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Log home minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes & Crystal Mountain.

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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a rocking chair.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa with a cartoon pillow, a plaid chair, and a lamp near a window.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a striped sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a small round table with a mosaic top.
A log cabin surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A wooden interior with a staircase, kitchen area, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With space for 8 guests, this cabin features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers ski-in/ski-out access, golf opportunities, and nearby mountain biking and snowboarding. Enjoy the patio, deck, and porch while your pets are welcome to join you. Explore Platte Lake and Platte Township Hall during your stay.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garage parking available
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/ Loft

1 Double Futon

Living Area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log home minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes & Crystal Mountain.

Located on 30 acres of woods with a creek flowing behind the cabin, this recently-built log home has a campfire area for evening good times and s'mores, and close proximity to Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, the Platte and Betsie Rivers, the Platte Lakes and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cabin has a lovely back porch, loft, living area, Two well-furnished bedrooms (4 queens 2 of which are futons) laundry area, modern kitchen, televisions and WiFi.
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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
Our cabin is very child-friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We are pet friendly! (For well-behaved pets. )
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 455200
Property # 455200vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Burnett Park and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Loon Lake - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 14 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aug. bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Log home minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes & Crystal Mountain. ?

As of 3 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Log home minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes & Crystal Mountain. on 4 Apr 2027 start from £622, 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 at Aug. bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aug. bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aug. bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aug. bookings still avail.Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Honor is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Champion Hill Golf Course. Loon Lake and Rush Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 158 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 158 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for the three of us for our week of fishing. Sleeping accommodations were comfortable. We will definitely keep this property in mind for another trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and very easy process. Everything was very nice thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with a lot of fun outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, secluded but convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent a lovely five nights at the cabin. It's our third year and we absolutely love it. Host is responsive and the cabin has everything we need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed at this property last year and had such a nice time that we brought our son and his family along this year. The cabin is very clean and has a nice home feel with plenty of space and a fully stocked kitchen where we prepared all of our meals. There is also a back screened-in porch that came in handy for storing our outside things such as coolers, beach chairs, golf clubs etc.The road to the cabin had little traffic which made it nice for walking the dogs and with the surrounding woods it is very peaceful atmosphere.The host was very responsive to all my messages and check-in was easy in and out. We definitely recommend staying here and will back again ourselves.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent place to stay if you love nature and privacy. It’s family oriented and close to many things to do and explore. This is our second year and we’ve already booked for next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at this cabin. Its location is private, but there is very easy access to a number of places, including our primary reason for the trip: Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cabin is well maintained, clean, and the large windows provide beautiful natural light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very clean! The kids enjoyed having a large space around the property. The layout was perfect. It worked very well for us as we were there for a wedding in Honor.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a quiet cabin in the woods this is it. Small creek runs through the backyard, and wildflowers in bloom. Enjoyed the fire pit; roasted marshmallows and star gazed. Great getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property very quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful stay

We had a great stay at the Lavenders cabin, can't wait until next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cabin!! It was equipped absolutely with everything we needed and it was extremely clean and neat. The hosts were wonderful to communicate with and we had an amazing time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Lovely cabin and perfect jumping off point for up north excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Excellent location for a quintessential Michigan vacation! Very cozy and personable cabin - felt like staying at Grandma’s, not just a rental. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for hiking

We really enjoyed our stay. It was near all our favorite hiking trails. We enjoyed the firepit with wood supplied
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week away

Had a wonderful week in the woods exploring the local beaches and bike trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends weekend

The house was great and the location was private but close enought to Traverse City along for checking out the local shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful location and comfortable cabin

the cabin was perfect for our group of two couples and one infant. wonderful location and everything we needed to enjoy cooking together, watching movies, and hiking in sleeping bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a wonderful time in the cabin! Phil was a great host! The property is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

The cabin was a nice size, cozy with enough space to enjoy family time without being too crowded. The outside space was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wooded and off the beaten path which we liked. The inside is cozy with comfortable sleeping. The screened in back porch is certainly a plus. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful getaway

Very peaceful setting. lovely amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Phil Lavender

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Phil and Ginny Lavender are the property owners. We are both retired and would love to share our new vacation home with you. Our primary home is in Lake Orion, MI. although we both were born and raised in western Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Phil's mother and grandparents grew up in the area and Benzie County has always been a second home. The family cabin, built in the late '30's is located just a few hundred yards away. Building our own log cabin has always been a goal for Phil and his sister who also built 2 cabins nearby.

What makes this property unique

Special attractions to our place are the birds and other wildlife, the closeness of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Little Platte Lake and the Platte River. We have no neighbors close- by so it provides a very private, quiet, peaceful setting. We especially enjoy our back porch overlooking a quiet stream and woods. We also enjoy evening campfires and back-yard barbecues.

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