The Birchy is located just a few minutes drive from Marquette and is across the road from the lake. Our room was ground floor and opened out to a deck that faced the water. In the yard in front of the room were a burn pit and deck chairs. Bikes were available, and although we did not use them, it would be easy to access the town this way, once across the rather busy street. The pool was not yet open. Our room had been redone and had a nice decor, with a larger than usual fridge that actually kept our cold packs frozen. There was almost no one else there, so it was very quiet except for the road traffic. Although it seems like it might be hard to cross the road, it really isn't because of the "no man's land" in the middle. The hotel has a no contact check in and out, providing detailed texts on what to do. This went seamlessly for us. My only issue with the room was a strong mildew smell in the room. Otherwise, the room was very clean, and the beds were comfortable and fresh. We absolutely loved Marquette!