Cabin #7-near Interlochen, Crystal Mtn, Traverse | Cottage in Honor

About this space
Platte Lake Resort Cabin #7 - Sleepy Bear - Recently renovated on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan in Platte Lake Resort. This cabin can comfortably sleep up to 6 guests. Cabin #7 is one of 10 that share 150’ of sandy frontage on the lake that is approximately 200 feet from the front door.
Good Morning America (GMA) deemed Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore the most beautiful place in America! Near Interlochen Center for the Arts, Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort and Traverse City.
The space
Inside the cabin:
This is a 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom cabin. The bathroom has a shower that is brand new as of December 2020. We supply fresh linens and towels for your convenience. There is a queen bed in one bedroom, two twin bunkbeds in the second bedroom, and the couch in the living room pulls out to a queen bed. There is a smart TV for all of your Netflix, Disney +, Prime, Hulu and Youtube viewings. We offer a fully stocked kitchen with dishes, silverware, cooking pots and pans, toaster, coffee maker and microwave. Free Wifi is included.
Guest access on the property:
Outside is the serene lake for swimming, fishing and a sandy beach area just 200 feet from the front door. Relax in a chair by the beach just steps from the cabin. The fire pit and provided firewood are great for evening campfires. There is also a shared playground area, dock and fish cleaning building. Parking is provided for up to 2 vehicles. There is a private charcoal grill for the cabin. We do not have canoes, kayaks or other boats for the cabin. Please check out the businesses listed in the the section labeled "the area" for places that rent these recreational items.
The area:
The Trading Post is a local business within walking distance from the cabin. They offer Stand Up Paddle boards to rent for Platte Lake as well as canoes, kayaks and tubes for a river float They also offer fishing tackle, pizza and hand dipped ice cream. There is an access point to the Platte River 2 miles down the road where you can enjoy a kayak/canoe/tube float down to Lake Michigan. Or you can rent from Riverside Canoes (3.5 mi.) to enjoy a shuttle service along with your river float. Tipsy Canoe and Brew in Honor has rentals and deliveries of Canoes, clear kayaks, fishing boats, stand up paddle boards, tubes, pontoons and river boats with trailers.
Within 2 miles, you will be at the most beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Within 5 miles, you will be at the Great Lake Michigan! Some of the other highlights in the immediate area are Sleeping Bear Dunes, Cherry Bowl Drive-In movie, Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort, Point Betsie Lighthouse, Frankfort, Interlochen Center for the Arts, 6 golf courses, M-22 highway, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and over 135 miles of trails to bike, walk, and bird watch all within 15 minutes from the cabin.
Fall is a great time to enjoy color tours and the beautiful scenery of Northern Michigan. There are pumpkin farms, apple picking, farmer’s markets, hay rides and home to the 10 acre computer aided design corn maze at Jacob’s Farm all within 30 minutes of your stay. Northern Michigan is covered in state land that is perfect for hunting deer, turkey, bear, grouse and woodcock as well as fishing the King and Coho Salmon Run.
Winter is also a bustling time. Platte Lake and other local lakes offer superb ice fishing. Crystal Mountain is the largest ski resort in Michigan just 15 minutes away. Benzie County has two groomed trail areas for snowmobile riders – The Platte River Trail and The Betsie River Trail. Don’t forget snowshoeing and viewing the incredible ice formations/caves on Lake Michigan.
Traverse City is less than a 30 minute drive from the cabin. You will find downtown shopping, wineries, breweries, festivals, movies and shows, and fine dining. Other short drives will find you in places such as Fishtown (Leland), Old Mission Peninsula, and MOOmers Homemade Ice Cream featured by Food Network and voted USA Today’s #1 Best Ice Cream Parlor in America.
Guest access
Outside is the serene lake for swimming, fishing and a sandy beach area just 200 feet from the front door. Relax in a chair by the beach just steps from the cabin. The fire pit and provided firewood are great for evening campfires. There is also a shared playground area, dock and fish cleaning building. Parking is provided for up to 2 vehicles. There is a private charcoal grill for the cabin. We do not have canoes, kayaks or other boats for the cabin. Please check out the businesses listed in the the section labeled "the area" for places that rent these recreational items.
Other things to note
WiFi is included. Please give the WiFi a few tries as it can be fickle in Northern Michigan. Even try to turn your device totally off and back on to try connecting. It just takes a minute. Thank you for your patience!

Cabin #7-near Interlochen, Crystal Mtn, Traverse is located in Honor. Cabin #7-near Interlochen, Crystal Mtn, Traverse provides accommodation, featuring TV, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features TV, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cabin #7-near Interlochen, Crystal Mtn, Traverse has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Honor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Honor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.