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
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Internet
Beschikbaar in de boshut: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Parkeerplekken ter plaatse
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Broodrooster
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Magnetron
Oven
Eetopties
Eettafel
Slaapkamers
2 slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Badkamer
1 badkamer
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Woonruimtes
Eettafel
Open haard
Entertainment
Smart-tv met kabel-/satellietzenders
Buiten
Barbecue
Patio
Tuin
Vuurplaats
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine
Wasserette
Werkplekken
Bureau
Bureaustoel
Comfort
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegestaan
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Rookvrije accommodatie
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Brandblusser
Algemeen
Accommodatie bevindt zich in een resort
Tuin
Unitgrootte: 93 vierkante meter
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Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies voor het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegestaan
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn van harte welkom.
Evenementen
Geen evenementen toegestaan
Roken
Roken is niet toegestaan
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar die handelt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag in rekening worden gebracht.
Bij het inchecken dien je mogelijk een erkend identiteitsbewijs met foto en een creditcard, pinpas of borgsom in contanten te verstrekken voor incidentele kosten.
Speciale verzoeken worden onder voorbehoud van beschikbaarheid bij het inchecken ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten in rekening worden gebracht. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorziening: een brandblusser
Onze partner, Vrbo, beheert deze accommodatie. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Veelgestelde vragen
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!?
Nee, huisdieren zijn bij deze accommodatie niet toegestaan.
Wat kost het om bij Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak! te parkeren?
Je kunt ter plaatse parkeren bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik inchecken bij Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!?
Je kunt vanaf 16.00 uur inchecken.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak! uitchecken?
Je dient uiterlijk om 11.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar ligt Twin Birch Resort - The Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!?
Dit huisje in Honor ligt op enkele stappen van Platte Lake en op 10 km van Lake Michigan en Champion Hill Golf Course. Ook Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore en Crystal Lake Golf Club liggen binnen 15 km afstand.
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Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.
Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 13 van 15 beoordelingen
10 - Uitstekend
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Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 2 van 15 beoordelingen
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Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 0 van 15 beoordelingen
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Netheid
9,4
Locatie
Beoordelingen
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tim T.
10 sep 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Would stay again.
Tim T.
4 nachten verbleven in september 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
phil m.
23 jul 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
great location clean
phil m.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jamie S.
4 okt 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
It was nice and clean. We were mostly on the go and didn’t stay at the cabin much.
Jamie S.
3 nachten verbleven in september 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
William B.
8 jul 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Very very nice
I thought it was excellent
William B.
21 nachten verbleven in mei 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Kenneth K.
29 jun 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Brown Bear
Great property. Had everything wr needed. My wife absolutely loved how cute it was.
Kenneth K.
2 nachten verbleven in juni 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Dustin O.
1 aug 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Everything was easy. Great location. Maybe consider a portable air conditioner. The humidity is rising even in Northern Michigan.
Dustin O.
5 nachten verbleven in juli 2025
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Charlotte T.
24 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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.
Charlotte T.
5 nachten verbleven in juli 2024
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Pam P.
14 aug 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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.
Pam P.
2 nachten verbleven in augustus 2025
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Cathy E.
30 jul 2024
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.
Cathy E.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Karen F.
20 jun 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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!
Karen F.
3 nachten verbleven in juni 2024
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Beth H.
20 aug 2025
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.
Beth H.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jill M.
9 aug 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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.
Jill M.
3 nachten verbleven in augustus 2024
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
DavidH
15 aug 2024
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.
DavidH
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Craw Z.
14 jul 2024
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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!
Craw Z.
2 nachten verbleven in juli 2024
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
CarlF
17 nov 2024
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.