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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

View from Saffron Rd. (Woods near the N. shore of Little Platte Lake)

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Place, Platte Lake
Place, Empire Bluff Trail
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

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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EXTERIOR: The front of the cottage from the road.

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Our cabin is very child-friendly!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We are pet friendly! (For well-behaved pets. )

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 - 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

14 September 2025

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.

21 October 2025

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

8/10 Good

George D.

30 September 2025

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

Kevin F.

4 June 2025

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.

10 August 2025

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

Dale T.

14 October 2023

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

Tracey A.

31 March 2023

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.

11 August 2023

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

lisa l.

5 September 2023

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

Lauren W.

5 August 2025

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

heidi s.

25 October 2024

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

Ryan M., Dewitt, MI

12 June 2023

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

Sleeping bear cabin

We stayed at a wonderful cabin near The Sleeping dunes national Lakeshore. It was a great spot to be near the dune climb and other areas of the national park. The cabin was tucked away In a very quiet area. I would book it again, in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

4 August 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John W.

4 October 2023

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

Julie T.

25 June 2024

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

8/10 Good

susan s.

29 July 2024

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

8/10 Good

Susan G.

14 July 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Doug F.

20 July 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Ryan J.

30 August 2024

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

Lisa B.

26 September 2025

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

Rudy C.

27 July 2025

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.

23 July 2025

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

Nice stay in the woods

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

12 July 2025

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

Tiffany H.

5 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

17 January 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by Phil Lavender

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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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3/ Loft

Living Area

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

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

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Honor

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Sue H.

10/10 Excellent

CAROL M.

CAROL M.

8/10 Good

George D.

George D.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Friends weekend

Kevin F.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Peaceful and Beautiful

Ashley R.

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Great location for hiking

Dale T.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

beautiful getaway

Tracey A.

10/10 Excellent

Bethann W.

Sleeping Bear Vacation

Bethann W.

10/10 Excellent

lisa l.

Heavenly

lisa l.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Wonderful cabin near Sleeping Bear