Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock
4.6
Outstanding(47 Reviews)Cottage in Lake Township
4 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 essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
Welcome to the Cabbage House! A blend of cabin and cottage :)
Enjoy 100-foot frontage on this all-sports lake with a shared fishing and swimming dock. The sandy beach and shallow water is perfect for kids to build sandcastles and swim. Watch the sunset from the lakeside swing or make smores by the fire pit, wood is available behind the private shed.
The Cabbage House includes a charcoal grill, outdoor table and chairs, Adirondack chairs (feel free to move to watch sunset or sit by the beach), along with a picnic table in the yard. For those rainy days, cozy up with a book from the shelf, play a game or browse movie options on the Smart TV. Bluetooth speaker also provided for pairing phone with music. Pack n Play available on request.
Don't miss these area attractions less than 30 minutes away:
-Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater (call 231-325-3413 for movie info)
-Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park (lots of hiking and panoramic lake views)
-Downtown Frankfort (great beach, lighthouse, shopping and restaurants)
-Empire Lighthouse
-Crystal Mountain (golf, alpine slide, hiking and biking)
-Betsie Valley Trailway (beautiful 10 mile bike path from Beulah to Frankfort along Crystal and Betsie Lake)
-Riverside Canoe Trips (either rent or take your own kayak/canoe/tube down the Platte River into lake Michigan)
-St. Ambrose Cellars (taproom, live music and food trucks)
And with Traverse City only 40 minutes away, there's too much to do that you won't want to leave!
Enjoy 100-foot frontage on this all-sports lake with a shared fishing and swimming dock. The sandy beach and shallow water is perfect for kids to build sandcastles and swim. Watch the sunset from the lakeside swing or make smores by the fire pit, wood is available behind the private shed.
The Cabbage House includes a charcoal grill, outdoor table and chairs, Adirondack chairs (feel free to move to watch sunset or sit by the beach), along with a picnic table in the yard. For those rainy days, cozy up with a book from the shelf, play a game or browse movie options on the Smart TV. Bluetooth speaker also provided for pairing phone with music. Pack n Play available on request.
Don't miss these area attractions less than 30 minutes away:
-Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theater (call 231-325-3413 for movie info)
-Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park (lots of hiking and panoramic lake views)
-Downtown Frankfort (great beach, lighthouse, shopping and restaurants)
-Empire Lighthouse
-Crystal Mountain (golf, alpine slide, hiking and biking)
-Betsie Valley Trailway (beautiful 10 mile bike path from Beulah to Frankfort along Crystal and Betsie Lake)
-Riverside Canoe Trips (either rent or take your own kayak/canoe/tube down the Platte River into lake Michigan)
-St. Ambrose Cellars (taproom, live music and food trucks)
And with Traverse City only 40 minutes away, there's too much to do that you won't want to leave!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Township
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(47 Reviews)4.6
Very cute and comfy and GREAT location. Cozy but well designed to work well for a family of 4. Kitchen has everything we needed, tv and WiFi were great for rainy days, shared dock and beach were perfect. Bathroom is small but worked fine even for my 6’3” hubby. Nice neighbors, very laid back and steps from the water. Definitely hope to stay here again!
4.6
Nice little cottage on platte lake. It was very clean and well kept. Sit on the porch and listen to the loons calling. The bed was very comfortable. Very nice!
4.6
Cute little cottage. Perfect for a short fall stay.
4.6
very clean, steps from the lake, quiet(late sept), cute little cabin/cottage, great Sunsets! Close to couple of towns, & Sleeping Bear Dunes, Beautiful Area!
4.6
We were so happy with this cute little cottage and we had a perfect and peaceful stay. We’ll definitely be back. The cottage was very clean, which is the most important thing to us, and nicely maintained. It was also well stocked with supplies and kitchen equipment. Its location is ideal for lake activities, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and other beautiful and nearby destinations. Amy is a friendly, kind and responsive host. From before we even booked the cottage, all the way through to the end of our stay, she quickly answered all our questions. She has a gem of a place here and we were thankful we were able to rent it for our family reunion on Platte Lake this summer.
