Cozy,Lakefront Cottage Near Lake MI & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
4.9
Outstanding(81 Reviews)Cottage in Lake Township
6 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
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
Relax at our family cottage near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The cottage is located on Little Platte Lake, ideal for fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Winter activities include ice fishing, snow showing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. We are located on a private bay, directly across from The Medenbrook Nature Preserve where you have unobstructed views of the tree line.
The cottage is located on a private road in a quiet community, but close enough to all that northwestern Michigan has to offer. Explore the beaches and hiking trails of the National Park, or take a trip up to Traverse City for shopping, restaurants, art, and music. The charming towns of Beulah, Empire, Frankfort, and Glen Arbor are within 10-20 minutes of the cottage.
If you enjoy fishing and boating, the Little Platte Lake boat launch is a few minutes out the drive on Saffron Road. You can also launch at nearby Platte Point to access Lake Michigan. Launch a kayak or stand up paddle board directly from our 100 feet of private shore line.
With 3 beds and a queen sleeper sofa, there are a variety of sleeping options. If you like to cook, a gas range and charcoal barbecue are available for your use. You can also try your open fire cooking skills over a bonfire near the lake. The kitchen is well equipped, however we don’t have a microwave at this time.
If you want to unplug during your time away, we keep a variety of board games and books in the cupboards. The spacious yard is great for outdoor games.
Please note that we strive to use environmentally friendly cleaning products and encourage our guests to do the same in order to preserve our lakeside habitat.
Included in your rental:
-Non-toxic, biodegradable hand soap, liquid body soap, shampoo, & lotion
-Sponge, starter trash bag, and a roll of starter toilet paper
-Sheets, blankets, & pillows
-Bath & kitchen towels; some cloth napkins
-Propane
-Wireless Internet
-Smart TV with streaming capabilities
Not included
-Beach towels
-Tin foil, paper napkins/towels, charcoal, and condiments may or may not be at the cottage. These items are available if guests leave them.
-Cable tv
*please note cleaning and linen fee varies by number of people and length of stay. Quotes will be adjusted as applicable.
The cottage is located on a private road in a quiet community, but close enough to all that northwestern Michigan has to offer. Explore the beaches and hiking trails of the National Park, or take a trip up to Traverse City for shopping, restaurants, art, and music. The charming towns of Beulah, Empire, Frankfort, and Glen Arbor are within 10-20 minutes of the cottage.
If you enjoy fishing and boating, the Little Platte Lake boat launch is a few minutes out the drive on Saffron Road. You can also launch at nearby Platte Point to access Lake Michigan. Launch a kayak or stand up paddle board directly from our 100 feet of private shore line.
With 3 beds and a queen sleeper sofa, there are a variety of sleeping options. If you like to cook, a gas range and charcoal barbecue are available for your use. You can also try your open fire cooking skills over a bonfire near the lake. The kitchen is well equipped, however we don’t have a microwave at this time.
If you want to unplug during your time away, we keep a variety of board games and books in the cupboards. The spacious yard is great for outdoor games.
Please note that we strive to use environmentally friendly cleaning products and encourage our guests to do the same in order to preserve our lakeside habitat.
Included in your rental:
-Non-toxic, biodegradable hand soap, liquid body soap, shampoo, & lotion
-Sponge, starter trash bag, and a roll of starter toilet paper
-Sheets, blankets, & pillows
-Bath & kitchen towels; some cloth napkins
-Propane
-Wireless Internet
-Smart TV with streaming capabilities
Not included
-Beach towels
-Tin foil, paper napkins/towels, charcoal, and condiments may or may not be at the cottage. These items are available if guests leave them.
-Cable tv
*please note cleaning and linen fee varies by number of people and length of stay. Quotes will be adjusted as applicable.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Township
Reviews
4.9
Outstanding(81 Reviews)4.9
We loved our weekend away at this little gem in northern MI. Everything was clean and it’s a beautiful house on Little Platte Lake. I would definitely recommend staying here to anyone.
4.9
Property neat and clean Look forward to staying there in the future---a kyack would have nice.
Ed and Rose
4.9
Loved this cottage and the property. We had beautiful weather and there is so much to do nearby.
4.9
Well taken care of cabin and it certainly. The owner is very personable and took care of our needs. Great location and scenery.
