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Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan .

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Property grounds
Exterior
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan .

Up north Get-away, Fisherman paradise, family Adventure

Almost Paradise . . . Your Northern Michigan Vacation Lake House.

Need a break? Beautiful Up North Lake House on peaceful Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan for weekly or weekend rental. This spacious lake house nicely accomodates multi family vacations: 5 bedrooms (1st floor master, two-2nd level lake view bedrooms and 2 wooded view back bedrooms) 1472 sq.ft. of decks and balcony, 3 full baths, vaulted 14 ft ceilings, extensive oak trim, 16" ceramic tiles (1st level), Berber carpet (2nd level), 4 slider doors, two oversized decks with a private beach and camp style fire pit for lakeside bonfires, additional lakeside deck and dock, jacuzzi tub in the 2nd floor bathroom and laundry facilities.

All Sports Lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Nearby amenities include: Honor's Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, Extraordinary sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, Platte River and Riverside's Canoe Rentals, Crystal Mountain Sky/Golf Resort, Lake Michigan trout/salmon fishing, The Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City/Frankfort/Manistee-shopping nightlife and Casinos all within 20 to 40 minutes away. Golfing can be found everywhere including Arcadia Bluff's world class course located 45 minutes to the South!

Don't forget to pack your recreational travel gear because this site is perfect for biking, hiking, backpacking and trail walking.

Must see vacation setting with a cute family convenience store, The Trading Post, a 100 yard walk away! Additional amenities include a coffeemaker, a toaster, dishes and utensils. No pets.

Additional House Information: There are five bedrooms, four queen beds and one bedroom with two full size beds, linen supplied by guess. On the beach is grass to the waters edge. The water is shallow, 50 yards out the depth is about 2 feet, Ideal for small kids. The bottom of the lake is sandy with small stones, when I swim I don't wear water shoes. There is an aluminum dock 4' x 60' with a swim latter at the end. On the house deck there will be two picnic table for eating while enjoying the lake view.

Guest comments
Walter,
I wanted to send you a note and let let you know that the Snow family had a terrific time last week at Platte Lake.
You have a beautiful home and it was perfect for what we needed. It was an ideal location for us to get to all the destination spots we were wanting to get to. The deck was a popular place to be all week (when not enjoying kayak trips on the beautiful river. Our boys loved hopping on their bikes for trips to the Trading Post.

All of us left with memories that will be cherished forever. In fact, as we were getting ready to leave, my parents were already talking about 'next year'.
So, if you do make the house available next summer, we may be interested in visiting again.

Thanks again for sharing your lake house with us and please feel free to contact me with any questions and also to confirm when you we should expect deposit funds to be returned.

Linen is not included. You will need linen for four queens and two full size beds plus towels and wash cloths.

The cancellation policy is "Your payment is refundable with the understanding you're reserved week can be re-rented for the same $ amount you paid. The sooner you are aware of your need to cancel, the more likely you will be able to have a full refund less $150 handling fee .

(((((THE RENTAL DEPOSIT IS REFUNDABLE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THE PROPERTY CAN BE RE RENTED AT THE SAME PRICE TO A NEW GUEST.))))

Regards,



Keywords: Lake House, Honor Mi., Traverse City, Lake Michigan Trout salmon, Crystal Mountain, Fishing, Salmon fishing, Trout fishing, Platte River, Platte Lake, Multi - Family, Golfing, Canoeing.

Property manager

Walter Miller

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,080 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 14 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan . pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan .?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan .?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan . located?

