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Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt.

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
Honor, MI
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Empire Bluff Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 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

Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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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Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Platte Lake - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter wonderland is coming!Log home min. from Slpng. Bear Dunes & Crystal Mt. 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property very quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this cabin!! It was equipped absolutely with everything we needed and it was extremely clean and neat. The hosts were wonderful to communicate with and we had an amazing time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy C.

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

Another wonderful stay

We had a great stay at the Lavenders cabin, can't wait until next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to this area for years now and this by far has been one of our favorite places to stay. It was easy to find and in a great location. The cabin was nicely decorated and had a great layout. I was impressed with the cleanliness and found everything we needed in the kitchen, and there were also plenty of blankets and pillows. Check in and out was very easy. We had no issues during our stay so we did not have to contact Phillip but when booking he was very responsive. We will definitely be staying here on our future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Family Vacation

Excellent location for a quintessential Michigan vacation! Very cozy and personable cabin - felt like staying at Grandma’s, not just a rental. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was in a beautiful country location with a great fire pit complimented with ample firewood. The cabin was clean but the cabin itself and its furnishings were more simple than other VRBO offerings and spiders on the bed were definitely disconcerting. We had recently stayed at a 5* VRBO in Wisconsin and this cabin simply wasn’t up to same level.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wooded and off the beaten path which we liked. The inside is cozy with comfortable sleeping. The screened in back porch is certainly a plus. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Friends weekend

The house was great and the location was private but close enought to Traverse City along for checking out the local shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

The cabin is located on a beautiful property that is surrounded by nature. We heard loons and owls most every everning and morning. The location is perfect for exploring the nearby towns and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cabin had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The kitchen had all of the essentials, the bathrooms had extra toiletry supplies, and there were plenty of linens, towels and blankets. We had a wonderful stay and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

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

beautiful getaway

Very peaceful setting. lovely amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

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

Lauren W.

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

Wonderful cabin near Sleeping Bear

We had a fantastic time staying at this cabin. It was clean and as described. The weather was quite warm the day we arrived, but despite no A/C, using the fans and opening the windows at night cooled it down quite quickly and we were very comfortable (and my husband is notoriously picky about his sleeping temperature!). Linens and beds were comfortable. We loved the screened in porch. We were visiting with local family, so did not really use the kitchen other than making coffee in the mornings. There was both a Keurig and regular coffee pot though!Location was great- 9 minutes to Esch Beach (highly recommend!), 11 min to Empire and Sleeping Bear, maybe 20 min to Glen Arbor. This was our first time Up North and we hope to return again. Would definitely stay at Phil and Ginny's cabin again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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

Jon G.

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

EXCELLENT !!

Beautiful property and very secluded, but only a few minutes to town. Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena J.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time and the house / property is amazing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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

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

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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