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Lake view
Living room lake view
Views off of Your Deck of Big Platte Lake
Side yard looking at entrance

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12193.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Kitchen
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  • Dryer
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  • Free WiFi
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Honor, MI
  • Popular LocationPlatte Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Lake Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore12 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)44 min drive

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6/10 Okay

The location on Platte Lake is wonderful. Easy access to nearby towns and activities. The layout of the house is great! ...
Marsha & Tom L.
Sep. 4, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Living Room 1

Other (See Description)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Platte Lake Honor, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bedrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan .

Up north Get-away, Fisherman paradise, family Adventure

Almost Paradise . . . Your Northern Michigan Vacation Lake House.

Need a break? Beautiful Up North Lake House on peaceful Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan for weekly or weekend rental. This spacious lake house nicely accomodates multi family vacations: 5 bedrooms (1st floor master, two-2nd level lake view bedrooms and 2 wooded view back bedrooms) 1472 sq.ft. of decks and balcony, 3 full baths, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, extensive oak trim, 16" ceramic tiles (1st level), Berber carpet (2nd level), 4 slider doors, two oversized decks with a private beach and camp style fire pit for lakeside bonfires, additional lakeside deck and dock, jacuzzi tub in the 2nd floor bathroom and laundry facilities.

All Sports Lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Nearby amenities include: Honor's Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, Extraordinary sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, Platte River and Riverside's Canoe Rentals, Crystal Mountain Sky/Golf Resort, Lake Michigan trout/salmon fishing, The Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City/Frankfort/Manistee-shopping nightlife and Casinos all within 20 to 40 minutes away. Golfing can be found everywhere including Arcadia Bluff's world class course located 45 minutes to the South!

Don't forget to pack your recreational travel gear because this site is perfect for biking, hiking, backpacking and trail walking.

Must see vacation setting with a cute family convenience store, The Trading Post, a 100 yard walk away! Additional amenities include a coffeemaker, a toaster, dishes and utensils. No pets.

Additional House Information: There are five bedrooms, four queen beds and one bedroom with two full size beds, linen supplied by guess. On the beach is grass to the waters edge. The water is shallow, 50 yards out the depth is about 2 feet, Ideal for small kids. The bottom of the lake is sandy with small stones, when I swim I don't wear water shoes. There is an aluminum dock 4' x 60' with a swim latter at the end. On the house deck there will be two picnic table for eating while enjoying the lake view.

Guest comments
Walter,
I wanted to send you a note and let let you know that the Snow family had a terrific time last week at Platte Lake.
You have a beautiful home and it was perfect for what we needed. It was an ideal location for us to get to all the destination spots we were wanting to get to. The deck was a popular place to be all week (when not enjoying kayak trips on the beautiful river. Our boys loved hopping on their bikes for trips to the Trading Post.

All of us left with memories that will be cherished forever. In fact, as we were getting ready to leave, my parents were already talking about 'next year'.
So, if you do make the house available next summer, we may be interested in visiting again.

Thanks again for sharing your lake house with us and please feel free to contact me with any questions and also to confirm when you we should expect deposit funds to be returned.

Linen is not included. You will need linen for four queens and two full size beds plus towels and wash cloths.

The cancellation policy is "Your payment is refundable with the understanding you're reserved week can be re-rented for the same $ amount you paid. The sooner you are aware of your need to cancel, the more likely you will be able to have a full refund less $150 handling fee .

(((((THE RENTAL DEPOSIT IS REFUNDABLE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE PROPERTY CAN BE RE RENTED AT THE SAME PRICE TO A NEW GUEST.))))

Regards,



Keywords: Lake House, Honor Mi., Traverse City, Lake Michigan Trout salmon, Crystal Mountain, Fishing, Salmon fishing, Trout fishing, Platte River, Platte Lake, Multi - Family, Golfing, Canoeing.

Property manager

Walter Miller

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view
Crystal Lake Hillside with Private Sandy Beach
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (19 reviews)
Crystal Lake Hillside with Private Sandy Beach

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jomo's Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marsha & Tom L., Beavercreek, OH

