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Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Dining
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen

Serenity

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With it's prime location between two lakes, guests looking to travel far and frequently will find this home a sweet retreat. Dry off around the firepit after a day of swimming, or enjoy dinner together in front of the gas fireplace. 'Indoor kids' will appreciate the supply of books available for guest use. There's also a mooring for guests looking to bring their boat along for the ride.

What's nearby:
Set between Platte Lake and Little Platte Lake, this home is also within 14 miles of Long Lake, Rush Lake, and Crystal Lake. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers hiking and lovely views just under 17 miles away. Golf courses abound in this area, the closest being Champion Hill Golf Course just over five miles away. When guests need a break from lakeside activities (or the parents want an evening alone), Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre provides fun viewing during the summer season three-and-a-half miles away.

Things to know:
Free cable
Full kitchen

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

*Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Security camera details: There are cameras over looking each entry point of this house.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 57.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪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
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen?

As of 12 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen on 28 Jun, 2026 start from S$620, 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 Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing lake house w/ firepit, boat mooring, free cable, and full kitchen located?

This Honor holiday home is on the beach, steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Old Indian Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

paul j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location for family base camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Noah K.

Loved it!

Great place on the lake for family and fishing. Very relaxing and quiet!

10/10 Excellent

Noah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann L.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
Reported problem with ants but all Vacasa would say was that they had to talk to the property owner. Never heard back and we were there for 3 weeks!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Rustic heaven

The cabin was just what we were looking for, the rustic interior and the peace and quiet and being right on the lake was awesome! Everyone was totally pleased with the cabin and it does live up to its name Serenity. We enjoyed having our coffee outside every morning over looking the lake. The entire property was amazing. Had everything we needed, and plenty of storage. We hope to come back again!!!

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

So Serene

Lovely cottage on Big Platte Lake allowed us to connect with our children and extended family also vacationing in the area. Caught fish, visited Frankfort and Traverse City wineries, hiked the dunes/beach on Pyramid Point and floated down the Platte River. Cottage was clean and nice soft towels. We made some wonderful memories in Serenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Home small issues

Beautiful home with great amenities. The beach front is amazing. The fire pit is fantastic. Close to the water I’ve stayed at 20 or more VRBO’s. But I’ve never stayed at one that had cameras placed around the property and one that was directly set to look inside the home and one inside the garage. It gave all of us a very uneasy, feeling to know that we were being watched 24/7. There’s also a carpenter ant issue, to which I called the management office on Monday and they sent ant traps on Thursday. This did not resolve the problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

2/10 Terrible

Molly B.

Huge issues with this property

Issues during our stay- first we had little to no hot water. It was hot for approximately five minutes then ice cold after that. We had five people staying In the cabin and no one had a hot shower the entire stay. I reached out to vacasa and did not hear anything back until the next afternoon. Apparently someone came in ran the water said it was hot and left. When I reached back out to say nothing had changed we still did not have hot water the response from the property manager through the maintenance man was the house is old and the water will run cold after so long. No attempt was made to fix the issue. Issue 2- when sleeping at night you could hear animals in the attic. Most likely squirrels running around. Every night we were awoken by animals. Again when brought to the attention of vacasa no assistance was given. Issue 3- the WiFi did not work either the wrong password was given or they just don’t have it and the listing was not accurate.

2/10 Terrible

Molly B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Issues during our stay- first we had little to no hot water. It was hot for approximately five minutes then ice cold after that. We had five people staying In the cabin and no one had a hot shower the entire stay. I reached out to vacasa and did not hear anything back until the next afternoon. Apparently someone came in ran the water said it was hot and left. When I reached back out to say nothing had changed we still did not have hot water the response from the property manager through the maintenance man was the house is old and the water will run cold after so long. No attempt was made to fix the issue. Issue 2- when sleeping at night you could hear animals in the attic. Most likely squirrels running around. Every night we were awoken by animals. Again when brought to the attention of vacasa no assistance was given. Issue 3- the WiFi did not work either the wrong password was given or they just don’t have it and the listing was not accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Super comfortable with an up-north cabin feel

We loved this house. The location was perfect, right on the water. We brought our paddleboards and had some amazing early-evening paddles across the lake followed by a home-cooked dinner using the quality Weber grill. There were four of us, but we would have been perfectly comfortable with two more. The fire pit with firewood were an unexpected bonus (I don't know if they always provide firewood or if it was just left by the previous guest) and the kitchen had everything we needed and then some. The only things missing were ice trays, so we bought some at the nearby dollar store and left them there; enjoy! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Serenity is Beautiful

Gorgeous lake view from picturesque woods
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

John T.

This is RELAX

Wonderful older home from the 50s, beautifully maintained, huge yard full of big pines. Peaceful, quiet, the lake is beautiful, and wildlife abounds. We plan to return.

10/10 Excellent

Jon F.

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

Right on the Lake

Great if you want to be on the lake like we did. Pros - location, cleanliness, amount of supplies Considerations - a bit dated
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maiya G.

Beautiful in every way

Incredible spot on a quiet, sandy lake and just a few minutes from great Lake Michigan beaches. The house was spacious, lovely, and comfortable, with every amenity. Beautiful view from the living room over the lake, incredible sunsets!

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Very secluded property close to lots of activities!

First off I stayed with my family (myself, my wife and 3 kids ages 4, 6, and 10) Likes: -Very nice size cottage. Very clean and roomy for a family of 5 or 6 -Very private. Its off the main road with trees all around. Can not see any of the houses next door. about 150 of lake frontage. -Nicely appointed with sheets, towels, kitchen supplies and games and books for those raining days. -The sitting room sells the place with its 180 of windows overlooking the lake -The lake is very nice, some rocks on the bottom, would recommend swimming shoes if your doing alot of swimming . Very gradual drop off, great for small kids. At the end of the 200 feet dock its still only about 3-4 feet deep. -Very close to everything! Sleeping bear dunes, lake Michigan, Tube down the platte river, Shop, swim, eat at Frankfort, or Buela! Room for improvement: -Wireless internet, Says it doesn't have it but there was a router in the house...Not sure what the disconnect was between the management company and the owners... -The dock, this is the biggest draw back. Very old and needs replaced. found screws sticking up, uneven seems very unstable. I understand due to its length it wouldn't be cheep to replace but I was nervous with my kids on it. -A latter at the end so the kids could get in and out from the water to the dock. -A bigger sand area, only a small 5x5 foot area currently -The transition from the land to water could use some work. Maybe add some sand for a bigger beach and remove some of the reeds (if possible) to make a better transition for kids/people to enter exit the water -Ant traps could be installed inside, did see some carpenter ants about, nothing crazy or excess but just an FYI Again the negatives were minimal and I would stay here again. With some minor improvements this could easily go from a 4 star to a 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Jim J.

Serenity

Beautiful view, large lot with lots of privacy. Plenty of parking. Very nice home with lots of amenities.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Sandy H.

Review of Serenity

Two bathrooms, being on the lake, the yard, washer and dryer and very private

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