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

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Honor, Traverse Cty, Mi.100 Ft Lake Front, 5 bdrm, 3 baths, Two Fam floor plan . Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Overall the place was good. Very close to dunes and lots of activities you can do. Would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bophal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North Retreat
We had a wonderful family trip with friends. It's a nestled in a beautiful wooded area right on Big Platte Lake. The water is beautiful and shallow way out so wonderful for little kids. You can watch beautiful sunsets from the dock. We rented a boat for the week and an amazing time fishing and boating on the lake. The location is absolutely the best - close to Empire Bluff, Sleeping Bear, Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Traverse city. The little town of Honor has all your necessities you need but it's a short trip to Traverse. The house was comfortable with all the basic necessities. It was fun to cook in the open floor plan kitchen and there was plenty of seating around the counter. It was has great views of the lake all around and room for kids to play!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Marsha & Tom L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
The location on Platte Lake is wonderful. Easy access to nearby towns and activities. The layout of the house is great! Four large bedrooms on second level, and a nice size bedroom with bath on main floor. The kitchen is well stocked with needed utensils, dishes, pots and pans. The owner is very accessible and answered questions in a timely manner. The outside of the house desperately needs to be cleaned and freshened up. It is dirty and dreary. The inside needs a deep cleaning with lots of attention to detail. The two sofas in the family room should be replaced. Everyone in our group mentioned this. Guests who are older cannot easily sit on these two pieces of furniture because there is no support, and it is difficult to get up from them. We did not use the charcoal grill since it was quite dirty. With some TLC inside and outside of this home, it would be a really nice cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Weekend Family time
Understanding a lake house you always have spiders and ants. He did have plenty of traps but the house needed a vacuum when we arrived. Dead ants and spiders on living room /kitchen floor. The outside of the house needed to be power sprayed to remove all the webs and tons of tree debris on deck. There was a broom so we swept the deck and brushed the webs/spiders off the house. Our little one were freaked by the spiders. Beds were clean. Bathroom had a few bugs and webs in the upper corners of the walls. But mainly clean. Again my parents lived on water for years and we all understand the “bugs” that come with that. The views of the water are very nice and we used the fire pit nightly. Yes we would stay again, Walter was always friendly to talk with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip House For Sure - Loved This Home
We visited this beautiful home with our children and grandchildren just last week (June 2023). I do believe we've found our "forever" vacation home! The location cannot be beat. If you want to shop, it's close by at any of the surrounding towns. We especially love visiting Frankfort, Glen Arbor and Leland. If you want to relax, walk out the back door and enjoy the huge, shaded deck or lounge on the deck by the water. Our grandchildren, ages six months to age 7, loved the water so, so much. It was a bit cool during our week but we were prepared and the kids still enjoyed the water, our kayaks, the evening bon fires, beautiful sunsets...I could go on and on. The home is just minutes from Peterson Beach which feels like your own personal beach with amazing views. Sleeping Bear Dunes, go to Sleeping Bear Point for spectacular first views. The Empire Bluff hike is also beautiful and not very long if you are looking for hikes for little ones. BoonDocks in Glen Arbor has great food as does Dinghy's in Frankfort. We literally ordered food from the Trading Post which is .2 miles away and walked to pick up our dinners every night. The owner, Walter, was so easy to work with and everything was just as described. Plenty of parking too as we had four vehicles and a boat trailer. Overall, we had 8 adults and 4 little ones. If you have the opportunity, whether you are seasoned visitor or someone looking for a new family adventure, book this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Cindy S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not ready at check-in, Extremely Filthy, Combative Host, Fruit Fly Infested, Would NOT recommend!
Pros: Great location, amazing lake frontage, nice size house with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Plenty of parking space. Cons: Host was living in the house at the time of our 3:00 check-in. The house was disgustingly dirty with food all over the kitchen counters and first level floors and dirty underwear in the bathrooms and literally on a kitchen side table after he threw them there before leaving. The owner was very combative when he showed up and never once offered an apology. He asked for 5-10 minutes to clean up because he was NOT going to lose his $250 cleaning deposit. 1 1/2 hours later, we had access to the house and had to go buy cleaning supplies (broom, dust pan, Clorox wipes, even dish soap) to actually clean the house. It was DISGUSTING. There was a fruit fly infestation that we had to also buy supplies for because they were so bad throughout the entire house. There were signs throughout the house indicating broken doors to not use, and fragile blinds that would be a $20 replacement fee. One of the beds was literally 2 mattresses with plywood in between. The couches in the living room need replaced. The entire inside and outside of the house need a professional deep clean. The outside was covered with spiders and webs. The owner showed up mid-way through our stay requesting his milk out of the fridge and checkbook. We know he came back when we left because we left the counters extremely clean and returned to a mess in the sink and on the counter.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Delinah A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location and very roomy.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Comfortable stay. The setting is lovely on Platte Lake. BYO sheets and towels
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice lake house
We loved the house and lake view. Inside or outside of the house was not very clean and a few lights in the house did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 day getaway
My wife and friends have not been to the Sand Dunes and Leelanau area. We were looking for somewhere central to the area. The house in Honor, MI was just what we needed. The property is well maintained with plenty of room for our 7 adults. The kitchen was clean and had everything you would need to prepare meals. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The only thing missing ,was there is only one tv, BUT HEY, your on Vacation and should be out doing things. I would definitely rent this place again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70.3 Reasons to come to Platte Lake
We came to Honor Michigan because our son was competing in the Ironman competition in nearby Frankfort. Our stay in this home was spectacular! From it’s beautiful location on Platte Lake, with breathtaking sunsets, spaciousness, cleanliness and wonderful amenities, it did not disappoint! Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Walter, the home owner, who was easy to communicate with regarding check-in and other need to knows about our stay! Everything was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and lake view
Walter was wonderfully helpful and the house is magnificently located on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good getaway
Great for a getaway. Right on the lake. Beautiful location. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake house
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shakir A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Very nice place to get away nd family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families!
We had a wonderful vacation at Platte Lake. The space is perfect for families. We stayed with our 11 month old and our 2.5 year old, and the space was great for them. The water is shallow far from the shore making it great for kids. Lots of grass space to play too. Great location. Quiet neighborhood, good walking/running/biking. Easy to afternoon trip to Glen Arbor, Frankfurt, and Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. The house was very clean and well maintained. There was limited supplies so plan to bring or buy soap, trash bags, etc. The wifi was not working, I think that was an issue of the cable company though. The dishwasher didn't work, but owner said that was a new issue. I assume will be fixed soon. Our only issue was the doors were not left unlocked when we arrived. I was able to get ahold of owner and get a spare key. But seems like this has been an issue before, and could have been a huge issue. Something that needs to be figured out with cleaning company asap.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Hassen M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Zero done to disinfect the house
House was not cleaned, nor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake House in Northern MI
This is a beautiful property on a gorgeous stretch of Platte Lake. The lake house easily accommodated (8 adults, 3 children) our group and we enjoyed nightly picturesque sunsets with a fire pit nearby. PROS: - Large house opening up to a lakefront backyard with a dock and firepit. - Unbeatable location on Big Platte lake - Located amongst a quiet, respectful community of neighbors that were friendly - Easy access to all that the Sleeping Bear Dunes nat'l lakeshore has to offer. CONS (owner aware of both of these and let us know he is working to fix them) - Septic tank is older and when the kids were bathing at night there would be overflow on the west side of the yard. - Wifi capabilities support basic email only. The current remote work requirements due to COVID all but necessitate high speed internet to function. However, knowing this before your visit will help you plan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Owner MIA
I’ll start with the good. Platte Lake is beautiful and the house is in one of the best spots on the lake. It’s a good arrangement for families and groups. The outdoor space is beautiful. Great fire pit, beautiful yard and a nice, sandy lake entry that was great for kids. The house is sparse but functional, although the lower bedroom gets kind of a musty smell. Typical of lake houses. The main issue we had is that the owner did not send check-in instructions, did not leave keys, and after hours of calling, texting and messaging by us, VRBO and his very kind neighbors, he did not return any calls until the day after we were supposed to check in. We ended up driving an hour to find hotel rooms as the area was completely booked up. The owner finally called the next day, and we were able to get in the house. He was not very apologetic and acted as if we hadn’t tried to contact him. Apparently the error with the keys was the cleaning service, but with what he charges, one could reasonably expect a better experience, availability and some humility in resolving the situation. I would recommend you have a Plan B if you book this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Maureen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is beuatiful
Property is beautiful and the lake is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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8/10 Good

