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Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Beulah, MI
  • Platte Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!

Two bedrooms on main floor with 1 Queen in each. Loft has 2 full size beds. TV/DVD, Washer/Dryer. Full kitchen (no dishwasher), hardwood floors and tastefully decorated for a cabin feel. Deck overlooks river. Fish from your front yard! Put your feet in the river and watch the canoes and kayaks float by. Enjoy an evening campfire while listening to the sound of the river. Begin your canoe/kayak adventure from the front yard!

Property manager

Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this cabin is on the waterfront. Crystal Mountain and Champion Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 17 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jomo's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Bowl Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jodi's Tangled Antler - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax Directly On The Crystal Clear Platte River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lower Woodcock Lake Nature Preserve, Bronson Lake and Turtle Lake. Upper Woodcock Lake and Platte Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 231 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl J.

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

Platte River Relaxation

We had Great time chasing Steelhead and watching other fisherman out front. Very relaxing with the river so close meandering by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

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

Your Property

Beautiful place we really enjoyed our stay would would definitely stay again. Just had one small run in with a mouse
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely home by the river

We had a great stay at this property. It was as described in the listing. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. Excellent location for accessing Crystal Mountain. Would also be a great location for accessing Sleeping Bear, but we didn't make time to do that. Reading lights in all the spots you might want one. The kids loved the spacious loft area. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

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

Platt River Stay

We loved the location - very peaceful and fun to watch salmon swimming upstream . We even lucked out w northern lights one night ! Can’t wait to return !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxing and clean property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Ironman 70.3 race

The cabin was a perfect place to stay for our race, it was close to the race site and everything we needed was a short drive. The cabin has all the essentials we needed, the beds and sofas were comfortable. We also enjoyed the deck and the river runningthrough the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

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

Wonderful cabin!

We had a great stay on the Platte River. The cabin was very comfortable and the location was perfect. Loved being right on the river. There is lots to do close by - great restaurants, beaches and shopping. We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Private and beautiful view

This is an amazing private oeaceful property with an awesome view! Truly enjoyed listening to the river and sitting by the fire in the evenings. My husband and I truly enjoyed our week at the property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fall fishing trip

Great place to stay for our Fall fishing trip. Although we didn’t fish the river behind the cabin, we could have because there were plenty swimming by on their way upstream. We fished several other rivers in the area and used the cabin as our home base. It was a wonderful trip and we’ll be booking again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

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

Platte River trip

Holly and Bill were very pleasant and helpful hosts. The cabin was great. Well stocked. Campfires by the river under the stars was incredible. Very comfortable matresses and pillows. We had a group of guys staying for a fishing trip. We cooked at the cabin and eeverything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place for 4 day fishing trip. Provided a central location for our daily excursions as well as a relaxing place to come back to afterwards!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Fabulous property and location!

Our return trip to your property this year was just as enjoyable as the prior years we've been there! Kayaking on the river, relaxing on the deck or sitting around the bonfire were all so perfect. The kitchen was once again well stocked making the entire stay great. You can bet we'll return again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bob b.

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

GREAT quiet secluded spot by the river

Great place. We just needed more snow to make it the perfect family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Weekend getaway

Nice weekend getaway - enjoy the quiet serenity of the water flowing down the river. Saw quite a few fish, too smart for us to catch. Great stay and cabin as described
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

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

Great getaway cabin on the river

Very well maintained cabin sitting directly on the river. Secluded and quiet, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Need More Time

There for a short weekend. This was our second stay at Holly’s. We just love it there and will be back in the coming years as it is available. Nothing like relaxing on the deck with the crystal clear Platte basically at your feet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Peaceful retreat on the Platte River

We had a wonderful time at this cabin! The location is beautiful - the river is right off the deck and it's very private. We didn't see anyone except for the occasional kayaker paddling by. The cabin itself is lovely - very comfortable, clean, had everything we needed for our stay, and the hosts were very responsive when we had a small question about firewood. We would definitely consider returning the next time we are heading up to the Interlochen area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Beautiful home and property!

This home is very clean and absolutely beautiful in the woods along the river! We stayed here and did some skiing at Crystal Mountain which is just 20 minutes away. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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

Cozy Cabin

Loved this adorable log cabin next to the river. It felt private, we loved eating dinner at the table and watching the fish jump and play in the little sandbar by the cabin. It was clean and welcoming, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Perfect Get Away

Love the cabin and the area! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved our stay! The location was peaceful, well kept and so relaxing. The house was well stocked with the essentials. We'd go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Fall break

This was our second year staying here and we plan on making it a yearly adventure. Secluded enough to get the wilderness feel but close to Traverse City to enjoy the tourist areas. Very clean, has everything you need, great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Beautiful and clean!

Perfect cabin and beautiful scenery!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Serene location

I stayed at the property for a long weekend with friends. The place is an idyllic cabin in the woods with a modest drive to Traverse City and various breweries in the area. The property is well maintained and the hosts are incredibly responsive. I will definitely keep this place on my list of favorites for future getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Platte Heaven

We have been back to this magical spot 3 times. Our family travels from NY and Ohio to spend a week together. We simply love the beauty of the spot and the clean and comfy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Holly O'Dwyer

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We live nearby in Elberta, MI. We have 4 children. I retired from The Federal Aviation Administration and my wife works at the local hospital in Frankfort.

Why they chose this property

This is an Up North Destination! We built this cabin in 1996. We chose this location for it's seclusion and proximity to the Platte River. Without any other homes in view, this truly feels private.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing on the deck, listening to the river and watching kayaks and canoes drift by. Not a care in the world. Put your chair in the river and soak your feet. The river is crystal clear with a gravel bottom. Occasionally you will see fish swim by.

Languages:

English
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