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Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Honor, MI
- Place, Platte Lake1 min walk
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore9 min drive
- Place, Crystal Mountain23 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops
Kaap Kottage
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Kaap Kottage is the perfect landing spot for small families and groups to enjoy Northern Michigan from nearly every direction. Within a short drive are beaches, hiking and biking trails, shopping, restaurants, and everything else you can imagine to make your vacation memorable. There's even room for your dog.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Dock details: Dock is shared with the neighboring cottage.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Kaap Kottage is the perfect landing spot for small families and groups to enjoy Northern Michigan from nearly every direction. Within a short drive are beaches, hiking and biking trails, shopping, restaurants, and everything else you can imagine to make your vacation memorable. There's even room for your dog.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
Dock details: Dock is shared with the neighboring cottage.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

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
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 9 min drive
- Cherry Hut - 9 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 5 min drive
- Platte River Inn - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
8.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
Aug 15, 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin K.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristin K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stacey G.
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, perfect setting!
Stacey G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Jul 14, 2025
Platte Lake
Mary M.
8/10 Good
Richard K.
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Richard K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Rachel K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Colleen T.
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
john P.
Aug 23, 2024
Nice week at Platte Lake
john P.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
May 26, 2024
Lovely Cottage on the Lake
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie W.
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini vaca
Leslie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca F.
Sep 30, 2024
Great time on Platte Lake
Rebecca F.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lynne M.
Oct 8, 2024
Nothing better than sitting in the screened porch watching the happenings on the lake!
Lynne M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Abbey V.
Sep 24, 2024
Great location. The sunroom was perfect on the lake. Sandy lake bottom that was fun to walk out i...
Abbey V.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Amy Z.
Aug 2, 2022
Felt like home
Amy Z.
10/10 Excellent
Eugene B.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Lakefront Stay
Eugene B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
stephen k.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Great Location, Inside needs a lot of work
stephen k.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
DOUGLAS M.
Dec 20, 2022
Incredibly beautiful location.
DOUGLAS M.
6/10 Okay
Nancy T.
Nov 14, 2025
Nancy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Al H.
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Al H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Lindsey W.
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lindsey W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
John H.
Jun 22, 2025
John H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Heather G.
Aug 28, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Heather G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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