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Serene Setting on the Platte River

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A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.
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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Champion Hill Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Honor

With a stay at this vacation home in Honor, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Platte Lake. .This vacation home is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Champion Hill Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Crystal Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 6 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Serene Setting on the Platte River

Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

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: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please push dishwasher start button TWICE to start.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Serene Setting Platte River House Honor
Serene Setting Platte River House
Serene Setting Platte River Honor
Serene Setting Platte River
Serene Setting on the Platte River Honor
Serene Setting on the Platte River Private vacation home
Serene Setting on the Platte River Private vacation home Honor

Serene Setting on the Platte River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We enjoyed our stay , it was close to all of the activities we wanted to do
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Trip

We try to book this place every year for our family trip! We love the location, the property, and the home! Always super clean and has great amenities!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another great vacation staying here. As always, the house is clean, spacious, and has a beautiful view of the river. It is conveniently located for trips to the beaches, dunes, and trails.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a great place for a family vacation or a get away with friends! Check-in and check-out process was seamless and host responded to questions super fast! Kitchen was great and had everything you needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Love this place and look forward to next year's visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

great place

had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice ski vacation.

Very nice house, the kids enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Platte River Relaxation

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place which is in a beautiful setting. The kayaks supplied are an added plus. It is close to many fun and interesting places. The host was very available when needed. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couples golf/shopping weekend.

Great location on the Platt River with convenience to golf and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful

Second time in the area and we had a great time in this very nice setting. The access to the river immediately behind the property was wonderful. Highly recommend this as a place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacay!

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First family trip

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to the dunes with River bonus!

Great location! We enjoyed our time exploring the dunes and fishing on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elvaid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always amazing

This was our 5th year staying here and it is our absolute favorite. We love the room, the location and it always has everything we need. Libby is a great host and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to various activities and love the kayaks.

Clean and well supplied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful setting right on the river. Plenty of room for people to spread out. House well stocked. Plenty of parking. Plenty of kayaks for floating the river into platte lake. Owner responded quickly to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Can't recommend this property enough. The location next to the river is serene and there is plenty of things to do within 30 minutes of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Our 2nd consecutive year! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This was our 3rd summer staying here. It's a perfect place for a large family. Being on the river is great for the kids! We'll most likely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We loved this place! The house and property are beautiful. The docks were perfect for hanging out by the river in the morning. There were plenty of kayaks, and beach equipment for the adults and kids, and the location can't be beat! We can't wait to come back up next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022