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Roadhouse: Lake▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleep Bear Dunes

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A lakeside view with a pathway leading to chairs and a dock.
A marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by buildings and greenery.
A modern log cabin interior with a sectional sofa, a dining table, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A cabin interior with a kitchenette, dining area, and a sofa with a tray of breakfast items.
A wooden cabin room with a bunk bed, a dresser, a wall-mounted towel rack, and a basket.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Honor, MI

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Roadhouse: Lake▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleep Bear Dunes

Welcome to Your Platte Lake Getaway

Enjoy a charming lakefront cottage with direct access to Platte Lake, known for its warm, shallow water and sandy shoreline. Located in the heart of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, it’s the perfect home base for swimming, boating, hiking, wineries, and exploring Northern Michigan.
See approximate drive times to popular attractions at the bottom of this description.

The Roadhouse Cottage
Comfortably sleeps up to 5 guests:
▶ Queen bedroom
▶ Twin-over-full bunk bedroom
▶ Large sectional sofa
▶ Fully equipped kitchen
▶ Full bathroom
▶ A/C & heat
▶ Wi-Fi & Roku TV
▶ Linens, towels & pillows provided
▶ Lakefront Amenities
▶ Shared sandy beachfront & direct lake access
▶ Private fire pit & gas grill
▶ 2 mooring buoys available
▶ Beautiful Platte Lake sunsets
▶ Shared laundry available in the Main House

Please Note – Shared Property
There are three separate vacation cottages on the property, which may be rented by different groups at the same time. You’ll have your own private cottage, designated parking, fire pit, and grill, while the beach, lakefront, and laundry are shared. Guests may see other guests while enjoying the outdoor areas.

Whether you're spending your days swimming, boating, hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes, exploring M-22, or simply relaxing by the lake, this is the perfect spot for a classic Northern Michigan getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

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Property # 2014778vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roadhouse: Lake●Sleeping Bear Dunes●Crystal Mountain● Beulah●Traverse City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Roadhouse: Lake▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleep Bear Dunes?

As of 3 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roadhouse: Lake▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleep Bear Dunes on 2 Feb, 2027 start from S$685, 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 The Roadhouse: Lake●Sleeping Bear Dunes●Crystal Mountain● Beulah●Traverse City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Roadhouse: Lake●Sleeping Bear Dunes●Crystal Mountain● Beulah●Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Roadhouse: Lake●Sleeping Bear Dunes●Crystal Mountain● Beulah●Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Roadhouse: Lake●Sleeping Bear Dunes●Crystal Mountain● Beulah●Traverse City located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was exactly as expected. From breweries to watching the salmon jump in the river to biking 22 miles from Beulah to Frankfort, we had a fantastic time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cottage on the lake nestled with 3 others in the property. It was well equipped for our family with 3 young kids. Clean, well stocked kitchen, games and life jackets. Great to stay and play in the lake at the house and very easily accessible to all that sleeping bear has to offer. Great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was unusually hot during our stay so having air conditioning was greatly appreciated. It was a very clean, comfortable space.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing time we had staying in this sweet cottage in one of the most picturesque places in Michigan. We had all of our essential needs met since the cottage was well-equipped with supplies, and it was in the perfect location to Sleeping Bear Dunes, our favorite Up North towns, and access to Lake Michigan. We really enjoyed having access to Platte Lake and the great view with our morning coffee, our very own fire pit, and barbecue. We are looking forward to planning more trips to the Roadhouse!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as pictured and communication with the host was easy. We loved our time in this area and the cottage was perfect for our needs. The lake was amazing and we appreciated the communal water toys. As others mentioned, there are two other houses/units on the property that share the lake front and laundry room amenities. Not a big deal but good to know in advance. Also I overlooked in the listing that there was no dishwasher in the cottage. Overall a great little spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay!

We had a really nice stay at the cabin for five nights. The lake is nice for swimming, and the kids love playing with all of the water toys available for use. It was a great launching spot to visit the dunes and other area attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! It was a clean, updated quaint cabin. Even better than we expected. If our son does the Ironman again in Frankfort we would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place!

