mold remediation.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

joanne v.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Getaway near Lake Michigan

Round House was very well stocked and spacious in the quiet Birchwood Farms neighborhood. Beds were very comfortable and all appliances worked well. The water heater stopped working while we were there and the property owner was very responsive, immediately installing a new water heater. The house and furnishings are dated but we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Leigh F., Jacksonville

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location, house has issues

Needs some updating…holes I. Walls, recreation room in useable due to mold. The beds were fine and sheets/towels clean but overall not maintained. A great price so we weren’t expecting the ritz but with a little bit of work could be a much better stat

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022