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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi
Lake view
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
$106
$99 nightly
$106 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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21830 S. Birch Lodge Dr, Trout Lake, MI, 49793
  • Place, Ozark Ghost Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Lake view

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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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Garden view

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About the neighborhood

Trout Lake

With a stay at Historic Birch Lodge and Motel in Trout Lake, you'll be 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ozark Ghost Town and 26.1 mi (42 km) from Tahquamenon Falls State Park. .This beach motel is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) from Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace.
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What's nearby

  • Ozark Ghost Town - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Brevort Township Community Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Brevort Lake - 23 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park - 25 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 28 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buckhorn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mcgowan's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trout Lake Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 573 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rashita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly, it's cozy and the lake view is awesome. I hope to go back for a another visit soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique,stayed in the motel very cool retro themed room. Nice lodge and bar with amazing lake access my son and I were passing through and were disappointed we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the lake view! Unique property. It was too chilly to use the hotel provided boats but, what a nice extra!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay with accommodating hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was truly a highlight of our trip. The owner was very friendly. Lodge was extremely clean and inviting. You can have a fire pit , walk to the sandy area. We appreciated the way it was restored to keep its history. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property and all staff and guests were so nice and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the definition of a northern getaway. Quiet, no tv in the lodge room, wonderful character, beautiful views on the property and so much to see nearby, jukebox and a wood stove in the living room/dining room, I wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was beautiful. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so peaceful! The lake was so beautiful especially in the morning when there was fog on it. Everyone was friendly, it was very clean and comfortable. I also loved the location, it is close to many beautiful places. My husband and I will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yunjing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Grand Rapids

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend Birch Lodge to other travelers looking for a comfortable place to stay with unique UP flavor. The comfort of the rooms, the coziness of the nightly community fire pit, and historic presence of the lodge is welcoming and suits both those looking for the feel of the UP with the hospitality of a professional, yet homey facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming! I chose it for an overnight to break up our drive to the Porcupine Mountains. After we arrived, I realized that Birch Lodge IS the destination! Our downstairs bedroom, parlor and bathroom were very spacious. The porch reminded me of the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island! Bring food as the eateries in the village are lame. I was hoping for whitefish at McGowan's but it was closed and looks like its for sale.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge was so beautiful & then amenities were great! The lake was a added bonus of a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, unique rooms, staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing sunsets over the lake. The rooms are cozy and comfortable. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique place, it felt like we were staying in a museum. Beautiful decor and great staff. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic charming hotel/house and motel was beautifully renovated and displayed photos and information regarding it's history everywhere you looked. It has a stunning view of Trout lake with a gorgeous front porch, private beach and boats for fishing. It felt like we went back in time. Our hosts were warm and wonderful and full of helpful information. With drives to Whitefish Point and Tahquamenon Falls only 30ish minutes away, it's a perfect home base to relax and explore the UP, or stay on the property and chill. We fell in love with this hotel and will be back again. J & R
Lake View King Suite
Lake View King Suite
Lake View from our Suite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with beautiful lakefront views. Great historical lodge that exceeded our expectations. Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annelise

Quiet Getaway

We had the corner King room in the lodge and it was beautiful. We did not have view of lake but we enjoyed sitting out on the large porch in rockers with our wine enjoying sunset over the lake. Use of kayaks a plus and the fire pit was perfect on a chilly night. You should know there is no elevator in the lodge but you will always get assistance with the bags if you need it. Also there is no TV in the lodge rooms but we did not miss it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025