4.6
We had a "girls' trip" here for a week with my mom, aunt, and cousin, and we had an amazing time! The cabin was VERY cozy (as described), but it met all of our needs. It was clean and beautifully furnished inside. The window in the living room looks right on the lake. We really enjoyed the dock, lake, and fire pit just steps away from the cabin. The location is perfect for going to all of our favorite spots in the area, including Beulah and Sleeping Bear Dunes. All of our neighbors were very kind and friendly. We highly recommend it!
4.6
What a gem on Big Platte Lake! We chose this property for its location on Big Platte but also near the Platte & Betsie Rivers for fishing. Great location!
The Cabbage House has all the warmth and charm of a decades old cottage without the rusty & dusty kitsch. Tastefully modernized for a sense of calm, not clutter. Everything was very clean and amenities provided as listed.
This cottage offers a beautiful view of the lake from the sitting room window! Plenty of frontage to enjoy w/neighboring cottages & guests.
So much to see & do in & around this area! Perfect location for all of it.
Ours friends joined us for part of the time. We were cozy in the space but still comfortable.
Great communication from the owner! Couldn’t ask for better.
Great memories made! Thank you!
4.6
Everything about the cabin was nice and comfortable.
4.6
Great but a couple of issues. Hair dryers kept blowing circuit breaker and ground fault interrupter in bathroom. Needs to be looked at. And Knats!! An issue.
4.6
Gorgeous view of Lake out of living room window. The cottage was very clean, updated, cozy sleeping spaces and lots of light.
The outdoor spaces were fantastic and location was great.
4.6
We had an absolutely lovely time at this beautiful cabin. The only thing we wish we had understood before coming was that we had to share the beach with other families. The other families were extremely rude to our family, but we were able to go to other beaches in the area and still have lots and lots of fun. We wish that we had understood this prior to coming; however, we still enjoyed the beautiful cabin and the wonderful amenities and the gorgeous areas nearby. We hope to return and have another stay. Now that we understand that there are other families in the cabins nearby, hopefully they will be kinder next time we stay.
4.6
We had a great time
4.6
Too expensive. Too many people trying to share the water.
4.6
House was very very clean and had some great updates. Our young kids loved the water the bunk beds and interacting with the other kids that share the property. For a smaller cabin it was laid out nicely and worked great for a family of 4.
4.6
Great host, perfect location and beautiful, fully updated cottage right on the lake!
4.6
Platte Lake Get Away
We very much enjoyed staying in this cottage. It was very clean and the decor was beautiful. Most of the time it was just the two of us. Some friends came up for a couple of nights and they were able to use the bunkbeds. We loved the atmosphere of the small community of cottages. We met a lot of friendly vacationers. We used our bbq pit, the shared firepit and found many activities to fill our week. We went to Traverse City to sail on the bay, canoed on the Platte River, visited Sleeping Bear Dunes and hung out on Lake Michigan. We found great restaurants in Frankfort, Traverse City, Honor, Buelah, and Elberta. All of these towns were close by. Communication with our host was great, she was quick to text back with any questions we had. We look forward to coming back. Jill
4.6
Cute updated property with wonderful view of lake and great access to it. Attentive landlord and great amenities. I would definitely recommend this property to friends!
4.6
Great Lake view
Cute updated property with wonderful view of lake and great access to it. Attentive landlord and great amenities. I would definitely recommend this property to friends!
4.6
We spent a week here while exploring the bear dunes and other areas up north. It was a nice central location for making our day trips. The cabin is brand new inside and very nice! There are a lot of close neighbors, so it is not a quiet or private place to stay at all. With that said, the permanent neighbors are really nice and we enjoyed talking with them. Also the bunk beds are in the common living space, so if traveling with kids keep that in mind. Our kids loved staying there and playing in the sand and water! The lake is shallow enough for little kids to swim all the way out to the end of the dock while still being able to touch, which is fantastic. We enjoyed our stay!
4.6
Family trip to Bear Dunes
We spent a week here while exploring the bear dunes and other areas up north. It was a nice central location for making our day trips. The cabin is brand new inside and very nice! There are a lot of close neighbors, so it is not a quiet or private place to stay at all. With that said, the permanent neighbors are really nice and we enjoyed talking with them. Also the bunk beds are in the common living space, so if traveling with kids keep that in mind. Our kids loved staying there and playing in the sand and water! The lake is shallow enough for little kids to swim all the way out to the end of the dock while still being able to touch, which is fantastic. We enjoyed our stay!
