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Beautiful Big Platte Lake Shared Waterfront Rental Home

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Front of property
Deck
View of Big Platte Lake shared frontage from the deck.
Living Room
Living Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Honor, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Master

2 Single Beds

Second

1 Queen Bed

Third

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Big Platte Lake Shared Waterfront Rental Home

Come and relax in this beautifully remodeled vacation home with shared frontage on all-sports Big Platte Lake. Sit back and enjoy gorgeous lake views from the great room, bedroom, large deck, fire pit or dock. This rental features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It offers every comfort & convenience of home. Cozy-up in front of the stone surround gas fireplace, in the vaulted living room sporting beautiful Pergo floors. There is a clothes washer/dryer and a dishwasher making your day-to-day easier.

Refuel in this great location on the quiet part of the lake with easy access to the Upper Platte River for fall salmon fishing. Enjoy kayaking or tubing the Lower Platte River and letting the current take you to Lake Michigan. This home is located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore named Good Morning America's "Most Beautiful Place In America" in 2011 with the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and the rigorous dune climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes. You are not far from Lake Michigan's beaches & hiking trails. You are also close to Crystal Mountain for golfing. Enjoy exploring the antique shops, craft shops and restaurants in the villages of Frankfort, Beulah, Empire, and Glen Arbor!

Visit the Little River Casino (30 minutes south), explore downtown Traverse City and it's annual Cherry Festival on July 4th (40 minutes east), and the Cherry Bowl Drive-in for a one-of-a-kind 50’s-style drive-in just three miles down the road!

This quiet get-away is within your reach. Enjoy a favorite author on the quiet lakeshore or on the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Make time for Petoskey rock searches, birdwatching, games and a campfire with the family. Be amazed at the meteor showers in the dark of the "up north" over the lake. Listen for the call of the loons at dusk and the cry of the eagles during the day. These are the moments that memories are made of!

Amenities
· 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, sleeps 6, 3 pedestal room fans, 3 box window fans.
· Large living space - ceiling fan
Family room-Two sofas, one overstuffed chair, one recliner, Flat screen Smart TV, DVD player, Cable, WiFi.
Kitchen- Dishwasher, toaster oven, stove/oven, microwave, Krupp drip coffee pot w/ample filters, tea kettle/ tea pot, standard size refrigerator/freezer, crockpot, mixer, baking pans, 8 place settings, bowls, 12 piece place setting silverware, knives, mugs, drinking glasses, wine glasses, pots and pans, foil, plastic wrap, baggies, plastic containers, pot holders, kitchen towels, paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, scissors, pens, pencils, tape, sugar, flour, vegetable oil mayo, mustard and ketchup, etc.
Laundry room-washer and dryer, laundry detergent and dryer sheets.

Please remember to bring your own linens and pillows. Bring your own bath & beach towels, wash clothes & hand towels. We have 5 twin beds and one queen bed. Don't forget your boats, bikes, kayaks and canoes!
Please use the two parking spaces in front of the garage. Ignore the signs. I own the garage.
Hope your week is fun filled and memorable!
Mitzi McGlynchey
610-470-0369.

· Large deck for outdoor enjoyment
· Campfire pit
· Internet Wifi (password on sticker inside kitchen drawer)
· Cable TV
· Big Platte Lake shared waterfront
. Cement mooring & buoy on shore

***Bring your own linens (sheets & bath & beach towels).***
Each bed comes with a bed spread, blanket(s), & please bring your own pillow during COVID.
4 twin beds
1 queen bed

***Don't forget your boat, kayaks, life vests, paddles, tubes & bikes.***

Area Attractions
· Hiking, biking, backpacking - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
. Salmon fishing-Platte River and Betsie River
. Saint Ambrose Meadery & Lake Ann Brewery offers Live music.
· Golf courses – Crystal Lake, Arcadia, Sugar Loaf, Mistwood
· Casinos – Little River, Leelanau Sands, Turtle Creek
· Kayak/Canoe – The Trading Post, Riverside Canoes
· Theatre - The Cherry Bowl Drive-in, Garden Theatre (Frankfort), State Theatre (Traverse City)
· Fishing & Boating – Little/Big Platte Lakes, Crystal Lake, Glen Lake, Lake Michigan
· Village Shopping & Dining – Frankfort, Beulah, Empire, Glen Arbor
· Festivals – Downtown Traverse City, Interlochen Center for the Arts
. Snow skiing- Crystal Mountain (winter)
. Water slide- Crystal Mountain (summer)

