Beautiful property on Big Platte Lake
House in Lake Township
14 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsSki in / Ski out, Garden, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this house rental
Where you can getaway from it all! Where the fish are always biting, the dunes and water are always beckoning and the family and friends can finally let loose!
What you think of when you think Northern Michigan!
We welcome you to relax in our Lake House on peaceful Big Platte Lake in Beaulah, Michigan. This one or two family vacation rental has it all: 3 bedrooms (one-1st floor bedroom and two-2nd level lake view bedrooms), 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, pool table, wet bar, all season porch, outdoor deck and dock and laundry facilities.
Big Platte is an all-sports Lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Nearby amenities include: Honor's Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, Extraordinary sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, Platte River and Riverside's Canoe Rentals, Crystal Mountain Sky/Golf Resort, Lake Michigan trout/salmon fishing, The Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City/Frankfort/Manistee-shopping nightlife and Casinos all within 20 to 40 minutes away. Golfing can be found everywhere including Arcadia Bluff's world class course located 45 minutes to the South!
Don't forget to pack your recreational travel gear because this site is perfect for biking, hiking, backpacking and trail walking.
Additional amenities include a coffeemaker, a toaster, dishes and utensils.
Additional House Information: There are three bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, grill and garage for storage if you're bringing toys. This beautiful lakefront home is located directly on the water! Step out the front door to a summer of fun! The water is shallow and sandy which is ideal for small kids. There is also a wooden dock that extends out 60 feet if you prefer to swim or jump into deeper waters.
What you think of when you think Northern Michigan!
We welcome you to relax in our Lake House on peaceful Big Platte Lake in Beaulah, Michigan. This one or two family vacation rental has it all: 3 bedrooms (one-1st floor bedroom and two-2nd level lake view bedrooms), 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, pool table, wet bar, all season porch, outdoor deck and dock and laundry facilities.
Big Platte is an all-sports Lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Nearby amenities include: Honor's Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre, Extraordinary sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, Platte River and Riverside's Canoe Rentals, Crystal Mountain Sky/Golf Resort, Lake Michigan trout/salmon fishing, The Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City/Frankfort/Manistee-shopping nightlife and Casinos all within 20 to 40 minutes away. Golfing can be found everywhere including Arcadia Bluff's world class course located 45 minutes to the South!
Don't forget to pack your recreational travel gear because this site is perfect for biking, hiking, backpacking and trail walking.
Additional amenities include a coffeemaker, a toaster, dishes and utensils.
Additional House Information: There are three bedrooms, 2 baths, full kitchen, grill and garage for storage if you're bringing toys. This beautiful lakefront home is located directly on the water! Step out the front door to a summer of fun! The water is shallow and sandy which is ideal for small kids. There is also a wooden dock that extends out 60 feet if you prefer to swim or jump into deeper waters.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Township
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
The place was amazing. Great deck, plenty of room close to Sleeping Bear Dunes ( 10 min), Close to the River outfitters (10 Mins), grill worked perfectly and was well maintained which is something often neglected with home share places. I honestly cannot recommend this place enough.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoy renting this property; it’s our second year with them.
However, it was the actions of the previous renter before us this year that spoiled our stay.
The pool table was totally destroyed and the hot tub was so dirty it was beyond help; every time it was turned it only sent more dirt through. These two items were what we were so looking forward to.
The owners returned our calls promptly and were very apologetic and tried to be so helpful.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful views, needs updating
The outside of the property was beautiful. We enjoyed our time in the deck and dock swimming and watching the sunset. There is plenty of space in the home but it definitely needed some maintenance.
2.0 / 10.0
horrible
DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE. Upon check-in, host had not communicated info yet. Place is filthy. Carpet stains on both floors. Couch full of stains. Mouse ate our food wrapped in plastic on the counter. Oven did not work. Pots/pans filthy. Window coverings sparse. Lightbulbs missing throughout house. Advertised laundry, but we were asked not to use the laundry. No detergent. We were asked to minimize use of water. We were also asked to clean as much as we can when we leave -- but still paid cleaning fee. Bathrooms dirty. Slept in a bed that smelled like urine...
