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Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Dining
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock!

Grab your kayaks, canoes, and tubes to launch off your private dock on Little Platte Lake!
This charming cottage comfortably sleeps 8 guests and has 2 bedrooms, 1 loft, 1.5 baths, a living room with a smart TV, a fully stocked kitchen* and dining table, washer/dryer, a deck facing the lake and a yard with a grill and fire pit. The lake and private dock is only a few feet away from the house.

Honor, MI is home to both Little Platte Lake and Big Platte Lake as well as the Platte River which feeds into Lake Michigan. Little Platte Lake is a shallow lake which makes it perfect for swimming, floating and fishing. Both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort are less than 20 miles from the property. Within a 30-mile radius, you’ll find charming towns like Glen Arbor, Leland, Frankfort, and Traverse City!
The cottage is available year-round and is the perfect get-away for fishing, hiking, water sports, golfing, wineries and hunting on nearby public land.

Rae’s Retreat is one of eleven cottages on the lake located in the private American Resort which also homes forty permanent RV’s behind the home.
There is no central AC but each room has a fan and the cottage gets a nice breeze from the lake!

Come enjoy what northwest Michigan has to offer!

* Please note, there is no dishwasher.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs are allowed for an additional fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Honor

Located in Honor, this cottage is on a lake. Benzie Area Historical Museum and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Front Street - 43 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ?

As of Mar 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! on Apr 30, 2026 start from $238, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised. Great location. Met all of our needs and then some.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with large bedrooms, well-stocked kitchen and an overall comfortable feel. View out onto the lake is nice and it's great you have your own dock. Great location to go either east over to Traverse City or west over to Lake Michigan. Also close to M-22 and dune areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Vacation on Little Platte Lake

A great relaxing location on Little Platte Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Family Vacation

Rae’s Retreat is a treasure. Perfect location for those one team to be able to swim in Lake Michigan visit Frankfurt to visit Leland and sleeping bear dunes. Little Platte lake is so peaceful.The cabin was also wonderful very clean and had all the supplies we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. Only major issue was difficult finding it. No address on listing and hard to find once got there. Otherwise it was good place. Will use this place again. Worked for our family and friends fishing trip
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Cozy Cabin

Wonderful stay, place was very nice, clean and modern. Liked there was plenty of soap dispensers and soft fluffy towels. I would recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Perfect location to surrounding area

This place was great. The view of the lake from the private dock was beautiful. I recommend if you are looking to be in the Crystal Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes area you stay here. Communication was great with the host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi R.

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

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The area is incredible as to getting to all the small towns, beaches, fishing and kayaking spots. The cabin was perfect for us. The side lot provided a great firepit space, the bathrooms were great, the kitchen was stocked w necessary items and she has a first aid kit we needed on day one. Oh and the view of the lake from the front windows is breathtakingly beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Lake Vacation

Rae’s Retreat had everything we needed for our “Up North” vacation - a clean, well appointed cabin, a great kitchen to make meals out of, convenient access to the lake a few steps out the front door, a dock to fish from and use our SUP. The location is also ideal for traveling to other nearby beaches and sites. We would certainly stay again! The Host was also very easy to get in touch with for our check out questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 2nd stay here. Listing is exactly as pictured and it provides all the beauty of nature at your fingertips with just enough creature comforts to relax after a fun filled day. The location is perfect for our favorite activities in the area: climbing the dunes, floating down the Platte river, discovering new area beaches, and breweries/restaurants are not far in Beulah/Honor/Frankfort! Fishing off of the dock was a family favorite this trip! The host was communicative and proactive in resolving a minor issue she became aware of even before we arrived which was appreciated.Thanks for a great stay, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike B.

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

Spotless

Very nice 2 bedroom with 2 additional beds in loft. Very clean view of lake between 2 house across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My whole family loved this cabin. Our favorite part about it was how close it was to all the places we love. Five minutes to Platte Beach. Five minutes to Cherry bowl. 20 minutes to Frankfort. 40 minutes to Front Street in Traverse City. There’s also an ice cream shop a five minute walk away. Little Platte Lake isn’t the best swimming lake, but it’s great for paddling around on if you have kayaks which we did numerous times. Check in was a breeze. The kitchen and bathroom had everything we needed. The living room couch was very comfortable for movie nights, and there were lots of fans to help with the heat when it was warm. All the neighbors were super friendly.We will definitely consider staying at this cabin again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Great Host

Cottage was located in the back of a densely populated RV park - your view from most bedrooms was an RV within 20 yards. The lake had recently been treated for weeds so it was not swimmable at all and we had a problem with gnats/fruit flies in most of the rooms. The host was very attentive to our concerns and refunded as a nights' stay for our inconvenience. The place itself is nice with the exception of the windows; many would not lock and were so foggy you couldn't see out of them. The host informed us new windows were being installed in September, so that will be nice for future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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