Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 451 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Honor, MI

Platte Lake1 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club8 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course8 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to the Cabbage House! A blend of cabin and cottage :)

Enjoy 100-foot frontage on this all-sports lake with a shared fishing and swimming dock. The sandy beach and shallow water is perfect for kids to build sandcastles and swim. Watch the sunset from the lakeside swing or make smores by the fire pit, wood is available behind the private shed.

The Cabbage House includes a charcoal grill, outdoor table and chairs, Adirondack chairs (feel free to move to watch sunset or sit by the beach), along with a picnic table in the yard. For those rainy days, cozy up with a book from the shelf, play a game or browse movie options on the Smart TV. Bluetooth speaker also provided for pairing phone with music. Pack n Play available on request.

Don't miss these area attractions less than 30 minutes away:
-Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater (call 231-325-3413 for movie info)
-Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park (lots of hiking and panoramic lake views)
-Downtown Frankfort (great beach, lighthouse, shopping and restaurants)
-Empire Lighthouse
-Crystal Mountain (golf, alpine slide, hiking and biking)
-Betsie Valley Trailway (beautiful 10 mile bike path from Beulah to Frankfort along Crystal and Betsie Lake)
-Riverside Canoe Trips (either rent or take your own kayak/canoe/tube down the Platte River into lake Michigan)
-St. Ambrose Cellars (taproom, live music and food trucks)

And with Traverse City only 40 minutes away, there's too much to do that you won't want to leave!

Property manager

Amy Nieuwsma

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 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 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

Located in Honor, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Honor, MI

What's nearby

Platte Lake - 1 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course - 8 min drive
Betsie Valley Trail - 11 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

20 Oct 2023

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

Small Platte Lake Cottage

Cute little cottage. Perfect for a short fall stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

1 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful, beautiful Sunsets!

very clean, steps from the lake, quiet(late sept), cute little cabin/cottage, great Sunsets! Close to couple of towns, & Sleeping Bear Dunes, Beautiful Area!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

S.P. A.

13 Aug 2023

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

Perfect and Peaceful Cottage!

We were so happy with this cute little cottage and we had a perfect and peaceful stay. We’ll definitely be back. The cottage was very clean, which is the most important thing to us, and nicely maintained. It was also well stocked with supplies and kitchen equipment. Its location is ideal for lake activities, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and other beautiful and nearby destinations. Amy is a friendly, kind and responsive host. From before we even booked the cottage, all the way through to the end of our stay, she quickly answered all our questions. She has a gem of a place here and we were thankful we were able to rent it for our family reunion on Platte Lake this summer.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

11 July 2023

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

Wonderful Vacation Week

We had a "girls' trip" here for a week with my mom, aunt, and cousin, and we had an amazing time! The cabin was VERY cozy (as described), but it met all of our needs. It was clean and beautifully furnished inside. The window in the living room looks right on the lake. We really enjoyed the dock, lake, and fire pit just steps away from the cabin. The location is perfect for going to all of our favorite spots in the area, including Beulah and Sleeping Bear Dunes. All of our neighbors were very kind and friendly. We highly recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J G.

2 Oct 2022

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

Big Platte Perfection

What a gem on Big Platte Lake! We chose this property for its location on Big Platte but also near the Platte & Betsie Rivers for fishing. Great location! The Cabbage House has all the warmth and charm of a decades old cottage without the rusty & dusty kitsch. Tastefully modernized for a sense of calm, not clutter. Everything was very clean and amenities provided as listed. This cottage offers a beautiful view of the lake from the sitting room window! Plenty of frontage to enjoy w/neighboring cottages & guests. So much to see & do in & around this area! Perfect location for all of it. Ours friends joined us for part of the time. We were cozy in the space but still comfortable. Great communication from the owner! Couldn’t ask for better. Great memories made! Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy Nieuwsma

Michigan native and 7-year teen adventure guide in South Africa, Australia, Mozambique, Ecuador, Colorado, California, and Alaska. I now reside in Grand Rapids, MI with my partner and 2 pups as a creative consultant and senior designer for ArtPrize.

Why they chose this property

Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of my favorite places in Michigan. The aqua blue water, miles of shoreline, and picturesque sunsets can't be beat! After visiting my friend's property over the years on Platte Lake, I was excited when this little spot came up for sale so that I too could provide a fun and relaxing space for friends and family. I also love to kitesurf and one of the best spots in Michigan is 8 minutes down the road!