Historic Platte Lake Home, 205 Ft Lakefront, 2 Miles From Sleeping Bear Dune

Honor, Michigan
$861 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay


Historic Platte Lake House, nestled in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, for rent this Spring, Summer and Fall! Be one of the few lucky guests to spend your vacation in this amazing home.

The house is 2200 sq ft and has 4 Bedrooms, a Guest Cabin , 2 Full Bathrooms, Spacious Kitchen, Combined Large Dining Room- Living Room, Additional TV-Lounge Room, Lakefront Entertainment Room(with futon), 3 Tier Oversized Deck, with one tier over the lake, an outside shower, and a large Beach Bonfire Pit. There is also a 70 foot dock for sunbathing and fishing. The Home is located on 1.3 acres of wooded land, has 205 feet of private lakefront and is only 2 miles away from Lake Michigan and the south end of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Only a twenty minute drive to the world famous Sleeping Bear Dune Climb and the stunning Pierce Stocking Bluffs. Also only a 30 minute drive to Traverse City.

This home is steeped in History and will charm you from the minute you roll down its private gravel drive. Built in the early 1900's by our Great Grandfather John Peck, a famous Platte Valley logger, the house is around 100 years old. It is built entirely from local lumber and has a personality that cannot be found in many other homes. When it was first built the home was used as a summer camp for boys and girls, and was affectionately named Camp Wasquam-- after the Native American Family that worked for our Great Grandfather. At that time, there were only two other houses on Big Platte Lake.

On top of this rich history, the house’s location is exceptional. Its proximity to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and the Grand Traverse Area is ideal. There are an abundance of activities and attractions at your doorstep: numerous hiking trails and dune climbs along the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, great fishing and canoeing on the Upper/Lower Platte Rivers, the Historic Lighthouse at Point Betsie, unique shops/restaurants of Beulah, Frankfort, and Glen Arbor, the one-of-a-kind Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater(only 1.5 miles away), several nationally ranked golf courses, art and music events at the internationally renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts, and relaxing Winery tours on both the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. These are just a few of the many activities in the area, almost all of which are within 30 miles-- many only 10 miles away. Book a stay with us enjoying Platte Lake and take home great memories for a lifetime.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2200 Sq Ft (204 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Dock Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Canoeing Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Sailing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed. You Will Loose Your Deposit. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Erin R.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Beautiful home and water!

  • Samina W.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Had an absolutely wonderful vacation at this beautiful and serene lake house! Everything was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for hosting us!

  • linda m.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    The cottage held so much charm as was promised in the description. I have rented many summer places, and this by far was one of the loveliest, cleanest, and welcoming. The owner was extremely communicative and supportive. Not only did we have Platte Lake in which to swim, Peterson Beach was one of the most stunning lake Michigan beaches I’ve seen.

  • Kayla Z.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 15, 2023

    We stayed here with our family during a long weekend. Everything was super clean and just as expected. The property was beautiful! We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this property!

  • Arron L.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2023

    Stayed Aug 24, 2023

    The property was amazing and everything we needed was there at the house. All of which made for a great stay.

  • WENDY Z.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    Absolutely amazing outdoor spaces.. there's something for everyone to enjoy.

  • Jan B.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2022

    Stayed Aug 6, 2022

    We all had a nice relaxing and fun week at your home. We enjoyed playing in the water every day. It was a nice bonus to have the kayaks as we used them daily. We kayaked the Platte River and it was awesome!! A lot of different activities an sights to see close by. Enjoyed sitting around the campfire every night. The home had everything we needed and was clean with plenty of room. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!

  • Jeffrey F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    We loved our stay in this charming cabin. The property was very clean and very well maintained. It was great for 2 families with kids. It was even better than the pictures.

  • lori E.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2021

    Stayed Aug 21, 2021

    We stayed here with our three adult children and their significant others to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. The place is exactly as it appears in the photos. It was very clean and very well stocked. There were great beds - hard to find a place with three bedrooms that have at least a queen sized bed. The outdoor area was very nice with a dock, kayaks, fire pit, lots of seating, etc. The lake was nice and we used our boat several days. The only drawback for us was a lack of comfortable seating and good lighting in the living room. The furniture wasn't really meant for lounging. The best piece of furniture was the couch on the side porch but my son slept in there all week so it wasn't really available for use as a living area.

  • Anthony B.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2021

    Stayed Aug 14, 2021

    We had a wonderful week on Platte Lake. The cottage was perfect. Very cool place to replenish your Pure Michigan spirit. The cottage had so many great places to relax and take in the beautiful scene. Plenty of space for our family and all of the amenities that we could ever ask for. Being on the footsteps of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore makes it even more ideal. The hosts were helpful, kind and gracious. Great overall experience.

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$861+
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