Title: Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Beachfront holiday home in Honor with kitchen ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57120400/57120400/16877d55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57120400/57120400/befc29cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57120400/57120400/b3cc30e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57120400/57120400/a8390b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57120400/57120400/e00426c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Welcome to Sandbar Shores on Big Platte Lake. This micro-resort is comprised of three cottages with direct beachfront access and enjoyment of Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is nestled in the heart of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is shallow, warm and sandy. The Big House is steps away from the lake and offers lovely views. This four bedroom house is furnished with two king beds, a queen bed, and two twin beds. There is a living room on the main floor with a 58" television, two couches, two recliners and a large dining table. There is a second living room upstairs with a 43" television, a couch, and two chairs. Each cottage is outfitted with a/c (The Big House only has AC upstairs, which does cool the downstairs a bit), heat, WiFi, Roku televisions, gas grills, linens, towels, pillows, and personal fire pits. The sandy beach lakefront is a shared area between all of the cottages so we request that visitors are limited and courtesy be given to the other quests while enjoying the amenities. There is working laundry facilities on the premises that is located in the basement of The Big House. Guests from all three cottages have access to the laundry facilities. There are also 2 mooring buoys. Whether you're looking to explore the dunes, waterways, hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, tour the wineries of M-22, or just admire the northern Michigan sunsets and scenery our cottages will not disappoint. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Hob - Oven ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55220000/55217100/55217068/180-b5d31cfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach House - Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Honor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=55217068&PinnedHotelID=55217068&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95840000/95834100/95834083/cdc38713.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cavalier Cottage - PRIVATE WATERFRONT COTTAGE W/ HUGE DOCK AND 4 KAYAKS! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Honor Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House Private vacation home Honor ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.68880%2C-86.06543&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tFgCTUZ9UyyQFIBEyVVnT0_75Dg=) Honor, MI #### What's nearby - Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles - Betsie Valley Trail - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles - Empire Bluff Trail - 15 min drive - 11.6 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive - ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Explore Sleeping Bear: The Big House located? > Situated on the beach, this holiday home is steps from Platte Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Champion Hill Golf Course. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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