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Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!

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A view from a room with large windows overlooking a lake, a dock with boats, and a grassy area with trees.
A recreational vehicle with an open kitchen area, a dining table, and a small deck.
A mobile home with a deck, two chairs, and a picnic table.
A cabin with two windows offering views of a forested area.
A cozy RV interior with a sofa, chairs, a table with a mug, and a view of a lake and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Platte Lake
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!

The Loon on the Lake is a very cute & charming park home that is located right on Little Platte Lake! It features 2 bedrooms, 5 beds, a living area, dining area, kitchen, and 1.5 bathrooms! Also has a great deck with outdoor furniture, a picnic table, and a fun outdoor kitchen! Plus a second private picnic table with a lakeview! Has great lake views throughout and includes use of the resort's kayaks and shared bonfire ring! Also includes Wi-Fi, A/C, heat, and live streaming television!


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:

Guests have access to all of the resort's amenities (including the kayaks), but there is no rowboat available for guests of The Loon.


TRANSIT:

It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) Includes new Deck, 2 picnic tables, BRAND NEW mattress (hybrid and memory foam), BRAND new pull out sofa and mattress, BRAND NEW Haier Refrigerator, BRAND NEW Carpet, and 2 NEW televisions!
(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) Peterson Beach on Lake Michigan is only 4.6 miles from the resort!
(4) Pickleball courts located at Village Park, Beulah MI & Market Square Park, Frankfort MI

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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

Property # 3585346vb
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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.
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Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Glen Lake - 23 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 64.6 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
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!?

As of 1 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat! on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$846, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Twin Birch Resort - The Loon on the Lake - Lakefront with Dock, Kayak, and Rowboat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

HeatherS

Wonderful Resort

Stayed in the Loon. Wonderful resort. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The camper was very nice for our small family. Lake access was nice, very good location for activities in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks, Jake! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful location. The RV was clean and had everything we needed for a 2 night’s stay. The bed was comfy too. Empire Bluff Trail and Peterson Beach were close and both beautiful spots. Great spot for some R&R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks, Beth! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!. Kelly was great, responded right away and came out when we needed something. RV was very clean and comfortable. Surroundings were absolutely beautiful. Very quiet and relaxing. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks, Holly! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and it was set up well! Having direct access to the Little Platte Lake and ability to rent a boat to go fishing was an added bonus. We would definitely stay there again.
Video of the swan family.
This is the dock where the boats are moored.
Nice sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Doris! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Just to be clear, the boats are free, but, if boat motors are desired, they must be rented. Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were really helpful and accommodating. The property was very clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2025
Thanks, Phil! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
just great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thanks, Jacob! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ANN S.

Fantastic

The Loon was a beautiful place to stay for our weekend. Great accommodation and wonderful atmosphere. You will love a stay at the Loon! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura f.

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

Lake view

Perfect spot for enjoying all that northern Mi has to offer! We loved the lake view, access to kayaks, fire pit, and comforts of home. Our stay at “The Loon” was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
Thanks, Laura! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Amazing Property and Area

The Twin Birch Resort was exactly what we needed to get some peace and quiet and visit the stunning parks, lakes, rivers and beaches. The management of the property were super accommodating and very helpful. RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thanks, Dan! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lakeview
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

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

RV stay exceeded our expectations - super location + view + kayaks

Great Stay for 2 nights in mid June weekend! Booked with trepidation this RV site, not having lived in RV before but tremendously enjoyed the stay with family of four in this super location at a height over the lake with a nice view out of the RV master room windows and also from one of the bunk beds. The property manager Kelly was nice too. Having kayaks just down the ramp available allowed good use of exploring the lake at all hours
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thanks, Niki! We are very glad that you had a great stay and we really appreciate the detailed review! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

Lovely place.

What a pleasure it was to stay at such a lovely peaceful place! The outdoor deck and additional outdoor kitchen are so nice to have available. We really enjoyed relaxing on the deck looking out at the lake. The boats and dock provided are an excellent addition as well. Easy to access, and kept clean and in great condition. Everything we needed was provided, and the camper was exceptionally clean and everything was in great working order. I cannot wait to return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yuyuan

Great weekend

We spent the 4th of July weekend at the Loon and it was an amazing experience. The camper is big enough to accommodate four adults. The indoor and outdoor kitchen allowed us to cook from scratch for multiple meals. The kitchen comes with pretty much any tool that you can think of. We spent a whole day at the lake kayaking and boating. Gus was very helpful and patient in teaching us how to use the boat motor. There were a pair of loons and a swan couple living in the lake with baby swans. The location is great and close enough to Frankfort so we visited the town and spent some time by the beach. Kelly, the host, was super courteous and responded to a call from us very timely, even though it was already pretty late at night.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great little resort with fantastic setting. Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at Twin Loon Resort. The setting is beautiful, quiet and serene. We stayed at The Loon, a nicely equipped and permantely set RV with a wrap around deck, but there are other cabins at the resort of you prefer being in a house. The RV was very spacious, clean and modern and equipped with everything you would need. The property owners thought of every little detail, so the RV is well equipped and cozy and exceeded our expectations. There's good mobile phone signal, wi-fi and 2 TVs with Rokus so you can stay connected. Communication with owners before-hand and upon arrival, check-in was a breeze. The setting couldn't be more ideal, with a gorgeous lake to look over, outdoor Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, a grill and front door parking. There's a dock with row boats and kayaks that we really enjoyed using for free. If you're looking for swimming in the lake, this probably isn't the ideal lake for that because there are a lot of Lilly pads and algae, but a great fishing spot and plenty to explore around the lake. Other than that, the resort is about 10 minutes away from Beulah where there are great food options and 20 minutes away from Frankfort on Lake Michigan and many other outdoor activities in the area. We'll be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thanks, Jonathan! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the detailed review! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2025
Thanks, Jocelyn! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thanks, Thomas! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)

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.

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