4.6
Platte Lake is perfect for kayakers. This cottage is located at the far end of the lake making the paddle to Lake Michigan challenging but not impossible. The property was quiet and neighbors are friendly. The location made it easy to reach the nearby towns and trails.
4.6
Quiet Platte Lake
Platte Lake is perfect for kayakers. This cottage is located at the far end of the lake making the paddle to Lake Michigan challenging but not impossible. The property was quiet and neighbors are friendly. The location made it easy to reach the nearby towns and trails.
4.6
Seen other responses about needing a deep clean, that had been done. Was very clean. I'm 6'4", making the shower difficult and with that watch your head going into the bathroom. Place worked out very well. Recommend
4.6
We had an amazing time on the lake and in the Sleeping Sand Dunes area. This cabin and the peaceful lake were relaxing and perfect area to swim for our 7 and 9 year old! Beautiful sunsets, plenty in the area to explore! The cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
4.6
Nice little spot
Seen other responses about needing a deep clean, that had been done. Was very clean. I'm 6'4", making the shower difficult and with that watch your head going into the bathroom. Place worked out very well. Recommend
4.6
Peaceful getaway
The cabin was exactly as I had anticipated. The location was wonderful. The beach was sandy and I particularly enjoyed the wooden swing by the lake. The bathroom/shower were small, but I knew that ahead of time and it worked well. I had to contact the owner about an issue with the cabin and she responded immediately and it was fixed quickly. Overall a pleasant experience.
4.6
Wonderful Summer Vacation
We had an amazing time on the lake and in the Sleeping Sand Dunes area. This cabin and the peaceful lake were relaxing and perfect area to swim for our 7 and 9 year old! Beautiful sunsets, plenty in the area to explore! The cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
4.6
We enjoyed our time at this nice, little cottage. Excellent beach for little ones.
4.6
Family Vacation
We enjoyed our time at this nice, little cottage. Excellent beach for little ones.
4.6
We stayed in a great, little cabin. Everything was very clean with lots of great extras! Our family really enjoyed our stay!
4.6
Great cabin!
We stayed in a great, little cabin. Everything was very clean with lots of great extras! Our family really enjoyed our stay!
4.6
Overall it is a nice place to stay for the price and manageable for a family of 4. As others mentioned the shower is tiny for anyone over 5ft, but manageableand parking is VERY limited. The place could use a deep cleaning (cobwebs, dead bugs in the lights and around window sills, dirt in nooks and crannies). Comfy beds and fans kept us cool. The lake is perfect for small children as it is shallow quite a ways out. I would have liked welcome info with info (I.e. is firewood for all? Garbage day? Where trash goes? Etc). The only check in information we were given was key was on the table and check out info was to leave the door unlocked and key on the table.
4.6
Nice for the price
Overall it is a nice place to stay for the price and manageable for a family of 4. As others mentioned the shower is tiny for anyone over 5ft, but manageableand parking is VERY limited. The place could use a deep cleaning (cobwebs, dead bugs in the lights and around window sills, dirt in nooks and crannies). Comfy beds and fans kept us cool. The lake is perfect for small children as it is shallow quite a ways out. I would have liked welcome info with info (I.e. is firewood for all? Garbage day? Where trash goes? Etc). The only check in information we were given was key was on the table and check out info was to leave the door unlocked and key on the table.
4.6
Good place. Parking is very limited.
4.6
Parking issues.
Good place. Parking is very limited.
4.6
Many up dates needed be done. Mold on shower curtain in a bathroom that is too small for an average adult to use comfortably. No area to store extra suitcases & packages except on the bunk beds . Reminded us of 1950"s decor. Posh price at a budget hotel.
4.6
Very Tiny cabin
Many up dates needed be done. Mold on shower curtain in a bathroom that is too small for an average adult to use comfortably. No area to store extra suitcases & packages except on the bunk beds . Reminded us of 1950"s decor. Posh price at a budget hotel.
4.6
The location is beautiful!! The crampedbathroom is manageable. The full size mattress is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced.
4.6
Bad mattress
The location is beautiful!! The cramped
bathroom is manageable. The full size mattress is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced.
4.6
Great visit
Great location right on Platte lake-friendly neighbors and close to everything
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Township?
The average price for a rental in Lake Township is $395 per night. This rental is $60 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock. 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 Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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