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Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 993.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Living room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!
Cavalier Cottage is a very cute and charming lakefront cottage with lots of character! It's located right on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan and includes the use of a large private dock and 4 kayaks! The water is clean, gorgeous, shallow, and sandy, which is great for families! There is also a fun lakefront bonfire ring at the property, which is perfect for bonfires and s'mores on the lake!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cottage has an incredible location! It is located Right on Platte Lake, a large all-sports lake located just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Platte Lake is wonderfully shallow, clear, and sandy, so it great for kids and families! Sleeping Bear Dunes is located just a short drive from the cottage, as is Crystal Lake, the charming lake towns of Beulah and Frankfort, the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the famous Cherry Bowl Drive- in Theatre. There are a plethora of fun shops and great restaurants in the area. And, if bigger city entertainment and attractions are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 45-minute drive from the cottage.
THE SPACE:
Inside, the cottage features three bedrooms. One bedroom is on the first floor, one is on the second floor, and the third is detached from the house next to the detached garage, which also has a small refrigerator. The home has a lovely living room with a comfy queen sleeper sofa, chairs, and a great view of Platte Lake from large windows! The kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and cookware.
The home has 2 bathrooms. Again, one bathroom is on the main floor and the second is a private en suite bathroom for the large bedroom on the second floor. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. (Note that the detached third bedroom does not have a bathroom attached to it.)
Note that the cottage has great high-speed Wi-Fi and a 32 in smart TV and DVD - so bring your Firestick! The cottage does not have central air conditioning currently, but there is a room air conditioner provided for the second floor bedroom. There is a second refrigerator in the shed for overflow use, where guests will find life jackets, folding chairs, children’s beach toys, and high chair.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) GARAGE: The detached garage is not available for guest usage.
3) DETACHED BEDROOM: The detached bedroom next to the garage does not have a bathroom attached to it. Guests staying in this bedroom must use one of the bathrooms in the main house. Please also note that this bedroom only has an electric heater, so it is NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1. AS SUCH, THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE PROPERTY IS ONLY 7 PEOPLE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1.
4) STAIRWAY: The stairway to the second floor does not have railing on one side of it. It may be hazardous for young children or elderly individuals.
5) ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR: Please note that the cottage is in a residential family area where the houses are quite close together. Guests must keep things relatively quiet accordingly. Yelling, loud music, barking dogs, profanity, vulgar language, and loud talking / laughing at night are all strictly prohibited. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere.
6) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: Please note that there are exterior cameras at the property. (There are no interior cameras.)
7) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
10) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
11) DOCK AVAILABILITY IN FALL: Please note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place up until October 1. It may not be in place after October 1.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cottage has an incredible location! It is located Right on Platte Lake, a large all-sports lake located just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Platte Lake is wonderfully shallow, clear, and sandy, so it great for kids and families! Sleeping Bear Dunes is located just a short drive from the cottage, as is Crystal Lake, the charming lake towns of Beulah and Frankfort, the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the famous Cherry Bowl Drive- in Theatre. There are a plethora of fun shops and great restaurants in the area. And, if bigger city entertainment and attractions are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 45-minute drive from the cottage.
THE SPACE:
Inside, the cottage features three bedrooms. One bedroom is on the first floor, one is on the second floor, and the third is detached from the house next to the detached garage, which also has a small refrigerator. The home has a lovely living room with a comfy queen sleeper sofa, chairs, and a great view of Platte Lake from large windows! The kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and cookware.
The home has 2 bathrooms. Again, one bathroom is on the main floor and the second is a private en suite bathroom for the large bedroom on the second floor. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. (Note that the detached third bedroom does not have a bathroom attached to it.)
Note that the cottage has great high-speed Wi-Fi and a 32 in smart TV and DVD - so bring your Firestick! The cottage does not have central air conditioning currently, but there is a room air conditioner provided for the second floor bedroom. There is a second refrigerator in the shed for overflow use, where guests will find life jackets, folding chairs, children’s beach toys, and high chair.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) GARAGE: The detached garage is not available for guest usage.
3) DETACHED BEDROOM: The detached bedroom next to the garage does not have a bathroom attached to it. Guests staying in this bedroom must use one of the bathrooms in the main house. Please also note that this bedroom only has an electric heater, so it is NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1. AS SUCH, THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE PROPERTY IS ONLY 7 PEOPLE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1.
4) STAIRWAY: The stairway to the second floor does not have railing on one side of it. It may be hazardous for young children or elderly individuals.
5) ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR: Please note that the cottage is in a residential family area where the houses are quite close together. Guests must keep things relatively quiet accordingly. Yelling, loud music, barking dogs, profanity, vulgar language, and loud talking / laughing at night are all strictly prohibited. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere.
6) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: Please note that there are exterior cameras at the property. (There are no interior cameras.)
7) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
10) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
11) DOCK AVAILABILITY IN FALL: Please note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place up until October 1. It may not be in place after October 1.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Important information
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About the area
Honor
Located in Honor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, while Benzie Area Historical Museum and Lake Ann Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park are also worth visiting.

Honor, MI
What's nearby
- Platte Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
- Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 32.8 km
- Front Street - 41 min drive - 57.7 km
- Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 63.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 11 min drive
- Cherry Hut - 12 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 7 min drive
- Platte River Inn - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
From a partner site
11 January 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
alfred g.
25 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
alfred g.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GaryL
8 June 2025
Cavileir cottage
GaryL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GaryL
8 June 2025
Cavileir cottage
GaryL
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GaryL
8 June 2025
Cavileir cottage
GaryL
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy R.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay!
Jeremy R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Misty B.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Misty B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
tracy p.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice Cabin
tracy p.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia B.
27 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cavalier Cottage
Claudia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tammy A.
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very peaceful stay
Tammy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Collin K.
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north getaway
Collin K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Terrence B.
2 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Terrence B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mechelle Y.
25 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Full of charm with a great view
Mechelle Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice place
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Derrick G.
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ice fishing weekend
Derrick G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
MARSHA H.
26 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Beautiful view of the lake
MARSHA H.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Cheryl R.
9 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside sunsets
Cheryl R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Kyle L.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cavalier cottage
Kyle L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home!
Julie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Eliza H.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michigan Getaway
Eliza H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
8 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Lake View & Charming Cottage
Brian P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kellie k.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage
kellie k.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kimberly R.
28 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness




Kimberly R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
5 December 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
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