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Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area!

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House front
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Kitchen
Kitchen looking into living room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Indian Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest room

4 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area!

Winter ‘25/26 rates in full effect. Come visit us year round!

Escape to our idyllic cottage in the heart of the Michigan woods and rekindle the romance with your loved one. Our quaint retreat is the perfect size for couples seeking a secluded and intimate getaway.

As soon as you enter the bright and welcoming space you'll be enveloped in a sense of comfort and tranquility. Snuggle up on the plush couch in front of a warm and cozy fire, sipping on a glass of wine, and just enjoy each other's company. Or, venture out and explore the stunning natural surroundings – rent a kayak or canoe and discover the beauty of Platte Lake together, see a movie at the drive in, or explore the Lake Michigan beaches a mere stone's throw away.

When it's time to dine, you'll find plenty of charming restaurants nearby to choose from. Or, create a romantic meal together in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy it on the outdoor patio under the stars.

Our cottage is the perfect blend of convenience and seclusion, situated just a short drive from the Sleeping Bear Dunes and all the best attractions in the area. But at the end of the day, you'll love returning to the peacefulness and warmth of Serenity Woods.

Book your stay today and look forward to reigniting the spark with your special someone in the heart of Michigan.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Contact the owner to arrange for more than 2 dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Minimum primary renter must be 25 years old or older
Events are not allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Honor

Honor is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Old Indian Trail - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • beach near McKinley Avenue - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. Traverse City area! located?

Situated in Honor, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Old Indian Trail and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our long weekend. The cabin was exceptionally clean with all the amenities we needed. The kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes, pots, pans, utensils etc that we needed to cook all our meals. It was cold and rainy outside one day to warrant trying the fireplace, which warmed the cabin up in no time. Extremely pleased with our stay and looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to having you again. Happy Spring! M McGrath & J Jury
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great management and a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed having you and hopw to host you again. Happy Fall, M McGrath & J Jury
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cozy cabin, perfect for our family’s fall break!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you, we enjoyed having you and hopw to host you again. J Jury & M McGrath
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very welcoming. Soft music playing and the gas fireplace on. Nestled among the trees it was really very serene. The house was pristine. I will definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoyed hosting you and would love to welcome you again. Take Care, M McGrath & J Jury
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and cozy, bed comfortable. It was just as it appears in the pictures, and nice for a week exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you so much. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with Is and hope to host you again. Take Care, M McGrath & J Jury
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Shelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Thank you, glad you enjoyed yourselves and hope to host you again. M.McGrath & J Jury Owners, Serenity Woods Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger & Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin

Really enjoyed our stay! Cabin was clean and welcoming. Would not mind staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Vacation

We had a great week exploring the Spring sites in and around the Sleeping Bear area. The house was very clean, quiet and cozy; perfect for our stay. Much nicer bath and kitchen than similar places we’ve stayed in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place

Beautiful, clean, secluded, wonderful location.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Than you! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to be able to host you again. Kind Regards, Michaela McGrath Serenity Woods Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little cottage in one of the most gorgeous areas of Michigan. The cottage had everything we needed for a family of six. It brings a sense of peace and escape from the hustle and bustle! The beds were comfortable. The location is great...so close to some glorious beaches. We also boat, so this was a great location to get on many different lakes with little effort. Thanks for a wonderful stay for our family to make more up north memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Weekend!

This is a very clean, comfortable and peaceful property! My family loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to host you again! Take Care, Michaela McGrath Managing Partner/Owner Serenity Woods Cottage, TTMD
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

This was our second stay at Serenity Cottage and just as great as the first! Clean and comfortable, nice linens and kitchen, and easy access to Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
We loved having you again and you are welcome anytime! Happy Summer! M McGrath & J Jury Owners, Serenity Woods Cottage/TTMD, LLC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed our two week stay in this cute cosy cottage. It was was very comfortable, including the king bed, and it had pretty much everything we needed for our stay, including a well equipped kitchen. It is in a very quiet and peaceful location, close to Sleeping Bear dunes, Frankfort and many hiking trails and beaches. The air conditioning was appreciated for some of the hotter days and when air quality was poor due to Canadian wildfires.We hope to be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean and cozy

Beautiful property and house located conveniently to so many local attractions! Perfect home base for relaxing and exploring northern Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation House

Property was exactly as described, house was very clean. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thank you so much, we enjoyed having you and hope to host you again. Happy Summer! M McGrath & J Jury Owners/Serenity Woods Cottage, TTMD
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, super clean little house!

