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Serene Setting on the Platte River

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Private and secluded setting
Deck
Kitchen
Kitchen
Breakfast nook

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Serene Setting on the Platte River

Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Honor

Honor is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Setting on the Platte River located?

Situated in Honor, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Platte Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club 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. 84 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Always amazing

This was our 5th year staying here and it is our absolute favorite. We love the room, the location and it always has everything we need. Libby is a great host and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Perfect getaway

Love this place and look forward to next year's visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

SECOND TIME HERE!! <3

We loved it so much this was our second year in a row. This house is perfect for our combined 4 family vacation and are already looking into next year. The location is perfect for keeping busy in town or venturing out to dunes, bluffs and beaches. The house is perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or canoeing up the river located directly in the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

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

Great location!

The backyard with the river view is beautiful and peaceful! The house had plenty of room and beds for our group of 3 families. Loved that there were 10 kayaks to use. Kitchen was fully stocked. Perfect location to enjoy esch beach, the dunes, and empire bluffs hike. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Platte River Relaxation

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Peaceful Platte River

We loved the setting and utilized the outdoor activities to the fullest—-kayaking, campfire, meals on the deck. It was a wonderful week. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina R.

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

Honor Vacation July 2024

The house is large, comfortable and well stocked. It was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children eight and under. The setting is serene and beautiful. A couple of evenings when we weren't watching the sunset on a beach, the kids played in the river (with close adult supervision). Libby was a great host. We liked the house so much we've already booked for 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C.

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

Ideal Location & Cottage

This is a wonderful place to stay. So close to the Platte River with plenty of wildlife and a serene setting. Lots of kayaks for our use, including safety water vests. Lots of parking and different outdoors seating areas for bonfires or reading. The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a large family to stay a week. The AC in the bedrooms helped for comfortable sleeping at night. The remainder of the house was generally comfortable, but could be warm if the weather was more hot & humid. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Relaxing and convenient

We’ve stayed here on our annual family vacation for a number of years. The grandchildren have used the river for swimming and kayaking. Six to eight kayaks are supplied with personal flotation vests. Sadly or you could say joyfully our family has grown with four of the grandchildren married with infants. Next year we must move to a home that can sleep 20, sorry Libby. We love the improvements. Continue improving the property, you have a well positioned home with easy access to all kinds of attractions. We love the Minnie golf in Benzonia, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Glenn Haven just to mention a few.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

First family trip

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

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

Fantastic house close to everything

Did a weekend ski/hang out with extended family. Lots of places to sleep and numerous beds. The house was very cute with a great view of the Platte River. It had everything we needed. Close to Crystal Mountain and Traverse City so you can ski and shop. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvaid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Beautiful Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second year staying at this house. We can't say enough good things about it! Between lounging on the docks, watching the salmon swim upstream, and kayaking, our vacation couldn't get any better. The location is ideal-close to beaches, dunes, Beulah, Frankfort, and Traverse City. The house is immaculate and perfectly suited our extended family. The owners are extremely helpful and are quick to respond with any questions you may have. We can't wait to come up again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Great family vacay!

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Very nice

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

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

No title

The property was clean the view from the deck awesome They had the extras we needed They do need to do a little better painting and patching holes in wall etc Bu over all I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dasi G.

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

Spacious home on Platte River

Our group of 8 (including 2 sets of grand parents and 2 young kids) had a wonderful stay in Libby’s home. We used the kayaks, built fires in the fire pit and enjoyed meals on the deck. We had plenty of space to relax. The location is great - close to beaches and other towns to explore. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Fantastic

We had a wonderful time at this house. It was close to Interlochen for concerts and shows and right on a creek for kayaking as well as many other activities. It fit our family perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Great Location!

Our family of 9 adults as well as children enjoyed the setup and location of this home on the river. We used the kayaks twice and especially appreciated the tip about Peterson Rd beach, which was definitely a family favorite. We also visited Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, and Glen Arbor. Libby was responsive with questions which was helpful for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Family Vacation

This was our 3rd summer staying here. It's a perfect place for a large family. Being on the river is great for the kids! We'll most likely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jama C.

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

Great location

This house is the perfect getaway. We loved both the inside and outside spaces of the house. Both were very well maintained. We spent every night out by the fire. It was the perfect spot for a nice relaxing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Great

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Enjoyed our Stay!

Great time, nice & peaceful on the river. Very clean, great spaces for all kinds of family fun - both indoors & outside. Beautiful deck, big kitchen, & lots of sleeping room. Great location close to the sand dunes. Owners were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place

Had a great time with all my friends and the included kayaks was a huge plus, Platte river is intense with a lot of obstacles so be ready. Buddy caught a trout. Place was very well kept and clean. Thought the window ac units being the only cooling source was gonna be an issue but it worked out amazing as the nights were cool. Basement could use some TLC but had 0 affect on our time everyone had a blast and is very affordable we would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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