Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City

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A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck and a house in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Platte Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Honor - Traverse city, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Honor - Traverse city, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home on Big Platte Lake! Perfect for families and groups,Traverse City located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loon Lake and Rush Lake. Champion Hill Golf Course and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay and would absolutely come back! The location was fantastic—close to everything we wanted while still feeling peaceful and relaxing. The lake was one of the highlights of our trip. The water was incredibly clear, making it perfect for swimming, kayaking, and just enjoying the view.The house itself was spotless when we arrived and had plenty of space for our entire group to spread out comfortably. It was also very kid-friendly, which made traveling with our family so much easier. The home was well-stocked with thoughtful amenities, and it was clear the owners have put a lot of care into making guests feel welcome.If we had one small suggestion, it would be that air conditioning would be a nice addition during the warmer summer days. That said, it certainly didn't take away from our experience.Overall, we truly have no complaints. This was a wonderful place to stay, and we'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and very roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Overall it was a beautiful place to stay. Update check in and check out instructions and also the number of beds in bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Overall the place was good. Very close to dunes and lots of activities you can do. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on such a gorgeous lake! This house was perfect for our group and had everything we needed and wanted for our family reunion and summer vacation. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our family has been vacationing in Honor Michigan for several generations. We were all able to get together again this year and this location was ideal. The house was spacious with lots of seating for meals. We spent most of our time on the large deck and waterfront. Nice sandy lake bottom too. The home decor was a bit “tired” and could use extra attention when it comes to cleaning, but overall it had everything we needed for our time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice lake house

We loved the house and lake view. Inside or outside of the house was not very clean and a few lights in the house did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Zero done to disinfect the house

House was not cleaned, nor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North Retreat

We had a wonderful family trip with friends. It's a nestled in a beautiful wooded area right on Big Platte Lake. The water is beautiful and shallow way out so wonderful for little kids. You can watch beautiful sunsets from the dock. We rented a boat for the week and an amazing time fishing and boating on the lake. The location is absolutely the best - close to Empire Bluff, Sleeping Bear, Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Traverse city. The little town of Honor has all your necessities you need but it's a short trip to Traverse. The house was comfortable with all the basic necessities. It was fun to cook in the open floor plan kitchen and there was plenty of seating around the counter. It was has great views of the lake all around and room for kids to play!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Lake House in Northern MI

This is a beautiful property on a gorgeous stretch of Platte Lake. The lake house easily accommodated (8 adults, 3 children) our group and we enjoyed nightly picturesque sunsets with a fire pit nearby. PROS: - Large house opening up to a lakefront backyard with a dock and firepit. - Unbeatable location on Big Platte lake - Located amongst a quiet, respectful community of neighbors that were friendly - Easy access to all that the Sleeping Bear Dunes nat'l lakeshore has to offer. CONS (owner aware of both of these and let us know he is working to fix them) - Septic tank is older and when the kids were bathing at night there would be overflow on the west side of the yard. - Wifi capabilities support basic email only. The current remote work requirements due to COVID all but necessitate high speed internet to function. However, knowing this before your visit will help you plan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Wonderful location

The location on Platte Lake is wonderful. Easy access to nearby towns and activities. The layout of the house is great! Four large bedrooms on second level, and a nice size bedroom with bath on main floor. The kitchen is well stocked with needed utensils, dishes, pots and pans. The owner is very accessible and answered questions in a timely manner. The outside of the house desperately needs to be cleaned and freshened up. It is dirty and dreary. The inside needs a deep cleaning with lots of attention to detail. The two sofas in the family room should be replaced. Everyone in our group mentioned this. Guests who are older cannot easily sit on these two pieces of furniture because there is no support, and it is difficult to get up from them. We did not use the charcoal grill since it was quite dirty. With some TLC inside and outside of this home, it would be a really nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Memorial Weekend Family time

Understanding a lake house you always have spiders and ants. He did have plenty of traps but the house needed a vacuum when we arrived. Dead ants and spiders on living room /kitchen floor. The outside of the house needed to be power sprayed to remove all the webs and tons of tree debris on deck. There was a broom so we swept the deck and brushed the webs/spiders off the house. Our little one were freaked by the spiders. Beds were clean. Bathroom had a few bugs and webs in the upper corners of the walls. But mainly clean. Again my parents lived on water for years and we all understand the “bugs” that come with that. The views of the water are very nice and we used the fire pit nightly. Yes we would stay again, Walter was always friendly to talk with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families!

