Platte Lake Waterfront Cottage with beach and swimming dock
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!
Our stay here was LOVELY! The host was quick to respond if we had a question and the property/cottage was so cute. The beds were comfortable and bedding was soft. 4 women, so we had a lot of stuff and not much room, but we made it work. Overall, we loved our time here! :)
We absolutely loved this adorable cottage. Location was great- close to the National Lakeshore, and shopping. Sunsets on the dock were beautiful. Cottage was comfy, cozy, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed. Grill outside was an added bonus. Cannot say enough about this little gem.
We had a great time at this property. It was the perfect size for me and my 2 boys for the week. The cottage was clean and well appointed. The lake was beautiful, and my kids loved playing with the kids staying at the other cottages on the property.
It was a really cute cabin near the water, had everything we needed (as a solo couple). It was nicely centrally located so within 20-30 minutes we could get to most of the nice towns in the area with very little fuss.
Only 2 people can eat at the kitchen island, and the bunk beds are not in a separate room. Otherwise it was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the fire pit, star gazing, fall colors and hiking.
This cabin stay was exactly what we needed as we prepared for our first Half IM 70.3 race. The water temperature was great to get some swim training in, as well as some relaxing paddle boarding and kayaking. The host was super easy to contact and very accommodating. We will be back!
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 6â3â hubby. Nice neighbors, very laid back and steps from the water. Definitely hope to stay here again!
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!
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!
We were so happy with this cute little cottage and we had a perfect and peaceful stay. Weâll 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.
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!
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! Couldnât ask for better.
Great memories made! Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Michigan native and 7-year teen adventure guide in South Africa, Australia, Mozambique, Ecuador, Colorado, California, and Alaska. I now reside in Grand Rapids, MI with my partner and 2 pups as a creative consultant and senior designer for ArtPrize.
Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of my favorite places in Michigan. The aqua blue water, miles of shoreline, and picturesque sunsets can't be beat! After visiting my friend's property over the years on Platte Lake, I was excited when this little spot came up for sale so that I too could provide a fun and relaxing space for friends and family. I also love to kitesurf and one of the best spots in Michigan is 8 minutes down the road!