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Honor cottage rental - Sunset off the dock
Sunset off the dock
  • Honor cottage rental - Sunset off the dock
    New porch and roof 2009
    View from the lake
    Enjoy the dock, fire pit & hammock
    New kitchen with island, dining nook & lake views
    Dining area with picture windows overlooking lake
  • Honor cottage rental - Large family room with sofa, loveseat, chair & lake views
    Bedroom #1 with Queen bed
    Bedroom #2 w/ bunk beds, twin bed & TV w/DVD
    Bedroom #3 with one Full-size bed
    Bathroom completely renovated in 2007!
    Enjoy your stay!
  • Honor cottage rental - Front deck with grill, table & chairs
    Lakeside deck
 
Honor cottage rental - Sunset off the dock

Sunset off the dock

New porch and roof 2009

New porch and roof 2009

View from the lake

View from the lake

Enjoy the dock, fire pit & hammock

Enjoy the dock, fire pit & hammock

New kitchen with island, dining nook & lake views

New kitchen with island, dining nook & lake views

Dining area with picture windows overlooking lake

Dining area with picture windows overlooking lake

Large family room with sofa, loveseat, chair & lake views

Large family room with sofa, loveseat, chair & lake views

Bedroom #1 with Queen bed

Bedroom #1 with Queen bed

Bedroom #2 w/ bunk beds, twin bed & TV w/DVD

Bedroom #2 w/ bunk beds, twin bed & TV w/DVD

Bedroom #3 with one Full-size bed

Bedroom #3 with one Full-size bed

Bathroom completely renovated in 2007!

Bathroom completely renovated in 2007!

Enjoy your stay!

Enjoy your stay!

Front deck with grill, table & chairs

Front deck with grill, table & chairs

Lakeside deck

Lakeside deck

Per night (USD) $185
Per week $1,295 - $1,625
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Honor vacation cottage rental
Lakefront 3BR 1 BA Cottage

Great family vacation cottage on the NE shore of the peninsula of beautiful Little Platte Lake. This 3 bedroom home boasts 100' of direct lake frontage and is just 5 minutes from the the gorgeous sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. Little Platte Lake is wonderful for swimming and fishing, with clear water and a sandy bottom. This home includes the use of 4 kayaks and a rowboat for enjoying the lake! The property is adjacent to the amazing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and just minutes from the charming lakeside towns of Empire, Glen Arbor, Beulah and Frankfort. Toast s'mores around the fire pit as you enjoy breath-taking sunset views over the lake. Swim, fish, boat or just listen to the loons call as you relax in the hammock at the water's edge. Look no further, this property can't be beat!

Cottage Details: The large island kitchen was renovated and includes hardwood floors, built-in microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, and ceiling fans. It is fully equipped with coffee maker, toaster, dishes, utensils and cookware. The dining area overlooks the lake with expansive picture windows and seating for 6 people. The bathroom was completely renovated in 2007 with a new stall shower, toilet, sink and flooring. The master bedroom has a queen size bed, the 2nd bedroom has one set of bunk beds and a twin bed and also has a TV with DVD/VCR, and the third bedroom has a double bed. The spacious family room has a large denim sofa and matching love seat, wood burning stove, TV with DVD and large windows with lake views. The cottage has satellite TV service.

Outdoor Amenities: Outdoor amenities include 2 decks, a charcoal grill, patio furniture, and picnic table. There is a hammock, fire pit, and dock. The use of 4 kayaks and an aluminum rowboat is included with the rental. The nice sized yard is grassy down to the waters' edge.

