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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

2.5 star property

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside (Motel) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
21830 S. Birch Lodge Dr, Trout Lake, MI, 49793
  • Ozark Ghost Town
    5 min drive
  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    27 min drive
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    43 min drive
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside (Motel) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside (Motel)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

Trout Lake motel with free in-room WiFi
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Historic Birch Lodge and Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Historic Birch Lodge and Motel features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April and November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 480 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a gem! I stayed in the motel and my view was of Trout Lake. There were little snacks and a couple bottled waters in my room upon arrival. It’s contactless check-in, and I received a phone call the day of stating which room I would be in. My motel room had beautiful decor that reminded me of the 40s-50s and was super clean. I did not shower because I was unsure of the water quality. The lodge looks beautiful inside and they serve a little continental breakfast with muffins and an amazing coffee cake. Coffee was okay, but I didn’t stay for the coffee. Loved how close this was to the falls and whitefish point. There’s a couple restaurants that get great reviews nearby. Buckhorn Bar has the best burger and fries around. I’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very beautiful and picturesque. The staff are very friendly. I stayed in the motel, it was clean and comfortable. It was a little dated and had that on the lake smell, it is on a lake so that can be expected. It’s not a bad thing just wanted to mention it. The lake view is amazing from the rocking chairs on the large front porch of the main house. I would definitely go back and stay here. I might try a room in the main house because they look really nice when they let me look at one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Birch Lodge is a beautiful old lakeside establishment. Our room was large and beautifully decorated and clean. I wish we had known there is one place to eat in town, and it doesn’t stay open late. This being said a microwave should have been an option. All in all it is a lovely lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful area on the lake. Peaceful, a great place to watch sunsets, read a book and relax. What would be nice is a microwave maybe in the dining room so if the local restaurants are not open, buying a pastie or something and being able to heat it up would be a nice convenience. There is not a lot of choices to eat close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would recommend
Room was outdated but clean. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Beautiful view from room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, relaxing, and affordable
A beautiful place in a beautiful location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Quiet. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was outstanding, the owner and manager was exceptional. Most relaxing time in very long time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just beautiful.....peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a step back in time!! This place reminded me of the movie the SHINING! All authentic decor! No TV!! Was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet! Great place to “get away from it all.” Room was clean and comfortable. Old building charm, while surprisingly quiet. Could use more water pressure but fixtures were fairly new. Very REMOTE location. No tv and minimal phone/internet signal, which wasn’t a problem for me (was a nice break). Bring food/snacks as closest grocery store is over 35 minutes away. One small convenience store & one local pub/restaurant (which was pretty good). All in all, it is what I expected and a very relaxing stay. The history of the building, which the host likes to share, is rather interesting and adds to its charm. Would definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Birch lodge is old and very beautiful. Only problem was that we stayed in the #10 Fishing room, second Floor and the floor was very slanted causing my husband having a hard time staying on his side of the bed. Also the bed was very soft. Very all a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birch Lodge was perfect for our stay in the UP. It is an hour or less to Taquamenon, Whitfish point, Soo Locks, Mackinaw island and both Lake Superior and Michigan. We loved the convenience of having row boats and kayaks on the property for a quick fishing trip on Trout Lake. It was peaceful sitting on the porch and by the fire in the evenings. The history of the hotel adds to the charm. The modern upgrades to the hotel and the coffee ready in the mornings made us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tatiana V

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this overnight stay in a hurry online and thought it was too good to be true. We were prepared to be disappointed ...BUT....low and behold we found an amazing hidden jewel! It was absolutely beautiful, the owners were friendly and fun, the accommodations were perfect, and our stay couldn't have been better! The Birch Lodge and Hotel was wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, quiet, and welcoming. The caretakers are thoughtful. We loved the private beach and using the kayaks and rowboat. Beach towels and blankets are provided. The fire pit had everything needed for a fire. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place!
Great Stay! Room was immaculate, and the property was quiet and relaxing. We even took advantage of the provided kayaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
Amazing stay, even though it was a quick one! The owner was very friendly and accommodating. I was worried about checking in at 930pm, but he was there and even had a great conversation, so I didn’t feel hurried at all. The room was amazing and the shower was as so great. The fire pit was great, even though the mosquitoes were biting. Just bring some mosquito repellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quirky hotel with a lot of character. Beautiful setting. The motel section was mid century. Loved the vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024