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Sandy sand! This is the dock for guest enjoyment.
Exterior
Living area
Drone photo of the exact area of Big Platte Lake where our cottages rest.
View from the Road House cottage side.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse

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 Roadhouse Cottage is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This two bedroom cottage is furnished with a twin/full bunk, a master bedroom consisting of a queen bed and a living room with a large sectional sofa. This cottage can accommodate five people. There is a fully functional kitchen and one bathroom.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c, 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 Main 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

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

Honor is home to this cottage. 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.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 61.4 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
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$563, 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 Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse located?

Situated in Honor, 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. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mollie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

8/10 Good

Christina B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke V.

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Olga S.

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

8/10 Good

Alexander B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

keith g.

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

road house

cute, clean and perfect lake front stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danielle b.

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

Wonderful amenities

We had a great stay at the road house. Lake access and small sandy beach front on property. The water stays very shallow for awhile which was great for our toddler. There were kayaks on the property to use as well as firewood for our camp fire. The basement of the main house has laundry for guests as well as sand toys, lawn toys, and board games. The location was great. You are a short drive to the town on Empire to go see some huge dunes. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Beautiful Stay

This is exactly what we were looking for! The cabin worked great and we were so happy to be so close to the water. Amazing time at the location as well as easy accessibility to our other destinations like Sleeping Bear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick s.

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

Quintessentially Up North

The property is owned by a family so the operations are catered towards the guest. Check in/out is seemless as it mostly works through texting. And anything requested is provided. The property itself is pretty amazing hence the title, it's dated but that's what gives it is charm. The pictures in on the site are identical to what you get. We had an opportunity to look over the whole property and I would highly suggest if you have 15-20 family members, rent the entire property; beach house, roadhouse, bighouse. Second greatest thing about the cabin is the location, it's 25 min north of Frankfort and 25 minutes south of Glen arbor. The dunes climb and Peirce stocking is about 15-20 north of the property. Lastly the Platt river connects to the lakefront of the property for kayak, canoe, and tube rides. The mouth of the Platt opens into lake Michigan where there's a natural lazy river and shallow beach for littles to play(our kids are 7-2).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Fantastic Stay!

Property was great and check-in & communication were super easy. Exactly the kind of experience you want when getting away for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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