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Birch Lodge #2 | Mackinaw City/Cheboygan

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A wooden deck with a railing, two turquoise Adirondack chairs, and a glass door leading to a room.
A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a table, large windows, and a view of a green landscape.
A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area.
A row of log cabins numbered 5, 3, and 2, with a lake in the foreground.
A log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Mackinaw City, MI
  • Place, Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Cheboygan

Located in Cheboygan, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace. Maze Of Mirrors and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Map
Mackinaw City, MI

What's nearby

  • Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park - 4 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show - 7 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 9 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 11 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Stone Bay Fishery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bob-Lo Tavern - ‬131 min drive
  • ‪Mother Mary's Canning - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Bar and Grill - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Lodge #2 | Mackinaw City/Cheboygan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Birch Lodge #2 | Mackinaw City/Cheboygan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Lodge #2 | Mackinaw City/Cheboygan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birch Lodge #2 | Mackinaw City/Cheboygan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Huron and within 6 mi (10 km) of Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park and Jack Pine Lumberjack Show. Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Perfect location. Management team and owner very responsive and easy to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the property and location. We appreciate the kind words and would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is beautifully situated on Lake Huron and everything was easy from check in to check out
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and views!

Cute cottage and great location! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly enjoyed the cabin. The cabin is beautiful. The space is very family friendly and the beach and fire pit was a great way to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakehouse stay

Great property, very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you will come back and stay again. We love to have repeat good renters. Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birch wood cabin 2

We had a great time property and cabins where awesome very clean and comfortable would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
About the cleanest home we have stayed in. The management company was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin was quite beautiful with a perfect location right on Lake Huron between Mackinaw City and Cheboygan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

This is our 2nd time back staying in this group of cabins. The location is perfect - central to activities in Mackinaw City or Cheboygan. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Enjoyed the cabin and a perfect location. Everything was as listed and had everything we needed. Cabin was very clean and the view was fantastic. Great sunrises every morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

The lake was gorgeous and the cabin was just perfect. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amazing host. Lots of cobwebs and the dust on the fans were flying everywhere when the fans were on.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2025
Thank You for your “5” star review and feedback as we strive for our guests to have an excellent experience overall. We will fine tune our checklist to give extra attention to the areas you pointed out. Always feel free to call us when at one of our properties as we would want the opportunity to make it right during your stay. Those pesty cobwebs on lake properties can be a challenge as they tend to pop up over night in the summer months. Hope you enjoyed your time in Northern Michigan and we look to see you again soon. Thank you again for your feedback and for your business 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property and cabin

This is a beautiful cabin right on Lake Huron. Enough room for my wife and kids (though we only had one of our two children with us) to spread out a little bit, and yet quite cozy as well. Awesome sunrise view, and you can see the Mackinac bridge from the fire pit
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place to Stay!

We stayed here 3 yrs ago and absolutely loved it and decided to come back! We’re so glad we did, the cabin is so nice and we love being so close to the water! We always enjoy our time here and the cabin has everything you need. The view and being so close to the water was another highlight of our trip. We also enjoy getting to talk to Don from cabin 1 and his knowledge on places to see and things to do! We can’t wait to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful sunrises

The Birch Lodge cabin 2 was right on the straights Lake Huron side. Cool nights and warm afternoons. The water is warmer than Lake Michigan ,rocky bottom , so bring water shoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cabin

This was our first time being in Northern Michigan and the cabin was wonderful. It had everything we needed and the kids loved being so close to the lake! The views were absolutely breathtaking! We met some great people who were staying in the other cabins as well and the couple in cabin 1 were super helpful and informative on places to go and things to do! It is definitely one of our favorite vacations to date! We’ve already decided that we’ll be back in the future and will stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2021
❤️Thanks so much for taking time to share your feedback. So delighted You & Your Family enjoyed the cabin and have fond memories of your vacation in Northern Michigan. We are honored to hear You are looking to return to vacation here again. Would Love to have You back 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to enjoy the Mackinaw City area!

