Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain.
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 ice skating and snowmobiling.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 30.9 km
Front Street - 39 min drive - 56.3 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
Cherry Hut - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes▪Traverse... pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes▪Traverse...?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes▪Traverse... on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$1,042, 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.
What time is check-in at The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes▪Traverse...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes ▪Traverse...?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Roadhouse: Lake Views▪Crystal Mountain▪Sleeping Bear Dunes▪Traverse... located?
Situated on the waterfront, 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).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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 :)
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.