We had a terrific time here. It’s clean, new, and the hosts thought of so many little details to make it an easy place to stay. Excellent location that’s close to so many adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review! We are so happy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great time great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get- Away

Second time vacationing here. Lovely cottage in the woods. Clean, comfy and adorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you, we really enjoy hosting you and hope to do so again. Happy Summer! M McGrath & J Jury Owners: Serenity Woods Cottage/TTMD, LLC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend A Visit

Very peaceful surroundings at this well kept up property. My dog and I had a wonderful time and hope to be back next year for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks so much. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and you and your pup are welcome back anytime. Happy Summer! J Jury & M McGrath Owners: Serenity woods Cottage/TTMD, LLC
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacob d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Located conveniently outside of Frankfort

Stay was very pleasant. It's located back in the woods which allows for a quiet place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Michaela McGrath
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation getaway

Had a wonderful vacation for the wife and I to unwind and relax. The cabin was just perfect and we truly enjoyed every moment. The Cabin was well stocked with everything we needed. We saw deer every evening in the forest surrounding our little cottage in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thank you so much, we enjoyed hosting you. We love watching the deer as well. Hope to host you again. Warm Regards, M McGrath & J Jury Owners: Serenity Woods Cottage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an excellent stay from start to finish. Owner’s communication is great before and during the stay. The house itself is perfectly located for solitude and adventure. You are in between Frankfort/crystal lake and sleeping bear dunes/empire with both being 15 minutes north or south. Place was clean with all the amenities we could ask for. We certainly look forward to coming back! Thanks for the great weekend accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay :)

Beautiful new home! Owners were awesome to work with! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you!, Glad you had a great time and look forward to hosting you again! Thank You, Michaela McGrath
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Convenient

We frequent this area a few times a year but this was our first staying closer to Platte Lake. The property was well maintained and secluded. The house was very well kept. We had a minor hurdle during check in but John was incredibly responsive and it was resolved quickly and respectfully. We will definitely add this to our list for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

This was a nice place away from everything. It was great for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thanks so much, we are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to host you again. Happy Summer! M McGrath & J Jury Owners, Serenity Woods Cottage/TTMD, LLC

About the host

Hosted by John P. Jury or Micheala McGrath of TTMD Venture Capital Group, LLC

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Brother and Sister owners, John Jury and Michy McGrath are natives to the suburbs of Chicago. John moved to Traverse City with his wife and son in 2015. John is a leasing manager for a local property management company. John Lives on the amazing Boardman River and owns and manages several vacation rentals.
Michy is a mother of 3 amazing boys. Residing in North Aurora IL, she lives with her husband Vince. Michy has a background in accounting. John and Michy purchased Serenity woods after it was newly built in October of 2019.

Why they chose this property

Serenity woods is all about the appreciation of being in the middle of a natural setting. With room to have family and friends together in one area. The Cottage is really something you would not expect as a cottage in Northern Michigan. It is a modern, and open floor plan. The Sleeping cabin provides some extra space for guests. It is a 120 year old cabin that was moved to the property. It has been completely remodeled, has a bathroom and kitchenette. It has the true cabin feel. It is available to registered guests of Serenity woods who need accommodations of up to 10.

What makes this property unique

Proximity to many local attractions and activities. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Platte River canoe and Kayak, Frankfort, Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland, Traverse City. You name it, this is all about proximity!! Also close to skiing, snowmobiling and ice fishing. Michigan winter sports can't be beat! Year round fun for all.

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English, French, German, Polish

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