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MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and a table with a decorative top, overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A sign for Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, surrounded by snow-covered rocks and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Platte Lake

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cottage is on a lake. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Burnett Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Front Street - 41 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 41 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 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MORNINGSIDE COTTAGE -The Most Beautiful Place in America - Sleeping Bear Park located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cottage in Honor is situated on a lake, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Platte Lake, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very helpful and gave detailed map of things to do..lake peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great deck right on the lake. Fire pit and chairs right on the lake. House was comfortable but all of our time was spent outdoors.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2026
great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect place to unwind from the network. Peaceful hideaway. The fire pit by the water was especially a bonus. Ray the host was very kind and helpful. Lovely place with so much to do there for relaxing or water fun. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we enjoyed our stay at Morningside Cottage. The new boat motor was an added bonus. We hope to return next year for our fishing trip on Little Platte Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as always Thank you Ray!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and simple with amazing view

My friend and I stayed here. Loved the location to different hikes and ski resorts. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great setting and view

We enjoyed our week's visit to Morningside Cottage. Beautiful location and views of the lake. Especially enjoyed the large deck and firepit down by the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2024
Our goal is to provide a comfortable, clean and reasonably priced cottage where guests can unwind and relax from their everyday stressors at work and home- enjoy the beauty and relaxation of our surrounding area and return home refreshed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy cottage

Pleasant stay. Local info provided by Ray was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

The sleeping bear dunes were our favorite

This was a beautiful cabin by the lake. We enjoyed having breakfast on the deck and watching the morning sunrise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Perfect stay again. Ray is so knowledgeable about the area and loves to share his passion with family’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Welcome Ron - see you next year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hiking

Host is very friendly with an extensive knowledge of the area. Provided great hiking tips
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Cottage, Great Location

The cottage is wonderful. Great location. It has everything you need and the owner was very helpful in making sure my stay was enjoyable. I will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing!!!! So, relaxing!!!! Kitchen had more than enough for cooking and serving food. Ray was so helpful with making sure we enjoyed the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, comfortable vacation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely setting

A nice cabin on a beautiful peaceful lake. Lake Michigan just a few miles for day trips and sunsets. Sleeping bear dunes and wine country. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

Mother nature and small town exploration
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morningside Cottage is just wonderful. Our host, Ray, made sure we had everything we needed and spent a nice amount of time getting to know us and pointing out great places in the area to visit. The cottage is very clean and well appointed. I highly recommend this rental for those who want to explore the “Northwoods” of the beautiful state of Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin on the lake

Nice house with plenty of space and a beautiful deck overlooking the lake. Great kayaking and wildlife watching on the lake. Only a few minutes to Sleeping Bear and Glen Arbor. The owner is great & has lots of good local tips!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

FALL COLOUR TOUR

Good time, slept great, knowledgable host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

We had a lovely week. Quiet, comfortable, cool breezes, and great information and support from Ray. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

The house was more than expected. Beautiful scenery, excellent location. Ray the host was great. Will be back again .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful with an awesome deck that has an amazing view of little Platte lake. The house is spacious and can accommodate few to many comfortably. Ray is an exceptional host great communication from booking through checkout. 5 stars all around. We will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Thank You
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Fishing Trip

House was great. Record breaking heat was intense but the basement was a cool 70 degrees- perfect for relaxing after a day on the lake. This was the first time we used the fire pit and we loved it. Next year we will definitely plan to cook a couple meals on it.
Mandatory last day picture on the dock.
Swan family with three cygnets coming for a visit.
Just chillin’.
The one that didn’t get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed the amenities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

NW Michigan in the Fall

A wonderful cottage perfect for the two of us! Comfortable and cozy and very welcoming! Owner was the highlight, spending time mapping out points of interest he thought we would enjoy and did we ever enjoy! Sitting on the deck overlooking Little Platte Lake watching the trumpeter swans was a bonus! We can’t wait to return to Morningside Cottage in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage in Beautiful Natural Setting

Ray's cottage is an awesome traditional cottage. Cottage is clean and very well maintained. The stone fireplace and deck views were amazing. Cottage sits on a very nice large wood lot. Loved listening to the Loons in morning and evening. Excellent fishing lake, caught several good size large mouth bass and a few smallies. Great location and area to see all the local beautiful beaches, lakes and towns. I definitely recommend and want to return soon. Great place Ray!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Isolation

Just close enough to local establishments to scratch the wanderlust itch yet remote enough to loose yourself in nature. Ray’s little Morningside Cottage was a quaint and accurately described place to stay. Reasonably priced and super clean it met the needs of our small group for a place to lay our heads, shower, and leave the city behind. As mentioned in other reviews the cottage is somewhat dated, however it has all the basics and was very clean and tidy. You won’t find a better place to stay in this county for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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