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
The location on Platte Lake is wonderful. Easy access to nearby towns and activities. The layout of the house is great! Four large bedrooms on second level, and a nice size bedroom with bath on main floor. The kitchen is well stocked with needed utensils, dishes, pots and pans. The owner is very accessible and answered questions in a timely manner. The outside of the house desperately needs to be cleaned and freshened up. It is dirty and dreary. The inside needs a deep cleaning with lots of attention to detail. The two sofas in the family room should be replaced. Everyone in our group mentioned this. Guests who are older cannot easily sit on these two pieces of furniture because there is no support, and it is difficult to get up from them. We did not use the charcoal grill since it was quite dirty. With some TLC inside and outside of this home, it would be a really nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Overall the place was good. Very close to dunes and lots of activities you can do. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip House For Sure - Loved This Home
We visited this beautiful home with our children and grandchildren just last week (June 2023). I do believe we've found our "forever" vacation home! The location cannot be beat. If you want to shop, it's close by at any of the surrounding towns. We especially love visiting Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Leland. If you want to relax, walk out the back door and enjoy the huge, shaded deck or lounge on the deck by the water. Our grandchildren, ages six months to age 7, loved the water so, so much. It was a bit cool during our week but we were prepared and the kids still enjoyed the water, our kayaks, the evening bon fires, beautiful sunsets...I could go on and on. The home is just minutes from Peterson Beach which feels like your own personal beach with amazing views. Sleeping Bear Dunes, go to Sleeping Bear Point for spectacular first views. The Empire Bluff hike is also beautiful and not very long if you are looking for hikes for little ones. BoonDocks in Glen Arbor has great food as does Dinghy's in Frankfort. We literally ordered food from the Trading Post which is .2 miles away and walked to pick up our dinners every night. The owner, Walter, was so easy to work with and everything was just as described. Plenty of parking too as we had four vehicles and a boat trailer. Overall, we had 8 adults and 4 little ones. If you have the opportunity, whether you are seasoned visitor or someone looking for a new family adventure, book this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Weekend Family time
Understanding a lake house you always have spiders and ants. He did have plenty of traps but the house needed a vacuum when we arrived. Dead ants and spiders on living room /kitchen floor. The outside of the house needed to be power sprayed to remove all the webs and tons of tree debris on deck. There was a broom so we swept the deck and brushed the webs/spiders off the house. Our little one were freaked by the spiders. Beds were clean. Bathroom had a few bugs and webs in the upper corners of the walls. But mainly clean. Again my parents lived on water for years and we all understand the “bugs” that come with that. The views of the water are very nice and we used the fire pit nightly. Yes we would stay again, Walter was always friendly to talk with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Comfortable stay. The setting is lovely on Platte Lake. BYO sheets and towels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice lake house
We loved the house and lake view. Inside or outside of the house was not very clean and a few lights in the house did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 day getaway
My wife and friends have not been to the Sand Dunes and Leelanau area. We were looking for somewhere central to the area. The house in Honor, MI was just what we needed. The property is well maintained with plenty of room for our 7 adults. The kitchen was clean and had everything you would need to prepare meals. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The only thing missing ,was there is only one tv, BUT HEY, your on Vacation and should be out doing things. I would definitely rent this place again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70.3 Reasons to come to Platte Lake
We came to Honor Michigan because our son was competing in the Ironman competition in nearby Frankfort. Our stay in this home was spectacular! From it’s beautiful location on Platte Lake, with breathtaking sunsets, spaciousness, cleanliness and wonderful amenities, it did not disappoint! Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Walter, the home owner, who was easy to communicate with regarding check-in and other need to knows about our stay! Everything was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and lake view
Walter was wonderfully helpful and the house is magnificently located on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bophal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North Retreat
We had a wonderful family trip with friends. It's a nestled in a beautiful wooded area right on Big Platte Lake. The water is beautiful and shallow way out so wonderful for little kids. You can watch beautiful sunsets from the dock. We rented a boat for the week and an amazing time fishing and boating on the lake. The location is absolutely the best - close to Empire Bluff, Sleeping Bear, Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Traverse city. The little town of Honor has all your necessities you need but it's a short trip to Traverse. The house was comfortable with all the basic necessities. It was fun to cook in the open floor plan kitchen and there was plenty of seating around the counter. It was has great views of the lake all around and room for kids to play!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good getaway
Great for a getaway. Right on the lake. Beautiful location. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake house
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shakir A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Very nice place to get away nd family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
We had a wonderful vacation at Platte Lake. The space is perfect for families. We stayed with our 11 month old and our 2.5 year old, and the space was great for them. The water is shallow far from the shore making it great for kids. Lots of grass space to play too. Great location. Quiet neighborhood, good walking/running/biking. Easy to afternoon trip to Glen Arbor, Frankfurt, and Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. The house was very clean and well maintained. There was limited supplies so plan to bring or buy soap, trash bags, etc. The wifi was not working, I think that was an issue of the cable company though. The dishwasher didn't work, but owner said that was a new issue. I assume will be fixed soon. Our only issue was the doors were not left unlocked when we arrived. I was able to get ahold of owner and get a spare key. But seems like this has been an issue before, and could have been a huge issue. Something that needs to be figured out with cleaning company asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Hassen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Zero done to disinfect the house
House was not cleaned, nor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House in Northern MI
This is a beautiful property on a gorgeous stretch of Platte Lake. The lake house easily accommodated (8 adults, 3 children) our group and we enjoyed nightly picturesque sunsets with a fire pit nearby. PROS: - Large house opening up to a lakefront backyard with a dock and firepit. - Unbeatable location on Big Platte lake - Located amongst a quiet, respectful community of neighbors that were friendly - Easy access to all that the Sleeping Bear Dunes nat'l lakeshore has to offer. CONS (owner aware of both of these and let us know he is working to fix them) - Septic tank is older and when the kids were bathing at night there would be overflow on the west side of the yard. - Wifi capabilities support basic email only. The current remote work requirements due to COVID all but necessitate high speed internet to function. However, knowing this before your visit will help you plan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Owner MIA
I’ll start with the good. Platte Lake is beautiful and the house is in one of the best spots on the lake. It’s a good arrangement for families and groups. The outdoor space is beautiful. Great fire pit, beautiful yard and a nice, sandy lake entry that was great for kids. The house is sparse but functional, although the lower bedroom gets kind of a musty smell. Typical of lake houses. The main issue we had is that the owner did not send check-in instructions, did not leave keys, and after hours of calling, texting and messaging by us, VRBO and his very kind neighbors, he did not return any calls until the day after we were supposed to check in. We ended up driving an hour to find hotel rooms as the area was completely booked up. The owner finally called the next day, and we were able to get in the house. He was not very apologetic and acted as if we hadn’t tried to contact him. Apparently the error with the keys was the cleaning service, but with what he charges, one could reasonably expect a better experience, availability and some humility in resolving the situation. I would recommend you have a Plan B if you book this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is beuatiful
Property is beautiful and the lake is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Sherette M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a large family gathering
We had a great vacation. The beds are comfortable. We loved the large deck. The lake is beautiful! Every night we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit. There are so many options if we wanted to take off for a few hours. We left there making plans for our next family vacation. Up north Michigan is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A., Indianapolis

