Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! | House in Honor

9.0 (25 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Honor House | Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS!

3 Bedroom House in Honor

Cavalier Cottage is a very cute and charming lakefront cottage with lots of character! It's located right on Big Platte Lake in Honor, Michigan and includes the use of a large private dock and 4 kayaks! The water is clean, gorgeous, shallow, and sandy, which is great for families! There is also a fun lakefront bonfire ring at the property, which is perfect for bonfires and s'mores on the lake!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cottage has an incredible location! It is located Right on Platte Lake, a large all-sports lake located just south of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Platte Lake is wonderfully shallow, clear, and sandy, so it great for kids and families! Sleeping Bear Dunes is located just a short drive from the cottage, as is Crystal Lake, the charming lake towns of Beulah and Frankfort, the Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the famous Cherry Bowl Drive- in Theatre. There are a plethora of fun shops and great restaurants in the area. And, if bigger city entertainment and attractions are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 45-minute drive from the cottage.
THE SPACE:
Inside, the cottage features three bedrooms. One bedroom is on the first floor, one is on the second floor, and the third is detached from the house next to the detached garage, which also has a small refrigerator. The home has a lovely living room with a comfy queen sleeper sofa, chairs, and a great view of Platte Lake from large windows! The kitchen is stocked with a variety of appliances and cookware.
The home has 2 bathrooms. Again, one bathroom is on the main floor and the second is a private en suite bathroom for the large bedroom on the second floor. Both bathrooms are full bathrooms. (Note that the detached third bedroom does not have a bathroom attached to it.)
Note that the cottage has great high-speed Wi-Fi and a 32 in smart TV and DVD - so bring your Firestick! The cottage does not have central air conditioning currently, but there is a room air conditioner provided for the second floor bedroom. There is a second refrigerator in the shed for overflow use, where guests will find life jackets, folding chairs, children’s beach toys, and high chair.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 2 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) GARAGE: The detached garage is not available for guest usage.
3) DETACHED BEDROOM: The detached bedroom next to the garage does not have a bathroom attached to it. Guests staying in this bedroom must use one of the bathrooms in the main house. Please also note that this bedroom only has an electric heater, so it is NOT AVAILABLE FOR USE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1. AS SUCH, THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR THE PROPERTY IS ONLY 7 PEOPLE FROM NOVEMBER 1 UNTIL MAY 1.
4) STAIRWAY: The stairway to the second floor does not have railing on one side of it. It may be hazardous for young children or elderly individuals.
5) ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR: Please note that the cottage is in a residential family area where the houses are quite close together. Guests must keep things relatively quiet accordingly. Yelling, loud music, barking dogs, profanity, vulgar language, and loud talking / laughing at night are all strictly prohibited. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere.
6) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: Please note that there are exterior cameras at the property. (There are no interior cameras.)
7) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
10) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
11) DOCK AVAILABILITY IN FALL: Please note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place up until October 1. It may not be in place after October 1.

Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! is located in Honor. Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Honor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Honor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total pets
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1005 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • On the lake
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Kimberly R.
Jul 28, 2025 08:59:37 PM
Review Score:   4
Summary: The house is in a stunning location. The lake is fabulous. However, the cleanliness of the house was NOT up to par. The carpet is so stained and dirty, none of us felt comfortable walking barefoot on it. There was a pull out bed in the couch, that had hair, chips and candy all over the mattress. There weren't enough extra blankets sheets and pillow to accommodate 9 people as the listing states they can accommodate. The drawers that hold the silverware and kitchen utensils were sticky with who knows what. There were cobwebs and spider webs and nests all over the house both inside and out. The webs outside were so bad we couldn't utilize the front porch and half of the time we had to use the backdoor because we didn't want a spider to drop on our head. The 3rd room in the addition had several bugs that found their way inside, everything from earwigs to rollie-pollies. The most disturbing thing we found were roaches. We saw a few on the walls and 1 in the coffee pot. I feel bad for writing a bad review because the manager Kate was lovely and the rental company worked with me prior to arrival, but the cleanliness of this house, and the bugs and spiders inside and out just really put a damper on our vacation. We spent over 1400 for 2 days to leave worried that a cockroach may have snuck in our luggage and feeling just dirty. The first thing I did when I got home was take a shower and wash all of my clothes.
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