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The best of Up North!

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A golf course with a well-maintained green, sand bunkers, and a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
A bedroom with a white dresser, a bed with white bedding, a blue rug, and grey curtains.
A wooden deck with a stone pathway leading to a driveway, surrounded by trees and parked vehicles.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large fish mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a dining area with bar stools.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Champion Hill Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The best of Up North!

Centrally located in the center of Benzie County. Situated across the street from the crystal clear Platte River. Includes river access with dock and bench to enjoy. Property is in the village of Honor, walk to grocery stores, restaurants and bars. Float down the river to Tipsy Canoe for a bite to eat and enjoy some Ice Cream with a short walk back. I also have bicycles, tubes, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, pontoon boats, clear kayaks and clear SUP's available for rent.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2877785vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Interlochen Center for the Arts and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 4 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crystal Lake - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 7 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The best of Up North! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The best of Up North!?

As of 21 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The best of Up North! on 16 June 2027 start from NZ$2,707, 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 The best of Up North!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The best of Up North!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The best of Up North!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The best of Up North! located?

This family-friendly Honor holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Platte Lake and Champion Hill Golf Course. Crystal Lake and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great communication with host! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a family vacation with 3 teens. The location was perfect to explore Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes and more. Beulah with Crystal lake is super close and beautiful. The house was awesome and had everything we needed and the host was available to answer all of our questions. The beds were super comfortable. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had an excellent stay! The communication was awesome, host is very responsive and friendly, checking in and out was a breeze. We loved the fire pit in the backyard and took advantage of the free canoe rental offered by the host. This house provided instant vacation for us. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip at Crystal Mountain

Zelda was an amazing host and very responsive and accommodating. The property was extremely equipped and clean and her hot tub was awesome on a winter night.!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2024
Thank you so much Colleenfor staying! I hope to host you again in future 😃
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location is great and our host was very nice but there were some issues.I would say that the house is in poor repair - a lot of small things: broken toilet seat, loose faucets, refrigerator door, drawers in the kitchen and bathroom that were sticky or just not right. I also assumed we would have central air conditioning and we had 2 mobile air conditioning units that were very loud and couldn't keep up. We tried to use fans to move the air around but it wasn't sufficient. I would say that the one unit in the master bedroom was very loud and creeky at night - bothersome. The beds were however clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great vacation visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes area with our 2 dogs. The yard gave us space. The house stayed cool and comfortable in the summer heat. We loved the front porch, too. The wifi was reliable. This location is conveniently located near grocery store as well as dining choices nearby. There were plenty of dishes and towels. We were able to cook on the grill. We loved our kayak trip. The owner gave us lots of helpful advice on activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it would be a 4/5 experience-Host 5/5 was very responsive with messages and calls and was able to help in anyway they could- location 5/5 for where we wanted to visit being sleeping bear dunes and traverse city was in a good spot and stores/resturants being very close with the nearest beach about 6 minutes away- the house itself 3/5 this is where I bring the score down, the bathrooms were beat up, the hot tub was unavailable at the time we went, and the garage was a bit of a mess but the kitchen, main living room and all bedrooms were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

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