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Charming screened -in gazebo with plenty of seating.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Honor, MI

Platte Lake1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore7 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club14 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy the sunrise each morning at this comfortable family cottage, located at the west end of Big Platte Lake with 100' of sunny, sandy beach front. Located down a beautiful, private wooded road - away from all traffic and noise.

Lake gradually deepens, so there is plenty of shallow water for safe play. Very special location - at the end of a private cul-de-sac backed by beautiful woods.

Cottage has brand new kitchen and has an open dining/living room floor plan great for family gatherings. Kitchen is fully equipped to cook for your party! There is charcoal grill for any outdoor cooking you might have!

This cottage is lovingly family-owned and maintained. In 2021 we completely replaced the kitchen. The cottage is comfortable and clean, but the star of this property is its location and private frontage on Platte Lake. Arguably the best spot on the lake!

*Pontoon is family owned and is not available for use or rent.

Property manager

Kristin Sullivan

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Kitchen

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Honor, MI

What's nearby

Platte Lake - 1 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 14 min drive
Betsie Valley Trail - 16 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 16 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 17 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 15 min drive
Platte River Inn - 14 min drive
Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 14 min drive
Jomo's Ice Cream - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your escape to Beautiful, Northern Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Book your escape to Beautiful, Northern Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your escape to Beautiful, Northern Michigan!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your escape to Beautiful, Northern Michigan! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honor cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Platte Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

8 Aug 2023

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

Loved it

We had a great time at Platte Lake! This is the third time we have stayed at this cottage. It is close to the dunes and tubing/kayaking down the Platte River. We went to Frankfort for ice cream and to watch the sunset.(Such a cute little town!) We discovered Point Betsie beach on Lake Michigan and went rock hunting. All of this is within a 15 min drive. The cottage was clean with some new updates and has a sweet charm. The lake is shallow in front of the cottage (and warm the week we were there) and great for families with young ones. We would recommend highly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Lou C.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Michigan family vacation

Pros: Beautiful location, great beach and lake, perfect for children, great neighbors, kitchen updated and well stocked with dishes, etc. Good shower with plenty of hot water Cons: Cottage is old, could be cleaner, well water undrinkable and yellow, washer and dryer ruined some of our clothing, hot water is scalding so be careful little ones don’t get burned

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph W.

27 June 2023

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Large lot with a beautiful view. Quiet spot. Had a new kitchen and large living area. Spent most of our time sight seeing but enjoyed coming back to the cottage to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

16 Oct 2022

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

great location and house

Great location, very quiet and peaceful. We can tell it would be fun in the warmer months to use the waterfront. Overall great place, it is apparent through the historical photos that improvements have been done over the years and a lot of memories are made here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

13 Aug 2022

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

3rd year staying in this home

Beautiful location on Platte lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Sullivan

I have been coming "Up North" my whole life. As a child I played on the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, climbed the dunes, and splashed in the rivers and lakes that grace the area. As an adult, I now watch my two girls enjoy the same magical experiences of my childhood. I manage two properties in the area - one on Platte Lake and one on Good Harbor. My passion is to help you and your family/friends enjoy the stunning beauty that is Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

- classic "Up North" cottage with brand new kitchen and appliances
- all-sports Platte Lake
- cottage is at the end of the cul de sac
- private & spacious grassy yard
- sandy beach with 100 feet of private frontage
- shallow entry into the lake for safe & fun kid play