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"Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!"

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Beach nearby
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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
On Platte Lake's shores, Cottage Pisces offers a tranquil retreat for families and adults. Take a one-minute stroll to the private resort beach, or explore nearby attractions like kayaking, shopping, restaurants and Lake Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. With 2 bedrooms and ample space for 6 guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!"

Cottage Pisces is located on Platte Lake with 2 bedrooms and one bath with room for 6. One minute walk to private resort beach. Close to kayaking, shopping, restaurants and minutes from Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake-shore. 30 minutes from Traverse City, 18 minutes from Crystal Mountain, 15 minutes from Frankfort. So much to do and see for the whole family! Close to everything, but far from ordinary.
NOTE: I DO NOT ALLOW FISHING TRIPS AT MY COTTAGE! The cottage is intended for families or adult vacations only. Guests are not allowed to bring power boats, PWC, sail boats or RVs while staying at the resort. Boat slips and moorings at the private beach are for owners only. You may bring your own kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. PETS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED!!!! (Bringing a pet will result in a $500 assessment and immediate eviction).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No fishing trips, expeditions..etc. This is a family or adult vacation cottage only.
NO Boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, or Personal Water Craft.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

"cottage Pisces It's all About the Water!"
"Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!" Honor

About the area

Map
Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 13 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!" located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cottage in Honor is situated in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Platte Lake, and is convenient for winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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"Cottage Pisces, It's all about the water!" Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage Pisces was a perfect getaway for my friend and I. It is located in a great location for the places we wanted to visit. The cottage is updated and had everything we needed. It was clean and well supplied as well. We will definitely be back to stay at this wonderful gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

JUNE at the Cottage

Such a totaling charming cottage. With just the two of us we had plenty of room. Everything was well stocked with little notes of guidance. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Platte Lake

Short walk to the lake, very quiet, clean, and convenient (location).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!!!

Great place to stay has everything you need to enjoy a nice weekend getaway. Definitely will be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This property met every need and want. We felt so welcomed and enjoyed every minute of our stay! We will definitely come again if given the chance. Thank yoy for a lovely home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location Cute Cottage

Our family found this to be the perfect fit for our getaway in Michigan. The location was great to visit the dunes, swim in the lake and explore the area. It was small space, but optimized very nicely and accommodated our family very well. They did a great job of providing all the things you need and we would gladly return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfy, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes

Very nice. A bit expensive for what it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

We stayed at Cottage Pisces for a long weekend and it was everything we needed. Our days were spent exploring the area and it was nice to come back to a relaxing cottage in the evenings. Everything is within an hour of driving or less. Plenty of things to do in the area if you enjoy being outdoors. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Very clean and convenient location. Easy to book and great response from Rick. Close to Platte Lake which is extremely clean and sandy. House has great features and added little touches like clothes racks and coffee and creamer. Priced fairly for location to Lake MI, Sleeping Bear Dunes, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My son, myself and my twin grandsons just completed a week at the cottage. The location was absolutely perfect Central to everything. The cottage is very well appointed with everything that we needed. Rick and Beth have thought of everything even wireless chargers and multiple USB charging outlets. The ceiling fans work very well, have timers and remote controls. The cottage was very comfortable and very inviting. We highly recommend a stay here if you want to do a Michigan vacation. Some some great spots to visit with kids are, of course the dunes, we rented bikes and rode the Heritage Trail, we kayak down the Platte river, took the ferry to South Manitou Island and even spent a rainy day at the Cognition Center and a few museums.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

It was very conveniently located from our other rental. Very clean.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cozy cabin!!

This cute cabin was just right for our "family adventure"!!! (I refuse to call them vacations when children are involved. ;-)) Had everything we needed, including comfortable beds. The owner was great to communicate with and made checking in and out very easy. The private access to Platte Lake was amazing! The cabin is also centrally located to many of the area's other public beaches. Our favorite was Empire Beach...definitely recommend especially if you are coming with kids! Papa J's just down the road has amazing pizza and fun atmosphere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in an awesome location

