Wow... what can I say. Friendly staff, nice getaway tucked away in the UP. Perfect location for the…read moreTahquamenon Falls, Oswald Bear Ranch, Whitefish point, rock hunting, yooper light rock hunting, or just to relax. May want to bring a paper map as cell phone service is spotty up in this area.

Stayed for two nights in cabin 6. Cabin was very clean. (Almost too clean as it had a very strong…read morebleach smell as we walked in). The view of the lake from our cabin was amazing. Only gave them 4 stars because one window was missing a screen and we couldn't get wifi from our cabin. I'm guessing that cabin 5 wouldn't get real great Wi-Fi signal either based on observations made while walking around. Its also kind of a hassle that they only take cash/check, but they do make you aware of this when you make reservations. The beds arent the most comfortable, but I sleep pretty easily wherever I am. The entire property is pretty gorgeous. We didn't use the kayaks or boats but they appeared to be in decent shape. We used the firepit and there was firewood provided. The screened in porch was very nice to have for drinking the morning coffee and listening to nature. I'd definitely go back!

A wonderful place to stay a couple of days a week. Jenn and her husband make us feel so comfortable…read moreas well as their staff. We were there last month on New Year's and it was absolutely beautiful breathtaking I can't say enough. Wonderful place to go I recommend it to anybody.

Absolutely fantastic cabins. Jen goes above and beyond for her guests! Love the night time fires at…read morethe pavilion! Just an all around fantastic experience!

Don't let a rough looking exterior keep you from staying here. Stayed one night in July 2025 as a…read morestop between Mackinaw Island and Pictured Rocks National Seashore. Innkeepers Cathy and Bob are friendly and the motel has an old North Country vibe. Pleasant rooms, very very clean. WiFi is not very good but the entire town has relatively poor cell service too. Would stay here again.

This is a very nice place to stay in the middle of the UP. Nice people. Close to Tahquamenon and…read morePictured Rocks. We stayed in one of the cabins. Very clean and reasonably priced. Will definitely stay again.

What a great family hotel. Everything was awesome. I particularly loved how when you went down for…read morebreakfast in the morning, they kept the lights low, the weather channel going, the coffee and donuts. It was like stepping into your grandmas kitchen in the 80's. The jungle gym the had going indoors was great for the kids and everyone was so friendly and just made you feel welcome. Look forward to staying again.

Nice hotel with affordable prices... Rooms were clean, but the bathroom area needed updating…read more The free breakfast in the morning was pretty good... Biscuits & Gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, "build your own waffles" and the typical assortment of muffins, pastries & toast. Milk, juice and yogurt were also available. Coffee/tea & donuts were available 24 hours a day.

Great motel! So friendly and clean. Refrigerator in the room. Dog friendly. Nice path to the lake…read more It was nice to have a person at the front desk, and coffee available in the morning. Very reasonable priced.

What a wonderful three-day stay! I am so glad my husband and I chose the Star Motel over other…read moreoptions that were available for booking online. I wanted to tell other travelers that had opted for stays on the other side of the road (not on the lake) what they were missing. The host, Leo, was kind, accommodating, and easy going in all interactions from reservation to checkout. Every day we were offered for the room to be made up entirely, to receive fresh towels, or/and or to have the trash removed. Leo struck the exactly right balance in degree of service, neither pushy nor neglectful. As many others have said, the rooms are spotless. They are simply furnished but have all amenities and clearly have been kept up with meticulous care ( for example, both bathroom and bedroom as well as windows and doors had a fresh coat of paint). Every single piece in the inventory (fridge, lights, AC, etc.) worked perfectly. The spaciousness of the room, the full-size back window in addition to the even larger front window, all easy to open and with a mosquito screen, and the view out on the beautiful, natural backyard adjacent to Lake Michigan were unexpected bonuses. Traffic on the highway (#2), from which the motel is set back quite a bit, dies down in the evening and the rooms seem to be sound proof as nights were quiet and calm. There are so many things to do and see in the area, three nights were not enough. We will definitely be back, perhaps in a different season.

Another wonderful week at Pavlica's South Shore Resort... We always have a great time. Cabins are…read moregreat and the hosts are great what more could you ask for? We hope to continue this tradition for many years to come.

Great environment, great people, beautiful sunsets when it's not Cloudy…read more Also fishing is great for my cousin to catch his first walleye on the big manistique lake.

I was introduced to BSR by my wife that has been coming since she was born (1975) and her family…read morehas been coming since the late 50's. I quickly fell in love with the resort and all it has to offer. This is a rustic cabin U.P. getaway that encourages its guests to share their week with each other. It offers children to run free safely to enjoy the beach, Rec Hall, playground or docks (not to mention nightly scooter rides.) The prices are fair, the number of people that rebook for the next year is unheard of and fellow "campers" become family. If you're able to get a cabin year after year for a week during the best weather months for the U.P., you are very lucky. Oh, and the sunsets! This is a family vacation! Family owned, family friendly and family focused. My kids love it here and we will never miss a summer trip to Birch Shores. As a footnote, when I proposed to my wife (way back in Feb 2004), I knew she love BSR so much, I turned my apartment into a virtual Birch Shores. Several hundred pounds of sand, "Lake Manistique" (okay, just a kiddie pool with fake fish), chase lounges and all. This is her favorite place on earth and wanted it to be a part of this big moment. That's the kind of resort this is.

Just spent an amazing girls trip here. The cabin was clean and well equipped. The owner was very…read morefriendly and readily available if we needed anything. Lake views were beautiful and the lake was very accessible for fishermen or water sports. We are definitely planning a trip back!