4.9
The overall stay was great! It looks out over the water and was super peaceful. The beds are not the most comfortable but otherwise great!
4.9
Clean, quiet, beautiful setting - thank you!
4.9
Great place to stay!
Clean, quiet, beautiful setting - thank you!
4.9
Although the weather didn’t cooperate, we enjoyed our stay at your place! It was centrally located to the other cities we'd plan to visit. With the weather, we found ourselves being inside more than normal. The living room furniture could use some attention. The queen bed was very nice. The shower needs some TLC too…hardly any water would come out at all.
4.9
Our family of four found a perfect getaway--frozen lake, board games, nearby activities. Hoping to return when it's warm.
4.9
Peace and quiet!!
Although the weather didn’t cooperate, we enjoyed our stay at your place! It was centrally located to the other cities we'd plan to visit. With the weather, we found ourselves being inside more than normal. The living room furniture could use some attention. The queen bed was very nice. The shower needs some TLC too…hardly any water would come out at all.
4.9
Wonderful quiet anniversary weekend with easy access to nice restaurants and vineyards.
4.9
This was a very charming cabin in a quiet neighborhood right on Little Platte lake. If you like quiet, peacefulness and beauty, this is the place for you. Cabin was very clean and comfortable.
4.9
Cozy and happy
Our family of four found a perfect getaway--frozen lake, board games, nearby activities. Hoping to return when it's warm.
4.9
Late winter getaway
Wonderful quiet anniversary weekend with easy access to nice restaurants and vineyards.
4.9
It was a great little cabin on a pretty lake. We spent a lot of time ice skating on Little Platte Lake. Very quiet location and great mix of winter outdoors and cozy cabin life. Queen bed for my wife and I that shared a large bathroom with kids room (two double beds) on other side of cabin. It was very clean and everything was operational. Lots of kitchen utencils and good amount of spices as wrll. The location is ideal, just south of Leelanau and all its wonders. It was about 10 minutes south of Empire, and the bluff hike there is magnificent. We had dinner at local breweries/distilleries. It's close to Iron Fish distillery, St. Ambrose Cellars, and others. About 20 minutes South of Sleeping Bear too. Great place and great time. We'll definitely be back!
4.9
This was a very charming cabin in a quiet neighborhood right on Little Platte lake. If you like quiet, peacefulness and beauty, this is the place for you. Cabin was very clean and comfortable.
4.9
Wonderful place to get away
This was a very charming cabin in a quiet neighborhood right on Little Platte lake. If you like quiet, peacefulness and beauty, this is the place for you. Cabin was very clean and comfortable.
4.9
And quiet
4.9
Winter Getaway
It was a great little cabin on a pretty lake. We spent a lot of time ice skating on Little Platte Lake. Very quiet location and great mix of winter outdoors and cozy cabin life. Queen bed for my wife and I that shared a large bathroom with kids room (two double beds) on other side of cabin. It was very clean and everything was operational. Lots of kitchen utencils and good amount of spices as wrll. The location is ideal, just south of Leelanau and all its wonders. It was about 10 minutes south of Empire, and the bluff hike there is magnificent. We had dinner at local breweries/distilleries. It's close to Iron Fish distillery, St. Ambrose Cellars, and others. About 20 minutes South of Sleeping Bear too. Great place and great time. We'll definitely be back!
4.9
Nice
And quiet
4.9
Cozy and functional cabin. Love the sunrises over the lake. Great place to see the stars at night. Close to Crystal Mtn for skiing and sleeping bear for hiking. We will be back.
4.9
The property is very nicely updated, clean and has a great kitchen with all the spices and little things you need to cook but are to many to bring. It's very private and secluded. We had a great time.
4.9
Cozy
Cozy and functional cabin. Love the sunrises over the lake. Great place to see the stars at night. Close to Crystal Mtn for skiing and sleeping bear for hiking. We will be back.
4.9
Absolutely loved this little cottage on the lake! The home is very cozy and the view of the lake is so peaceful. I spent some time at night out on the ice under the moon and stars, complete silence and bliss. I will definitely come back!
4.9
Great Cabin
The property is very nicely updated, clean and has a great kitchen with all the spices and little things you need to cook but are to many to bring. It's very private and secluded. We had a great time.
4.9
Weekend Reset
Absolutely loved this little cottage on the lake! The home is very cozy and the view of the lake is so peaceful. I spent some time at night out on the ice under the moon and stars, complete silence and bliss. I will definitely come back!
