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Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

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9.6

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 556 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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  • Outdoor space
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Honor, MI
  • Popular LocationPlatte Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Lake Golf Club8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBetsie Valley Trail12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

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 area and is exceptionally shallow, warm and sandy. Each cottage is steps away from the lake and offers lovely lake views.

The Beach House Cottage is closest to the waterfront and has two bedrooms. One bedroom is outfitted with two full beds, the master bedroom consists of a queen bed and the living room has a pull out sofa. This cottage sleeps six people. There is a fully functional kitchen and one bathroom.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c, 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. We are not able to provide motorized water vehicles but you are welcome to bring yours along and tie up to one of the mooring bouys.

There are working laundry facilities located in the basement of the Main House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities in the Main House.

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 manager

Dan Mushlock

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Check-in

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

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Explore Sleeping Bear House
Explore Sleeping Bear: Beach House Honor
Explore Sleeping Bear: Beach House Cottage
Explore Sleeping Bear: Beach House Cottage Honor

About the area

Honor

Located in Honor, this cottage 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.

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (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).

Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jose G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful access to Platte lake.
House was not fully clean at time of checkin despite high cleaning fee. All the rest was ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute win (9.15.22)
We had a wonderful time. This trip was a last minute booking, which Dan was very accommodating and helpful with. The location and size of this property was perfect for us. We went exploring: Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station, Point Betsie, Platte River Point, Peterson Beach, Empire Beach and lighthouse. All within a very reasonable drive of this cabin. The main house had 2 washer and dryers. There were plenty of board and yard games to choose from. We also enjoyed the kayaks available with this property. Platte lake was beyond beautiful and offered breathtaking sunsets! The kids (4 & 6) enjoyed jumping off the dock and swimming/walking around in the lake. The water was maybe waist deep on them and crystal clear. The house had everything we needed. We hope to do it again sometime! Thanks, Dan! The Hawkins (from Indiana)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., PERRY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cabin
We stayed at the beach house. Cute updated cabin. It is the closest one to the lake so no interrupted views. There are 3 homes on this property so if you are looking for a private location this may not be it. We were only ones there (other than owner stayed a couple nights) so it was good for us but if the other places were booked it may have been awkward to use the lakefront. Lake is nice but no one on it during a holiday weekend so not sure the reason. Great location to the Platte River and M-22 so lots to do and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meeghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The quintessential up north summer
Perfect little place for a family getaway. Cottage was clean and updated. We loved the lake access and all the amenities. Easy access to Sleeping Bear Dunes and neighboring attractions. It was just what our family needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place for a small family
Cute cabin and beautiful property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
Dan provided a well-equipped, comfortable place to stay. We enjoyed our stay on Platte Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Linnea H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great outside amenities, beautiful lake!!
We so appreciated the overall outdoor amenities provided here - laundry availability, kayaks, firepits, outdoor seating and table and a very nice grill. We had a beautiful view of the lake, gorgeous sunsets, many birds to enjoy. The hosts (who happened to be there) and the other guests were kind and very friendly to us, while respecting privacy and quietness. The inside needs work at this point - we had a great discussion with Dan about updates and upgrades that he intends for the beach front cottage, which sound wonderful, and he was always immediately responsive to any concerns that we had. Yet we can only rate our own experience there. Plumbing was a challenge, the AC couldn't keep up and was too high to reach to adjust, the smoke alarm went off multiple times for just minor use of the oven or heater. The center bedroom was too crowded with furniture that didn't work easily, tho the bed was very comfortable. We love Big Platte Lake from prior years of visiting, and enjoyed being back! This resort is more spacious than many, as there are only 3 cottages. It is a very recreational section of the lake, with many pontoon boats and cottage homes around it. It was great fun to kayak down to the mouth of the Platte River, and to hear the trumpeter swans 'trumpeting' from there! We thoroughly enjoyed sitting with our coffees overlooking the lake, feeling the soft lake breezes!! We send best wishes to Dan and his lovely family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
We stayed for a week, the queen bed was comfortable but the kids single bed mattresses were really uncomfortable. I’m totally okay with paying a cleaning fee but the check out procedures were full of “You must”statements of stripping the beds, emptying the trash, making sure all dishes are washed (of course) and put away and the appliances unplugged and fridge emptied….There wasn’t even the basic condiments left for others to use. The shower is really small and the knobs don’t turn the way they should so you’re constantly scalding or freezing yourself when trying to end your shower. So checkout kinda rubbed me the wrong way as I’m paying a cleaning fee already. The view is beautiful though and there is plenty of firewood, you’ll need your own matches or spark lighter as those are not available. The main a:c unit keeps the main rooms cool but the bedrooms are still a bit warm. There is a broom provided and in the basement of the big house there was a vacuum that I used to clean up the normal mess of grass and bug debris coming in the house. We had a great time despite the mediocre accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

olga w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good place
Cabin has everything what you need. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place to Stay
Stayed at the Beach House and it was what we expected after reading the description and the reviews. Not the fanciest of places, but suited our needs very well. Others that were staying at the property were nice and the owner was responsive and friendly. We had a great week despite the weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021