Serene Setting on the Platte River

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(101 Ratings)

House in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

20.8 mi

Dune Climb

23.3 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

56.5 mi

Inspiration Point

23 mi

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Serene Setting on the Platte River

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4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(101 Ratings)

House in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

20.8 mi

Dune Climb

23.3 mi

Mission Point Lighthouse

56.5 mi

Inspiration Point

23 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(101 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

This was our 5th year staying here and it is our absolute favorite. We love the room, the location and it always has everything we need. Libby is a great host and we will definitely be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Love this place and look forward to next year's visit.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We loved it so much this was our second year in a row. This house is perfect for our combined 4 family vacation and are already looking into next year. The location is perfect for keeping busy in town or venturing out to dunes, bluffs and beaches. The house is perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or canoeing up the river located directly in the backyard.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The backyard with the river view is beautiful and peaceful! The house had plenty of room and beds for our group of 3 families. Loved that there were 10 kayaks to use. Kitchen was fully stocked. Perfect location to enjoy esch beach, the dunes, and empire bluffs hike. We loved our stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We loved the setting and utilized the outdoor activities to the fullest—-kayaking, campfire, meals on the deck. It was a wonderful week. We’ll be back next summer!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The house is large, comfortable and well stocked. It was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 3 children eight and under. The setting is serene and beautiful. A couple of evenings when we weren't watching the sunset on a beach, the kids played in the river (with close adult supervision). Libby was a great host. We liked the house so much we've already booked for 2025.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This is a wonderful place to stay. So close to the Platte River with plenty of wildlife and a serene setting. Lots of kayaks for our use, including safety water vests. Lots of parking and different outdoors seating areas for bonfires or reading. The cottage is well equipped with everything needed for a large family to stay a week. The AC in the bedrooms helped for comfortable sleeping at night. The remainder of the house was generally comfortable, but could be warm if the weather was more hot & humid. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and have already booked again for next year.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We’ve stayed here on our annual family vacation for a number of years. The grandchildren have used the river for swimming and kayaking. Six to eight kayaks are supplied with personal flotation vests. Sadly or you could say joyfully our family has grown with four of the grandchildren married with infants. Next year we must move to a home that can sleep 20, sorry Libby. We love the improvements. Continue improving the property, you have a well positioned home with easy access to all kinds of attractions. We love the Minnie golf in Benzonia, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Glenn Haven just to mention a few.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Did a weekend ski/hang out with extended family. Lots of places to sleep and numerous beds. The house was very cute with a great view of the Platte River. It had everything we needed. Close to Crystal Mountain and Traverse City so you can ski and shop. Highly recommend this house.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We enjoyed our stay very much!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

This was our second year staying at this house. We can't say enough good things about it! Between lounging on the docks, watching the salmon swim upstream, and kayaking, our vacation couldn't get any better. The location is ideal-close to beaches, dunes, Beulah, Frankfort, and Traverse City. The house is immaculate and perfectly suited our extended family. The owners are extremely helpful and are quick to respond with any questions you may have. We can't wait to come up again next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The property was clean the view from the deck awesome They had the extras we needed They do need to do a little better painting and patching holes in wall etc Bu over all I would recommend to anyone

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Our group of 8 (including 2 sets of grand parents and 2 young kids) had a wonderful stay in Libby’s home. We used the kayaks, built fires in the fire pit and enjoyed meals on the deck. We had plenty of space to relax. The location is great - close to beaches and other towns to explore. We hope to stay again!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We had a wonderful time at this house. It was close to Interlochen for concerts and shows and right on a creek for kayaking as well as many other activities. It fit our family perfectly!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Our family of 9 adults as well as children enjoyed the setup and location of this home on the river. We used the kayaks twice and especially appreciated the tip about Peterson Rd beach, which was definitely a family favorite. We also visited Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, and Glen Arbor. Libby was responsive with questions which was helpful for our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This was our 3rd summer staying here. It's a perfect place for a large family. Being on the river is great for the kids! We'll most likely be back next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This house is the perfect getaway. We loved both the inside and outside spaces of the house. Both were very well maintained. We spent every night out by the fire. It was the perfect spot for a nice relaxing vacation.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Good

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great time, nice & peaceful on the river. Very clean, great spaces for all kinds of family fun - both indoors & outside. Beautiful deck, big kitchen, & lots of sleeping room. Great location close to the sand dunes. Owners were very responsive to our questions.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Had a great time with all my friends and the included kayaks was a huge plus, Platte river is intense with a lot of obstacles so be ready. Buddy caught a trout. Place was very well kept and clean. Thought the window ac units being the only cooling source was gonna be an issue but it worked out amazing as the nights were cool. Basement could use some TLC but had 0 affect on our time everyone had a blast and is very affordable we would come back again.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Very nice house, the kids enjoyed it a lot.

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

The host was gracious and allowed us to take our dog after plans fell through. Upon arrival, it was very clear that others (owners or guests) bring pets as well as there was waste all over the yard, the driveway and the steps going into the home. While the beds were comfortable and the bedrooms spacious, many things were in a mild state of disrepair (holes in the wall, tape on a window, a missing cabinet door, the overhead light didn’t work in the loft bedroom and the lamp was missing a lightbulb, the fan light in the master bath didn’t work, etc). The loft was wonderful for our children and the bedrooms downstairs accommodated the adults and younger children well, and it could be an awesome rental with a bit of TLC. In short, we’ve stayed in number of rentals in the area and the cost of this one did not align with our expectations.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

This is a charming and surprisingly spacious cabin along the Platte river with an absolutely stunning view. Very well kept and clean. The owners continue to make improvements every year and obviously care a lot about the property.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Second time in the area and we had a great time in this very nice setting. The access to the river immediately behind the property was wonderful. Highly recommend this as a place to stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We stayed at Riverbend Retreat for our 4th year this year and we have been very very satisfied every year. The property is gorgeous, Libby is so attentive and kind and we highly recommend staying here. Love it!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Peaceful setting in Honor. The house is nice and spacious. They have plenty of toys for the choosing, with a nice deck overlooking the Platte River. Good location for golfers who are playing local courses like Champion Hill and Pinecroft.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Can't recommend this property enough. The location next to the river is serene and there is plenty of things to do within 30 minutes of the property.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

We had a large group of four couples, five toddlers between us. The property was perfect for a large group! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone to have their own space. Kayaks available to use, and a serene, peaceful setting on the river. Very well stocked kitchen - everything you could possibly need! Very close to all the area attractions - 15-20 mins to Sleeping Bear Dunes sites like the dune climb, Empire Bluffs trail, Pierce Stocking scenic drive, Platte Beach, Esch Beach, etc. Great stay! Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Property outside is a lot nicer than the picture depicts. Having the kayaks was a major plus! Saved a lot of money to not having to rent them.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

We loved this place! The house and property are beautiful. The docks were perfect for hanging out by the river in the morning. There were plenty of kayaks, and beach equipment for the adults and kids, and the location can't be beat! We can't wait to come back up next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great Time

Great Time

Our 2nd consecutive year! We had a great time!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Loved it!

Loved it!

We had such a great time. The house was beautiful. Super clean. Libby checked in with us to see how we were doing and if we needed anything. We enjoyed watching the kayaks and canoes go by and loved the fires at night. Also- the beds were so comfortable! I can’t wait to stay there again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Couples golf/shopping weekend.

Couples golf/shopping weekend.

Great location on the Platt River with convenience to golf and shopping.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful home base!

Wonderful home base!

Our family enjoyed staying in this beautiful property by the river. We shared meaningful times around the bonfire, and ate meals on the deck and in the kitchen and family room. We appreciated the proximity to Little Platte Lake, Empire Bluff and other fun places. We would consider renting this home again for another family reunion!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Close to various activities and love the kayaks.

Close to various activities and love the kayaks.

Clean and well supplied.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The average price for a rental in Sleeping Bear Dunes is $427 per night. This rental is $158 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Serene Setting on the Platte River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Serene Setting on the Platte River

House in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Nearby attractions

Serene Setting on the Platte River

House in Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sleeping Bear Dunes, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sleeping Bear Dunes?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

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