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

Cabin in Honor with kitchen and patio

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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 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 Brown Bear Cabin: Lake Access with Rowboat and Kayak!

Cabin in Honor with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cabin features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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

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About the area

Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬13 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 Champion Hill Golf Course. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Old Indian Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phil m.

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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.
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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.

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

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
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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.

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
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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.