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White Birch Lodge

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White Birch Lodge is an all-inclusive, fun family resort on the beautiful shores of Elk Lake in Northern Michigan. For more info: www.whitebirchlodge.org

Story

White Birch Lodge was started by Cliff and Ruby Conrad in 1958.

The Conrads, from Maumee, Ohio, had the vision of a place where familes could come to enjoy "up North" summer vacations. Elk Lake's crystal clear blue water provided the setting, and with help from friends and young staff, they began to offer an all-inclusive, "american plan" style of vacation where the staff took care of all the work, giving parents freedom to relax and enjoy.

The lush lakefront property where the resort lies had been operated off and on as a hotel since the early 1900s. The main lodge was constructed in the late 1800s and remains the heart and soul of WBL today. Waterskiing and sailing became popular pasttimes on the lake, while cooks prepared three meals each day in the lakefront dining hall. The active vacationer enjoyed all the available sports activities on and off the water, while the quiet serenity of the area brought relaxation.

Countless friendships developed between guests and staff alike and continue to reunite years later.

White Birch Lodge : A Nothern Michigan Tradition

The Conrads' passion for fun and service lives on today. Still family-owned and operated by Cliff and Ruby's children and grandchildren, the resort has evolved with the same all-inclusive program at its center.

Accommodations have grown to include everything from rustic cabins to luxurious condominiums, all clustered around Elk Lake's sandy, birch-lined shores.

The watersports program has grown into one of the most extensive in the nation! Four MasterCraft ski and wakeboard boats, along with an experienced waterfront crew, will provide the ultimate in waterfront fun whether on skis, a wakeboard, or bouncing around on a tube or the "Big Banana" towable. Beginners learn quickly with assistance and coaching by staff, and advanced/intermediate riders accel with the help of professional boat drivers. Learning to waterski or wakeboard builds confidence for young kids as the whole dock cheers on their efforts. A fleet of sailboats, small and large, along with instruction from our resident captain, will help you ride the warm breezes off Grand Traverse Bay.

Kayaks and canoes provide a quiet paddle, with rowboats to hook into some great fishing with our guide. Countless beach and water toys will entertain the kids for hours on end, while seniors may enjoy pontoon boat cruises or a dip in the refreshing water. You won't find another waterfront program with the variety and level of service offered by WBL!

Today's guests include many families of those present when the resort began. Third and fourth generations still return with family to relive childhood memories and create new ones with their own children.

Many extended family groups come together to utilize the lodge's perfect setting for family reunions. Families and friends enjoy catching up on the ski dock, beach, or around the campfire underneath a vast array of Northern Michigan stars.

Our unique group of college students on staff, most of whom grew up as guests, continue to provide guests with the best of service, interaction with kids, and fun in and around the water. Evening activities bring everyone together for sports night, the square dance, and the locally reknowned watersports show put on by the staff each thursday.

Shaded lakefront decks provide quiet spots for reading or getting some work done on laptops with available wireless internet. Parents love seeing their kids drop their video games and enjoy the outdoors all day with lifelong friends they've made during their time at the lodge.

Endless activities including basketball, tennis, soccer, shuffleboard, ping pong, kayaking, nearby golf and shopping in downtown Elk Rapids, and more, are sure to entertain every personality.

And for those who like to venture off the property and explore, the Grand Traverse Region offers exceptional beauty including the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, and the Antrim Chain of Lakes. Miles of white sand beaches along lake Michigan, rolling forests, orchards, and vineyards abound. Close to eclectic downtown Traverse City and many quaint Northern Michigan towns.

We hope you will consider joining us for your family's next vacation and become part of the White Birch tradition!

We know you will love it!

Address: 571 Meguzee Point Rd, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, USA
Phone: (231) 264-8271
gro.egdolhcribetihw@ofni
State: Michigan
County: Antrim County
Zip Code: 49629



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Reviews
Super cool atmosphere and a great location on Elk Lake! The young staff are incredibly kind, helpful and so courteous, it makes you feel like you're either at a Disney Park or back in time on an episode of Father Knows Best or Leave it to Beaver! The accommodations are clean, well-kept and comfortable, and the food and community feeling is very special! A great place for a family reunion or a nice weeklong retreat to refresh and get closer to nature! I highly recommend White Birch Lodge !
8 years ago (16-08-2017)
White Birch Lodge is, and has been, our family's destination of choice for vacation since my wife was 3 years old. Beautiful location. Incredible management and staff. Fun, old fashioned, family oriented time. Highly recommended!
8 years ago (27-06-2017)
What a gem! The property is fantastic. It's a throwback to the old summer time family resorts of the 50s. The family that runs it are some of the nicest and most gracious hosts I have ever met.
8 years ago (03-06-2017)
I have three words to describe white birch lodge: BEST VACATION EVER
8 years ago (10-07-2017)
If you are looking for a great family, all-inclusive vacation with activities for every age group- this is it! It has been a tradition for multiple generations of our family for over 50 years. It is a one of a kind vacation experience. Highly recommend!!
9 years ago (02-12-2016)
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