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Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

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Beautiful view from the dock of the crystal clear lake with sandy bottom.
Property grounds
Shallow and sandy
Paddle boat, Adirondack chairs, and sandy area for sand castles just steps away
fully stocked kitchen and dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore area and is exceptionally shallow, warm and sandy. Each cottage is steps away from the lake and offers lovely lake views.

The Beach House Cottage is closest to the waterfront and has two bedrooms. One bedroom is outfitted with two full beds, the master bedroom consists of a queen bed and the living room has a pull out sofa. This cottage sleeps six people. There is a fully functional kitchen and one bathroom.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c, heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities. We are not able to provide motorized water vehicles but you are welcome to bring yours along and tie up to one of the mooring bouys.

There are working laundry facilities located in the basement of the Main House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities in the Main House.

Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
The occupancy limit (6) is intended for both day & night as a courtesy to other renters that share the beach and dock area. No more than 2 vehicles.
The yard beach and dock are shared by all guests. Please be considerate.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore on 2 May 2026 start from AU$546, 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 Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here! It was close to many activities we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great host and property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jose G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Beautiful access to Platte lake.

House was not fully clean at time of checkin despite high cleaning fee. All the rest was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

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

Last minute win (9.15.22)

We had a wonderful time. This trip was a last minute booking, which Dan was very accommodating and helpful with. The location and size of this property was perfect for us. We went exploring: Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station, Point Betsie, Platte River Point, Peterson Beach, Empire Beach and lighthouse. All within a very reasonable drive of this cabin. The main house had 2 washer and dryers. There were plenty of board and yard games to choose from. We also enjoyed the kayaks available with this property. Platte lake was beyond beautiful and offered breathtaking sunsets! The kids (4 & 6) enjoyed jumping off the dock and swimming/walking around in the lake. The water was maybe waist deep on them and crystal clear. The house had everything we needed. We hope to do it again sometime! Thanks, Dan! The Hawkins (from Indiana)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Cute Cabin

We stayed at the beach house. Cute updated cabin. It is the closest one to the lake so no interrupted views. There are 3 homes on this property so if you are looking for a private location this may not be it. We were only ones there (other than owner stayed a couple nights) so it was good for us but if the other places were booked it may have been awkward to use the lakefront. Lake is nice but no one on it during a holiday weekend so not sure the reason. Great location to the Platte River and M-22 so lots to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meeghan M.

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

The quintessential up north summer

Perfect little place for a family getaway. Cottage was clean and updated. We loved the lake access and all the amenities. Easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes and neighboring attractions. It was just what our family needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Cute place for a small family

Cute cabin and beautiful property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Relaxing location

Dan provided a well-equipped, comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed our stay on Platte Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linnea H.

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

Great outside amenities, beautiful lake!!

We so appreciated the overall outdoor amenities provided here - laundry availability, kayaks, firepits, outdoor seating and table and a very nice grill. We had a beautiful view of the lake, gorgeous sunsets, many birds to enjoy. The hosts (who happened to be there) and the other guests were kind and very friendly to us, while respecting privacy and quietness. The inside needs work at this point - we had a great discussion with Dan about updates and upgrades that he intends for the beach front cottage, which sound wonderful, and he was always immediately responsive to any concerns that we had. Yet we can only rate our own experience there. Plumbing was a challenge, the AC couldn't keep up and was too high to reach to adjust, the smoke alarm went off multiple times for just minor use of the oven or heater. The center bedroom was too crowded with furniture that didn't work easily, tho the bed was very comfortable. We love Big Platte Lake from prior years of visiting, and enjoyed being back! This resort is more spacious than many, as there are only 3 cottages. It is a very recreational section of the lake, with many pontoon boats and cottage homes around it. It was great fun to kayak down to the mouth of the Platte River, and to hear the trumpeter swans 'trumpeting' from there! We thoroughly enjoyed sitting with our coffees overlooking the lake, feeling the soft lake breezes!! We send best wishes to Dan and his lovely family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

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

Nice

We stayed for a week, the queen bed was comfortable but the kids single bed mattresses were really uncomfortable. I’m totally okay with paying a cleaning fee but the check out procedures were full of “You must”statements of stripping the beds, emptying the trash, making sure all dishes are washed (of course) and put away and the appliances unplugged and fridge emptied….There wasn’t even the basic condiments left for others to use. The shower is really small and the knobs don’t turn the way they should so you’re constantly scalding or freezing yourself when trying to end your shower. So checkout kinda rubbed me the wrong way as I’m paying a cleaning fee already. The view is beautiful though and there is plenty of firewood, you’ll need your own matches or spark lighter as those are not available. The main a:c unit keeps the main rooms cool but the bedrooms are still a bit warm. There is a broom provided and in the basement of the big house there was a vacuum that I used to clean up the normal mess of grass and bug debris coming in the house. We had a great time despite the mediocre accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olga w.

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

Very good place

Cabin has everything what you need. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Nice Place to Stay

Stayed at the Beach House and it was what we expected after reading the description and the reviews. Not the fanciest of places, but suited our needs very well. Others that were staying at the property were nice and the owner was responsive and friendly. We had a great week despite the weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nan F.