Very nice place with all the necessities that you would want from home. Whether it be kitchen utensils or outdoor furniture they thought of it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week stay at the Roadhouse. The house was immaculate, the beds were comfy, and I greatly appreciated the plush towels! The location was great as we were close to Sleeping Bear, tubing on the river, local towns for shopping and Lake Michigan. My 9 year old boy's comments about our stay: "I really like the beach, kayaking and there were other kids to play with." The Roadhouse is a lovely place to stay. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional vacation

Three adult men in the roadhouse cabin. We had all we needed and were close to great fishing spots. Would come back over and over again. Families played on the beach during the day. We were able to sit out and enjoy the lake at night. We even caught sight of some unusual light movements in the nighttime sky! This place was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location

Roadhouse has a great location nesr shared beach & dock on Lake Platte. The cottage looks to be in the process of renovations(which we weren't aware of), the exterior was only partially sided with the remainder covered in house wrap. The front door didn't like staying shut unless it was locked. The window to the door had no vurtain/covering, so we had to hang a towel over it for privacy. The interior was definitely updated compared to pictures as second bedroom has bunk beds instead of the two singles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like Home Away from Home

Our goal was to keep away from the crowd and have a more custom experience. In the current climate, having our own kitchenette, shower, living room area, dining area and of course bedroom meant that we could go in and out as we pleased. We had our own grill with propane, a fire pit, and the distance to the water was right down a sidewalk path. We enjoyed the sunset on the water, the owners were right there to help us when we got locked out, we had A/C and fans, fresh towels and linens, and it felt truly like being at grandma's cabin. The location was hands down one of the greatest benefits to the stay: we were just a 15 minute drive from Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan National Lakeshore, and plenty of tubing, kayaking and canoeing stops. The Roadhouse gave us the opportunity to get away without feeling totally isolated, and we really loved the family that were on-site. All in all, this was truly a choose your own adventure spot, which is just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall vacation weekend

Property was clean and we had everything we needed. Could not access washer/ dryer and the owner was over within 5 mins to unlock door. Great stay beautiful lake views. Close to sleeping bear dunes
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roadhouse

This is a great place to bring your family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and weather

We love this area and having access to dunes and lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time to MI - Awesome place!

Amazing! We loved staying on Platte lake and at this property. The amenities were awesome. My kids (6/11) figured out how to kayak and found some new outdoor adventures. I enjoyed my coffee sitting by lake and even saw a bald eagle fly by a few mornings!! Sunsets, grilling, and campfires at night warmed my heart. Sleeping bear dunes, lake MI beach, and adorable towns are a short drive away. We did so many things but found we loved chilling at this property, swimming and fishing on Platte the most. The owner was so helpful and was quick to respond to any questions. We will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway spot

We loved staying at the roadhouse and look forward to visiting this property again in the future. Even with three rentals on the property we felt like we had plenty of outdoor space and enjoyed the shared dock, kayaks and beach area. The property owners were helpful with anything we needed and we absolutely loved all of the extras they provide (indoor and outdoor games, beach toys, life jackets, laundry facilities, etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Platte Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little Cabin

My family stayed for the week and loved every minute. The house was very clean upon our arrival. Loved that there were starter items at the house such as soap, paper towel, toilet paper, etc. The house is exactly as pictured on the website. The house is dated but adds charm. Each house on the property had plenty of yard space and individual fire pits. Water was warm and shallow. Beautiful views. Owner was quick to respond. Very close to a lot of activities. Definitely recommend checking out Sleeping Bear Dunes (bring a lot of water!!), Glen Haven Bay two miles from the Dunes, Cherry Bowl Drive-In, Crystal Lake and pyramid point. Easy day trips to Traverse city and Mackinac Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roadhouse review

Perfect place to stay with our two-year-old twins. Nice sandy area at water for playing and lake is shallow with nice dock and great for small kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Location

My family had a great stay in Honor! The location could not have been better...close to so many beaches and adorable towns! We found a different location every day to explore. And, when we needed a minute to relax, staying at the cabin and playing in the lake was equally fun for our kiddos. The property/lake front was shared, but each cabin had a spot to call their own, including our own fire pit. The cabin was small - which we knew going in - but it met every need for us. The owners were friendly and helpful. As a bonus, the basement in the main house had laundry and beach toys/chairs/etc. available to us. I wouldn't hesitate to return, but my growing family may need to rent the big house :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and experience

Very nice place we spent so much time on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A very cute, fun experience

It was a quaint little cabin, perfect for a small family that offers many fun activities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

color tour great place and very accessable.

Very clean, just the right size great Platte Lake never fails to satisfy Entire experience was outstanding!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan Retreat

The cottage was as described-a cozy get-away on Platte Lake, perfect for a couple. The kitchen was well-equipped, with enough pots and pans for meal prep. The location was perfect, with a grocery store in Honor only a few miles away, and Lake Michigan less that 10 minutes drive away. The owner was responsive to inquiries, and the whole experience is 5-star rated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Daniel T Mushlock

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Hello! I’m Laura, owner and operator of Michigan Roots Rentals, proudly managing beautiful properties across Michigan.

My passion is creating unique spaces and memorable experiences where guests can relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories with the people they love most. I believe every stay should feel like more than just a place to sleep — it should feel like a comfortable home away from home, thoughtfully designed with both comfort and experience in mind.

I take great pride in every detail of the homes I manage and truly love helping guests experience all that Michigan has to offer. I look forward to hosting you and being a small part of your next unforgettable getaway!

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