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Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

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A serene lakeside scene with a dock, a rowboat, and a house with a porch. - Historic Birch Lodge and Motel (Trout Lake)
A lakeside hotel with a dock, boats, and a large building with multiple windows. - Historic Birch Lodge and Motel (Trout Lake)
A vintage green car parked in a grassy area with a brick building in the background. - Historic Birch Lodge and Motel (Trout Lake)
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a view of the bathroom. - Historic Birch Lodge and Motel (Trout Lake)
A spacious living room with a chandelier, a round table, and a blue armchair. - Historic Birch Lodge and Motel (Trout Lake)
Located close to Ozark Ghost Town, Historic Birch Lodge and Motel provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

A nightstand with a lamp, clock, and two drawers.

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

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a view of the bathroom.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and framed pictures on the walls.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, framed pictures on the wall, and a mirror.

Masterpiece Double Double Motel

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

QUADRUPLE CLASSIC WITH VIEWS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Trout Lake is home to Historic Birch Lodge and Motel. Ozark Ghost Town and Mackinac Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Trout Lake travel guide
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21830 S. Birch Lodge Dr, Trout Lake, MI, 49793

What's nearby

  • A waterfall with a golden hue, surrounded by dense forest.
    Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    25 min drive - 32.3 miles
  • A long bridge spanning a calm body of water, with a park and buildings in the foreground.
    Mackinac Bridge
    34 min drive - 42.5 miles
  • Trout Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    27 min drive - 33.7 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    42 min drive - 47.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Buckhorn
    19 min walk
  • Hunt Brothers Pizza
    17 min walk
  • Trout Lake Tavern
    19 min walk

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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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Birch Lodge and Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Birch Lodge and Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 1:00 AM for a fee of USD 20.

What time is check-out at Historic Birch Lodge and Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Historic Birch Lodge and Motel located?

Situated in Trout Lake, this beach motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Ozark Ghost Town and within 32 mi (52 km) of Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 655 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 655 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 655 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 655 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 655 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet, peaceful old fashioned setting with porch overlooking the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RUSSELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, easy going, peaceful, relaxing property to enjoy. Great place to sit outside and enjoy a campfire or quiet evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything! This is an amazing and beautiful hotel located in prime proximity to all local travel destinations! We look forward to welcoming friends and family to this lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location! Great use of facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and well maintained- peaceful setting with a above standard offering of “ Continental “ breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was cozy, views were amazing, staff was really helpful and breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cool and unique stay. Instead of a pool, you have a beautiful lake with sandy beach! The rooms are super cute and all motel rooms have a lake view. We had a fire at night and nice breakfast in the morning. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, hard to find but that was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the motel section, the rooms are so cute with a 70’s vibe. The property is absolutely beautiful, staff is so friendly and the owners are just wonderful. Simple but beautiful place to stay, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem. The surroundings are gorgeous and the hotel has a wonderful historic feel, though it’s very clean and has modern features. The owner went above and beyond to welcome us and make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and the staff was friendly and knowledge about the area. It was a great quiet home base for Soo Lock tours, Picture Rocks tour, Mackinac Island, and Kitch-iti-kipi. The lodge is on beautiful Trout Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at Birch Lodge on Trout Lake. Comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely spot with many amenities and comfy spaces. We had a drink at the bar, a walk to the beach, and a peaceful stay in a thoughtfully outfitted room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience! The entire grounds, building, and room are all spotlessly clean. We highly recommend this amazing historic lodge, for any peaceful and quiet occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great no complaints We were on the beach .had a great pizza and salad brought to our room. LONG DAY APPRECIATED ALL THE CONVIENENCES.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an unexpected gem. The main building was built as a TB sanitarium in 1812 and has been beautifully updated with period charm. Sitting on the property is a mid-century motel also updated with period correct touches. It did not go unnoticed that whomever decorated paid close attention to detail. We were greeted by a lovely gentleman, Jack, a border collie, who walked us to the check in door. We were then greeted by a friendly person who told us about the history of the place, recommendations for places to eat in town, the continental breakfast in the morning, and happy hour at the bar. We were pleasantly surprised that there was a prohibition era speakeasy onsite with an incredible craft cocktail list and a great selection of Michigan craft beer on tap. We will definitely be back next year and will tell all that listen to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Marian (Andrew)

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Historic, rustic, renovated old tb sanitorum with nice periodic decor. Outside needs painting. Beds very comfortable, rooms nice and clean. Hate the Michigan liquor laws where we could not enjoy our beverages of choice in the dining room or lobby. Stayed in our room to drink out beverages and played cards. %
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lakefront property. Room was quiet and comfortable. Proprietors were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic motel was a great surprise! Great view, super friendly owners, luxury bedding and a cute eclectic antique ascetic. Bar was closed but we were welcome to enjoy BYOB on the porch while admiring the lake view. No television in our room was a PLUS.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has two separate places to stay. They have an Inn that is totally gorgeous and a motel that is a trip back in time. Everything was very clean and the staff was fantastic. They were very friendly and willing to help with anything. The property has a lot to offer such as swimming, kayaks, and a fire pit at no extra cost. Plenty of places to sit and watch the sun rise or set over the lake. They also offer hot coffee and a few light breakfast items in the morning. My only suggestion is to bring bug spray. Overall it was a great place to stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room and the kindest staff. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carol and Jim truly make this place special. Their hospitality is genuine, thoughtful, and welcoming from the moment you arrive. Even during our winter stay, they made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed after long days on the nearby trail. They go above and beyond to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere, and it’s clear they care deeply about their guests. Thanks to Carol and Jim, the lodge feels less like a rental and more like staying with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

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