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

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OVERALL: The Red Laker Cabin in summer
OVERALL: The Red Laker Cabin in summer
OVERALL: The private dock and row boats (Use of a specific row boat is included with the rental of The Red Laker.)
OVERALL: The kayaks that are available for guests to use
OVERALL: The community bonfire ring at the property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Water view

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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

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

About the neighborhood

Honor

Located in Honor, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Front Street - 42 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 49 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

As of Apr 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak! on Jun 11, 2026 start from $285, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Birch Resort - The Red Laker Cabin: Lakefront with Dock, Rowboat, and Kayak!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

Laura S.

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Christa W.

Red Laker

Very peaceful and clean. Great fish cleaning station!
Verified

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.
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 😊
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

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!
Verified

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

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.

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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