Wonderful week on Platte Lake
The house is comfortable, quiet and great for a large family or group. The views are beautiful. The two upstairs bedrooms with the balcony facing the lake were my favorite part. Waking in the morning and looking out at the trees and lake was very pleasant. Watched an eagle catch a fish just in front of the dock. Heard loons calling in the morning. We even had a baby fox make a short visit. And the stars at night were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Great Family Vacation!
We had a wonderful week at Platte Lake Hi-Day-Way. We had plenty of room for the whole family in the house and it had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for playing games and the lake was perfect for our kayaks, canoe, and paddle board. The knee-deep water provided a ton of fun for the kids! The location of the house is wonderful to explore the area; Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Lake Michigan, etc. We enjoyed this beautiful retreat and we hope to visit again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing & Beautiful getaway!
We had a wonderful week at Platte Lake Hi-Day-Way. We had plenty of room for the whole family in the house and it had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for playing games and the lake was perfect for our kayaks, canoe, and paddle board. The knee-deep water provided a ton of fun for the kids! The location of the house is wonderful to explore the area; Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Lake Michigan, etc. We enjoyed this beautiful retreat and we hope to visit again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Beautiful, spacious home! Great choice!
You'll love this home on Big Platte Lake. It's very spacious with an open floor plan, beautiful views, large deck, and has a dock that ends in stairs into the water. There is also a fire pit with seating right next to the water, and 2 charcoal grills The Trading Post is a convenient :05 walk. The home was well stocked and the laundry room was greatly appreciated. Bring your own towels, kitchen towels and linens. I would definitely recommend this home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M.

Spacious Comfortable Home in a Great Location
This home is just as described and is well-represented in the photos. This is the third home we have rented on Big Platte Lake and find it perfect--you can go to several different beaches, kayak Platte Lake out to Platte Point beach, go to the Cherry Bowl drive in, pick blueberries, and have some great family time. One night when we were having a fire, 2 foxes walked right by us. We could have reached out and touched them (we didn't, of course, but they were interested in our smores!). You will need to bring your own bed linens and towels, and also your own pillows if you are picky about that. The neighbors were quite nice; one neighbor is apparently the head of the homeowner's association, and my nephew called him the Mayor of the Lake :). He took some photos of our family for us right before we left. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with equipment and dishes; we brought our own non-stick pan which was helpful. The water was very shallow a long way out. Not great for swimming (would be great if you had toddlers), but we rented a kayak for the week and our younger kids had fun just paddling around safely in the shallow water. I would recommend this property!

About the host

Hosted by Walter Miller

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I'm a retired Automotive Engineer/builder who loves to travel and visit with family. I enjoy Zydeco / cajun dancing, water actives, snowboarding, hiking, cars, motorcycles, and travelling to dance festivals. I have three children, one daughter and two sons. My daughter lives in Houston, TX and my sons live in Boston, MA, and Orlando, FL, five grand sons and one grand daughter. I very much enjoy spending time with my family. I'm living in Denver.

Why they chose this property

I've owned this property since 1980, the property has been in the family since the 50's. I used to vacation here as a child and cherish lots of great memories. In 2001 I decided to demolish and rebuild the lake house. As a licensed residential Michigan builder, my son and I spent three years designing and building a special setting with maximum lake views. The 'peninsula lot setting' with the closeness of the dwelling to the water makes for great lake views. The natural beauty with Southern exposure and love for the area is why this Lake House will be in the Miller family for a long long time.

What makes this property unique

This area of Michigan is beautiful. The float trips on Platte river, climbing The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, hiking on the wilderness trails with all the wildlife makes for an unforgettable up north experience. The activities/festivals in surrounding cities, local parades, year-round activities at Crystal Mountain, Big lake fishing (coho, salmon), the freshness of the air, the peaceful environment, the beauty of the sun and moon light on the water from the balcony with the wind, sun and clouds creating endless views/beauty. Gambling casinos in Traverse City and Manistee.

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