Experience the charm of this lakefront cottage on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan. Enjoy a bonfire and s'mores at the lakefront ring or paddle around with 4 kayaks. The private dock is perfect for relaxing, while high-speed WiFi keeps you connected.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 993 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!
Cavalier Cottage is a very cute and charming lakefront cottage with lots of character! It's located right on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan and includes the use of a large private dock and 4 kayaks! The water is clean, gorgeous, shallow, and sandy, which is great for families! There is also a fun lakefront bonfire ring at the property, which is perfect for bonfires and s'mores on the lake!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cottage has an incredible location! It is located Right on Platte Lake, a large all-sports lake located just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Platte Lake is wonderfully shallow, clear, and sandy, so it great for kids and families! Sleeping Bear Dunes is located just a short drive from the cottage, as is Crystal Lake, the charming lake towns of Beulah and Frankfort, the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the famous Cherry Bowl Drive- in Theatre. There are a plethora of fun shops and great restaurants in the area. And, if bigger city entertainment and attractions are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 45-minute drive from the cottage.
THE SPACE:
Inside, the cottage features three bedrooms. One bedroom is on the first floor, one is on the second floor, and the third is detached from the house next to the detached garage, which also has a small refrigerator. The home has a lovely living room with a comfy queen sleeper sofa, chairs, and a great view of Platte Lake from large windows! The kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and cookware.
The home has 2 bathrooms. Again, one bathroom is on the main floor and the second is a private en suite bathroom for the large bedroom on the second floor. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. (Note that the detached third bedroom does not have a bathroom attached to it.)
Note that the cottage has great high-speed Wi-Fi and a 32 in smart TV and DVD - so bring your Firestick! The cottage does not have central air conditioning currently, but there is a room air conditioner provided for the second floor bedroom. There is a second refrigerator in the shed for overflow use, where guests will find life jackets, folding chairs, children’s beach toys, and high chair.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) GARAGE: The detached garage is not available for guest usage.
3) DETACHED BEDROOM: The detached bedroom next to the garage does not have a bathroom attached to it. Guests staying in this bedroom must use one of the bathrooms in the main house. Please also note that this bedroom only has an electric heater, so it is NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1. AS SUCH, THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE PROPERTY IS ONLY 7 PEOPLE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1.
4) STAIRWAY: The stairway to the second floor does not have railing on one side of it. It may be hazardous for young children or elderly individuals.
5) ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR: Please note that the cottage is in a residential family area where the houses are quite close together. Guests must keep things relatively quiet accordingly. Yelling, loud music, barking dogs, profanity, vulgar language, and loud talking / laughing at night are all strictly prohibited. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere.
6) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: Please note that there are exterior cameras at the property. (There are no interior cameras.)
7) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
10) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
11) DOCK AVAILABILITY IN FALL: Please note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place up until October 1. It may not be in place after October 1.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
PETS: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with the payment of the pet fee. More than 2 dogs is prohibited. Any pets other than dogs are also prohibited.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Champion Hill Golf Course and Old Indian Trail. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Reviews
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Stayed for a week this summer and loved the location. Lots to do nearby in great northern MI. The included kayaks are a great feature of this property as well!
We loved this place. It has everything you need, and that view/location is fantastic. We saw lots of wildlife (snow geese etc) and a sunrise on the dock was so beautiful. I will say the location of the TV is awkward, but understandable with the layout. Highly recommend!
Nice place would stay again if I didn't have a boat. There's no good parking for a boat. Cottage was as advertised, clean, and recommend staying there. Property management was easy to communicate with.
The cabin is nice, a little dated. The stairs going to the second floor are a bit challenging. The detatched studio is a bit cold for the winter stay. Overall nice location, clean and well stocked.
The lake view was awesome and sunsets were gorgeous! Nice to have two bathrooms. I would suggest a hand railing on the right side of the steps going to the second floor. Both bedrooms were spacious and comfortable.
Very comfy beds, kitchen very well equipped, nice lake with long pier, kayaks, awesome view from the home!
We had a wonderful family time. As mentioned in other reviews the stairs to the second floor are not for young kids, elderly or handicapped but everything needed is on the first floor. Our adult children had no problem with the stairs.
Thanks! (Also the property manager was so nice!)
Property is in a lovely location. House has everything we needed but we did not stay upstairs because the stairs were dangerous with no railing. The dock was great as we had coffee out there every morning and our dog swam in the shallow water. It was incredibly hot in the house though as there was no AC and it was 90 degrees. We could not utilize the swamp cooler AC as we didn’t feel comfortable with the steps.
I could spend my entire vacation staring out the windows at Platte lake! This is a fantastic location and a cute little old cabin. As an owner of an old cabin myself, I loved the charm and uniqueness of the building. We did find the wi-fi connectivity was limited if we had more than a couple devices connected, but once we turned off some of our phones, we were able to stream tv without a problem. Perhaps the wi-fi would work better if the router were in a different location closer to or in the living space of the cottage. The stairs take some getting used to. We had trouble with the coffee pot, but the property manager was very responsive and resolved the issue. It's a great place for a family summer getaway.
We really enjoyed the quaint Cavalier cottage. My sons really enjoyed kayaking and fishing the lake the most. Our Labrador loved jumping off the dock. We spent hours in the water as the lake floor was sandy and not mucky. Management was easy to get a hold of. I had a hard time finding the address (My fault) and she was quick to get back to us. Only big con was the stairway upstairs. It was fine for my sons as they are older, but I would not let smaller children upstairs as fear of falling. I would also advise them to get a small vacuum for the cottage as some people do like to sweep up extra sand that is accumulated daily. Overall it was a nice clean cottage that fulfilled our needs for a short vacation.
kellie k.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Kenneth S.
11 Jan 2026
4 time
Great place to stay nice and quiet. Would like to see blinds on kitchen windows.So when people are walking by early in the morning, they don't see you
This was a perfect spot for a family vacation. The house was very clean and well stocked. We had a great time doing everything from exploring the hikes and beaches in Sleeping Bear dunes, lots of kayaking, family games and meals around the large table, s'mores and star gazing by the fire by the lake...Thank you!
Neighbors were definitely not happy that we were renting this cabin. Signs were posted so that made us feel uncomfortable. There were plenty of things to do in the area so we were gone most of the days.
Was a very nice place! The grass was a little over brown but didn’t bother us! The dock furthest out in the lake had a few screw tips sticking through. Other than that was a very nice place and stay!
The house is in a stunning location. The lake is fabulous. However, the cleanliness of the house was NOT up to par. The carpet is so stained and dirty, none of us felt comfortable walking barefoot on it. There was a pull out bed in the couch, that had hair, chips and candy all over the mattress. There weren't enough extra blankets sheets and pillow to accommodate 9 people as the listing states they can accommodate. The drawers that hold the silverware and kitchen utensils were sticky with who knows what. There were cobwebs and spider webs and nests all over the house both inside and out. The webs outside were so bad we couldn't utilize the front porch and half of the time we had to use the backdoor because we didn't want a spider to drop on our head. The 3rd room in the addition had several bugs that found their way inside, everything from earwigs to rollie-pollies. The most disturbing thing we found were roaches. We saw a few on the walls and 1 in the coffee pot. I feel bad for writing a bad review because the manager Kate was lovely and the rental company worked with me prior to arrival, but the cleanliness of this house, and the bugs and spiders inside and out just really put a damper on our vacation. We spent over 1400 for 2 days to leave worried that a cockroach may have snuck in our luggage and feeling just dirty. The first thing I did when I got home was take a shower and wash all of my clothes.