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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Ozark Ghost Town

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Dock
Lobby sitting area
Traditional Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside (Motel)
Exterior
Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View, Garden Area

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

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

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Trout Lake

On the beach.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ozark Ghost Town and 32 miles (52 km) of Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace and Mackinac Bridge are also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Ozark Ghost Town - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park - 27 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 43 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 49 min drive - 54.2 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 83 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGowan's Family Restaurant & Motel - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trout Lake Buckhorn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Buckhorn Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trout Lake Tavern - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

Beachfront motel near Ozark Ghost Town
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.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

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

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)

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 492 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and tranquil. The end keeper Jim is a good guy who has done a beautiful job with a restoration. He goes out of his way to make sure his guests are taking care of.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

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Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great for spending 1-2 days in nature. Very clean rooms. It was surprisingly clean. You can take a boat and sail on the lake, there is a private beach and a fire pit. But it is an old house and old furniture. For me it was inconvenient, I do not like old furniture in the room. Although this hotel is unique because of all these antiques. There is no normal table and chairs in the room to drink coffee or eat. The owner is a very nice person who will help to solve any problems. But his assistant is rude and not welcoming. She should learn manners or not talk to people at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at places that have character and some history. I am also very tired of the cookie cutter large chain hotels & prefer to give my travel dollars to small business owners so the Historic Birch Lodge fit the bill. Our room was a bit small but the Hotel itself and the surrounding area was beautiful. My husband and I had a wonderful stay here and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti, Trenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property on a lovely lake. The lodge is beautifully decorated. Our room was very spacious and clean, and the lodge had several indoor and outdoor areas where guests can relax outside of their room. We were there for only one night, and we were sad to leave. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem in Michigan
One of the best motel and lodge we have ever stayed. Management was very good as he provided late check in option after closing time. Breakfast was limited but yes definitely they serve coffee and fresh baked muffins. Location was superb
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Loved the whole place and area! Great bar almost within walking distance. Owner was great. Loved the fifties vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Birch Lodge exceeded every expectation! This beautifully maintained property has every thoughtful detail you could possibly need -- beautiful rooms decorated with historical photos from the property, comfortable beds and furniture, a well-appointed en suite with the fluffiest towels, a small refrigerator and all the tools for a perfect cocktail. There are books, games, paddleboards, kayaks, walking trails, fire pits and many more thoughtful amenities, all complimentary to enjoy. So many places to sit and read or enjoy the sunset. Breakfast each day was lovely, and the morning of our bike race our host went above and beyond to make sure we had plenty of protein for our ride, whipping up a couple yogurt parfaits. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer! Be sure to love on Jack the wonder dog when you visit -- he's a special guy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible lodge. Owner is working very hard to take a historical TB Sanitorium and create a wonderful lodge. Absolutely a great stay at an incredible place!!! Off the grid and would absolutely recommend for a quiet stay. Beautiful and the staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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