4.9
Thanks
4.9
Thanks
4.9
Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. We came during off season and it was perfect for us because we liked the seclusion and privacy. The cabin had everything we needed in the kitchen and very nice fluffy bath towels. The shower pressure wasn't great and the shower/toilet layout in general is kind of awkward for the space but we knew that going into it with the pictures. The sunrises were beautiful to watch in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Only improvements would be to the keypad deadbolt lock. The deadbolt sticks and can be difficult to lock & unlock. Also, I'd suggest hiding a spare set of keys somewhere on the property because the battery on the deadbolt died while we were out and we ended up having to crawl through a window accidentally left unlocked to get inside. The owner was very quick to respond to this issue via text message.
4.9
Quiet Getaway
Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. We came during off season and it was perfect for us because we liked the seclusion and privacy. The cabin had everything we needed in the kitchen and very nice fluffy bath towels. The shower pressure wasn't great and the shower/toilet layout in general is kind of awkward for the space but we knew that going into it with the pictures. The sunrises were beautiful to watch in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Only improvements would be to the keypad deadbolt lock. The deadbolt sticks and can be difficult to lock & unlock. Also, I'd suggest hiding a spare set of keys somewhere on the property because the battery on the deadbolt died while we were out and we ended up having to crawl through a window accidentally left unlocked to get inside. The owner was very quick to respond to this issue via text message.
4.9
The cottage was clean, everything we needed was provided, and the setting is very quiet with a nice lake view. The location is a perfect home base for exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Leelanau Peninsula. Our stay was short, but we really enjoyed it!
4.9
Had a great stay on the Little Platte Lake. Very quiet. Pretty view. Nice open cottage with updated kitchen. More than enough room for 2 people. Right in the middle of everything we wanted to see and do. Would definitely stay there again.
4.9
Cute & Cozy Cottage - great fall get-away!
The cottage was clean, everything we needed was provided, and the setting is very quiet with a nice lake view. The location is a perfect home base for exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Leelanau Peninsula. Our stay was short, but we really enjoyed it!
4.9
Close to southern parts of Sleeping Bear, and easy drive (30 minutes) to the northern sections. Very quiet area, comfy beds, dark at night for great sleep. The cabin has the basics - but no microwave. Rowboat on property, though we didn’t get a chance to try it. Empire and Honor are closest towns and they are tiny! Drive a bit further to Frankfort or Glen Arbor for more options of food, coffee shops, breweries.
4.9
Great quiet area
Had a great stay on the Little Platte Lake. Very quiet. Pretty view. Nice open cottage with updated kitchen. More than enough room for 2 people. Right in the middle of everything we wanted to see and do. Would definitely stay there again.
4.9
We enjoyed our stay in the little cottage on Little Platte Lake. Fitted out with what we need for a short stay, nice to not need to bring bedding and towels. We loved sitting on the deck looking out at the lake, ducks, geese, herons, beaver, Moon, stars, and Jupiter.
4.9
Quiet, cozy space
Close to southern parts of Sleeping Bear, and easy drive (30 minutes) to the northern sections. Very quiet area, comfy beds, dark at night for great sleep. The cabin has the basics - but no microwave. Rowboat on property, though we didn’t get a chance to try it. Empire and Honor are closest towns and they are tiny! Drive a bit further to Frankfort or Glen Arbor for more options of food, coffee shops, breweries.
4.9
Lovely quiet spot, great location
We enjoyed our stay in the little cottage on Little Platte Lake. Fitted out with what we need for a short stay, nice to not need to bring bedding and towels. We loved sitting on the deck looking out at the lake, ducks, geese, herons, beaver, Moon, stars, and Jupiter.
4.9
We found the cabin very clean upon arrival and enjoyed being on the lake. The location worked well for us overall. For anyone wanting to do some work remotely, bring your own Hotspot.
4.9
Great Stay
We found the cabin very clean upon arrival and enjoyed being on the lake. The location worked well for us overall. For anyone wanting to do some work remotely, bring your own Hotspot.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Township?
The average price for a rental in Lake Township is £225 per night. This rental is £88 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy,Lakefront Cottage Near Lake MI & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. 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 Cozy,Lakefront Cottage Near Lake MI & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cozy,Lakefront Cottage Near Lake MI & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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