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Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage

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Outdoor dining
View of lake from front deck
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

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 6)

2nd floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage

Come enjoy this shared waterfront cottage on Big Platte Lake!
This well-maintained cottage can serve as a great home-base for your vacation, or as your little "peace" of paradise for the week!
Enjoy swimming from the beach or soak in the sun on the dock. The water in front of the property is shallow and perfect for the kids, or those who want to wade. A picnic table and charcoal grill are available on the patio. TV (Spectrum cable) with Roku and games available for entertainment at night or rainy days.
The rental/cleaning fee includes all linens (pillows, sheets, blankets, comforters, and bath towels).
You will find all you need in the fully equipped kitchen (also provided: dish soap & paper towels, dish towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and basic spices).
Shared beach, dock, and fire pit (wood provided).
Please bring your own beach towels and water/beach toys.
Platte Lake is an all sports 2,500 acre lake with small mouth bass, pike, walleye and pan fish. The Platte River is just around the corner and is ideal for kayaking and stream fishing.
Area attractions include: Sleeping Bear Dunes (20 minutes), Frankfort (20 minutes), Traverse City (40 minutes), Crystal Mountain for golfing or alpine slide (20 minutes), and Cherry Bowl Drive-In (less than 5 minutes). In addition, lots of Lake Michigan beaches, hiking, shopping, antiquing, and exploring the great local towns (Frankfort, Beulah, Empire, and Glen Arbor).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 # 2808582vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage?

As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage on 29 Aug, 2026 start from S$380, 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 Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 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. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect for our group. Loved the location right by the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isobel F.

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

Wonderful Location

The cottage is located on a beautiful lake and offers all of the amenities needed to enjoy your surroundings. Hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

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

Family Vacation

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room and the amenities were great. If the cottage becomes available again we would definitely think about renting again.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Recommend cabin

All around a great, clean, peaceful and relaxing place to stay. Especially watching the sunset. Easy, instant and great communication with host. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

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

Exactly what we wanted!

This lake side cottage was exactly what we hoped for when we booked it. Super clean with everything we could need for our stay. We had a great time sitting out on the dock enjoying the water and at night by the fire. Even with neighbors nearby it still felt private and was the perfect size for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Couldn’t be better

Nice and very comfortable. Well appointed. Excellent lake location for kids…shallow water, soft and bottom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rokeena W.

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

Great spot for families!

We greatly enjoyed this little cottage! Clean and well maintained with all the amenities. We loved the views of the lake and enjoyed meeting others in the common areas. Melissa was great and provided all the information well in advance. The Riverside trading post nearby was helpful and offered a great kayaking experience. The sleeping bear dunes was a short distance and beautiful. A great stay to enjoy with your family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie B.

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

Cozy Cottage on Platte Lake

This is our second time staying at this property and we will go back again when we are able. It’s so lovely with a great view of the lake. The cottage is very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to make a few meals. The beds are comfortable and there is some wonderful seating outside although it was a little too chilly this week to use it. Melissa was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Fabulous location and experience!!

Clean, comfortable, cozy property.Well appointed with all accessories we needed. Wonderful lakefront to use with our personal kayaks. Close to Sleeping Bear, as well as Traverse City, and the wineries on Old Mission. Incredible sunsets and campfire to enjoy with renters from other cabins.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Perfect Cottage

Beautifully appointed Lake front cottage with a fabulous sunset view over the Big Platte. Six adults in our group and we made it work, comfortably. This cottage is 20 to 40 minutes from so much: Sleeping Bear/Frankfort/Glen Arbor/Traverse City/Interlochen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Wonderful cottage, stunning views

My family and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this lovely and well-equipped lakefront cottage – with a large kitchen, big L-shaped couch, and large dining table, our whole family was comfortable rain or shine. Melissa, the host, was very responsive and super easy to communicate with. We’ll be coming back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Great week on Big Platte Lake

Super clean cottage with up-to-date furnishings, appliances, kitchen and amenities. We were a family of 3 adults plus 1 young adult in 20's. We docked our boat in mooring and loved fishing and boating. We enjoyed nearby restaurants especially Manitou. Lovely sunrise and sunset view just outside our window.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

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

Platt Lake family fun

The cottage was clean and a perfect location for our family! The lake was shallow enough for our young kids to touch the bottom a ways off shore. Making it fun for them to swim and play. The property owner was very accommodating with our family by bringing us extra linens when needed. Fast communication as well! Would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

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

Beautiful cottage

We stayed for a short weekend and it was fabulous! Melissa was very attentive. The cottage is just like the photos! We brought our own kayaks and loved taking them out on the lake. The fire at night was fun and my daughter liked the swing in the common area. My kids are already asking when we can go back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena N.

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

Lovely place and lovely neighbors!

We loved the cabin in front of Platter Lake. When we arrived we’re a bit concerned about privacy as there are other 4 cabins very close to each other. But we ended having a lot of fun with other neighbors, specially the kids that as soon as they woke up they went outside to play with the other kids in the lake. The cabin is really nice too! There were some kitchen things that we missed like a good knife for BBQ (there was only a little one and a bread knife), a grater, things like that, and no hairdryer, which normally these rentals have. But not big of an issue and there is a big grocery shop when you can get anything. The area, landscape and beaches in Lake Michigan are just breathless, we loved having different beaches and town to explore. Melissa, is amazing super diligent and always easy to reach. We’re truly grateful for having had this great vacation in an incredible place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Great location!

Beautiful cottage on the water. Great lactation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reynold M.

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

Fall Get Away

The Big Platte Cottage is charming and cozy! The view of the lake is beautiful and inviting. We found the place to be very clean and nicely decorated. We made breakfast every morning so it was nice to find salt and pepper as well as oil to cook with. They provided plenty of dishes and glasses as well as pots, pans and bowls. The beds and pillows were very comfortable and it was nice to settle in for the night after a day of hiking. We were able to explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes as well as other hiking trails in the area and the fall foliage was spectacular!! We also saw mallard ducks, deer and a fox in the area! We would love to return in the summer and go swimming in the lake. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage with us and for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie B.

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

Family gathering on Platte Lake

My husband, adult daughter, and I stayed in this cute cottage for 3 nights. It was extremely clean and had everything we needed to make breakfasts each day. We met up with extended family a mile or two down the road also on Platte Lake. The sunsets were breathtaking every night. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Sleeping Bear Marathon

Close to all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

Vacation

Multi Cottage Complex. Cottages Vary in Size. Shared Community Space Runs down middle of Complex. This is good knowledge to share,In case you are looking for more serenity or more of a social visit. We enjoyed our visit at Four Seasons .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald J.

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

Wonderful Getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay here at The Platte Lake Cottage. Very comfortable and cozy, all of the amenities you need! The lake was beautiful, the sunsets were amazing. Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake MI are so close by. We also had the chance to see the Salmon running up the Betsie River! Our grandkids loved it. Thank you for being a super host!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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