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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Honor, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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Waterfront Cottage and Guest House on Big Platte Lake Near Sleeping Bear Dunes!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 132 reviews
Waterfront Cottage and Guest House on Big Platte Lake Near Sleeping Bear Dunes!

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan! Aug 24-Aug 30th open 10% off.

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. * Additional pet fee of $100 per pet.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Platte Lake. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
As a guest of Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan! Aug 24-Aug 30th open 10% off., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Honor cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Kristin Sullivan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan! Aug 24-Aug 30th open 10% off. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Monica D.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The cottage is a bit dated and lacks AC but we appreciated the updated kitchen which allowed us to cook some meals in. The lake is beautiful and access was made super convenient with a new dock and platform. We brought our paddleboards and loved the easy access. So thankful we could bring our dogs. If you bring yours, watch for the poison ivy around the perimeter of the yard. All in all, it was a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Location is superb for the water activities on Platte Lake, Platte River and Lake Michigan. Host was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great house for our family. The beach worked out great for my daughters and son, they loved playing in the water and catching minnows. The updated kitchen and dock was nice. Thanks for great memories with my family before baby #4 arrives
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Property was a bit old…no AC with some of the hottest days on record. Cooled back down after a few days. Great job with linens, towels, and supplies. Layout of the house was fine…but just old. Would definitely stay again, though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was amazing a peaceful and quite street, with friendly neighbors. Our kids and dogs loved swimming in the lake. The drive to sleeping bear dunes was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edmund M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fred

For price of renting bedrooms shd b nicer. No place to put clothes BR furniture a disaster. Bathrooms need to be cleaner and rugs in BR are really bad. Did not see one fire detector or carbon monoxide detector. Location fabulous, overall place ok not great. A bear came into yard and and a raccoon was able to enter through the disastrous windows.Laundry facility not great. Again for the price they are getting there are areas that need a lot of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

3rd year staying in this home

Beautiful location on Platte lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B., Trenton MI

Liked: Cleanliness

The cottage was clean but looked like it needed a little love

Very good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fishing trip

My friends and I rented the house for a birthday fishing trip weekend. The house was clean, comfortable and just what we needed! Close to the fishing sites, able to bring our own boats to fish the lake or do some kayaking. We met the owners the last morning of our stay and they were super friendly. Would highly recommend and will be looking to book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carrie G.

Peaceful place

Quiet place at the end of a quiet private road. Beautiful lake views. Liked the very clean screened gazebo with plenty of comfy chairs to relax in as you view the lake. Lots of room to play on the lawn by the lake. Has a sandy beach. Plenty of chairs on the deck and by large fire pit. New kitchen is very nice. Not much lighting though. Could use more updating in the house, especially in bedrooms, but overall, a positive experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 2nd Time

Great location and updated kitchen now. House is great for families and young kids. Beach is great for digging and playing and water is shallow . Will be going again next yr.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rental

You wont find a more accommodating property owner to deal with than Gina. Cottage is comfortable and in a nice location with beautiful views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mostly Great

I really enjoyed staying here. It has a very cozy vibe with some cool mid-century touches. I appreciate that this is a family home and liked seeing the family photos and mementos. There were definitely some things that could have used freshening up but none of that really bothered us at all as we are fairly laid-back people. The beds and furniture were comfy, and really as long as I can relax and sleep comfortably, I’m good. Only a few small things I think could be improved: We couldn’t get the dishwasher working and hand washing dishes is not my favorite thing to do on vacation . The sponge provided to wash dishes was quite old and unappealing. There were no toiletries provided, which wasn’t something we needed but are used to seeing at VRBO properties. A set of newer towels for guests would be appreciated, as well as some basic toiletries as I have come to expect that from VRBO rentals even if I don’t usually use them. Again, these are all pretty minor issues and were easily overcome by the wonderful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax on the water

Want an escape? This is the perfect place to put your feet up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

wally g.

Family Tradition

It was fun to be in a home that has raised several generations of family. Wish we could have been there then. Booking process very graceful. Property was what was expected. Great location. In house resources, cooking, heating, towels, etc. are all there. Attention is needed with cleaning, paid a premium price for cleaning services, but there was plenty of leftover dust to share. The mold mildew odors are always present. Tried to open BR windows for fresh air, but they would not open. Fire Marshall might like to know that. Patching holes on walls and a coat of paint would better justify the price point charged.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beachfront

The cottage is open and well-kept. Lots of windows, all of which can be opened, which makes for very pleasant cross-ventilation. The kitchen is very well furnished and well organized. There are even labels on the drawers telling you what's in them. The beachfront is beautiful. The yard is mostly lawn, but there are trees scattered about, and also lawn furniture. There's even a screened-in gazebo. The lawn fades to sand near the lake. The lake bottom is all sand, even right next to the shore. It gets deeper very gradually, so you have to walk out about 100 feet (the end of the dock) for an adult to have room to swim. The wind is usually off-shore, so the shorefront is usually quite calm, even on days when the prevailing wind is quite strong. The lake itself is also beautiful, surrounded on all sides by heavily wooded small hills. Just the spot for a very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., New Boston MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week at the lake

Situated on a beautiful beach. Prevailing wind is blocked by trees. Plenty of sun or shade depending on your preference. As always a week on Platte Lake is just relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and lake access

The best part of this property by far is the lake access. There was a nice sandy bottom, and the kids (10, 12 and 13) were all able to walk out in the water to the end of the very long dock without the water getting too high on them. The house does have a few canoes but we brought our own kayaks and kayaked out to Lake Michigan. Location is great with the house being less than a half hour away from Sleeping Bear Dunes and Crystal Mountain, and less than an hour away from Traverse City. The owner, Gina, was quick to respond to any questions and easy to work with. There were a few things in the actual house that could use some attention, like missing ceiling tiles in one bedroom and a missing light fixture in another, but none of this impacted our stay. Overall, if we ever decide to take another trip out that way, we would stay here again. Thanks for sharing your family home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020