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Serene Setting on the Platte River

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Terrace/patio
Beach
Nestled in the woods along the Platte River, this spacious four-bedroom home offers a serene retreat in Sleeping Bear Dunes Region. Enjoy scenic views from the large loft or deck, equipped with grill and outdoor dining table. The property features two master suites and a fully stocked kitchen for added convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Serene Setting on the Platte River

Spacious four bedroom/three full bath home sits nestled in the woods on the Platte River in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Region of Michigan. The property features two master suites, one up and one down. The house is furnished and includes a fully stocked kitchen and linens and bedding are provided for your convenience. There is a large loft for families to gather and watch movies or play games while enjoying the view of the scenic Platte River. Enjoy the outdoors on the large deck equipped with grill and an outdoor dining table. Sit and relax on one of the two docks or drop a line and fish for a bit. A fire pit is available for an evening fire.

The property is located close to the beaches of Lake Michigan. The many outdoor activities available include, kayaking, dune climbing, golf, hiking, biking, miniature golf, skiing, snowmobiling and more. Explore the many lakes in the area, including Platte Lake, Little Platte Lake, Big Glen Lake, Little Glen Lake, Otter Lake and many more. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is minutes away and is open year round. The quaint towns of Honor, Empire and Glen Arbor are just a few nearby places to dine and shop.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please push dishwasher start button TWICE to start.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Serene Setting Platte River House Honor
Serene Setting Platte River House
Serene Setting Platte River Honor
Serene Setting Platte River
Serene Setting on the Platte River Honor
Serene Setting on the Platte River Private vacation home
Serene Setting on the Platte River Private vacation home Honor

About the area

Honor is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain.
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Setting on the Platte River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Setting on the Platte River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Setting on the Platte River located?

Situated in Honor, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Platte Lake and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Serene Setting on the Platte River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Perfect getaway

Love this place and look forward to next year's visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Platte River Relaxation

This is a great place. Right on the river and close to so many fun towns and restaurants. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Beautiful Family Reunion

We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

First family trip

The house is beautiful and platte lake is very peaceful. Great get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Nice ski vacation.

Very nice house, the kids enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Great family vacay!

Libby’s property was everything we wanted! It was close to the beaches, drive-in movies & the kayaks were an added bonus! We would definitely recommend this place to stay & hopefully return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvaid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

I’m going to book this cabin again next year. Great place and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Close to the dunes with River bonus!

Great location! We enjoyed our time exploring the dunes and fishing on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stephanie E.

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

Great location!

The backyard with the river view is beautiful and peaceful! The house had plenty of room and beds for our group of 3 families. Loved that there were 10 kayaks to use. Kitchen was fully stocked. Perfect location to enjoy esch beach, the dunes, and empire bluffs hike. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

Peaceful Platte River

We loved the setting and utilized the outdoor activities to the fullest—-kayaking, campfire, meals on the deck. It was a wonderful week. We’ll be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Close to various activities and love the kayaks.

Clean and well supplied.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

SECOND TIME HERE!! <3

We loved it so much this was our second year in a row. This house is perfect for our combined 4 family vacation and are already looking into next year. The location is perfect for keeping busy in town or venturing out to dunes, bluffs and beaches. The house is perfect for cozy campfire relaxing or canoeing up the river located directly in the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great spot!

Can't recommend this property enough. The location next to the river is serene and there is plenty of things to do within 30 minutes of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

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

Very nice

Great location — Plenty of things to do! The river is beautiful, and having access to kayaks is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Great Time

Our 2nd consecutive year! We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

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

Family Vacation

This was our 3rd summer staying here. It's a perfect place for a large family. Being on the river is great for the kids! We'll most likely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anne b.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved this place! The house and property are beautiful. The docks were perfect for hanging out by the river in the morning. There were plenty of kayaks, and beach equipment for the adults and kids, and the location can't be beat! We can't wait to come back up next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Enjoyed our Stay!

Great time, nice & peaceful on the river. Very clean, great spaces for all kinds of family fun - both indoors & outside. Beautiful deck, big kitchen, & lots of sleeping room. Great location close to the sand dunes. Owners were very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Never a bad stay

We stayed at Riverbend Retreat for our 4th year this year and we have been very very satisfied every year. The property is gorgeous, Libby is so attentive and kind and we highly recommend staying here. Love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dasi G.

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

Spacious home on Platte River

Our group of 8 (including 2 sets of grand parents and 2 young kids) had a wonderful stay in Libby’s home. We used the kayaks, built fires in the fire pit and enjoyed meals on the deck. We had plenty of space to relax. The location is great - close to beaches and other towns to explore. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

So beautiful!!

We so enjoyed our stay at your rental! It was perfect- size, location, amenities, everything was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P., Downers Grove

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

Lovely setting and excellent hostess

This is a charming and surprisingly spacious cabin along the Platte river with an absolutely stunning view. Very well kept and clean. The owners continue to make improvements every year and obviously care a lot about the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Always perfect

We have never failed to enjoy our time at Riverbend Retreat. Clean, cozy, perfectly located. Libby is an amazing host and we are always happy here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Great house and location

We spent three nights here for your annual extended family vacation. The house is very spacious, and fit 8 adults and 5 kids with room to spare. We had fun swimming and Kayaking in the Platte River. The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes are a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patrick P., Downers Grove

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

Great host and location

A comfortable spot on a beautiful scenic turn in the river. The host continues to make improvements to the property every year, which is appreciated. Excellent communication and flexibility.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021