Should have read the reviews -- quite a pattern established here. Emailed host after the first night. When he finally answered, his reply was that our expectations were too high. Logging a complaint with VRBO. This should not have slipped their radar.
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our stay!
Nice large living areas and bedrooms. Beautiful views from deck. Nicely located. Great communication with owner.
2.0 / 10.0
Dont Do It
The property is not as described or as reflected in the photos. There's a reason the kitchen and bathrooms are not reflected in the photos. What are also not reflected in the photos were the bugs in said kitchen and bathroom. For the two bedrooms with windows, both had several blinds missing. The outside of the property may have been well maintained at some point but it was not when we arrived. When we attempted to communicate with the property owner (he didnt contact us beforehand), the only response we received was the door code. VRBO's refund/rebooking process is no good so save yourself the trouble and don't do it.
6.0 / 10.0
Not so Hot Experience for the Price
I don’t generally write negative reviews on rental properties. I’d like to start off by first saying, we did not receive any check-in instructions, nor did we receive an access code to enter the house until 2 hours after check-in time. This means, My family had to wait out on the deck for 2 hours while I was on the phone with VRBO because owner was unresponsive. As soon as entering, there is a note on the wet bar area that states there is a load of dishes in the dishwasher and they didn’t have time to unload them. If checkout is 11:00, and check in is 4:00, there should be an ample amount of time to clean and make things presentable for the next group coming in. There are many reviews on this property citing things are functioning improperly THAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED; the oven doesn’t switch out of preheat - we couldn’t use this and had to spend more money to feed our family of 9, burned out lightbulbs, missing blinds, etc. I do agree with one below that the view is this property’s only redeeming quality. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this stay to anyone. If there was obvious effort out towards keeping up with maintenance of this home, and concise communication with the owner on check in/checkout instructions, it would be a much more pleasurable experience for all.
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful lake, house need work
Big Platte is beautiful and made for a lot of fun for our 2 families. We had 4 adults and 8 kids at the house.
Pros: The lake is super shallow and great for kids. The outdoor space was a great hang out and the hot tub was a nice touch. We saw the most amazing sunsets sitting out there! The upstairs bedroom with 3 queens made for a great kid room with plenty of space and the covered porch was a nice spot. The pool table was fun to have.
Cons: the house needs a lot of TLC. It’s kind of an awkward layout. There is minimal counter space in the kitchen and the pantry was very odd, basically unusable space. The downstairs bedroom is listed as a queen bed but it’s definitely a full. There was a large spot of mold on the ceiling that needed attention. There are no windows in the downstairs bedroom which made it stuffy (no AC in the house and it was very warm while we were there). The ceiling fan was very noisy. The couches were covered in what looked like an old cut up blanket which seemed odd. A pipe under the kitchen sink burst while we were there flooding the kitchen. We had to scramble to find the shut off and then had to use every towel in the house to clean it up. The owner had been pretty responsive up until this event and I wasn’t provided with a phone number or any way to contact him outside of the app. Took an hour to hear from him regarding the emergency situation. We were down to 1 very small bathroom for 12 people while waiting it to be fixed the next day. Also, the house is right next to a public access point and there were a few times where random people were hanging out basically on the property.
We enjoyed the lake and made some great memories.
4.0 / 10.0
House was not clean or worth the price!
I’ll start by saying the location is amazing, and the outdoor space at this property is its redeeming quality. There is lots of outdoor seating, and the lakefront view is incredible.
