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Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

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On the beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, WiFi
TV
Oven, stovetop, dining tables
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Honor, MI
  • Popular LocationPlatte Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrystal Lake Golf Club8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBetsie Valley Trail12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 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.

Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is shallow, warm and sandy.

The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs.

Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities.

There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys.

Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint.

Property manager

Daniel T Mushlock

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Honor
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home
Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home Honor

About the neighborhood

Honor

Located in Honor, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Crystal Mountain. With kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 12 min drive
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 12 min drive
  • Five Shores Brewing - 10 min drive
  • Platte River Inn - 6 min drive
  • Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The cottage Sat on a pretty lake with use of the kayaks it was great! Owner was very responsive and place was cute. We enjoyed our stay 😊.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven (Mark) G., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes
We had a great stay at the Big House - Dan and his family were communicative and understanding (we lost the house key at one point - sorry again!), and even provided an impromptu dinner one evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandbar shores Big House Platte Lake
We had an amazing time. Lake house was perfect for our family. Clean and well organized. We want to consider a future return. While the weather was overcast we enjoyed the lake with our kayaks and activities around the area. Side note- Window screens would help with ventilation. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We’ve stayed at a number of lake houses up north and I think we all agree that this location on Platte Lake is one of our favorites. Very convenient to many amenities and activities while also being able to feel remote and private on this beautiful lake with access to the pristine river and wetlands. It’s less than ten minutes to beautiful beaches on the big lake, fifteen to Beulah, and twenty to Frankfort. As for the house, the beds are very comfortable with new mattresses. The space worked great for our two families as the parents could sleep in the downstairs bedrooms and the upstairs made a perfect retreat for all the kids. The second floor is more of a “half story” with low sloping ceiling. Not a very comfortable area for tall people (ie anyone over 6 feet tall) but really great for kids. The house and other furnishings are quite dated, but we really didn’t spend much time inside the house other than preparing meals. The kitchen is adequate, not great. It was not possible to run two appliances (ie microwave and coffee maker) at the same time without tripping the circuit breaker. We were able to prepare basic meals in there, but I wouldn’t plan on anything complex. There is also no dishwasher so plan on either doing a lot of hand washing or using paper plates. Having a single bathroom was a bit of a challenge (especially since the old toilet seemed to be struggling with each flush). Overall, great spot on Platte but the house needs updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaya K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on Platte Lake!
I’ve been coming up to Platte Lake every summer for my whole life and this was the perfect spot to share the lake with my family (4y, 2y, newborn) for the first time. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The lake access on the property was awesome - the beach was big enough for kids to play in the sand and walk right into the water. Owners were responsive and very friendly. We loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation on the Lake
We enjoyed staying at this lakeside home. We stayed in the “Big House”. We were able to make use of the kayaks and peddle boat. The house was fully equipped with all that we needed in the kitchen, bathrooms, and even had plenty of sand toys and a few adult life jackets. The lake was very clean and shallow for a great distance which was fantastic for our kids. They had so much fun playing in the sand. The chairs by the beach were great and fire wood was provided for our evening campfires. We were able to use the grill each night as well. This home was perfect for our needs! We would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manjusri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This was the perfect place to stay. It was close to sleeping bear dunes trails and bigger towns for dinner. The house had kayaks and paddle boat which we all enjoyed using it on the crystal clear lake in back yard. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
The three cottages (big house, beachfront, & roadside) accommodated our extended family beautifully! The 2 washers and dryers and all the beach toys enhanced our stay. The beautiful lakefront setting can’t be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Julie F., Springfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with lake access, if you can live with one bathroom and no air conditioning main
My husband and I and my nieces brothers and dad rented this property for four nights in the middle of July. Love the location! The lake is very nice, and the property has a small pier and a small sandy area where you can easily get boats in and out. The property is older and you do have two other small cabins on the same property but the people staying there were nice and respectful. Shared laundry in the basement with the other cabins. Nice to have laundry. The landlord provided extra lawn chairs benches a fire pit, games beach toys, some small kayaks and a paddle boat. I really enjoyed sitting on the porch with the wicker furniture but if it’s raining and windy the porch may get wet. We did not have extreme temperatures while we were there so the temperature inside was manageable with fans, but if it was hot I’m not sure you could be comfortable inside during the day. Also, only one bathroom and that could be challenging depending on the number of people. The kitchen had average cooking supplies and utensils, All the appliances worked well. Would stay here again except one bathroom with seven people is challenging.

10/10 Excellent

Adam U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
We had an awesome time. The house is setup perfectly for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021