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Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Platte Lake
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!

Two bedrooms on main floor with 1 Queen in each. Loft has 2 full size beds. TV/DVD, Washer/Dryer. Full kitchen (no dishwasher), hardwood floors and tastefully decorated for a cabin feel. Deck overlooks river. Fish from your front yard! Put your feet in the river and watch the canoes and kayaks float by. Enjoy an evening campfire while listening to the sound of the river. Begin your canoe/kayak adventure from the front yard!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this cabin is on the waterfront. Lake Ann Historical Society Museum and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kresge Auditorium and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Lake - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 12 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fallen Timbers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jodi's Tangled Antler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jim's Joint - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, Bronson Lake and Turtle Lake. Upper Woodcock Lake and Platte Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 240 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a wonderful time, Bill & Holly! This was our third time staying and it was awesome as always.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl J.

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

Platte River Relaxation

We had Great time chasing Steelhead and watching other fisherman out front. Very relaxing with the river so close meandering by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place for 4 day fishing trip. Provided a central location for our daily excursions as well as a relaxing place to come back to afterwards!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Beautiful home and property!

This home is very clean and absolutely beautiful in the woods along the river! We stayed here and did some skiing at Crystal Mountain which is just 20 minutes away. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Fall break

This was our second year staying here and we plan on making it a yearly adventure. Secluded enough to get the wilderness feel but close to Traverse City to enjoy the tourist areas. Very clean, has everything you need, great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Fabulous property and location!

Our return trip to your property this year was just as enjoyable as the prior years we've been there! Kayaking on the river, relaxing on the deck or sitting around the bonfire were all so perfect. The kitchen was once again well stocked making the entire stay great. You can bet we'll return again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Serene location

I stayed at the property for a long weekend with friends. The place is an idyllic cabin in the woods with a modest drive to Traverse City and various breweries in the area. The property is well maintained and the hosts are incredibly responsive. I will definitely keep this place on my list of favorites for future getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely home by the river

We had a great stay at this property. It was as described in the listing. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Excellent location for accessing Crystal Mountain. Would also be a great location for accessing Sleeping Bear, but we didn't make time to do that. Reading lights in all the spots you might want one. The kids loved the spacious loft area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

Perfect Cabin

We love everything about this cabin! This was our second time here and it won’t be our last. The amazing view of the river from inside the cabin is unbeatable, regardless of the season! It’s also a quiet and secluded location. We stay here when we ski at Crystal Mountain but also love that it’s only a 25 minute drive to Traverse City.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Peaceful retreat on the Platte River

We had a wonderful time at this cabin! The location is beautiful - the river is right off the deck and it's very private. We didn't see anyone except for the occasional kayaker paddling by. The cabin itself is lovely - very comfortable, clean, had everything we needed for our stay, and the hosts were very responsive when we had a small question about firewood. We would definitely consider returning the next time we are heading up to the Interlochen area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D., Fenton

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

Relaxing River Stay

My wife and I are debating on whether this property has been our favorite rental so far in the area. We loved the remote feel of this stay by the river. I launched personal kayaks from the site numerous time. We had a campfire on a couple occasions. We were close enough to all the local adventure spots. Everything was where we needed it to be and communication was easy with the owners. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

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

So peaceful and relaxing!

If you want a relaxing and peaceful vacation, this is the place! Cabin had everything you would need for a great stay. Close to shopping in Frankfort and Travers city, with wonderful food options. I have been coming to the area since I was a child, and this place is the most peaceful I have ever been to!. Our grandchildren would love the river to play and explore in. Hope to bring them here soon. Thanks Bill and Holly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

beautiful

If you enjoy nature and privacy, this cabin is perfect. It is true to its description. The cabin backs up right to the Platte river and a large deck to go along with it. Plenty of chairs, outdoor table...The kitchen is well stocked if you want to cook and the location is close enough to restaurants if you prefer eating out. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, Suttons Bay, Traverse city, Glen Arbor....all within easy driving distance. I would highly recommend it. Enjoy!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great!! Couldn’t ask for a better location to fish without driving anywhere. So peaceful. Hope to make it back and stay there again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall was a beautiful cabin especially being right on the river with the spacious deck made it very peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a magical place to stay. The river is so peaceful I enjoyed sitting on the deck and listening to the water. My kids loved playing in the river. You feel very secluded. I hope to come back in the future to enjoy another week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

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

Fabulous stay!

We absolutely loved our stay, the house is brilliant, the location amazing, we loved the river and watching the kingfishers fly every morning from the deck. I would be back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to stay. Very nice cabin right on the Platte River. Location was great close to Lake Michigan beaches, a short drive to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. We would stay again if we vacation in that area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Magic June

We have stayed on the Platte for several years, we have never had a bad time. The cabin is always immaculate, the river is soothing, the air is always fresh, best week of the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Spring fishing trip

Just as always, spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

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

Your Property

Beautiful place we really enjoyed our stay would would definitely stay again. Just had one small run in with a mouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

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

Platt River Stay

We loved the location - very peaceful and fun to watch salmon swimming upstream . We even lucked out w northern lights one night ! Can’t wait to return !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fall fishing trip

Great place to stay for our Fall fishing trip. Although we didn’t fish the river behind the cabin, we could have because there were plenty swimming by on their way upstream. We fished several other rivers in the area and used the cabin as our home base. It was a wonderful trip and we’ll be booking again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Platte River trip

Holly and Bill were very pleasant and helpful hosts. The cabin was great. Well stocked. Campfires by the river under the stars was incredible. Very comfortable matresses and pillows. We had a group of guys staying for a fishing trip. We cooked at the cabin and eeverything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

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We live nearby in Elberta, MI. We have 4 children. I retired from The Federal Aviation Administration and my wife works at the local hospital in Frankfort.

Why they chose this property

This is an Up North Destination! We built this cabin in 1996. We chose this location for it's seclusion and proximity to the Platte River. Without any other homes in view, this truly feels private.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing on the deck, listening to the river and watching kayaks and canoes drift by. Not a care in the world. Put your chair in the river and soak your feet. The river is crystal clear with a gravel bottom. Occasionally you will see fish swim by.

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