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Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a covered grill area, and a view of the lake.
A kitchen with wooden walls, a gas stove, a coffee maker, and various kitchen utensils and dishes on shelves.
A cozy cabin interior with a bunk bed, a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a bunk bed, a small white nightstand, and a sofa.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a dining table, a wicker chair, a television, and a cabinet.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Platte Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2364338vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 64.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,260, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Loon Lake. Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage on a beautiful lake in an unbeatable location! Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thanks Katie. Would love to have you back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and location is perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage on the lake!! It is tiny but had everything we needed for a cozy stay! My daughter loved the bunkbed nook so much. It was perfect for all the fun we were hoping to have while exploring northwest MI! The location is excellent for many local attractions including the Riverside Canoe for a lazy ride down Platte River, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Petersons Beach, and the Betsie Lighthouse beach! Also the Platte Lake is really beautiful and perfect for any water activity. We were able to use the canoe and paddle boards at the cottage to explore the water and it made our lake fun so enjoyable. My favorite were the sunsets...so pretty every night. Our host was easy to communicate with and speedy with her responses. We drove all the way from VA Beach and we are looking forward to coming back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2026
Thanks Tricia, you’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time at this nice, little cottage. Excellent beach for little ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Glad you had a nice visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin on the Lake!

It was a really cute cabin near the water, had everything we needed (as a solo couple). It was nicely centrally located so within 20-30 minutes we could get to most of the nice towns in the area with very little fuss.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you Tiffany! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Cute and everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Come back anytime Lisa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Platte Lake retreat

Great host, perfect location and beautiful, fully updated cottage right on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks Jerry!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely remodeled, well appointed, lovely lake view, kind and helpful owner. So enjoyed the deck and the dock! We'd love to return! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up north vacation

We had a great time at this property. It was the perfect size for me and my 2 boys for the week. The cottage was clean and well appointed. The lake was beautiful, and my kids loved playing with the kids staying at the other cottages on the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay Sarah! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this adorable cottage. Location was great- close to the National Lakeshore, and shopping. Sunsets on the dock were beautiful. Cottage was comfy, cozy, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed. Grill outside was an added bonus. Cannot say enough about this little gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had a great time
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Great to hear Deb!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars

Perfect location for small family…Very clean, accurate description, and excellent communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was LOVELY! The host was quick to respond if we had a question and the property/cottage was so cute. The beds were comfortable and bedding was soft. 4 women, so we had a lot of stuff and not much room, but we made it work. Overall, we loved our time here! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Summer Vacation

We had an amazing time on the lake and in the Sleeping Sand Dunes area. This cabin and the peaceful lake were relaxing and perfect area to swim for our 7 and 9 year old! Beautiful sunsets, plenty in the area to explore! The cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake view

Cute updated property with wonderful view of lake and great access to it. Attentive landlord and great amenities. I would definitely recommend this property to friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Susan! Glad you enjoyed your time on Platte. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm by the Water

Gorgeous view of Lake out of living room window. The cottage was very clean, updated, cozy sleeping spaces and lots of light. The outdoor spaces were fantastic and location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks Judy! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love sleeping bear dunes area

Nice little cottage on platte lake. It was very clean and well kept. Sit on the porch and listen to the loons calling. The bed was very comfortable. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Thanks Denise! You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

Very cute and comfy and GREAT location. Cozy but well designed to work well for a family of 4. Kitchen has everything we needed, tv and WiFi were great for rainy days, shared dock and beach were perfect. Bathroom is small but worked fine even for my 6’3” hubby. Nice neighbors, very laid back and steps from the water. Definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Thanks Kari! You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

House was very very clean and had some great updates. Our young kids loved the water the bunk beds and interacting with the other kids that share the property. For a smaller cabin it was laid out nicely and worked great for a family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks Ryan, glad you and your kids enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great First Visit to Michigan

This cabin stay was exactly what we needed as we prepared for our first Half IM 70.3 race. The water temperature was great to get some swim training in, as well as some relaxing paddle boarding and kayaking. The host was super easy to contact and very accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Happy to have you and great job in the race!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Platte Lake

Platte Lake is perfect for kayakers. This cottage is located at the far end of the lake making the paddle to Lake Michigan challenging but not impossible. The property was quiet and neighbors are friendly. The location made it easy to reach the nearby towns and trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed the lake Terri! I have yet to paddle to Lake Michigan myself. I'm impressed!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice cabin

Only 2 people can eat at the kitchen island, and the bunk beds are not in a separate room. Otherwise it was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the fire pit, star gazing, fall colors and hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

About the host

Hosted by Amy Nieuwsma

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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!

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