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Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!

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OVERALL:  The front of the cabin in winter
OVERALL:  Each cabin is provided with a rowboat.
OVERALL:  There are a collection of kayaks that are available for guests to use.
EXTERIOR:  Another view of the front of the cabin in summer.
EXTERIOR:  Another view of the front of the cabin in summer.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!

The Kodiak Cabin is a charming and traditional log cabin at Twin Birch Resort, a lakefront resort on Little Platte with 4 cabins on the premises. The rental includes full access to Little Platte Lake including your own rowboat and kayak! There is also a dock and firepit at the resort that is shared among all 4 cabins. The cabins are all technologically updated with high-speed and live streaming Roku television. This log cabin truly provides for a fun, peaceful, and relaxing getaway!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The property is in a quiet neighborhood of lakefront homes and resorts, with Big Platte Lake on one side of the road and Little Platte Lake on the other side of the road. Boating, kayaking, and fishing are very popular on both lakes.

Outside of the immediate area, the property is close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, Traverse City, and a lot of cute little beach towns in the area like Beulah, Frankfort, Empire, and Glen Arbor. There are all kinds of hiking trails in the area and outdoor activities of all kinds are very popular. The area truly provides for a great vacation getaway!

Note that the cabin is open year-round and it's warm and cozy in the winter! There are also a lot of activities in the area during the winter. Cross-country and downhill skiing are popular in the area and the cabin is just 16 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, which has both downhill and cross-country skiing as well as ice skating. Both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are available at nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Dunes is also great for winter hiking.

Ice fishing is popular in the area as well and Little Platte Lake, Big Platte Lake, and nearby Crystal Lake are all good spots for ice fishing. Snowmobiling is also popular and there are snowmobiling trails nearby in the Thompsonville area. Several communities in the area also have Christmas festivities and winter carnivals and/or parades.


TRANSIT:

It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) Due to seasonal weather constraints, all outdoor amenities (including the firepit, dock, boats, etc.) are only guaranteed in terms of availability from June 1 through Sept. 30.
(2) Cable-equivalent stations are provided via Spectrum's streaming app.
(3) Guests are welcome to bring their own motors or rent one for use with the row boats. Crystal Lake Marina in Honor and Beulah rent boat motors. Motors should be 10 Horsepower or less and must be short shaft because Little Platte Lake is VERY shallow.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Honor

Honor is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twin Birch Resort - The Kodiak Cabin: Lake Access with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak! located?

Situated in Honor, this cabin is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to Stay

We have a really nice stay. Lots of little extras we weren’t expecting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Kodiak

Our family had an amazing stay.The weather was perfect the cabin was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Just what we needed to stay close by for a salmon fishing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northwest Michigan 2024

The cabin presented well. Clean and very comfortable for 4 people. It was our base from which we enjoyed torch lake and the local wineries. The lake on the property was pristine and we enjoyed the bonfire area both evenings. The quiet neighborhood was well kept and people were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Cleanliness location space. All great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

I liked this place. Has that old-school, “up north”, Michigan cabin vibe. Exactly what I was looking for. Nice and clean. Management was very responsive. There are plastic bags, or barriers, on all of the mattresses. I guess that’s hygienic? It doesn’t make for a comfortable night’s sleep, however.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great cabin in the woods

Cabin was great, as is location. The ad however had mentioned a kayak, a canoe, and a firepit included, which we were told after check in were not available in October as these are seasonal items offered. Slightly disappointing as that was part of the reason we chose this location, but the cabin itself was great. Would stay again, but a bit misleading regarding amenities offered in the ad listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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Twin Birch Resort is a wonderful and traditional northern Michigan resort with a rich heritage. It was started in 1947 and has been owned by the same family since the 1980's. The key feature of the resort is Little Platte Lake and the property leverages all of the lake with a great dock and the provision of both a rowboat and kayak to all guests! There is also a community fire pit on the property. The resort provides for a great getaway for a family, extended family group (renting multiple cabins), couple, or an individual just looking for a little relaxation.

Note that the property is managed for the owners by Agape Vacation Rentals, which is based in nearby Beulah, Michigan.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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