Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse
5.0
Outstanding(22 Reviews)Cottage in Lake Township
5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
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 Roadhouse Cottage is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This two bedroom cottage is furnished with two twin beds, and a master bedroom consisting of a full bed. The living room has a pull out sofa for additional sleeping. This cottage can accommodate five people. There is a fully functional kitchen and one bathroom.
Each cottage is outfitted with a/c, 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 Main 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.
The Roadhouse Cottage is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This two bedroom cottage is furnished with two twin beds, and a master bedroom consisting of a full bed. The living room has a pull out sofa for additional sleeping. This cottage can accommodate five people. There is a fully functional kitchen and one bathroom.
Each cottage is outfitted with a/c, 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 Main 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Lake Township
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(22 Reviews)5.0
Roadhouse has a great location nesr shared beach & dock on Lake Platte. The cottage looks to be in the process of renovations(which we weren't aware of), the exterior was only partially sided with the remainder covered in house wrap. The front door didn't like staying shut unless it was locked. The window to the door had no vurtain/covering, so we had to hang a towel over it for privacy. The interior was definitely updated compared to pictures as second bedroom has bunk beds instead of the two singles.
5.0
Very nice place with all the necessities that you would want from home. Whether it be kitchen utensils or outdoor furniture they thought of it all.
5.0
Three adult men in the roadhouse cabin. We had all we needed and were close to great fishing spots. Would come back over and over again.
Families played on the beach during the day. We were able to sit out and enjoy the lake at night. We even caught sight of some unusual light movements in the nighttime sky! This place was perfect!
5.0
We had a really nice stay at the cabin for five nights. The lake is nice for swimming, and the kids love playing with all of the water toys available for use. It was a great launching spot to visit the dunes and other area attractions.
5.0
Property was clean and we had everything we needed. Could not access washer/ dryer and the owner was over within 5 mins to unlock door. Great stay beautiful lake views. Close to sleeping bear dunes
5.0
Property was clean and we had everything we needed. Could not access washer/ dryer and the owner was over within 5 mins to unlock door. Great stay beautiful lake views. Close to sleeping bear dunes
5.0
This is a great place to bring your family!
5.0
We love this area and having access to dunes and lakes!
5.0
First time to MI - Awesome place!
Amazing! We loved staying on Platte lake and at this property. The amenities were awesome. My kids (6/11) figured out how to kayak and found some new outdoor adventures. I enjoyed my coffee sitting by lake and even saw a bald eagle fly by a few mornings!! Sunsets, grilling, and campfires at night warmed my heart. Sleeping bear dunes, lake MI beach, and adorable towns are a short drive away. We did so many things but found we loved chilling at this property, swimming and fishing on Platte the most. The owner was so helpful and was quick to respond to any questions. We will be coming back!
5.0
We loved staying at the roadhouse and look forward to visiting this property again in the future. Even with three rentals on the property we felt like we had plenty of outdoor space and enjoyed the shared dock, kayaks and beach area. The property owners were helpful with anything we needed and we absolutely loved all of the extras they provide (indoor and outdoor games, beach toys, life jackets, laundry facilities, etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Platte Lake.
5.0
My family stayed for the week and loved every minute. The house was very clean upon our arrival. Loved that there were starter items at the house such as soap, paper towel, toilet paper, etc. The house is exactly as pictured on the website. The house is dated but adds charm. Each house on the property had plenty of yard space and individual fire pits. Water was warm and shallow. Beautiful views. Owner was quick to respond. Very close to a lot of activities. Definitely recommend checking out Sleeping Bear Dunes (bring a lot of water!!), Glen Haven Bay two miles from the Dunes, Cherry Bowl Drive-In, Crystal Lake and pyramid point. Easy day trips to Traverse city and Mackinac Island.
5.0
Perfect place to stay with our two-year-old twins. Nice sandy area at water for playing and lake is shallow with nice dock and great for small kids.
5.0
My family had a great stay in Honor! The location could not have been better...close to so many beaches and adorable towns! We found a different location every day to explore. And, when we needed a minute to relax, staying at the cabin and playing in the lake was equally fun for our kiddos. The property/lake front was shared, but each cabin had a spot to call their own, including our own fire pit. The cabin was small - which we knew going in - but it met every need for us. The owners were friendly and helpful. As a bonus, the basement in the main house had laundry and beach toys/chairs/etc. available to us. I wouldn't hesitate to return, but my growing family may need to rent the big house :)
5.0
Wonderful getaway spot
We loved staying at the roadhouse and look forward to visiting this property again in the future. Even with three rentals on the property we felt like we had plenty of outdoor space and enjoyed the shared dock, kayaks and beach area. The property owners were helpful with anything we needed and we absolutely loved all of the extras they provide (indoor and outdoor games, beach toys, life jackets, laundry facilities, etc). We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Platte Lake.
