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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

2.5 star property

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside (Motel) | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Historic Birch Lodge and Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Historic Birch Lodge and Motel. During your stay, you'll be close to Ozark Ghost Town. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a meeting room are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room, a terrace and library
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the comfortable guestrooms
  • 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ozark Ghost Town and 26.1 mi (41.9 km) from Tahquamenon Falls State Park
As a guest of Historic Birch Lodge and Motel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Historic Birch Lodge and Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Trout Lake motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during April and November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests should know that dogs live at this property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 524 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 524 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 524 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 524 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 524 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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maduhasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Easy check-in. Lovely evening out at the lake-front.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesalyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations! Beautiful views! Very clean! Owners were incredibly nice and helpful! I loved the old lodge looks. Great in winter too ride sleds up to your door in the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ehlimana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to snowmobile from
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong, Bowling Green

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was perfect! Quiet, beautiful view of the lake and comfortable beds. The man who checked us in on our first night was warm and welcoming. The next morning, however, a woman rudely reprimanded me for accidentally and unknowingly dropping some crumbs in the main lodge. My apology was met with further rudeness. 5-stars otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place great atmosphere. Beautiful view of trout lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful relaxing stay on Lake Trout. We were in the motel and it had beautiful views and hostess very friendly. Loved kayaking, private beach, and campfire. Hope to visit again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location excellent price and included breakfast. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
The property was amazing and the owners were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I DO NOT RECOMMEND this hotel/motel. Beautiful location on the lake with very dated motel. My problem is that the room shower/tub combo had no water pressure. The very slight shower flow wasn’t enough to sustain a shower and I ended up using a 6oz cup to catch the drizzle from the tub spout, many times just to get the shampoo out of my hair, and to pour cups of water over me to bathe. I could use only a drizzle of hot water because if I turned on the cold to increase water pressure the hot water was non existent and left just freezing cold water. The heater in the bath didn’t work so I was soapy, slightly wet and freezing with a head full of shampoo. No phone in the room to call the front desk. When I told the desk staff ( owner?) in the morning there was only a “ sorry, we didn’t know” with no offer to make it right ( refund/discount/credit). Someone had to know - unless they don’t clean the tub. The hot/cold knobs were loose and it was hard to get the water on in the first place. Then it took a while to figure out how to get the water from the spout to the shower head, which I was not too bothered by. But when the slow drop of shower stopped and left only a trickle from the actual spout, I was very upset. Worst experience in a hotel/ lodge ever. Yet no offer to make the awful experience right.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anoob, Midland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was so quaint and beautiful! The owners were kind and accommodating, and the lodge had a very homey and welcoming atmosphere (in addition to the historical draw of the property).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024