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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards!. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards!

  • - We never charge Host, Cleaning or Pet (up to 2 dogs) fees!

    This Cottage Style home features: maple flooring, milled beam accents, ceramic tile, cottage decor and a cozy fireplace. It is also set up for family fun with separate areas for adults and little ones alike.

    The Landing is situated atop a natural slope with *views of Long Lake, beautiful towering trees and wildlife and features 160 feet of very private, sandy bottom frontage on peaceful all-sports Long Lake in Benzie county. Built in 2004, this home is located right in the center of one of Northern Michigan's most desired vacation destinations. 'The Landing' is directly across the street from Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore property, with hiking to Lake Michigan less than a mile down the road and is only minutes from such areas as Empire, Glen Arbor, Crystal Lake and Frankfort. 
     
    Also, just 3-4 minutes walk** down the hill, and thru the boardwalk trail, await your own private island... OK it's not a private island, but it is a 160' of very private sandy beach frontage. There is a row boat, 2 kayaks, life jackets in various shapes & sizes, full dock w/moorings for extra boats, fire pit w/chairs, rope hammock, 2 chaise lounges, and 2 Paddle Boards w/ Paddles.

    When these amenities are available: Row Boat (April 1st til Nov 15th), Kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), Docks (Mid-May til Nov 1st), 2 Paddle Boards (Memorial week til Oct 1st), Gas Log Fireplace (Thanksgiving til April 1st.)

    *To some extent seasonal, as during the summer when the trees are full, you can't see the lake as well, but there still are some breaks.

    **3-4 minutes for healthy adults and children, for those with health issues it could take a little longer. Home also sits on a small hill so the walk back up could be a concern for those with health issues.

    - Winter guests must bring an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

    **** Be sure to check out "Additional Information" - "Things to Bring" so that you'll have everything you need to enjoy your stay! There is only room for 4 cars in the driveway and you can't park in the street. Please plan for this.

    ---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for typical 3 night stay, for a smaller group of 2 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

    RENTAL AGREEMENT: By booking, the guest accepts the Rental Agreement shown under “House rules and rental agreement” during checkout.

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About the area

Located in Honor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling. Visit our Honor travel guide
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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by sand dunes and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
    Old Indian Trail
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a clear blue sea, and a forested hill in the background.
    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    2 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A snow-covered ski resort at night with illuminated ski lifts and a parking area.
    Crystal Mountain
    24 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • A dock with several boats moored alongside, a wooden pier, and buildings in the background.
    Front Street
    44 min drive - 44.9 miles
  • Long Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Villa Marine Bar & Grill
    15 min drive
  • A Papano's Pizza BEULAH
    15 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company
    15 min drive
  • Cherry Hut
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honor holiday home is steps from Long Lake and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Old Indian Trail and Rush Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

SANDY FRONTAGE! Kayaks! POOL TABLE! Paddle Boards! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great place to stay with the family for a family vacation. Kids and adults loved the beach and boat! Location was great not to far from things. Suggest putting a fan in the main floor bedroom it was warm. Otherwise it was very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible time!

Took a trip up north with a friend from out of state, and what a perfectly picturesque accommodation this was! Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Check in and check out were both a breeze. Whole place was immaculate. The lake and private beach were beyond expectations, and listening to waterfowl calls with a campfire going will be etched in my memory. Can’t wait to return with the whole family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a surprise getaway for my wife. I told her we were going somewhere but didn't give details. The home was beautiful, romantic and looked just like the photos. It was even bigger than I was expecting. We had a great view of the lake, lots of DVDs provided and a huge kitchen for nice meals. This home was a hit! Thanks, Lizzie!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Honoring" Family Ties

13 family members of our clan came together to celebrate birthdays and our family bond. There's good reason this home is a Super Host VRBO. Beyond the absolutely beautiful setting, every need is considered. The hosts went above and beyond by providing their pontooon boat (this meant a lot to us), while other family members kayaked and used the row boat. A last night bonfire on the private beach with a starry night capped off the stay. The walk to the beach area is magical day or night. The area is perfect for a variety of activities, shopping, dining, hiking. There's something for everyone. Such a joy to celebrate family ties in Honor's lovely nest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very spacious. Lots of places to visit and shop
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

The house was wonderful and had amazing views. The kids loved the bunk beds. The location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

A great location, clean and well equipped rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Little Beach

Overall very favorable. Met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week away

We enjoyed a week at this cottage which was decorated in a cozy country cabin way.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed the property and the house! Amazing time with family! Weather wasn’t the greatest but no one can control that. Look forward to staying again with better weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Great stay. Colorful autumn leaves late in the season!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter weekend

Wonderful. Cozy for the adults and kids. Perfect location to hit multiple lakes for ice fishing. Even got pike and perch out of Long Lake. Beautiful yard and view of the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful weekend!

