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Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!

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Experience the essence of Northern Michigan at Brown Bear Cabin, where traditional rustic charm meets modern comfort. Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi and streaming television with Roku, then step outside to explore Big Platte Lake and Little Platte Lake via your own private kayak or rowboat.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!

  • The Brown Bear Cabin is PURE NORTHERN MICHIGAN! It has a charming and traditional rustic style, but is also very comfortable. The cabin has been updated with modern amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi and streaming television with Roku. The cabin is part of Twin Birch Resort and it includes use of your own private kayak and rowboat for exploring the lake, which is great for both kayaking and fishing! It also includes use of the resort's dock and community fire pit.


    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. Peterson Beach on Lake Michigan is also only 4.6 miles from the resort!

    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 highly 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 television 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.
    (4) Fans are provided, but the cabin does NOT have air conditioning.
    (5) Peterson Beach on Lake Michigan is only 4.6 miles from the resort!
    (6) Pickleball courts located at Village Park, Beulah MI & Market Square Park, Frankfort MI

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Honor is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Honor travel guide
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a clear sky.
    Platte Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy dune, dense forest, and a large body of water.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • A snow-covered cabin with a red roof and a wooden structure in a forest.
    Crystal Mountain
    20 min drive - 31.3 km
  • A coastal town with a large body of water, dense residential area, and a prominent church.
    Traverse City Beach
    45 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    8 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • A Papano's Pizza BEULAH
    9 min drive
  • The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Five Shores Brewing
    11 min drive
  • Platte River Inn
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak! located?

Situated in Honor, this cabin is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Loon Lake. Champion Hill Golf Course and Rush Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

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

Very comfortable family cabin!

This cabin is so nice! It has thoughtful cabin decor touches as well as a contemporary bathroom and kitchen that makes it really comfortable and relaxing. We had such a fun family time! Lots to do both on the property and in the surrounding area- Lake Michigan, Sleeping bear, Platte river etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cathy E.

The Brown Bear at Twin Birch Resort

The Brown Bear is a nice 2 bedroom cabin. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need - including a dishwasher. The resort is only a 10 minute drive to the Lake Michigan beach at the end of the Platte River - which I highly recommend (part of Sleeping Bear Dunes NP). We used the (provided) kayak & rowboat on Little Platte lake which is a lovely lake.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the area.

Brown Bear has clearly been well taken care of over the years. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed with everything you may need for a break from the hectic life. Prompt response to a minor issue. Loved that I could walk from the cabin to the main property to have morning coffee on the dock and kayak the on the lake in the evening. Very close to one of my favorite places, Sleeping Bear Natl Lakeshore. Would recommend and hope to be able to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Great location

The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed and more. It was cozy and spacious. The location was perfect, just a short drive to many great places. Lake access was a short walk away and it was nice to sit on the dock and stargaze at night. The front porch swing was the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee. The back bedroom had plenty of room for air mattresses, if needed. There was a musty odor when we first arrived, but it cleared out when opening windows and running the ceiling fans. Host is very quick to respond, if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

DavidH

Great Cabin, awesome trip

My family and I had a great time staying at this cabin. Brown Bear is just a 2 minute walk through the woods to get to the lake, though it was helpful that my buddies staying in the Red and Green Laker that were right on Lake Little Platte. only issue was that quite a few ants appeared on day 3-4, Kelly had said the cabins had been treated before, and left perimeter spray and traps for me to use. Other than that the cabins were comfortable, and had everything we needed, like kitchen equipment. Even had a blender! Will likely book here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craw Z.

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

Great Cabin in Great Location!

Very cute cabin, close to town so we were able to go to grocery and pharmacy no problem. We did not use the available amenities but the lake and such were very close. I like the fact that this cabin was set by itself. No issues from neighbors and road was not busy at all. For us, my husband, myself and our daughter who is 2 along with my mother, we had plenty of room. Saw deer in the morning while enjoying coffee on the back patio. Also loved the photos of the original owners and property. Visiting family from out of state and this really gave us our fix for "up north" MI that we have been missing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CarlF

Relaxation at the Brown Bear

We stayed at the Red Laker last summer. We wanted to try the Brown Bear this year because we wanted a little more space. Cabin was the perfect size and was very private. Enjoyed having a charcoal grill. Used it several times. I missed not being directly on the lake, but it is not too far of a walk to get there. I enjoyed using the rowboat and using my SUP on the lake. The only negative was that my mother was allergic to the sheets and towels that were provided. She has allergies. She had to wash the sheets and towels, which seemed to help. I think it was the fabric softener that had been used to wash them. Will keep that in mind if/when we come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phil m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice and clean. We were mostly on the go and didn’t stay at the cabin much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Brown Bear

Great property. Had everything wr needed. My wife absolutely loved how cute it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Very very nice

I thought it was excellent
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was easy. Great location. Maybe consider a portable air conditioner. The humidity is rising even in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Went with my 2 sisters and mom and we loved the place. Only downside to it was the lack of AC. The weekend we were there was a hot one and while the place provides ceiling and portable fans, only one of the portable fans worked. Luckily we had brought 2 portable fans as well so we were able to cool it off the best we could. Otherwise the place is perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Another great week at the Brown Bear!

We love coming every year to the Brown Bear! It is always comfortable and relaxing for us. I will say that it was much warmer this year. we brought two fans just in case and even with all the fans and ceiling fans on it was still warm . The only thing I would like to draw your attention to is that the largest fan, behind the front door, did not work when plugged in. Also, the recycling was full both times we tried to empty our bin, sorry for leaving it full.