Title: Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! 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 # Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/2e93e49d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/39700982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/d5e7868c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/d5de0178.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104110000/104101500/104101433/w1144h705x0y2-b9f313a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rae’s Retreat on Little Platte Lake offers a serene escape in Honor, MI. Enjoy swimming, floating and fishing right off your private dock or unwind with a grill dinner at the lakeside deck. The nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort add to this charming cottage's appeal. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81216 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! Grab your kayaks, canoes, and tubes to launch off your private dock on Little Platte Lake! This charming cottage comfortably sleeps 8 guests and has 2 bedrooms, 1 loft, 1.5 baths, a living room with a smart TV, a fully stocked kitchen\* and dining table, washer/dryer, a deck facing the lake and a yard with a grill and fire pit. The lake and private dock is only a few feet away from the house. Honor, MI is home to both Little Platte Lake and Big Platte Lake as well as the Platte River which feeds into Lake Michigan. Little Platte Lake is a shallow lake which makes it perfect for swimming, floating and fishing. Both Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Crystal Mountain Ski Resort are less than 20 miles from the property. Within a 30-mile radius, you’ll find charming towns like Glen Arbor, Leland, Frankfort, and Traverse City! The cottage is available year-round and is the perfect get-away for fishing, hiking, water sports, golfing, wineries and hunting on nearby public land. Rae’s Retreat is one of eleven cottages on the lake located in the private American Resort which also homes forty permanent RV’s behind the home. There is no central AC but each room has a fan and the cottage gets a nice breeze from the lake! Come enjoy what northwest Michigan has to offer! \* Please note, there is no dishwasher. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,216 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34454800/34454738/0d0eb086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area Located in Honor, this cottage is on a lake. Benzie Area Historical Museum and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Champion Hill Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Honor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Honor.dx6350719) [View more Cottages in Honor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Honor-Cottages.d6350719-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.69578%2C-86.07178&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K3PmqwaE9iJuXqKr8znSPKakzUU=) Honor, MI ### What's nearby - Platte Lake - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 12 min drive - 7.0 miles - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles - Empire Bluff Trail - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 14.4 miles ### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬11 min drive - ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Platte Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Champion Hill Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rae's Retreat on Little Platte Lake w/ Private Dock! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin O. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation on Little Platte Lake A great relaxing location on Little Platte Lake. ##### Kevin O. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia T. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cabin Wonderful stay, place was very nice, clean and modern. Liked there was plenty of soap dispensers and soft fluffy towels. I would recommend this place to stay. ##### Patricia T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location to surrounding area This place was great. The view of the lake from the private dock was beautiful. I recommend if you are looking to be in the Crystal Lake/Sleeping Bear Dunes area you stay here. Communication was great with the host. ##### Mark D. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandi R. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The area is incredible as to getting to all the small towns, beaches, fishing and kayaking spots. The cabin was perfect for us. The side lot provided a great firepit space, the bathrooms were great, the kitchen was stocked w necessary items and she has a first aid kit we needed on day one. Oh and the view of the lake from the front windows is breathtakingly beautiful. ##### Mandi R. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas S. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Vacation Rae’s Retreat had everything we needed for our “Up North” vacation - a clean, well appointed cabin, a great kitchen to make meals out of, convenient access to the lake a few steps out the front door, a dock to fish from and use our SUP. The location is also ideal for traveling to other nearby beaches and sites. We would certainly stay again! The Host was also very easy to get in touch with for our check out questions. ##### Thomas S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike B. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Spotless Very nice 2 bedroom with 2 additional beds in loft. Very clean view of lake between 2 house across the street. ##### Mike B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Debbie D. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location #### Great Host Cottage was located in the back of a densely populated RV park - your view from most bedrooms was an RV within 20 yards. The lake had recently been treated for weeds so it was not swimmable at all and we had a problem with gnats/fruit flies in most of the rooms. The host was very attentive to our concerns and refunded as a nights' stay for our inconvenience. The place itself is nice with the exception of the windows; many would not lock and were so foggy you couldn't see out of them. The host informed us new windows were being installed in September, so that will be nice for future renters. ##### Debbie D. 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