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Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.

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Two Adirondack chairs facing a small round table on a wooden deck overlooking a body of water.
Summer 2026 ☀️
A wooden deck with a table and a chair facing a body of water at sunset.
A deck with a fire pit, picnic table, and chairs overlooking a body of water.
A night view of the Northern Lights over a calm body of water with a dock and trees in the foreground.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Platte Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 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).
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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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.
Guest is responsible for any breakages or damage to property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3831383vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

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. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. 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 hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage, kayaks, fire pit, AC, WiFi, deck, 140ft private frontage. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Loon Lake. Rush Lake and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Colette Arkwright

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