Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

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Platte River is accessible by kayak from Big Platte Lake.

View from the Big House. Big Platte Lake.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Lake view

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Honor, MI

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kid's Studio Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is shallow, warm and sandy.

The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities.

There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys.

Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint.

Property manager

Daniel T Mushlock

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Lake view

Air conditioning

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Honor, MI

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 10 min drive
Platte River Inn - 6 min drive
Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

7 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful location

The cottage Sat on a pretty lake with use of the kayaks it was great! Owner was very responsive and place was cute. We enjoyed our stay 😊.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven (Mark) G., Chicago, IL

4 Sept 2023

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

Gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes

We had a great stay at the Big House - Dan and his family were communicative and understanding (we lost the house key at one point - sorry again!), and even provided an impromptu dinner one evening!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

28 Aug 2023

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

Sandbar shores Big House Platte Lake

We had an amazing time. Lake house was perfect for our family. Clean and well organized. We want to consider a future return. While the weather was overcast we enjoyed the lake with our kayaks and activities around the area. Side note- Window screens would help with ventilation. We look forward to a return visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

26 July 2023

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

Great location

We’ve stayed at a number of lake houses up north and I think we all agree that this location on Platte Lake is one of our favorites. Very convenient to many amenities and activities while also being able to feel remote and private on this beautiful lake with access to the pristine river and wetlands. It’s less than ten minutes to beautiful beaches on the big lake, fifteen to Beulah, and twenty to Frankfort. As for the house, the beds are very comfortable with new mattresses. The space worked great for our two families as the parents could sleep in the downstairs bedrooms and the upstairs made a perfect retreat for all the kids. The second floor is more of a “half story” with low sloping ceiling. Not a very comfortable area for tall people (ie anyone over 6 feet tall) but really great for kids. The house and other furnishings are quite dated, but we really didn’t spend much time inside the house other than preparing meals. The kitchen is adequate, not great. It was not possible to run two appliances (ie microwave and coffee maker) at the same time without tripping the circuit breaker. We were able to prepare basic meals in there, but I wouldn’t plan on anything complex. There is also no dishwasher so plan on either doing a lot of hand washing or using paper plates. Having a single bathroom was a bit of a challenge (especially since the old toilet seemed to be struggling with each flush). Overall, great spot on Platte but the house needs updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaya K.

8 July 2023

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

Great stay on Platte Lake!

I’ve been coming up to Platte Lake every summer for my whole life and this was the perfect spot to share the lake with my family (4y, 2y, newborn) for the first time. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake access on the property was awesome - the beach was big enough for kids to play in the sand and walk right into the water. Owners were responsive and very friendly. We loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023