The inside is a different story. The pictures make the property look much nicer than it is. There was a spot that looked like mold on the ceiling in one of the bedrooms. Some of the bedroom shades were broken and missing. A cabinet door in the kitchen was missing. The bathroom didn’t feel clean, and the towels were musty. In its current state, I would not recommend this property and wish I hadn’t spent so much on my stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property
We had a great week! We love paddle boarding, biking, and swimming so the cabin and surrounding area delivered! Biked and to and swam at the mouth of the Platte River. Took our dog to Esch Beach and swam there - it was great. Biked the Betsy River Valley Trail from Beulah to Frankfort and hit the beach at Frankfort. If you like craft beer hit Stormcloud in Frankfort and 5 Shores in Beulah - both were excellent. Fishing was so so in the lake, but I caught a nice bass so they are in there. Water is crystal clear and there were many calm days for paddle boarding and kayaking. If you are looking for fresh fish hit the market in Frankfort. On a cool night the hot tub was well used! We would recommend staying here.
10.0 / 10.0
Something for every age
Right on the lake.
The big deck, pool table and hot tub were big hits.
The kids enjoyed catching minnows with their nets off the dock.
Plenty of room including the garage and parking.
6.0 / 10.0
Great location but house needs work
Pros: great location on the lake and near sleeping bear. Enough room to accommodate a big group.
Cons: the house is not well maintained. Cleaning staff do a good job wiping down and vacuuming but kitchen and bath towels were stained and ripped. Some stains on bedding. Cracked window in dining room was not boarded up and both interior and exterior panes were cracked making it a safety hazard and unsightly from bugs and water collecting. Oven does not heat up well and left a strong smell of propane in the upstairs the first time we turned it on. Generally it’s a good deal for being on the water but you’ll want to spend your time outside! :)
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing memories
My friends and I had a fantastic time. The lake was stunning and the hot tub and fire pit was a great addition. House was clean and felt like home for the time period!
10.0 / 10.0
Great place, great location
Fun all around
8.0 / 10.0
Great View and Reasonable Accomodations
The great: the quietness of the lake, and of course, the hot tub.
The good: accommodations were acceptable (especially for a house in the north!). Plenty of room for everyone, but the beds could be a scotch more comfy. Overall a great place to stay. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay
I came here with some friends for an ice fishing/ski weekend. House was more than we expected. Everything was very clean and hottub was perfect for relaxing. Owner was very easy to get in touch with and answered all of my questions promptly. I would definitely recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed
Relaxing
5.0 / 10.0
The property is absolutely gorgeous with the lake (frozen over at the time). The rooms are also larger than pictured which was incredibly nice. The hot tub was clean and working and incredibly nice in contrast to the cold weather. There were also plenty of towels and dishes. Some of the blinds were broken and some other wall/decor/ceiling had some minor damage that we took pictures of upon entering the house for safety, however, it did not take away from the experience at all. The owner also responded very quickly with any questions and it was a very smooth trip. My group had a lot of fun playing pool and red ball with the pool table when staying at the house. Nearby, I recommend going to Peterson Road Beach (10 minute drive) for sunset one night! We also went skiing at Caberfae Peaks as well as sledding and hiking on Sleeping Bear Dunes. Overall, it was an amazing trip thanks to the lovely property and owner, thank you!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
The property is absolutely gorgeous with the lake (frozen over at the time). The rooms are also larger than pictured which was incredibly nice. The hot tub was clean and working and incredibly nice in contrast to the cold weather. There were also plenty of towels and dishes. Some of the blinds were broken and some other wall/decor/ceiling had some minor damage that we took pictures of upon entering the house for safety, however, it did not take away from the experience at all. The owner also responded very quickly with any questions and it was a very smooth trip.
My group had a lot of fun playing pool and red ball with the pool table when staying at the house. Nearby, I recommend going to Peterson Road Beach (10 minute drive) for sunset one night! We also went skiing at Caberfae Peaks as well as sledding and hiking on Sleeping Bear Dunes. Overall, it was an amazing trip thanks to the lovely property and owner, thank you!
8.0 / 10.0
Need better communication
Location of house is great, very beautiful. Only issue was lack of information as far as how to work tv, checking out info, etc. Messages sent to owner got zero response.
10.0 / 10.0
Good!
Great view on the lake! Seemed to be rushed with the cleaning but could be due to my request to arrive earlier! Overall great! And lots of room!