Property manager

Marjorie McGlynchey

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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
Parking provided for 2 vehicles in front of the garage. Additional parallel parking for vehicles/trailers is available across the road on the berm
Please bring your own linens, towels, bikes, kayaks, boats & life preservers.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on a river. Crystal Mountain and Champion Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Big Platte Lake Shared Waterfront Rental Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Big Platte Lake Shared Waterfront Rental Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Big Platte Lake Shared Waterfront Rental Home located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

A great vacation

A beautiful home on a beautiful lake. Everything that we needed was there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny V.

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

Excellent time!

Property is nicer than the pictures. Location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane t.

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

Beautiful Sunsets, Clean Water, & lots to do nearby

If you love beautiful views, nature and a variety of fun things to do, this rental in this location is great! Lots of space to comfortably accommodate a group or visitors coming and going.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Julie C.

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

Family Lodging

Great location! We were in the area for a wedding. The cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

Summer vacation

Excellent location, great space
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

This is a great place. Good location. The house is well stocked with basic amenities. Clean.

Comfortable place with all the amenities. Kitchen is well stocked with basics. Lovely deck with views of the lake. Overall a great place to stay which is close to hiking, boating, biking, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family lake time

Great central location to all activities. Home was spacious, clean, well-appointed. Large deck with view of the lake. Friendly neighbors. My favorite place to share with friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A., Indianapolis

Great location, perfect space for a family or group..

We loved the living area of this home. Kids played board games that were provided while the adults relaxed at the end of the day. The location on Platte Lake is beautiful and convenient to the many places to see in this gorgeous area of Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are just 10 minutes away. Taking canoes, kayaks and tubes on Platte River was a highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janaan A.

Very clean and perfect location! Host is very responsive to any questions! Want to return soon!

this cabin was perfect for our family! Conveniently located next to the Platte Lake - beautiful area. Close enough to go to Traverse City and close to any kind of kayaking or hiking that a person would like to do. It was a great getaway and I certainly wanted to stay longer. Marjorie is a wonderful Host and very responsive to any needs or questions. Thank you so much for the great getaway and look forward to enjoying it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nora B., Allegan, US

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

Great getaway cottage!

Very well maintained cottage situated nicely to many local attractions/activities. The lake setting was spectacular with its gentle breezes, the easy access to the waterfront, shallow dock area for swimming and accessing the boat area and sitting lakeside. The cottage is spacious with comfortable beds, access to laundry and nice kitchen area. We appreciated the fans in every room in case we needed them. Mitzi communicates consistently and aims to please her guests. Thank you Mitzi for all the area tips and helping us make it a vacation to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

barbara R.

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

Family vacation

Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Great place, perfect weather

Very clean, confortable, well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc W., Ann Arbor, Michigan

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

Perfect!

From the beginning Mitzi communicated with me about the property and answered all my questions. Because of this communication we were very prepared and everything went off perfectly. The property is exactly as presented, easy access, the lake is beautiful. The location is in the middle of everything one cane desire when traveling to the area!! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Sisters Summer getaway

Great location, many outdoor activities available. Cottage was clean and well appointed. Deck needs attention- chairs are worn out/very weathered and uncomfortable. Suggest cleaning crew blow off deck debris each week when they clean. Bushes/plants around cottage are getting overgrown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

barbara R.

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

Great time at Platte lake

Cottage had it all. And the lake was fantastic as usual
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

We loved the cottage and the location was great.

The cottage was nice clean and loved the location with lots of things to do and see. The owners were very nice and helpful. Definitely want to go back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Karen W.

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

Beautiful Big Platte Lake Vacation

We had an enjoyable week staying on Big Platte Lake. The owner sent a quick text after we arrived to make sure we got settled ok. The cottage is located in a vacation area with lots of things to do. It was clean and more spacious then we had expected. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes, pots, utensils, etc. It would of been nice to have a newer large griddle and/or a fry pan. Especially if you like to make big breakfasts or if there is a fisherman in your party. The current fry pans are warped. The southwest bedroom with the queen bed had a slight mildew odor which I did not notice but my husband did. The washer and dryer came in handy for cloths and wet towels. From the large deck we had a nice view of Big Platte Lake. The lake access and dock are shared with other cottages on the property but it was not a problem. The lake bottom is sandy and it is fairly shallow for quite a ways out. Thanks MItzi for sharing your cottage and beautiful lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Darin P.

