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Wonderful house! It was perfect for our family of five with three kids plus two grandparents. The beach is awesome - our two year old LOVED it, and the shallow warm clear water provided great swimming every day for the big kids. The house was spotless and stocked with everything we could need - plenty of towels, beach towels, kitchen supplies, bug spray and sunscreen, life jackets etc. Fantastic place on the best lake!

Our family of 7 adults and 1 infant fit comfortably well. Great location, close to Frankfort and the Sleeping Bear National Park. Would stay there again.

Our family stayed at Wha'Cha Dune the last week of August, 2024. We found the property to be as-described in the VRBO listing. The property is well-treed, which provides a sense of privacy, and there is plenty of room between the house and the lake to allow for pretty much any outdoor activities one might enjoy. There is a nice dock from which to fish or swim, and some watercraft (3 kayaks, one rowboat) which, although obviously well-used, provide additional recreation opportunities. The large back deck overlooking the water is a nice place to relax and enjoy the view, and the fire pit near the shoreline is a great place for nighttime gatherings. The lake temperature is a bit cool but definitely refreshing for swimming. It is mostly sandy-bottom near shore but gets weedy out just past the dock. Fishing action was unfortunately slow during our stay, with only fingerling perch and an occasional goby taking the bait. The interior, though dated, was comfortable and all systems were in working order. Note to larger families who like to cook at home: The kitchen is quite small, with room for only one ‘chef’ at a time to work the stove or do prep work. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Nice views and lake location. Home water not so great, bathrooms small and home needs some updating. Enjoyed outside activities and the general area. Manager was great.

Very nice home on Big Platte Lake. We enjoyed the lake, nearby Frankfort,and the firepit down by the water. Nice to be somewhere different (than Glen Arbor). Owners provide nice additional amenities -- beach towels, water shoes, kayaks and a row boat. They were very responsive and helpful during our stay. We would stay there again.

We had a really great family vacation. The location was perfect for exploring different beaches and hikes. The home was well stocked and including beach towels was a huge plus. It was easy for us to settle in for the week. Thank you for opening your cottage to us.

We loved our stay on Platte Lake. The backyard beach and dock were great for our family. The owners were quick to respond to any questions I had prior to our arrival. Being able to dock our boat right in the back yard was a huge plus for us. Would definitely consider staying here again!

Great location, nice cottage, & fun kayaking. Unfortunately we had a problem communicating with the owner because of a problem with VRBO.

We had the best family vacation at this home! The view was perfect, the lake was delightful, and the neighbors were friendly. We were able to rent a pontoon boat and enjoy tubing and fishing. Overall, a very relaxing week, and we would recommend this home to rent. Well stocked with cooking necessities, plenty of towels and personal care items.The general location was very good, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Frankfort. The owners even left a treat bag for us upon arrival!

Beautiful property. Perfect fit for my family! The hosts had a well stocked home. Toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, bath towels, lovely sheets, you name it, whatcha dune had it! Just bring your bathing suits and you’re all set. The kitchen was a bit tight, since 5 out of 7 of us like to cook! But we managed. Close to Lake Michigan for beautiful sunsets, nearby Riverside for canoeing out to the lake, and close to Traverse City and Frankfort for some shopping and good food. We all had a blast from ages 6-74!

This was our second stay at this house, and once again we absolutely loved it. Beautiful house and location, and there are plenty of amenities to make for a great and comfortable stay.