Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

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!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

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Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

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

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(47 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Cute and everything we needed

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Cute little cottage. Perfect for a short fall stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Everything about the cabin was nice and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

We had a great time

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Too expensive. Too many people trying to share the water.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Great host, perfect location and beautiful, fully updated cottage right on the lake!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Platte Lake Get Away

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

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Great Lake view

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Family trip to Bear Dunes

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!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Quiet Platte Lake

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Nice little spot

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

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Peaceful getaway

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Wonderful Summer Vacation

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Family Vacation

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our time at this nice, little cottage. Excellent beach for little ones.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

Great cabin!

Great cabin!

We stayed in a great, little cabin. Everything was very clean with lots of great extras! Our family really enjoyed our stay!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Nice for the price

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Parking issues.

Parking issues.

Good place. Parking is very limited.

3.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

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.

6.0 / 10.0

Sep 2020

Very Tiny cabin

Very Tiny cabin

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

The location is beautiful!! The crampedbathroom is manageable. The full size mattress is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Bad mattress

Bad mattress

The location is beautiful!! The cramped bathroom is manageable. The full size mattress is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Great visit

Great visit

Great location right on Platte lake-friendly neighbors and close to everything

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

Great location!

Great location!

The location for this cottage is perfect. It's close to everything, from restaurants to Lake Michigan to Traverse City and Leland. The size is good for two people, but would be tight for more. The kitchen was nicely furnished and there was a good TV (we didn't watch) and wifi, which kept going off and on, but guessing that's a location issue. Overall the stay was okay. The down side was that the cottage is tired and pretty dark inside. Most importantly, it needs a really thorough cleaning, including the carpet. While we have owned and stayed in cottages before, there is something about walking into one that has been obviously cleaned well and aired out. If done well, it would make a huge difference in the comfort level of this cottage, and it would have gotten a higher overall rating from us.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Great Vacation

Great Vacation

Close to everything we needed. Kids were in the water 99% of the time. Cottage was just right.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

Great place

Great place

Great location

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

cute and cozy.

cute and cozy.

Very relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2020

Platte Lake cottage getaway

Platte Lake cottage getaway

Very pleasant! Our boys enjoyed fishing off the dick and swimming in the nice beach area by the dock. I would recommend this stay to others!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Platte Lake Paradise

Platte Lake Paradise

We had everything we needed for our stay at the cottage. You'll enjoy playing catch and corn hole down the center between the cottages, and of course, beautiful Big Platte Lake. The cottage's location is central to almost everything you could possibly want to do in northwestern Michigan. Our favorites include the Cherry Bowl, Beedazzled, Gwen Frostic's studio, Interlochen, Sleeping Bear Dunes (Pierce Stocking Drive) and Jackleen's Jem's, Crystal Mountain alpine slide, and Crystal Falls Mini Golf and Ice Cream shop. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us Mark and Elisha!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

A great vacation!

A great vacation!

My first booking on VRBO turned out to be a positive experience. Communication with Chris was excellent. The location was perfect for us. Just two concerns: the use of the toilet was tough due to the lack of leg space. We got through the challenge. The full size mattresses both need to be replaced.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Beautiful, clean cabin with lots of extras!! Loved our stay!!!

Beautiful, clean cabin with lots of extras!! Loved our stay!!!

We had an amazing time! This was the nicest cabin we’ve stayed in yet!

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Township?

The average price for a rental in Lake Township is R 5,099 per night. This rental is R 971 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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Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

Cottage in Lake Township

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock

Cottage in Lake Township

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Lake Township?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock?

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