This vacation home offers space for 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It features lake views and provides beachfront access for water sports. Guests enjoy nearby activities like swimming, kayaking, and motorboating, while Platte Lake and Crystal Lake Golf Club serve as local attractions.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Platte Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Gas grill
Internet access
Explore the area
Honor, MI
Platte Lake
Place, Platte Lake
1 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club
Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
7 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Kid's Studio Bedroom
2 Twin Beds
Main Level Bedroom
1 King Bed
Main Level Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Main Level Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House
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 and is shallow, warm and sandy.
The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs.
Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), 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.
There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys.
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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Honor
Located in Honor, this vacation home 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. With kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 30.9 km
Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 64.2 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 10 min drive
Platte River Inn - 6 min drive
The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
Cherry Hut - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?
As of Sep 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House on Sep 13, 2026 start from $502, 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.
What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located?
Situated on the beach, this vacation home is steps from Platte Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Loon Lake. Champion Hill Golf Course and Rush Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Daniel T Mushlock
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests