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Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes

Cottage in Honor with kitchen and fireplace

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Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled among the woods, this cozy cottage is a haven for nature lovers. With its modern kitchen appliances and gas fireplace, it's the perfect place to relax after exploring nearby hiking and biking trails or canoeing down the Platte river.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes

Fully remodeled cozy cottage with all new kitchen appliances, gas fireplace, and modern conveniences. Our cabin is surrounded by woods and great hiking and biking trails. Located one mile from the Platte river with it's majestic scenery and abundant wildlife, float to the mouth of Lake Michigan and Platte bay. The endless sugar sand beach and and dunes are breathtaking. The Riverside canoe rental is a must for canoe, kayak, or standup paddle board rentals. Conveniently located twenty minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort, twenty minutes from Frankfort with it's amazing piers, white sand beaches and the Betsie light house just minutes down M22.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 6 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 53 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes located?

Situated in Honor, this cottage is steps from Platte Lake and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Old Indian Trail and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cozy cottage just one mile from the Platte river, close to the Sleepy Bear dunes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean & comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Loved our return stay!

This up north cottage is perfect for our family of 3! Great location for all things Sleeping Bear Dunes. We love launching off from here each day for our adventures, and then returning to kick back and relax in the recliners and have dinner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Quiet, clean, cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay here at the cozy cottage. Great location, very clean and great accommodations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joelle S.

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

Idyllic

Amazing stay. Book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great location!

This place was fantastic! Very conveniently located & all the amenities you could want. Definitely a rebook. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Quiet and Cozy

The cottage was immaculately clean and well taken care of. We particularly enjoyed the kitchen which has everything we needed along with some additional conveniences which aren’t typical of short-term rentals (blender, etc…)The bed was comfortable, but the bedroom doesn’t have a lot of space for two adults. We also think the backdoor window and bathroom window could use coverings or frostings for increased privacy. We enjoyed quiet mornings with coffee on the porch. Everything worked out well with our stay and Jerry was very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn V.

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

Another great stay!

Another great vacation at the cozy cottage! We love the location, the coziness of the cottage, all the towels, beach chairs, well stocked kitchen, little dishwasher, etc! And we loved and enjoyed the added yard game! Communication with Jerry was great! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, John W.

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

Great location!

Loved the newly remodeled cottage. We saved a ton of money using the brand new little kitchen to have our meals at. This charming place fit 3 adults perfectly. We'd return again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and just as stated in the descriptions. We enjoyed our stay. Location was great and we got to explore a lot of the Sleep Bear Dunes! Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Best VRBO stay ever.

We have stayed in many VRBO properties. This was our best yet. Jerry was excellent in his communication and he has clearly thought of everything. Plenty of cooking supplies, games outdoors, and great instructions. The property gave us easy access to beaches, canoeing, and hiking. It’s rural so grocery shopping can be a slight challenge. The property was super clean and well maintained. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Awesome cabin great location

The cabin was so beautiful and in such an awesome location. We loved Peterson Beach which is right down the street. The cabin was very clean and updated. It had everything we were looking for. We really enjoyed our stay and the host was very responsive and even let us come in earlier than expected so it worked out perfectly! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was super cute and the location was great. It was almost right between the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Frankfort. There is a canoe rental place just down the road. The cottage was super clean and comfortable. Jerry was very friendly, responsive and helpful with suggestions and tips for the area. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusty/Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage, completely updated and a great location with many things around it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying in this property! Beautiful wooded area, close to all the local attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage. The location was convenient to Sleeping Bear Dunes and local towns. We hiked, went beachcombing and shopping In Frankfort, Empire and Glen Arbor. The cottage had one of the best supplied kitchens of all the VRBOs we've stayed inand was very clean on our arrival. Very responsive host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lot to do in a half hour or less distance. Beaches, fishing, hiking, climbing,swimming. Even a drive-in movie theatre.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess A.

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

Long weekend getaway

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect fit for us. We liked the wooded lot and quiet location, yet it allowed easy access to all of the things we wanted to do. We visited Sleeping Bear Dunes at multiple locations to hike, beachcomb, and enjoy the Fall colors. Frankfurt and Empire were not far away. The cottage had all of our needs covered. We really enjoyed the fireplace. The property description is accurate and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Acorns Falling All Around

Nice place and location was wooded quiet and relaxing. Platte river was not overcrowded with kayakers. We always like to come up in October.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Cool cabin

The owner of the property has done a complete update to this smallish "cabin" in a forest setting near Platte Lake. It has a very well equipped kitchen including coffee and a few basic condiments. A new washer and dryer also came in bery handy. Outside it feels like a wooded campsite away from the road. There's a propane grill, a fire pit and outdoor furniture. The location is near Crystal Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Frankfort, so there's lots to enjoy in the area. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne K.

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

Exactly what you are looking for.

This place is the perfect up north stay thats located close to a lot of amazing sights and fun cities. We felt secluded but not far from anything at the same time. Everything was clean, seemed very recently undated, and the owner was quick to communicate. 10/10 would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Sleeping Bear Dunes Cabin

Clean, comfortable and quiet. We loved our stay in the woods in this well furnished and supplied cozy cabin. The location is ideal for exploring all that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Perfect Location & Accommodations

This cabin was just right for our family of 4. The kids slept on the futon couches in the living room and it suited us very well. The cabin was fresh, clean and very convenient. The location was excellent - very close to many beautiful points of interest. It was also very well stocked - wood for the campfire, toasting forks for roasting marshmallows, coffee maker, toaster, dishwasher and many other small touches that really impressed us!!! We will definitely book this cabin next time we visit this beautiful area of Michigan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

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

Nice cabin in the woods

Stayed here so we could visit sleepy bear dunes. Perfect location to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

daacon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was extremely welcoming and host very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great place

This was a very clean property close to town but it felt like we were far away because it was so peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023