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Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

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Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens

This is a classic, 75-year-old log cabin on Little Platte Lake, near Honor Michigan. The cabin has a dock on Little Platte with aluminum fishing boat and canoe.

Little Platte Lake, a scenic 805-acre lake with quiet, natural beauty, eagles, loons, beaver and great fishing for bass and pan fish.

If you've stayed with us before you'll be happy to know that the kitchen has a new floor, counter top and cabinets (2022) and the bathroom has been completely remodeled (2023).

Kitchen has an electric range, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, and all the usual pots, pans, and utensils.

Bedroom details: One queen, one standard double, and one bedroom with bunk beds. Guests need to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and bath towels.

We are only 15 miles from Empire (antiques, beaches, hiking trails) 15 miles to Frankfort (charter fishing, glider rides, shops and restaurants, and 4th of July fireworks) 20 miles to Glen Arbor (galleries, cute shops, restaurants) 15 miles to Crystal Mountain Resort (golf, Michigan Legacy Art Park, #1-rated ski resort in the Midwest) 18 miles to Interlochen (concerts, theater, exhibits, arts camp, arts academy) 25 miles to Traverse City (airport, more restaurants, casinos and shopping at outlet and other malls and of course the National Cherry Festival) 30 miles to Arcadia Bluffs.

Property manager

Dave Van Hammen

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Honor

Honor is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin on Little Platte Lake - Bring Your Own Linens located?

Situated in Honor, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Authentic Log Cabin Experience

Our stay here was FANTASTIC because it was exactly what we were looking for- a REAL cabin in the woods on a lake. This is not fancy, but has so much character that all it’s quirks add to the charm. Many quirks that could irritate some people but we thought they were great! Our hosts were wonderful…very nice and incredibly responsive. We will definitely be back! Five star OVERALL experience for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Getaway

Great log cabin, great location. Property Manager was very helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sleeping Bear shoreline

The owner went above and beyond It was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H., Chicago, IL

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

Lovely Stay

Great rental
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene P., Howell

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

Cabin

Nice cabin we had a good time we went to the sand dunes and the beach. Dave was very helpful 👏
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

debbie t.

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

Fit our needs perfectly!

I was so thankful for this perfect auxiliary cabin that was primarily used for sleeping and showering. Our family has grown too big for all to have a bed at the place we have used for years and this was just down the road making it easy to still spend days and evenings together. Early morning fishing off the dock was pretty successful as well. Cabin is as pictured. It is old, but it was clean. Host was great.....thanks Dave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Perfect!

Just as described. We really enjoyed our stay. Had everything we needed even plenty of wood for bonfires.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex C., Memphis, USA

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

Ironman Getaway

The cabin was in an ideal location for my stay. It was just within 15 minutes from Franfort. It was centralized to a few other towns and sights I wanted to visit, so made it easy to come by and drop off stuff. Dave was a great host. He stopped by and gave up a lay of the land and recommendations. Also, I didn't read the description part about brining my own bed linens and he was kind enough to swing by with some for us to borrow. The cabin is older, but just what you think a cabin would be like. Didn't have time to use the row boats at the back dock. I would highly recommend. You will be able to get a quiet night's sleep for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

sarah t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a great cozy cabin for the value.

We enjoyed David and the location of the cabin. The cabin was everything we expected it to be from the photos and the reviews. We did wish there was some more beach area at our cabin. David did offer his beach area which was just across the street from the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Great vacation

Peaceful setting...I was only person on the lake one afternoon in a kayak..it was amazing. Slept like a log! Liked the woodsy setting..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

monica s.

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

Rustic log cabin

Just what expected or better. Not a luxury hotel but a piece of history with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Terri S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Charm with deception

While Dave, the property owner, was a perfect host and we appreciated the outdoor amenities (dock, boat, canoe, firepit, patio furniture) we were disappointed with the condition of the 1940 cabin. The entire cabin smelled musty and the smell never went away despite having windows open and fans running the entire week. The bathroom was literally slanted and leaning with torn spots in the stained vinyl flooring as well as two soft spots where we were afraid to walk due to the floor falling in. The roof support posts over the front door were rotted, dirty/cob webs and the roof was sagging. The vaulted ceiling lent an airy, open feeling, however the beams needed a desperate dusting. The kitchen was well stocked, however, the counters and flooring were old and dingy. It also needs a good exterminator. This cabin could be fabulous with a remodel and if the owner would spend the money to remodel, and raise the rent, both the owner and future renters would be happy, but currently is UNSAFE. Not sure how previous renters could see past these major issues. Suggestion to the owners: remove the bed in the back storage room and add washer/dryer and a dishwasher! We are not ones to write a bad review, however, this cabin is not safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Authentic and rustic log cabin on a lake