8.0 / 10.0
Great weekend getaway
Enjoyed the large house on the lake, hot tub and the deck. If some maintenance had been done it would have been an awesome trip.
8.0 / 10.0
Hidden gem
The outside of the home was absolutely stunning. The backyard leads you to crystal lake where the water is prisitne The inside was a little outdated. But overall a great time.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Choice
Everything was as expected and the communication with the owner was prompt and helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Great trip!
Joshua’s place was what we expected and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
4.0 / 10.0
Landlord lies, beware
We had great communication with the landlord leading up to our visit but it unfortunately broke down as soon as there was an issue. We booked this house because we had a group of 10 that could fit and it had a hot tub on the back deck that was mentioned throughout the VRBO listing multiple times as a great selling point. Because it was winter, we asked the landlord twice about things associated with the hot tub. “Do we need to bring extra towels to use for the hot tub?” “Are there any chemicals that we need to treat the hot tub with while we are staying at your house?” He replied quickly that there is nothing we need to do since his cleaning staff takes care of it. Upon our arrival, we go out back to fire up the hot tub only to find out that when we took the cover off, there was no water in the tub except for yellowish scum that was at the bottom and had obviously been there for days. We immediately call the landlord and he doesn’t pick up. We text him and he responds quickly saying that “a fuse blew” and that the “cover blew off the hot tub so they had to drain it” and that he is just finding out about this now and will send out two guys tomorrow to fix it. I brought up the fact that we asked multiple questions about the hot tub and he did not elude to there being any issues leading up to our stay. He went on to say that the “hot tub is winterized for the season” and that it was on the listing we viewed. We looked back at the listing and the term “winterized” was not on there at all and the hot tub was well advertised throughout the listing as being up and running. We even had a VRBO rep look into the listing and agreed with us. They sent out a request to the landlord to fix the issue in 24 hours or some type of credit would be issued. VRBO has not followed through with this even though they promised 3x to email us a form to file an official complaint. The landlord also stated that he would be willing to give us a small credit which is just not sufficient when you are paying what we paid and fed lies. Long story short, we texted the landlord again when nobody showed up the next day to fix the hot tub and he never replied to that nor did he issue any credit. Very dishonest landlord and we feel that we were a victim of a classic “bait and switch.” The worst part is the embarrassment that comes in from letting down your friends all because of a lying, misleading, con artist of a landlord.
2.0 / 10.0
Dirty and broken place, owner unresponsive
Couches and carpet disgusting, broken oven, broken dryer, couldn't feed the family of 8 with food I brought, really raised my cost. Response from owner was to troubleshoot oven by testing me which was useless waste of time. He totally ignored my reasonable request for price adjustment given condition. The cleaning people were super kind and very apologetic about the poor/broken condition of the place. The pictures make it look like a nice place, but as quoted by my family, "the only accurate picture is the pool table, nicest thing in the place."
6.0 / 10.0
Empty Hot Tub
This rental was very spacious. Nice for large get togethers. But, the hot tub was empty when we arrived. Were were promised it would be filled during our stay but that never happened.
8.0 / 10.0
Roomy and comfortable
Easy check in. Found the home to be roomy and comfortable. Great location. Had a few issues but owner was great about fixing.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice spot
Cool spot for a little vacation, the hot tub needed to be cleaned but other than that great property, thank you.
8.0 / 10.0
A great location and good house
The location is a perfect one. Right on the lake. Beautiful views. The house is a bit dated and could use a thorough deep cleaning, but was a solid rental property. Would come here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice stay
Great location, and lots of space to relax and enjoy.
8.0 / 10.0
Lake house on platte lake
Nice location and roomy for a family gathering. Boat launch right by the property and dock to tie the boat too.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Township?
The average price for a rental in Lake Township is $404 per night. This rental is $420 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful property on Big Platte Lake. 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 Beautiful property on Big Platte Lake pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful property on Big Platte Lake?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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