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Serene Setting on the Platte River

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A house surrounded by dense forest with a clear driveway leading to the entrance. - Serene Setting on the Platte River (Honor)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a chair. - Serene Setting on the Platte River (Honor)
A beach with grass in the foreground and the ocean in the background. - Serene Setting on the Platte River (Honor)
A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and a view of a wooden deck and trees. - Serene Setting on the Platte River (Honor)
A circular seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a wooded area with a house in the background. - Serene Setting on the Platte River (Honor)
Consider a stay at Serene Setting on the Platte River and take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Serene Setting on the Platte River

  • Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

    The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

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About the area

Honor is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Interlochen Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Honor travel guide
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a clear sky.
    Platte Lake
    3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course
    4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Crystal Lake
    5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    6 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • A Papano's Pizza BEULAH
    6 min drive
  • Platte River Inn
    2 min drive
  • The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
    8 min drive
  • Cherry Hut
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Setting on the Platte River located?

Situated in Honor, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Platte Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Champion Hill Golf Course. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Crystal Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Serene Setting on the Platte River Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This was great space for our family vacation, plenty of room for our adult children and grandson! Large kitchen and dining room were fantastic for family dinners and games!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was communicative, property was clean. Location allowed for easy traveling to sleeping bear, empire, Frankfort, traverse city. Host provides extra value with use of canoes and trailer. Large home that was enjoyable for all ages with a game area in the basement and a large dining room for board games at night. A refresh would demand 5 stars-overall, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another great vacation staying here. As always, the house is clean, spacious, and has a beautiful view of the river. It is conveniently located for trips to the beaches, dunes, and trails.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Platte River Relaxation

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacay!

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First family trip

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always amazing

This was our 5th year staying here and it is our absolute favorite. We love the room, the location and it always has everything we need. Libby is a great host and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful setting right on the river. Plenty of room for people to spread out. House well stocked. Plenty of parking. Plenty of kayaks for floating the river into platte lake. Owner responded quickly to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Platte River

We loved the setting and utilized the outdoor activities to the fullest—-kayaking, campfire, meals on the deck. It was a wonderful week. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious home on Platte River

Our group of 8 (including 2 sets of grand parents and 2 young kids) had a wonderful stay in Libby’s home. We used the kayaks, built fires in the fire pit and enjoyed meals on the deck. We had plenty of space to relax. The location is great - close to beaches and other towns to explore. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

The backyard with the river view is beautiful and peaceful! The house had plenty of room and beds for our group of 3 families. Loved that there were 10 kayaks to use. Kitchen was fully stocked. Perfect location to enjoy esch beach, the dunes, and empire bluffs hike. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SECOND TIME HERE!! <3

We loved it so much this was our second year in a row. This house is perfect for our combined 4 family vacation and are already looking into next year. The location is perfect for keeping busy in town or venturing out to dunes, bluffs and beaches. The house is perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or canoeing up the river located directly in the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Platte River 4th

Great property right on the Platte River. Close to Beulah and Frankfort. Large enough to accomodate a large group of friends and family. We enjoyed using the provided kayaks.Plenty of parking if your group has multiple vehicles.Would definitely recommend. We had a great 4th of July vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

Our family of 9 adults as well as children enjoyed the setup and location of this home on the river. We used the kayaks twice and especially appreciated the tip about Peterson Rd beach, which was definitely a family favorite. We also visited Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, and Glen Arbor. Libby was responsive with questions which was helpful for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic house close to everything

Did a weekend ski/hang out with extended family. Lots of places to sleep and numerous beds. The house was very cute with a great view of the Platte River. It had everything we needed. Close to Crystal Mountain and Traverse City so you can ski and shop. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honor Vacation July 2024

The house is large, comfortable and well stocked. It was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children eight and under. The setting is serene and beautiful. A couple of evenings when we weren't watching the sunset on a beach, the kids played in the river (with close adult supervision). Libby was a great host. We liked the house so much we've already booked for 2025.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second year staying at this house. We can't say enough good things about it! Between lounging on the docks, watching the salmon swim upstream, and kayaking, our vacation couldn't get any better. The location is ideal-close to beaches, dunes, Beulah, Frankfort, and Traverse City. The house is immaculate and perfectly suited our extended family. The owners are extremely helpful and are quick to respond with any questions you may have. We can't wait to come up again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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The property was clean the view from the deck awesome They had the extras we needed They do need to do a little better painting and patching holes in wall etc Bu over all I would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Location & Cottage

This is a wonderful place to stay. So close to the Platte River with plenty of wildlife and a serene setting. Lots of kayaks for our use, including safety water vests. Lots of parking and different outdoors seating areas for bonfires or reading. The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a large family to stay a week. The AC in the bedrooms helped for comfortable sleeping at night. The remainder of the house was generally comfortable, but could be warm if the weather was more hot & humid. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and convenient

We’ve stayed here on our annual family vacation for a number of years. The grandchildren have used the river for swimming and kayaking. Six to eight kayaks are supplied with personal flotation vests. Sadly or you could say joyfully our family has grown with four of the grandchildren married with infants. Next year we must move to a home that can sleep 20, sorry Libby. We love the improvements. Continue improving the property, you have a well positioned home with easy access to all kinds of attractions. We love the Minnie golf in Benzonia, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Glenn Haven just to mention a few.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This river front property is wonderful! A very clean and well stocked vacation rental with lots of parking. The kayaks are a fun addition to all the fun at this location. Thank you Libby for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our stay , it was close to all of the activities we wanted to do
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025