This is a beautiful home in a lovely area Hiking the dunes and shoreline was just what we needed. Home is very spacious with a very large kitchen. Very grateful for the paddle boat and kayaks. Even in the low temperatures of late fall it was fun to explore the lake. Being able to bring our dogs was a huge bonus!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Loved the home ! It was very clean and well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. We have a senior pet, so having it pet friendly was a plus for us. Close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan, so we could have a day out. Enjoyed the pontoon as well. The only small negative was the lake was farther from the house than we understood. Would definitely come back and stay again though. Loved the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home on a beautiful lake

Our family stayed on the Landing on Long Lake for a week and had a wonderful time. The house is better than the photos; very clean with beautiful wood throughout. One of the best parts of this cottage was the pontoon included with the price, as well as kayaks. We spent a lot of time cooking our own meals, playing games, watching movies, enjoying bonfires, riding on the pontoon and riding bikes. The beach is a short walk from the house (down a hill) and there's a lot to see and do in the area (Frankfort beach was our favorite- only 15 minutes away). Overall, we loved our time there and I'd highly recommend staying here. =)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

We loved our stay at long lake landing. We were there in firmly shoulder season — hiking and running in shorts early In the week and 1” of snow late! The house is wonderful. Beautiful views of the lake and the property. Located not too far from Frankfort for supplies. And a wonderful jumping off point for hikes in the woods and to the beach. The old Indian trail to Lake Michigan is right by the house and not to be missed. The beach is great. Fire ring there for some wonderful family moments roasting marshmallows in the cool evenings. We had one issue with the dishwasher when we arrived. The team took care of it immediately, which we really appreciated. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful fall weekend!

Super clean and fit all 12 of us fine great! Pontoon was old but was all we needed for a little cruise around the lake. Centrally located to do many different things hike, wineries, breweries and so much more! The driveway is definitely a little steep but the swing set was nice for the smaller kids. The beach is a little further than it states especially when carrying things down for children (or going back up for bathroom breaks) so kind of difficult to bring firewood down for the fire pit, so be sure to bring something to carry a load of wood down. It was still beautiful and a perfect weekend with friends. We will definitely be renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip to The Landing!

This is our third time here and we always have a great time! The home is always clean, well stocked, with plenty of things to do when in the home (DVDs, games for the kids, etc..). Hard to describe but the home just feels loved, as everything is so well organized, and just feels fresh. The location is right next to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, so there is more to do than there is time to do it. With great beaches, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, river tubing, on, and on, we never want to leave. The waterfront at the the home is totally unique as well. It is a couple of minutes walk down the trail to what looks like your own private sandy beach park! During our summer trip, the water temp was perfect and the lake was clean and peaceful. The pontoon boat and kayaks were great as well! The kids loved camping the night down at the beach area in their hammocks. During the fall this year it was just the two of us and our stay was very cozy and colorful. Great fall colors at Sleeping Bear, and cozy restaurants in Frankfort. Frankfort is a great little down about ten minutes away for restaurants etc… Great memories, plan on coming back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nestled in the woods

This lovely cottage on a hill was conveniently located a short walk to private access on Long Lake. We used the kayaks and paddle boat even in late October. We were also a short drive to numerous Lake MI beaches and little towns. The steep drive and turn around took some getting used to with our 4 vehicles, but it worked!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Vacation!

We absolutely loved this house! It was clean when we arrived. We loved the setting of the house, and listening to the frogs at night! It was so relaxing. The kids absolutely loved the pontoon and the beach! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful house in the woods

The house was beautiful and comfortable. The house is bigger than the pictures suggest. It was very quiet. A great get away in the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

We loved the property. The house and beach were exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2021

We had a great time on our vacation at this property. Host was quick to respond. If I could change a few things it would be: more bath towels, few warm blankets for downstairs beds, and the check out step of washing dishes, hand wash or dishwasher and put all away, would be easier to just put in dishwasher and head home. Dishes would be cleaner especially in the age of Cov19. I would much rather empty a dishwasher run by a prior family and know dishes were clean, especially in the age of COV19. Other wise great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The house itself is spacious and comfortable (including the mattresses which is often not the case in vacation rentals), and well equipped. There is lots to do at the waterfront, and the PlayStation, pool table and DVD’s were a nice bonus. The property manager was also very communicative and easy to work with. The beach is very private and secluded, my girls enjoyed the walk along the boardwalk to get there because there were so many frogs to see along the way. The lake was warm and sandy bottomed and there was tons of wildlife to see when we were out on the boat or just fishing from the dock. Would definitely rent this one again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Winter Getaway

Our family needed a getaway and this place ended up being perfect! Myself, my sister, our 89 year old mom, my 2 girls and their spouses. Beautiful house with different spaces for all. We hiked and checked out Pt. Betsie Lighthouse. Hit the Storm Cloud Brewery, which was great! The host checked every morning to see if driveway needed plowing and took care of us!! Love this place. Would be awesome in the Summer and Fall as well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021