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Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House

Beachfront holiday home in Honor with kitchen

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On the beach
Oven, stovetop, dining tables
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Honor, MI
  • Place, Platte Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Honor

At this holiday home, you'll be 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Lake Michigan and 12 km (7.4 mi) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features a living room and a TV. A kitchen and a stovetop are also available. .In proximity to this Honor holiday home you'll find Crystal Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Empire Bluff Trail - 15 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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 and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

The closest beach to Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House is Frankfort Beach (15.6 km).

Does Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

No, Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House?

No, pets are not allowed.