Great place to enjoy the Mackinaw City area. The cabin has everything you need to make meals and is clean, nice and cozy. I think it looks better than on pictures. The only complaint we have is the mattress, it is too soft. Other than that, a really nice cabin with fire pit and benches just steps to Lake Huron and the views of the lake and the Mackinac Bridge are spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cheboygan

Loved it except fact of no wifi
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2022
We are glad you loved the cabin. It certainly is a special place. We are hoping that we might have WIFI service available to our area next year. Fingers crossed! Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Would Stay Here Again

This place was CLEAN! We loved the screened in front porch, we loved the yard, we loved the beach access, parking was easy and the location was very convenient. The queen-sized loft bed was not the most comfortable bed in the world, but it wasn't bad either. There were plenty of drawers where we could store our clothes, TONS of hangers in the closet, it was amazing. We had an amazing time and will be recommending this place to everyone! I've already shared this listing with a coworker and I've only been back to work for 1 day. If we're in the area again, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cabin and location

Great location. It's close to Mackinaw City, but far enough away to have alone time. All of the amenities to the cabin were spot on. We had some issues with the oven lighting properly but only used it twice and got it to work. The laundry and grill were good. The screened in porch and balconies are outstanding. Waking up to the sound of the lake each day was a real added bonus. The bike trail is easily accessible across US23. The little beach is rocky, but you can wade out with Crocs or water shoes. There is so much to do in this area. We went to Soo Locks, Mackinac Island, St Ignace and Sand Dunes Beach, Mackinaw City, Jack Pine Lumberjack Show, Headlands Dark Sky Park, and Petoskey State Park. It was our first visit to the area and we loved it!
Early morning at the cabin
Early morning from the porch
Fire pit
Mighty Mackat night from the cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as advertised

The place was clean and I really enjoy my stay. Being close to the water was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Pictures for this cabin do it no justice. This place was so beautiful and relaxing. Views are amazing. It was the perfect little cabin. We plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was amazing stay

We really enjoyed a beautiful cabin with a breathtaking view to the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and out of the way.

Convenient location for Mackinaw City and Cheboygan if you want to be away from the crowds. The cabin was clean and well equipped. Grounds were immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

both positives and negatives are strong

Very nice cabin - well built, clean, unique layout, used the deck and screened porch. Highway so close it drowned out the sound of the waves and we wished for more seclusion. WORST: the beds. All of them were lumpy and tilted. If they had been good beds, we would have rated this a 4-5 star place. Multiple problems with contradictory info on the contract and also with phone conversation. Directions on lock box were wrong. Brochures were at least a year old and there is no online connection and rare phone connection with which to check on activities. We didn't like being in a circle of cabins - BUT - that's a personal preference. The grounds were impeccably kept and beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2020
We appreciate your feedback as we always look to make enhancements where possible so renters have fond memories of time spent at our cabin. While a relished spot for many return vacationers and well suited for many individuals & families, sorry to hear it wasn’t a good match for your needs. As indicated in the property description, we are one of 5 cabins at Birch Lodge on beautiful Lake Huron but not the more secluded private location you apparently were seeking. Our property description also reflects there is no Wi-Fi connectivity available at this time. We find Cell phone connectivity issues are mostly related to an individual carrier’s coverage area. Relative to other items you noted, it is the first time we received any concerns related to these topics especially the mattresses where recent renters just had commented they found them “so comfortable”. We do understand though mattress comfort level is a very personal preference. Road noise during peak traffic times can echo off the lake ; however, come nighttime it is much quieter as traffic is significantly lighter and hasn’t been noted by others as a deterrent. We will take a look at our lockbox instructions and contracts for any potential enhancements that may benefit our customers going forward. Thank You for staying at our Cabin and only wish our place had met more of your needs. Hope you find your future vacation travels to be most enjoyable ones.
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