Sherette M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a large family gathering
We had a great vacation. The beds are comfortable. We loved the large deck. The lake is beautiful! Every night we enjoyed sitting around the fire pit. There are so many options if we wanted to take off for a few hours. We left there making plans for our next family vacation. Up north Michigan is the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A., Indianapolis

Wonderful week on Platte Lake
The house is comfortable, quiet and great for a large family or group. The views are beautiful. The two upstairs bedrooms with the balcony facing the lake were my favorite part. Waking in the morning and looking out at the trees and lake was very pleasant. Watched an eagle catch a fish just in front of the dock. Heard loons calling in the morning. We even had a baby fox make a short visit. And the stars at night were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Great Family Vacation!
We had a wonderful week at Platte Lake Hi-Day-Way. We had plenty of room for the whole family in the house and it had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for playing games and the lake was perfect for our kayaks, canoe, and paddle board. The knee-deep water provided a ton of fun for the kids! The location of the house is wonderful to explore the area; Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Lake Michigan, etc. We enjoyed this beautiful retreat and we hope to visit again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing & Beautiful getaway!
We had a wonderful week at Platte Lake Hi-Day-Way. We had plenty of room for the whole family in the house and it had everything we needed. The yard was perfect for playing games and the lake was perfect for our kayaks, canoe, and paddle board. The knee-deep water provided a ton of fun for the kids! The location of the house is wonderful to explore the area; Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Lake Michigan, etc. We enjoyed this beautiful retreat and we hope to visit again soon.