We needed to coordinate a family vacation with my sister’s family. She was staying at a RV park up near Empire. We don’t have a trailer or motorhome, so I went online to find a cabin. This cabin was exactly what we needed. I have two teenage sons and each had their own bedroom. The kitchen had an adequate assortment of pots/pans/dishes/utensils and we prepared most of our meals in the cabin. The hot water tank is a little undersized, but we knew this coming in because of previous reviews. We timed our showers appropriately and only ran out of hot water once when one of my teenage sons showered too long. The WiFi/internet connection was good. The cabin is centrally located for exploring the area. We went to Frankfort for lunch once, Glen Haven Beach twice, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, hiked on the Empire Bluff Trail and saw a guy parasail right over us, kayaked on Crystal River, had lunch in Glen Arbor, and did a day trip to Mackinac Island. We spent some time at the cabin itself. There is a short path behind the cabin that leads to a dock on Little Platte Lake. A canoe was tied to the dock and we used it on three different occasions. On a few days I drank my morning coffee on the dock and got a nice picture of a loon stretching its wings. There is a fire pit right behind the cabin and logs/kindling were already there. I would be remiss if I did not mention Dave; he was more of a host than a property manager. He met us at the cabin even though we arrived late because of traffic problems around Detroit. He responded quickly to any questions we had. He let us borrow a kayak to use on Little Platte Lake. My wife forgot her hairdryer and Dave lent us one of his. Dave also gave us an evening pontoon boat ride on Little Platte Lake and we saw an eagle’s nest with three young eagles in it. My wife got some very nice pictures of it. We also saw a snapping turtle, two swans, and some more loons. Overall, it was an excellent family vacation and the week went quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

brenda e.

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

Rustic relaxation

The perfect long weekend getaway that we needed. Walk down a short path to get to the lake. Very spacious and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Nice and peaceful.

Everything was clean and ready to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic log cabin

It was a great family getaway! Amazing area on a beautiful lake near M-22. Cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Paul S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend stay!

Great location! Enjoyed the dock and boat. Happy to have a fire pit for relaxing evening and morning fires. The cabin is cozy, quiet, and unique. A true experience for those bored with standard hotel stays!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pete C.

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

Great place nice lake

The renting process was simple.Dave was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Tammy J., Saint Charles, IL

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs some improvement

PROS: •Nice location - especially if you want to spend time fishing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, or sunning on a beach - as there are lakes and rivers everywhere. •Solitude - It’s very quiet. We occasionally heard a car pass by; neighbors were there but barely noticeable. •Wifi, TV and DVD player are helpful on rainy days. •Use of a small rowboat and canoe on their dock, which is a short walk through the woods •Wood is available for the small campfire ring in the backyard. •Gas grill in the backyard (We were disappointed that it ran out of propane during our first use. To be fair, we didn’t notify Dave - he may have replaced it.) •Great host - Dave is extremely kind and helpful. CONS: •Professional extermination is needed. •Water heater is undersized - not enough hot water for 3 people to take 5-minute showers; washing dishes had to wait. •I would not have stayed here if photos of the rough bathroom were included in the listing. FYI, the property owners live elsewhere and are not the hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Churchville, NY

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

Great location

Close to Lake Michigan beaches, canoe rentals, and sand dunes. Great fishing right off the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charlie D.

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

Great cabin!!!

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin! And David was awesome!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Kalamazoo

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

Cozy cabin

This was a true cabin which we enjoyed. It is close to sleeping bear and to Frankfort which we visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kegan P.

Wonderful Little Cabin

My best friend, his dad and I go to Benzonia every year to fish for salmon and this year we decided to do a cabin so we could cook. This place was great it was right between two beautiful lakes with a gorgeous forested approach yet still close to honor, Benzonia and beulah so we had all of our amenities nearby. Dave was more hospitable and accommodating than we could have asked for and it was my best rental experience I’ve ever had. Great cabin, great location and great process it earned its 5 stars if I had to say only one thing that wasn’t ideal it’s that the water heater is very small only enough for one short shower at a time so you just have to schedule showers of multiple people are staying. Small price to pay for the peace and beauty of this area 5 out of 5
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for Northwestern Michigan

Property owner was very helpful and knowledgable about the area. This location is great for a weekend getaway. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Rustic cabin

Great location - woods, lake, kayaking and hiking near by. Friendly residents in Honor. We saw deer both days. Nice location to slow down and take a deep breath of fresh air!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Dave Van Hammen

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English, French, Arabic
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