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

Great launching point for kayaking and biking

With this cabin, you don't have to choose LAKE vs. RIVER for your kayaking, canoeing, or fishing fun - you can do both! Starting out from the waterfront of this cabin, you can explore all of Platte Lake, and take side trips along the Platte River. The upstream portion of the Platte River also connects to Little Plate Lake; the downstream portion empties into Lake Michigan. Each day we kayaked a different route and enjoyed a variety of wildlife including deer, raccoon, beaver, turtles, loons, kingfishers, and hawks. For fish, we saw catfish, carp, and gar, and we caught bluegill, perch, and rock bass. The lake water is super clear so you get a great view of the changing underwater terrain, from perfectly sandy bottom in the shallows, to the various weed beds in 3 - 20 feet. We also did a couple of bike trips to Lake Michigan, starting from the cabin, going to M22 and beyond. The cabin was a great home base for all our activities and it was nice to have the grill and campfire in the evening. The waterfront is peaceful, grassy, and shady... and there is a stretch of sand in front of the cement breakwater that forms a mini "beach" that makes it easy to get kayaks in and out. Another plus was being able to keep our kayak trailer on the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal L.

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

Lake front

Online pictures are accurate. Not much to be said about the inside. The location was the reason I rented here. Owner was quick to answer questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena P.

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

Beautiful peaceful views of the lake from this cottage

We have stayed at this property for a long weekend and really enjoyed it. The house is right on the lake with beautiful views, large sliding doors in the front are so nice to be able to enjoy the views from the inside as well. The lake water is very clear and we could use a couple of kayaks to go on the water. The lake is very shallow for quite some distance and perfect for kids, ours spent quite some time wading in water looking at fish and tadpoles. The house has everything you need and very conveniently located by Sleeping Bear dunes, multiple trails, we did Empire bluff trail (awesome views) and the Dine trail; Glen Arbor and Traverse city and many more little towns and villages. The store at the end of the road, Trading post, is really cool if you need to grab something quick, and got good pizza, too. The check in/check out process is very easy and quick and the host, Dan, is super responsive. We also really enjoyed the fire pit right by the house and of course got good use of the grill. The big house on the property has some kids toys in the basement (for use of all cottages) which the kids liked and played with We had a very nice relaxing weekend, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Wonderfully relaxing!

The location could not be more perfect for witnessing fall foliage. Our 3 year old loved exploring the property and hunting for acorns. Management was responsive and attentive if we had an issue. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Cute cottage. Like glamping !

We enjoyed our visit and quite time Did not realize that the cottage was a little walk down hill from parking. We are both older with canes. Difficult to get our things to the cottage . Basics but enjoyed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Y.

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

Great stay!

Great stay! We really enjoyed the bonfire and the view of the lake! Nice and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

family getaway

we booked the beach cabin for a 5 night family getaway. we had the absolute best time. the lake is crystal clear with a sand bottom. its very shallow which was awesome for the little ones. my 5 year old could walk out about 75 yards from shore and it wasn't over his head. the sand beach was also great for the kids and was one of the only properties with a sand beach directly into the water. the cabin was exactly as described. nothing fancy but it was perfect for our family. both TVs (family room and adult bedroom) had Roku so we could stream anything we wanted. internet was fast and i was able to jump onto a few zoom meetings while we were there. there are 3 cabins on the property but each one has their own grill and fire pit so you can have as much or little contact with other guests as you like. the owner Dan was super fast getting back to me. I messaged him and texted him multiple times and he always responded within 5-10 minutes. he had lots of suggestions of things to do with little kids. the dunes are 20 minutes away and there are a bunch of smaller cute towns withing a few minute drive. there is also a drive-in theater 5 minutes away if you want to catch that socially distanced flick with the fam.The check in/put process was super easy. we were able to get into the house a few hours early. Dan texted first thing in the morning to give us updates as he knew we had a few hour drive and it let us plan our leave time. i would 100% recommend this property. we are already looking to book all 3 cabins next summer with the entire family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA M.

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

Great Stay

The cabin is small but clean. Right on the water with a small beach and shallow water. Nice fire pit and plenty of dry wood. There are lots of places to visit close by- Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Glen Haven, Glen Arbor, FishTown and Chrystal Mountain. They only thing I would say is we were glad we took our own lawn chairs. They have limited outdoor seating and the bench by are fire pit was not comfortable. There were some lawn chairs in the basement but they were very old. Other than that one small thing it was a great location and we had a really good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Stay

Everything about the property and amenities was perfect for my family. Kayaks, yard games, kitchen essentials, firewood, really couldn't ask for a better stay. Highly recommended and we'd love to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

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

Great getaway

We initially booked one of the cabins, but the owner called me the day after booking informing me that the cabin was double booked. So he offered us the bigger house on the property for no extra charge. This was great. The lake was perfect for kids of any ages. My 6yr son and I went out about 75 yards from shore and it was only about 3 or 4 foot deep. Very clear and warm too. The property has a small sand area for kids, sand toys and yard games in the basement. The laundry is shared between the two cabins and the house, in the basement of the big house. Seperate entrance into the basement of the house for this. Fire pit for each cabin, plenty of firewood on site. This place was great and great location. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

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

Perfect lake cottage

We had a great stay, the cottage is beautiful- right on the lake. We were able to kayak Platte River right from the cottage. Everything in the area is just a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Camille T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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