5.0
Cute little Cabin
My family stayed for the week and loved every minute. The house was very clean upon our arrival. Loved that there were starter items at the house such as soap, paper towel, toilet paper, etc. The house is exactly as pictured on the website. The house is dated but adds charm. Each house on the property had plenty of yard space and individual fire pits. Water was warm and shallow. Beautiful views. Owner was quick to respond. Very close to a lot of activities. Definitely recommend checking out Sleeping Bear Dunes (bring a lot of water!!), Glen Haven Bay two miles from the Dunes, Cherry Bowl Drive-In, Crystal Lake and pyramid point. Easy day trips to Traverse city and Mackinac Island.
5.0
Roadhouse review
Perfect place to stay with our two-year-old twins. Nice sandy area at water for playing and lake is shallow with nice dock and great for small kids.
5.0
The Best Location
My family had a great stay in Honor! The location could not have been better...close to so many beaches and adorable towns! We found a different location every day to explore. And, when we needed a minute to relax, staying at the cabin and playing in the lake was equally fun for our kiddos. The property/lake front was shared, but each cabin had a spot to call their own, including our own fire pit. The cabin was small - which we knew going in - but it met every need for us. The owners were friendly and helpful. As a bonus, the basement in the main house had laundry and beach toys/chairs/etc. available to us. I wouldn't hesitate to return, but my growing family may need to rent the big house :)
5.0
It was a quaint little cabin, perfect for a small family that offers many fun activities.
5.0
Great location and experience
Very nice place we spent so much time on the lake!
5.0
A very cute, fun experience
It was a quaint little cabin, perfect for a small family that offers many fun activities.
5.0
Very clean, just the right size great Platte Lake never fails to satisfy Entire experience was outstanding!
5.0
Michigan Retreat
The cottage was as described-a cozy get-away on Platte Lake, perfect for a couple. The kitchen was well-equipped, with enough pots and pans for meal prep. The location was perfect, with a grocery store in Honor only a few miles away, and Lake Michigan less that 10 minutes drive away. The owner was responsive to inquiries, and the whole experience is 5-star rated.
5.0
road house
cute, clean and perfect lake front stay
5.0
color tour great place and very accessable.
Very clean, just the right size great Platte Lake never fails to satisfy Entire experience was outstanding!
5.0
We had a great stay at the road house. Lake access and small sandy beach front on property. The water stays very shallow for awhile which was great for our toddler. There were kayaks on the property to use as well as firewood for our camp fire. The basement of the main house has laundry for guests as well as sand toys, lawn toys, and board games. The location was great. You are a short drive to the town on Empire to go see some huge dunes. Thanks for the great stay!
5.0
Wonderful amenities
We had a great stay at the road house. Lake access and small sandy beach front on property. The water stays very shallow for awhile which was great for our toddler. There were kayaks on the property to use as well as firewood for our camp fire. The basement of the main house has laundry for guests as well as sand toys, lawn toys, and board games. The location was great. You are a short drive to the town on Empire to go see some huge dunes. Thanks for the great stay!
5.0
Beautiful Stay
This is exactly what we were looking for! The cabin worked great and we were so happy to be so close to the water. Amazing time at the location as well as easy accessibility to our other destinations like Sleeping Bear.
5.0
Quintessentially Up North
The property is owned by a family so the operations are catered towards the guest. Check in/out is seemless as it mostly works through texting. And anything requested is provided.
The property itself is pretty amazing hence the title, it's dated but that's what gives it is charm. The pictures in on the site are identical to what you get. We had an opportunity to look over the whole property and I would highly suggest if you have 15-20 family members, rent the entire property; beach house, roadhouse, bighouse.
Second greatest thing about the cabin is the location, it's 25 min north of Frankfort and 25 minutes south of Glen arbor. The dunes climb and Peirce stocking is about 15-20 north of the property. Lastly the Platt river connects to the lakefront of the property for kayak, canoe, and tube rides. The mouth of the Platt opens into lake Michigan where there's a natural lazy river and shallow beach for littles to play(our kids are 7-2).
5.0
Fantastic Stay!
Property was great and check-in & communication were super easy. Exactly the kind of experience you want when getting away for a few days.
5.0
Like Home Away from Home
Our goal was to keep away from the crowd and have a more custom experience. In the current climate, having our own kitchenette, shower, living room area, dining area and of course bedroom meant that we could go in and out as we pleased. We had our own grill with propane, a fire pit, and the distance to the water was right down a sidewalk path. We enjoyed the sunset on the water, the owners were right there to help us when we got locked out, we had A/C and fans, fresh towels and linens, and it felt truly like being at grandma's cabin. The location was hands down one of the greatest benefits to the stay: we were just a 15 minute drive from Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan National Lakeshore, and plenty of tubing, kayaking and canoeing stops. The Roadhouse gave us the opportunity to get away without feeling totally isolated, and we really loved the family that were on-site. All in all, this was truly a choose your own adventure spot, which is just what we wanted.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Township?
The average price for a rental in Lake Township is $434 per night. This rental is $76 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Explore Sleeping Bear: Roadhouse?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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