We loved our stay at Cottage Pisces which is located near a multitude of outdoor activities. We biked the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and did multiple beautiful hikes in the sleeping bear dunes national park. We also kayaked the Platte river. (You can put it right at the cottage and paddle all the way to the lake shore!). There are many great beaches in the area. (Platte beach closest to the cottage is great but Empire and Glen Haven were also really nice. The cottage was very well equipped, and we were not wanting for anything. The beds were very comfortable and our son loved sleeping in the bunk beds. I saw one review saying the bunk beds were small, but we did not find that to be the case, the lower bunks could easily fit an adult. The hosts were great and quick to respond the few times we had questions. Would recommend and stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay on Platte Lake

Cabin was perfect for our family. The kids loved the beach and playground. Location was extremely close to so many activities! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage on Platte Lake

Our family and my parents stayed at cottage Pisces for 4 nights this June and had a wonderful time. The cottage is just right for an “up north” adventure and is in a fantastic location. The kids loved the grounds and it was fun to take a quick stroll to the beach. The water is very shallow for 30+ yards off the shore, so we enjoyed allowing them to play with no fear of them getting out of their depth. They also liked to play together on the play set. Richard and his wife did a wonderful job of thinking of and providing all the little things you may need. We felt comfortable and at home and had a wonderful time. Just a bit up the road is the trading post (walking distance) where you can find some snacks but also make arrangements for tubing or kayaking down the Platte River. The cottage is about 20 min from Frankfort, which has a lovely downtown and views of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse. Betsie Point is a similar distance and also had a beautiful light house. If you have little ones, there is an Alpaca farm not more than 20 minutes as well as Glen Frostic’s studio, which is worth a visit. We highly recommend cottage Pisces and are hopeful to return again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BEN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little getaway

Pisces worked out perfectly for us. Cute little spot in a collection of cottages on Platte Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Pisces Getaway!

We enjoyed a wonderful girls getaway here! The weather was PERFECT and the water was AMAZING!! This cottage is super close to so many things to check out- which we did! Neighbors were great, very quiet at night. Cottage has everything you will need! Just bring your sense of fun! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage!

Our blended family of 6, ranging in ages from 10, 12, 17 & 23 enjoyed staying at Cottage Pisces. The older ones fit well on the bottom bunks and the younger ones stayed on the top bunks! Everything was very clean, nicely decorated and the essentials were well stocked! We enjoyed meeting others at the resort and everyone was so friendly. The shared beach was peaceful to watch the sunset or to just sit under the stars! The firepit was perfect for making smores! It is conveniently located to many fun things to do! We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

Spotlessly clean, nicely decorated, well-appointed! Comfortable beds, nice and bright rooms with large, well-functioning windows, ceiling fans in bedrooms and living area. The “closet” systems of shelving and racks are so handy, and much nicer than a dark closet! Pisces cottage is the first unit off the road, in a sweet little kind of retro style resort, but still quiet and a little off the beaten path. The shared beach area isn’t large, but was never crowded when we were there. Nice chairs provided, and a nice fire ring area and dock. Contactless checking in and out, and Hosts were always available with the info we needed at the right times, and very personable. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kyle r., Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent property for the price

Nice property for family with small children. The condo would be tight for full grown children. Beautiful lake in Northern Michigan with breathtaking views from the beach. However it is truly northern and there is swimmers itch and some bugs to deal with. Great location for many options for day trips.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., Galena

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Cottage Pisces

My family and I really enjoyed staying at the cottage and the property. Easy to communicate with the host and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, perfect location

What was not to love about this quaint yet practical cabin?! Communication with the owner was perfect, he was very quick to answer questions before and during our stay. The cabin was better than we expected. Very clean and enough space for our family of 4. It was equipped with everything you need including some spices and coffee. The air conditioner had a sight hiccup, but never stopped working for us. The owner Rick was quick to troubleshoot the issue and everything was fine. The check-in/check-out process was easy. Our kids (11 & 8) enjoyed swimming in the clear water lake, my husband loved fishing from the kayak in the evening on the south end of the lake and I the peaceful atmosphere. We kayaked, biked and hiked in the local towns during our stay. The cabin is close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, multiple lakes & rivers and bike trails. Our family loved that we were able to kayak from Platte Lake to Lake Michigan. If you do this with your own kayaks, your going to need to make sure you have transportation back or you can rent kayaks or river tubes from one of the many local rental companies near by. We will definitely be back year after year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021