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Honor cottage rental - Sunset off the dock

Sunset off the dock

New porch and roof 2009

New porch and roof 2009

View from the lake

View from the lake

Enjoy the dock, fire pit & hammock

Enjoy the dock, fire pit & hammock

New kitchen with island, dining nook & lake views

New kitchen with island, dining nook & lake views

Dining area with picture windows overlooking lake

Dining area with picture windows overlooking lake

Large family room with sofa, loveseat, chair & lake views

Large family room with sofa, loveseat, chair & lake views

Bedroom #1 with Queen bed

Bedroom #1 with Queen bed

Bedroom #2 w/ bunk beds, twin bed & TV w/DVD

Bedroom #2 w/ bunk beds, twin bed & TV w/DVD

Bedroom #3 with one Full-size bed

Bedroom #3 with one Full-size bed

Bathroom completely renovated in 2007!

Bathroom completely renovated in 2007!

Enjoy your stay!

Enjoy your stay!

Front deck with grill, table & chairs

Front deck with grill, table & chairs

Lakeside deck

Lakeside deck

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Nearest Airport : Traverse City at 22 Miles
Nearest Motorway : M-22 at 1 Miles

Little Platte Lake is a beautiful 805 acre lake with a clear, sandy bottom and quiet natural beauty. It is great for fishing, swimming, and boating (4 kayaks and rowboat included with rental as well as a nearby boat launch). The home is in a wooded area, adjacent to the awesome Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which was recently voted the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' by Good Morning America viewers! Its world-famous 'Dune Climb' and white sand beaches of Lake Michigan are just minutes away, in addition to fantastic hiking and biking, canoeing/tubing the Platte and Betsie Rivers, golf/ski, area wineries, the Cherry Bowl Drive-In theater, and mini-golf. The area boasts many quaint lakeside towns with wineries, shopping, arts & antiquing, dining, etc. It is truly a great family vacation spot with so much to do!

To map the location of this property go to map quest.com and type in 5274 West Cove Rd., Honor, MI, 49640.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Honor, Michigan

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring 2013
May 1 2013 - May 30 2013
$185
$185
$1,295
2 Nights
 
Notes: A $75 cleaning fee will apply to rentals of less than 1 week.   
 
Early Summer 2012
May 31 2013 - Jun 14 2013
$185
$185
$1,295
2 Nights
 
Notes: A $75 cleaning fee will apply to rentals of less than 1 week.    
 
Peak Summer 2013
Jun 15 2013 - Aug 31 2013
$1,625
1 Week
 
Notes: In Peak Summer, cottage rents on a weekly basis only on a Sat to Sat basis.    

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • $1,300-$1,625/Week
    - $350 deposit due at time of booking (or one-half of total if within 60 days of arrival date)
    - One-half of total reservation amount due 60 days prior to arrival date
    - Balance due 3 weeks prior to arrival date
    - Cancellation policy: deposit will be returned if cancellation occurs 60 or more days prior to arrival date

    - $250 security deposit due at time of booking
    - Security deposit will be refunded within 14 days after departure, less any damages
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Honor, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 1200 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • Lake
Theme:
  • Family
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Toilet Paper
  • Parking Off Street
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Wood Stove
  • Heating
  • Hair Dryer
  • Parking
  • Activities Guide
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Alarm Clock
  • Local Maps
Kitchen:
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , 2007 renovation - new stall shower, toilet, sink, flooring
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , New
    Bedroom 2 - 3 twin/ single , 1 set of bunk beds plus 1 twin
    Bedroom 3 - 1 double
  • Pillow and comforters for all beds are included. Renter must provide his own linens (sheets/pillowcases and towels).
Entertainment:
  • Games for Kids
  • Books
  • VCR
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player
  • Books for Adults
  • Books for Kids
  • Television
Outside:
  • Beach Chairs
  • Boat Dock
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Boat
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Wood Deck
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 6 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • forests
  • bay/sound
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • museums
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • cinemas
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • sledding
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • gambling casinos
  • scenic drives
  • antiquing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • medical services
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
  • hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • fly fishing
  • cycling
  • swimming
  • sound/bay fishing
  • rafting
  • sailing
  • mountain biking
  • ice skating
  • freshwater fishing
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • water tubing
  • golf
Notes: New for 2010 - Dish Network Satellite TV!
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Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Honor, Michigan

Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
average rating of 5.0 based on 17 reviews
business
Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p322273
248-926-9892
Honor Sleeping Bear Dunes
5

WOW. Just WOW

5 of 5
Submitted: October 25, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Okay, so where do I start? First off, this location was PERFECT. Peaceful, breathtaking, and relaxing. My girlfriend and I took a well needed weekend and I had been shopping for months for a spot for some time away. I found this place, and the rest was history. What was even better is the fact that the fall had just begun and all of the trees were turning colors. This location is perfect and there isn't a single soul in the area that isn't friendly. Never mind the fact that you are just a few minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dunes, you can stay at the cottage and find plenty to do and enjoy! The house is the right size, the lake is quiet and breathtaking, and the on site amenities were just lovely. We went kayaking for the first time, built a fire, fired up the grill....all on the property itself. Talking about convenient ha? If you want the perfect time away, then email the Fox's and book this while you can! Believe me, no regrets will follow and I assure you, we are coming back.
Owner's Response: We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves! You were a pleasure to work with and we look forward to your return!
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p322273
248-926-9892
Honor Sleeping Bear Dunes
Cincinnati
5

relaxing on the lake

5 of 5
Submitted: September 13, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
We just spent a couple of days in this very cozy cottage, with beautiful view on the lake. Everything is as promised on the pictures. The cottage is clean and the view is incredible. My husband, three daughters and I had a blast in the kayaks and my favorite spot was to hang out in the hammock and watch the beautiful sunset on the lake. Nearby Sleeping Bear National park and Traverse City! We would love to come back another time for a longer period of time!
business
Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p322273
248-926-9892
Honor Sleeping Bear Dunes
5

Couldn't be happier

Couldn't be happier
5 of 5
Submitted: September 30, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We decided to go up a little later in the season just to get away, and could not be happier with our decision. The pictures do not do the views justice, one night we took almost 50 pictures of the sunset to try and capture the moment. Great yard with an already set up fire pit (not going to lie, more than one nap on the hammock as well). One day was rainy, but sitting in the living room with the huge windows looking out on the lake with a good book was the best rainy day I have had.
On the way home, we were already talking about when to head back next year and have told all of our friends about this wonderful place!
Owner's Response: Wow! What a great review! Makes me want to jump in the car and go up North right now! We're glad you had such a positive experience - Michigan in the Fall is beautiful!
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p322273
248-926-9892
Honor Sleeping Bear Dunes
5

Couldn't be happier

Couldn't be happier
5 of 5
Submitted: September 30, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We decided to go up a little later in the season just to get away, and could not be happier with our decision. The pictures do not do the views justice, one night we took almost 50 pictures of the sunset to try and capture the moment. Great yard with an already set up fire pit (not going to lie, more than one nap on the hammock as well). One day was rainy, but sitting in the living room with the huge windows looking out on the lake with a good book was the best rainy day I have had.
On the way home, we were already talking about when to head back next year and have told all of our friends about this wonderful place!
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Beautiful Little Platte Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes Cottage:Kayaks/Sunsets/Family!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p322273
248-926-9892
Honor Sleeping Bear Dunes
5

Clean, comfortable, quaint cottage!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 11, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
We can't say enough about our stay on Little Platte Lake! What you see is what you get with this cottage....an EXTREMELY clean, cozy place to rest your head as you explore the amazing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We were so close to everything we wanted to do. There are numerous low-key, family activities and sites to see in the area and this cottage is close to them all. The best part is, if you don't feel like leaving you have the well maintained yard, quality kayaks and equipment, heavenly hammock, and beautiful lake (shallow enough right off the dock for my 3 year old to swim in) to keep your whole family blissfully at peace and quietly entertained! We also had a very pleasant experience with the on-site property manager as well. We will definitely be back!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your awesome review! We're glad you had such a wonderful stay!
Helpful votes: 4/4
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