Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!

Honor, Michigan
$464 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Cavalier Cottage is a very cute and charming lakefront cottage with lots of character! It's located right on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan and includes the use of a large private dock and 4 kayaks! The water is clean, gorgeous, shallow, and sandy, which is great for families! There is also a fun lakefront bonfire ring at the property, which is perfect for bonfires and s'mores on the lake!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The cottage has an incredible location! It is located Right on Platte Lake, a large all-sports lake located just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Platte Lake is wonderfully shallow, clear, and sandy, so it great for kids and families! Sleeping Bear Dunes is located just a short drive from the cottage, as is Crystal Lake, the charming lake towns of Beulah and Frankfort, the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the famous Cherry Bowl Drive- in Theatre. There are a plethora of fun shops and great restaurants in the area. And, if bigger city entertainment and attractions are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 45-minute drive from the cottage.


THE SPACE:

Inside, the cottage features three bedrooms. One bedroom is on the first floor, one is on the second floor, and the third is detached from the house next to the detached garage, which also has a small refrigerator. The home has a lovely living room with a comfy queen sleeper sofa, chairs, and a great view of Platte Lake from large windows! The kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and cookware.

The home has 2 bathrooms. Again, one bathroom is on the main floor and the second is a private en suite bathroom for the large bedroom on the second floor. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. (Note that the detached third bedroom does not have a bathroom attached to it.)

Note that the cottage has great high-speed Wi-Fi and a 32 in smart TV and DVD - so bring your Firestick! The cottage does not have central air conditioning currently, but there is a room air conditioner provided for the second floor bedroom. There is a second refrigerator in the shed for overflow use, where guests will find life jackets, folding chairs, children’s beach toys, and high chair.


PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.

2) GARAGE: The detached garage is not available for guest usage.

3) DETACHED BEDROOM: The detached bedroom next to the garage does not have a bathroom attached to it. Guests staying in this bedroom must use one of the bathrooms in the main house. Please also note that this bedroom only has an electric heater, so it is NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1. AS SUCH, THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE PROPERTY IS ONLY 7 PEOPLE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1.

4) STAIRWAY: The stairway to the second floor does not have railing on one side of it. It may be hazardous for young children or elderly individuals.

5) ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR: Please note that the cottage is in a residential family area where the houses are quite close together. Guests must keep things relatively quiet accordingly. Yelling, loud music, barking dogs, profanity, vulgar language, and loud talking / laughing at night are all strictly prohibited. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere.

6) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: Please note that there are exterior cameras at the property. (There are no interior cameras.)

7) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.

8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

9) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

10) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

11) DOCK AVAILABILITY IN FALL: Please note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place up until October 1. It may not be in place after October 1.

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1005 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kenneth S.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Great place to stay nice and quiet. Would like to see blinds on kitchen windows.So when people are walking by early in the morning, they don't see you

  • alfred g.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    It was quite and good experience .

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 19, 2025

    This was a perfect spot for a family vacation. The house was very clean and well stocked. We had a great time doing everything from exploring the hikes and beaches in Sleeping Bear dunes, lots of kayaking, family games and meals around the large table, s'mores and star gazing by the fire by the lake...Thank you!

  • Kimberly R.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    The house is in a stunning location. The lake is fabulous. However, the cleanliness of the house was NOT up to par. The carpet is so stained and dirty, none of us felt comfortable walking barefoot on it. There was a pull out bed in the couch, that had hair, chips and candy all over the mattress. There weren't enough extra blankets sheets and pillow to accommodate 9 people as the listing states they can accommodate. The drawers that hold the silverware and kitchen utensils were sticky with who knows what. There were cobwebs and spider webs and nests all over the house both inside and out. The webs outside were so bad we couldn't utilize the front porch and half of the time we had to use the backdoor because we didn't want a spider to drop on our head. The 3rd room in the addition had several bugs that found their way inside, everything from earwigs to rollie-pollies. The most disturbing thing we found were roaches. We saw a few on the walls and 1 in the coffee pot. I feel bad for writing a bad review because the manager Kate was lovely and the rental company worked with me prior to arrival, but the cleanliness of this house, and the bugs and spiders inside and out just really put a damper on our vacation. We spent over 1400 for 2 days to leave worried that a cockroach may have snuck in our luggage and feeling just dirty. The first thing I did when I got home was take a shower and wash all of my clothes.

  • GaryL

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Very nice cottage. Loved the view and was very peaceful.

  • GaryL

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Very nice cottage. Loved the view and was very peaceful.

  • tracy p.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    Stay was good, dock and lake were amazing and nature gave us a lightening show. Listing said 3 bedroom, but we only had access to two.

  • Misty B.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    It was a nice cozy place with board games. We enjoy some family time.

  • Derrick G.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    The cabin is nice, a little dated. The stairs going to the second floor are a bit challenging. The detatched studio is a bit cold for the winter stay. Overall nice location, clean and well stocked.

  • Claudia B.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    We had a pleasant stay. Communication with property manager Kate was great.

  • Mechelle Y.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    We loved this place. It has everything you need, and that view/location is fantastic. We saw lots of wildlife (snow geese etc) and a sunrise on the dock was so beautiful. I will say the location of the TV is awkward, but understandable with the layout. Highly recommend!

  • Terrence B.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Nice

  • Julie M.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Very comfy beds, kitchen very well equipped, nice lake with long pier, kayaks, awesome view from the home! We had a wonderful family time. As mentioned in other reviews the stairs to the second floor are not for young kids, elderly or handicapped but everything needed is on the first floor. Our adult children had no problem with the stairs. Thanks! (Also the property manager was so nice!)

  • Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 4, 2024

    Nice place would stay again if I didn't have a boat. There's no good parking for a boat. Cottage was as advertised, clean, and recommend staying there. Property management was easy to communicate with.

  • Tammy A.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    Such a cute house. The lake was beautiful. We had loons, ducks, hummingbirds, rabbits, and we even got a visit from an eagle. A very peaceful stay.

  • MARSHA H.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 19, 2024

    Neighbors were definitely not happy that we were renting this cabin. Signs were posted so that made us feel uncomfortable. There were plenty of things to do in the area so we were gone most of the days.

  • Jeremy R.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We loved our stay at Cavalier Cottage!

  • kellie k.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We really enjoyed the quaint Cavalier cottage. My sons really enjoyed kayaking and fishing the lake the most. Our Labrador loved jumping off the dock. We spent hours in the water as the lake floor was sandy and not mucky. Management was easy to get a hold of. I had a hard time finding the address (My fault) and she was quick to get back to us. Only big con was the stairway upstairs. It was fine for my sons as they are older, but I would not let smaller children upstairs as fear of falling. I would also advise them to get a small vacuum for the cottage as some people do like to sweep up extra sand that is accumulated daily. Overall it was a nice clean cottage that fulfilled our needs for a short vacation.

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