10/10 Excellent
Trista T.
19 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trista T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Honor, MI
- Platte Lake5 min walk
- Crystal Lake Golf Club11 min drive
- Betsie Valley Trail14 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.
This newly refurbished lake cottage “Both Oars Inn” is the perfect location for your family up north adventures. Amenities include a well-equipped kitchen, outdoor grill, double lakeside hammock, large fire pit area, 2 kayaks, 2 stand up paddle boards, large private deck with gas fire pit, 140 feet of private lake frontage, games and puzzles including corn hole.
Little Platte Lake is known for its fishing, kayaking and wildlife. Nearby, downtown Honor, offers a great choice of restaurants and a well stocked grocery store with an extensive wine selection. Explore the neighboring towns of Beulah (11 minute drive) and Frankfort (22 minute drive) for a variety of restaurants and shopping experiences. Take the kids for a day out to the Crystal Lake Alpaca farm (16 minute drive)! Visit Lake Michigan’s Peterson's Beach, just 10 minutes drive.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park is within 20 minutes drive. Don't forget to check out the scenic, Betsy Valley bike trail, from Beulah to Frankfort. Champion Hill Golf Course is 8 minutes drive. Extra kayaks available for rent at Riverside Canoes, 5042 N Scenic Hwy. A five minute drive from the cottage, (2.9 miles).
Little Platte Lake is known for its fishing, kayaking and wildlife. Nearby, downtown Honor, offers a great choice of restaurants and a well stocked grocery store with an extensive wine selection. Explore the neighboring towns of Beulah (11 minute drive) and Frankfort (22 minute drive) for a variety of restaurants and shopping experiences. Take the kids for a day out to the Crystal Lake Alpaca farm (16 minute drive)! Visit Lake Michigan’s Peterson's Beach, just 10 minutes drive.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park is within 20 minutes drive. Don't forget to check out the scenic, Betsy Valley bike trail, from Beulah to Frankfort. Champion Hill Golf Course is 8 minutes drive. Extra kayaks available for rent at Riverside Canoes, 5042 N Scenic Hwy. A five minute drive from the cottage, (2.9 miles).
Property manager
Colette Arkwright
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please see the Welcome Binder on the coffee table for more detailed instructions. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Honor
Located in Honor, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Honor, MI
What's nearby
- Platte Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
- Betsie Valley Trail - 14 min drive - 14.4 km
- Pinecroft Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Platte River Inn - 7 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 7 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 11 min drive
- Upriver Pizza - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica W.
4 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
12 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie H.
8 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in northern Michigan paradise
Katie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
13 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House, All New
Michael F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
JRapp
10 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved It!
JRapp
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karyn E.
22 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week!
Karyn E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
kymberly p.
8 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake house heaven
kymberly p.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle N.
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Michelle N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven W.
20 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a getaway
Steven W.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
30 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The BEST place on Little Platte Lake
Jessica M.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Colette Arkwright
Languages:
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Premier Host
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