My family of 3 (myself, husband and teenager) checked into cabin #5 June 10th for a week and had a…read morefantastic time. The cabin was clean, with new beds, stove, TV and superior cookware in the kitchen. The cabin had 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and large kitchen which was open to the living room. It had a huge back porch that overlooked the lake. What's not to love when you have such a great place to stay. The new owners are fantastic, and you can tell that they have a lot of pride in their resort. On Wednesday night we had a fantastic meal with them along with the other guests staying on sight for the week(s). There is plenty to do if you would like to stay at the resort - playscape, swings, kid hot-tub (enclosed), adult only hot-tub (enclosed), pontoon boat, small fishing boats, kayaks, lounge chairs and hiking trails. The lake is fantastic - very clean, and stays shallow for quite some time in various areas. The resort is centrally located from all the "to-dos" in the U.P. - which makes it even better. Close by is Taylor Market which offers everything you will need to stock the kitchen in the cabin for a week. My family and I cannot say enough great things about the resort. We can't wait to go back. Run, don't walk, to book your stay.

From the owner: We are a family owned vacation resort with nine cabins available to choose from. Come enjoy our…read morebeautiful lake frontage beach on Big Manistique Lake.

Spent a family week at this resort, 15 people and four cabins. Everything was great, cabins are…read morewell cared for and clean. Grounds are well kept. We rented a pontoon, prefect for taking the family out to fish in. The owner is very friendly and around each day for anything you might need help with. Hopefully we will be returning next year.

Went up for the weekend, super nice resort! Very clean and friendly people. The owner was very…read moreinformative and helpful. All of the cabins are on the water. We will be back for sure in the winter.

This Inn is historical, appropriately appointed, comfortable, scenic and cozy, complete with wood…read moreburning fire to welcome you in the lobby. Although I had not visited when the previous owners ran it, the current owner clearly cares about the Inn and the experience it provides for its visitors. The historic nature of the building includes what you might expect: beautiful solid wood finishes, slightly creaky floors, enormous original windows, nooks and niches. It's clean and there are decisive design updates (period-correct wallpapers, lace curtains). The restaurant was great and a step up from the also delicious but more classic corner dining experiences in the area. We plan to return and look forward to the Inn's continual evolution and warm hospitality as we explore Michigan's incredible Upper Peninsula.

I sayed at the Inn for a night during my work travel in the UP. The room was cozy, clean and…read morecomfortable. The room didn't have a bathroom, so I used one down the hallway, which was totally fine. The food service downstairs in the restaurant was slow, inconsistent and a little strange. The food was just okay, however the best food item was the French onion soup. I am giving 4 stars overall, because this property is most likely the best place in the area.

very clean motel with comfortable beds. Owner was welcoming. Room has fridge and microwave. Room to…read morepark you trailer

I would like to say that the poor review that was left by a gentleman named John G. is not 100%…read morefactual. They were instructed to call the motel to reserve the rooms with a credit card. This was apparently never done so the rooms were not reserved. It could have been avoided with a simple call to the motel to ensure everything was in order. As far as the other issues noted, I am following up with management to find out more. Please do not let one bad review keep you from staying. Certainly if there are any short comings we would like to know so improvements can be made. I've gotten many good reviews that are not posted on here. Also, the current website can be found on Google, not the one listed here. Thank you

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!