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Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Honor

Located within a leisurely stroll of Platte Lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute drive of Loon Lake. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 40.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!

The Red Laker Cabin is a charming and traditional cabin right on Little Platte Lake! It is part of Twin Birch Resort and the rental includes full access to the resort's amenities, 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 charming little lakefront 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. 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!


GUEST ACCESS:

Rental of the cabin includes full access to the resort's outdoor grounds and amenities!


TRANSIT:

It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) There is a flight of stairs from the cabin down to the lake, so accessibility may be an issue for some folks.
(2) 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.
(3) Fans are provided, but the cabin does NOT have air conditioning.
(4) Peterson Beach on Lake Michigan is only 4.6 miles from the resort!
(5) Pickleball courts located at Village Park, Beulah MI & Market Square Park, Frankfort MI
The cabin is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is located in Honor, just steps from Platte Lake. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Loon Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 29.1 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Yes, every cabin at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak! comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Red Laker

Great place to stay. Nice area and very quiet and peaceful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Vacation week

Always a great stay at the Red Laker. We had a great week and a great stay. We'll be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Beautiful

Great location with a spectacular view! We enjoyed kayaking and site seeing. Such a beautiful area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Sisters

We really enjoyed staying at the cabin and we met some good neighbors
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

Red Laker

Very peaceful and clean. Great fish cleaning station!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DeniseM

Red Laker

We have stayed at Twin Birch for many years in all the cabins and it is the most peaceful, quite, beautiful place. It is heaven! We love it here and we will always come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DanF

Red laker

We had a wonderful time this place was exactly what we were looking for we will highly recommend it to our friends and family thank you so much for the experience 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in the 1947 Red Laker. Definitely nostalgic. We love the Little Platte area. Canoeing at Riverside, bicycling in Grand Arbor, swimming at watching sunsets at Lake Michigan. We appreciated having the grill for our dinners. Thank you for the perfect weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NoraleenR

peaceful

Very serene location. Appreciated how all the little things were foreseen, example box of kleenex by bedside. The screened in porch makes this cabin a keeper. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

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

Twin Birch "RedLaker" Cabin

Twin Birch Resort "Red Laker" cabin was as advertised. Quaint; CLEAN; Quiet, beautiful view of lake. All that we hoped it would be for 2 adults. Will try to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

Red laker

Very clean quaint cottage on a beautiful lake peaceful area loved to hear the loons. Lot's of hiking trails close by. Loved the screened in porch with swing to have coffee in the morning. We'll appointed kitchen area but could use some seasonings(salt pepper etc). All in all beautiful location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gordon T.

Like visiting a new universe

Brought my grandson up for a couple of days for connection and getting away from busy south-east Michigan. This was the right place. Beautiful, tranquil, and EVERYONE was SO kind and friendly. Thanks.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

ElizabethA

Red Laker

Not sure the money is worth having to use water that is loaded with iron. It's better but don't like to take showers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Beautiful

Great location with a spectacular view! We enjoyed kayaking and site seeing. Such a beautiful area.

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