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Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

Beachfront holiday home in Honor with kitchen

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On the beach
Oven, stovetop, dining tables
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Interior
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is shallow, warm and sandy.

The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities.

There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys.

Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

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 and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Honor
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home Honor

About the area

Located in Honor, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 16 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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