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

The area is wonderful but cottage was not cleaned properly

The owner was very responsive, especially initially. She answered all the questions, helped with local activities and super nice over the phone. The Platte Lake area is wonderful and within 10-45 minutes distance to many beautiful cities and sights. So many things to do. We did hiking and kayaking, went to beaches, the dunes, many towns, rented jet skis, went to Torch Lake, did some boating, etc. The cottage is decent size and has a very convenient layout. It is spacey for 2 adults and 2 kids. Two things that bothered us: One, it is a shared lot/shore area so all the six cottages on the same lot are very close to each other. It is quiet, however, so no one bothers anyone but it was a bit too close when you are eating outside, for instance. Second, the cottage was not cleaned properly for us. We were there during July 2020, right in midst of Covid... so, it was not even clean for a regular time, let alone Covid standards. For example, One bathroom had dirty footprints on the shower floor. The shower has scum all over the glass door and has not been cleaned for quite some time. The other bathroom has a shelf unit on the floor and all the dust and dirt underneath the shelf was still there. No one cleaned under it. The kitchen table had a plastic clear table cloth over the fabric cloth. The plastic cover was dirty. I wiped and the wipe was dirty... The place had a strong scent that was added to disguise the mildewy smell. We brought our own bedding but the bedding that was placed as a "decoration" smelled bad, like stale body odor. It would have been a good idea to wash them to freshen up the place a bit. We wanted to use the oven mitts and they were so dirty and smelled bad that we ended up having to wash them.. Underneath the family room couch, there were still old food pieces remaining from previous guests... We were very disappointed and ended spending a few hours on the first night cleaning the place. I let the owner know that if she wanted we could talk about it after our trip was over (I didn't want our kids hearing during our trip), I could give her some feedback about the place, and how it could be a better experience for others. She contacted me on our first morning there but did not take me up on my offer to listen to me after the trip. I am sure she has all the good intentions and trusted the cleaning person to do her job. I hope the place will be in better shape for future guests/customers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Water Issues

I would give this little cottage 5 stars but for the water- the water is rusty: it tastes like rust, smells like rust, and turned our white garments slightly orange in the washer. We had to buy all cooking, drinking water and even used bottled water to brush teeth because the taste was so obnoxious. I contacted the owner who had no comment on the rust issue. She assured me there was no lead in the water- that it had been tested for lead.

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Very nice, spacious home, filled with every amenity needed. Great beach area and close to river.

We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Big Platte Lake house. Wonderful accommodations. We can’t wait to come back next year! Thank you Mitzi!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Gregory W.

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

Big Platte Lake

Good location on Big Platte Lake. Rental is accurately described in the rental description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shirley D.

Cottage on Big Platte Lake

Beautiful location, cottage was nice. The queen bed was rather hard to sleep on for a whole week, but other beds were okay. Kitchen seemed well equipped and has a washer and dryer which was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Dave, South Haven, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really liked the location and setting. Plenty of room. Deck and tale outside could have been cleaned off before we arrived. The green chairs on the deck were not usable due to the chalky dust that came off on clothes when sitting on them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernice M.

Memorable

The house was lovely and close to the lake for the family to enjoy. Love to stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Great spot!

Cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Complex was surprisingly quiet given the number of guests. Nice view of lake with dock access/use. A great spot with quick access to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Marjorie McGlynchey

Host profile image
My family were some of the first pioneers of Benzie County. My Great-great grandfather Herman Baatz owned a sawmill on the west end of Deadstream Road in 1892. He homesteaded an area connecting Big Platte and Little Platte Lake. My mother was born one hundred years ago on Zimmerman Road in the white farm house that sits on the top of the hill. Her dad built a cottage on the south shore of Platte Lake in 1943. I've been spending summers on the lake all my life. It is a great place to be.

Why they chose this property

This 1,290 sq ft property built in 1950 was originally the primary home for the resort's owner. They rented out the five smaller cabins to guests during the summer and fall and then closed them up during the winter. This home has 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms and offers a lot of room and conveniences other smaller cottages do not have.

What makes this property unique

Two bathrooms, a dish washer, clothes washer and clothes drier.

Languages:

English, German
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