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Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

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A wooden dock extending into a clear pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a small building with a red roof.
A wooden dock extending into a clear pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a chair, a lamp, and a small window.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A cozy attic room with a wooden bench and a television.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Platte Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gas barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Kid's Studio Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is shallow, warm and sandy.

The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities.

There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys.

Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint.

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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

You need to know

Property # 2030628vb
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 and a deadlock

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. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 64.2 km

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
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home 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).

About the host

Hosted by Daniel T Mushlock

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