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It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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View from Saffron Rd. (Woods near the N. shore of Little Platte Lake)
Winter scene
View from road in winter
Exterior
Log stairs to loft

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/ Loft

1 Double Futon

Living Area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Located on 30 acres of woods with a creek flowing behind the cabin, this recently-built log home has a campfire area for evening good times and s'mores, and close proximity to Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, the Platte and Betsie Rivers, the Platte Lakes and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cabin has a lovely back porch, loft, living area, Two well-furnished bedrooms (4 queens 2 of which are futons) laundry area, modern kitchen, televisions and WiFi.

Property manager

Phil Lavender
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our cabin is very child-friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We are pet friendly! (For well-behaved pets. )
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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 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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 455200

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Platte Lake - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jomo's Ice Cream - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A. Papano's Pizza Beulah - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is It’s Springtime in NW Michigan! Log home min. from Sleeping Bear Dunes. located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Honor is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 131 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

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

See You Next Time!

This was our family's third trip to the cabin and it was just as perfect as the first. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

heidi s.

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

Peaceful and private

Very private and peaceful property. My dog and I enjoyed walking the trails, listening to the coyotes and owls. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of outlets for charging electronics. Conveniently located to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Honor, Empire and anywhere else in the area you want to venture to.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aino H.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful time in the cabin! Phil was a great host! The property is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Great location

Lovely cabin and perfect jumping off point for up north excursions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Perfect getaway in beautiful Michigan

What a wonderful cabin in the woods with opportunity to visit so many areas of Michigan. Also opportunity to sit back and enjoy nature at its best and don’t forget those lovely night skies. Enjoyed every minute of our time and thank you for sharing your lovely cabin. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan J.

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

Stay in nice cabin in great location disrupted by bats

Our family was surprised to find several bats flying around the screened-in porch (which is connected to the main floor living room and kitchen area) during the first hours of our stay.  We packed up and rented rooms at another local hotel that evening.  Phil acknowledged the bat issue and apologized for the inconvenience, and he was working to fix the bat problem the morning after we reported the issue.  He refunded the money he received from our rental. The cabin is very nice and located in a great location.  Phil was very responsive and promptly attempted to remedy the bat issue, both by agreeing to refund our payments and take measures to prevent bats from infiltrating the cabin in the future. This would have been a great place to stay during our vacation, except for the bats.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy D C.

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

Great week away

Had a wonderful week in the woods exploring the local beaches and bike trails.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally W.

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

Cabin in the Woods

Cabin was very well supplied--was helpful to find paper products and cleaning supplies along with a well stocked kitchen. Phil answered all questions almost immediately from inquiries pre-booking through our stay. The house is truly a cabin in the woods with that outdoorsy, rustic feel. We were there through a period of exceptionally hot weather and, while nights in the area are typically cool, it was not the case July 2024! The house, like most in the area, has no AC. When we asked Phil for some fans to bring some relief, he appeared within the hour with two brand new box fans which were most appreciated. Thanks Phil!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We do a girls weekend with friends of 58 years
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

susan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

lovely cabin, not 4 bedrooms

I felt a little misled about the "4 bedrooms". There are 2 bedrooms. I don't think futons should count as beds for adults, especially in open spaces. I would adjust listing to avoid bad reviews because the place is very sweet with a great property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Beautiful cabin close to everything

The cabin is gorgeous. Inside had everything you needed to cook and eat in. Outside had trails and a beaver dam my kids loved. Very close to sleeping bear dunes, empire beach and riverside canoe rental! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misrepresented listing

Advertised as a 4 bedroom. Reality, 2 bedrooms and futons in livingroom and loft. Futons were very uncomfortable and old. Pillows were flat, hard dirty snd old. Not one comfortable seat in the house. Mice in masterbedroom, a bat on the porch. No window treatments so you get up at sunrise. It was miserable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty g.

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

Welcoming Cabin

Phil made us feel welcome and worked with us to try to rebook as the rest of our family were ill and not able to come up . Although we were sad to not have the kids enjoyed our time in this special home. Wildlife is served included beavers, deer, owls, many birds, and a neighborhood bear! Thank you Lavendar’s and we hope to return with our children and grandchildren!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Location, 2 bedrooms

The property is lovely, very private and quiet, and great location for enjoying the dunes. I left my dog at home but this would be a perfect place for pups. Firewood is provided and there is a great screen porch to hang out in if you get a rainy day. Only downside is that there are really only 2 bedrooms. A futon in an open loft and another in the living room do not equal bedrooms. That said, I slept on the futon in the living room and it was very comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nanette L.

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

getaway

Ideal location for visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes and local towns. Property is private for those wanting time away from crowds to enjoy nature. Wildlife, especially birds, abound. Owners very responsive to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Cozy cabin in a great location

We had an excellent stay at the Lavenders' home! The cabin was clean and well-appointed with everything we needed. We loved the screened in porch and fire pit, and the fact that we saw a bear lumbering by in the road one morning. Our dogs loved running around the yard and playing in the creek. It was remote, but with easy access to all sorts of things - we went tubing on the Lower Platte, played at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and spent a couple rainy hours at Cognition in nearby Empire. Phil was very responsive to our questions, and we felt very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather d.

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

beautiful location and comfortable cabin

the cabin was perfect for our group of two couples and one infant. wonderful location and everything we needed to enjoy cooking together, watching movies, and hiking in sleeping bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Christmas in the cabin

This was a fantastic place to get away, binge on football and enjoy the natural beauty of northern Michigan. This cabin is equipped with everything necessary to spend a wonderful Christmas away.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

Great location for hiking

We really enjoyed our stay. It was near all our favorite hiking trails. We enjoyed the firepit with wood supplied
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R., Lowell, Michigan

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

Bike trip

Lovely Cabin. Easy to find. Beds are very comfortable, We had a great time biking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and on the Crystal Lake bike path.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Pleasant and well kept

Everything for a fun summer getaway was there. The place was clean and ready for us when we arrived. Keep in mind one bedroom is a loft, not fully enclosed, but bed was comfortable and the location relative to Platte Bay area was really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Y.

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

Relaxing stay

The cabin was a nice size, cozy with enough space to enjoy family time without being too crowded. The outside space was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa l.

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

Heavenly

This is our second stay At this property. Love the location, and the peacefulness.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua E.

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

Exactly what we needed.

The cabin and property are as described. We had a great stay here for a few days. It was a great respite as we travelled from place to place checking out the peninsula. The kids loved all of the wildlife including the hummingbirds and hearing the owls at night. We made many memories here in just the short time we were here. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethann W.

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

Sleeping Bear Vacation

Nicely secluded and homey place to lay your heads at night. Kitchen had all we needed to start each day and the porch was a fun spot for Euchere in the evenings. Great place to stay if spending time at Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Phil Lavender

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Phil and Ginny Lavender are the property owners. We are both retired and would love to share our new vacation home with you. Our primary home is in Lake Orion, MI. although we both were born and raised in western Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Phil's mother and grandparents grew up in the area and Benzie County has always been a second home. The family cabin, built in the late '30's is located just a few hundred yards away. Building our own log cabin has always been a goal for Phil and his sister who also built 2 cabins nearby.

What makes this property unique

Special attractions to our place are the birds and other wildlife, the closeness of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Little Platte Lake and the Platte River. We have no neighbors close- by so it provides a very private, quiet, peaceful setting. We especially enjoy our back porch overlooking a quiet stream and woods. We also enjoy evening campfires and back-yard barbecues.

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