We had a wonderful vacation at Platte Lake. The space is perfect for families. We stayed with our 11 month old and our 2.5 year old, and the space was great for them. The water is shallow far from the shore making it great for kids. Lots of grass space to play too. Great location. Quiet neighborhood, good walking/running/biking. Easy to afternoon trip to Glen Arbor, Frankfurt, and Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. The house was very clean and well maintained. There was limited supplies so plan to bring or buy soap, trash bags, etc. The wifi was not working, I think that was an issue of the cable company though. The dishwasher didn't work, but owner said that was a new issue. I assume will be fixed soon. Our only issue was the doors were not left unlocked when we arrived. I was able to get ahold of owner and get a spare key. But seems like this has been an issue before, and could have been a huge issue. Something that needs to be figured out with cleaning company asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Owner MIA

I’ll start with the good. Platte Lake is beautiful and the house is in one of the best spots on the lake. It’s a good arrangement for families and groups. The outdoor space is beautiful. Great fire pit, beautiful yard and a nice, sandy lake entry that was great for kids. The house is sparse but functional, although the lower bedroom gets kind of a musty smell. Typical of lake houses. The main issue we had is that the owner did not send check-in instructions, did not leave keys, and after hours of calling, texting and messaging by us, VRBO and his very kind neighbors, he did not return any calls until the day after we were supposed to check in. We ended up driving an hour to find hotel rooms as the area was completely booked up. The owner finally called the next day, and we were able to get in the house. He was not very apologetic and acted as if we hadn’t tried to contact him. Apparently the error with the keys was the cleaning service, but with what he charges, one could reasonably expect a better experience, availability and some humility in resolving the situation. I would recommend you have a Plan B if you book this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip House For Sure - Loved This Home

We visited this beautiful home with our children and grandchildren just last week (June 2023). I do believe we've found our "forever" vacation home! The location cannot be beat. If you want to shop, it's close by at any of the surrounding towns. We especially love visiting Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Leland. If you want to relax, walk out the back door and enjoy the huge, shaded deck or lounge on the deck by the water. Our grandchildren, ages six months to age 7, loved the water so, so much. It was a bit cool during our week but we were prepared and the kids still enjoyed the water, our kayaks, the evening bon fires, beautiful sunsets...I could go on and on. The home is just minutes from Peterson Beach which feels like your own personal beach with amazing views. Sleeping Bear Dunes, go to Sleeping Bear Point for spectacular first views. The Empire Bluff hike is also beautiful and not very long if you are looking for hikes for little ones. BoonDocks in Glen Arbor has great food as does Dinghy's in Frankfort. We literally ordered food from the Trading Post which is .2 miles away and walked to pick up our dinners every night. The owner, Walter, was so easy to work with and everything was just as described. Plenty of parking too as we had four vehicles and a boat trailer. Overall, we had 8 adults and 4 little ones. If you have the opportunity, whether you are seasoned visitor or someone looking for a new family adventure, book this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not ready at check-in, Extremely Filthy, Combative Host, Fruit Fly Infested, Would NOT recommend!

Pros: Great location, amazing lake frontage, nice size house with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Plenty of parking space. Cons: Host was living in the house at the time of our 3:00 check-in. The house was disgustingly dirty with food all over the kitchen counters and first level floors and dirty underwear in the bathrooms and literally on a kitchen side table after he threw them there before leaving. The owner was very combative when he showed up and never once offered an apology. He asked for 5-10 minutes to clean up because he was NOT going to lose his $250 cleaning deposit. 1 1/2 hours later, we had access to the house and had to go buy cleaning supplies (broom, dust pan, Clorox wipes, even dish soap) to actually clean the house. It was DISGUSTING. There was a fruit fly infestation that we had to also buy supplies for because they were so bad throughout the entire house. There were signs throughout the house indicating broken doors to not use, and fragile blinds that would be a $20 replacement fee. One of the beds was literally 2 mattresses with plywood in between. The couches in the living room need replaced. The entire inside and outside of the house need a professional deep clean. The outside was covered with spiders and webs. The owner showed up mid-way through our stay requesting his milk out of the fridge and checkbook. We know he came back when we left because we left the counters extremely clean and returned to a mess in the sink and on the counter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Comfortable stay. The setting is lovely on Platte Lake. BYO sheets and towels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 day getaway

My wife and friends have not been to the Sand Dunes and Leelanau area. We were looking for somewhere central to the area. The house in Honor, MI was just what we needed. The property is well maintained with plenty of room for our 7 adults. The kitchen was clean and had everything you would need to prepare meals. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The only thing missing ,was there is only one tv, BUT HEY, your on Vacation and should be out doing things. I would definitely rent this place again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

70.3 Reasons to come to Platte Lake

We came to Honor Michigan because our son was competing in the Ironman competition in nearby Frankfort. Our stay in this home was spectacular! From it’s beautiful location on Platte Lake, with breathtaking sunsets, spaciousness, cleanliness and wonderful amenities, it did not disappoint! Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Walter, the home owner, who was easy to communicate with regarding check-in and other need to knows about our stay! Everything was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location and lake view

Walter was wonderfully helpful and the house is magnificently located on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good getaway

Great for a getaway. Right on the lake. Beautiful location. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Lake house

very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place to stay

Very nice place to get away nd family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Property is beuatiful

Property is beautiful and the lake is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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