Is Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan this fall! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan this fall! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Escape to BEAUTIFUL Northern Michigan this fall! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Honor cottage is steps from Platte Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

8/10 Good

Paul P.

Jun 28, 2025

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Nice place

Property was a bit old…no AC with some of the hottest days on record. Cooled back down after a few days. Great job with linens, towels, and supplies. Layout of the house was fine…but just old. Would definitely stay again, though.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Jun 30, 2019

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Best vacation cottage

Truly a slice of heaven. My family really enjoyed the Tocco cottage. The cottage was amazing. Everything we needed was there,the beds were very comfortable. The location is perfect. The beach and lake were wonderful,we kayaked the lake and river. Just a perfect vacation cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Jun 7, 2021

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Excellent Rental

You wont find a more accommodating property owner to deal with than Gina. Cottage is comfortable and in a nice location with beautiful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C., Grand Rapids, MI

Jun 27, 2021

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Our 2nd Time

Great location and updated kitchen now. House is great for families and young kids. Beach is great for digging and playing and water is shallow . Will be going again next yr.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Aug 8, 2023

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Loved it

We had a great time at Platte Lake! This is the third time we have stayed at this cottage. It is close to the dunes and tubing/kayaking down the Platte River. We went to Frankfort for ice cream and to watch the sunset.(Such a cute little town!) We discovered Point Betsie beach on Lake Michigan and went rock hunting. All of this is within a 15 min drive. The cottage was clean with some new updates and has a sweet charm. The lake is shallow in front of the cottage (and warm the week we were there) and great for families with young ones. We would recommend highly!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

wally g.

Oct 3, 2020

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Family Tradition

It was fun to be in a home that has raised several generations of family. Wish we could have been there then. Booking process very graceful. Property was what was expected. Great location. In house resources, cooking, heating, towels, etc. are all there. Attention is needed with cleaning, paid a premium price for cleaning services, but there was plenty of leftover dust to share. The mold mildew odors are always present. Tried to open BR windows for fresh air, but they would not open. Fire Marshall might like to know that. Patching holes on walls and a coat of paint would better justify the price point charged.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Jul 5, 2025

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Great location!

Great house for our family. The beach worked out great for my daughters and son, they loved playing in the water and catching minnows. The updated kitchen and dock was nice. Thanks for great memories with my family before baby #4 arrives

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha v.

Jun 17, 2025

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Our stay was amazing a peaceful and quite street, with friendly neighbors. Our kids and dogs loved swimming in the lake. The drive to sleeping bear dunes was amazing. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca D.

Jul 27, 2024

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Fred

For price of renting bedrooms shd b nicer. No place to put clothes BR furniture a disaster. Bathrooms need to be cleaner and rugs in BR are really bad. Did not see one fire detector or carbon monoxide detector. Location fabulous, overall place ok not great. A bear came into yard and and a raccoon was able to enter through the disastrous windows.Laundry facility not great. Again for the price they are getting there are areas that need a lot of work.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Lou C.

Jul 22, 2023

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Disliked: Cleanliness

Michigan family vacation

Pros: Beautiful location, great beach and lake, perfect for children, great neighbors, kitchen updated and well stocked with dishes, etc. Good shower with plenty of hot water Cons: Cottage is old, could be cleaner, well water undrinkable and yellow, washer and dryer ruined some of our clothing, hot water is scalding so be careful little ones don’t get burned

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph W.

Jun 27, 2023

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Beautiful and Relaxing

Large lot with a beautiful view. Quiet spot. Had a new kitchen and large living area. Spent most of our time sight seeing but enjoyed coming back to the cottage to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Oct 16, 2022

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great location and house

Great location, very quiet and peaceful. We can tell it would be fun in the warmer months to use the waterfront. Overall great place, it is apparent through the historical photos that improvements have been done over the years and a lot of memories are made here.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Aug 13, 2022

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3rd year staying in this home

Beautiful location on Platte lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B., Trenton MI

Jul 30, 2022

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The cottage was clean but looked like it needed a little love

Very good experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Sep 14, 2021

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Perfect fishing trip

My friends and I rented the house for a birthday fishing trip weekend. The house was clean, comfortable and just what we needed! Close to the fishing sites, able to bring our own boats to fish the lake or do some kayaking. We met the owners the last morning of our stay and they were super friendly. Would highly recommend and will be looking to book again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Carrie G.

Aug 17, 2021

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Peaceful place

Quiet place at the end of a quiet private road. Beautiful lake views. Liked the very clean screened gazebo with plenty of comfy chairs to relax in as you view the lake. Lots of room to play on the lawn by the lake. Has a sandy beach. Plenty of chairs on the deck and by large fire pit. New kitchen is very nice. Not much lighting though. Could use more updating in the house, especially in bedrooms, but overall, a positive experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Patti S.

Nov 3, 2020

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Mostly Great

I really enjoyed staying here. It has a very cozy vibe with some cool mid-century touches. I appreciate that this is a family home and liked seeing the family photos and mementos. There were definitely some things that could have used freshening up but none of that really bothered us at all as we are fairly laid-back people. The beds and furniture were comfy, and really as long as I can relax and sleep comfortably, I’m good. Only a few small things I think could be improved: We couldn’t get the dishwasher working and hand washing dishes is not my favorite thing to do on vacation . The sponge provided to wash dishes was quite old and unappealing. There were no toiletries provided, which wasn’t something we needed but are used to seeing at VRBO properties. A set of newer towels for guests would be appreciated, as well as some basic toiletries as I have come to expect that from VRBO rentals even if I don’t usually use them. Again, these are all pretty minor issues and were easily overcome by the wonderful location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley L.

Oct 26, 2020

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Relax on the water

Want an escape? This is the perfect place to put your feet up.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Aug 11, 2020

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Beautiful Beachfront

The cottage is open and well-kept. Lots of windows, all of which can be opened, which makes for very pleasant cross-ventilation. The kitchen is very well furnished and well organized. There are even labels on the drawers telling you what's in them. The beachfront is beautiful. The yard is mostly lawn, but there are trees scattered about, and also lawn furniture. There's even a screened-in gazebo. The lawn fades to sand near the lake. The lake bottom is all sand, even right next to the shore. It gets deeper very gradually, so you have to walk out about 100 feet (the end of the dock) for an adult to have room to swim. The wind is usually off-shore, so the shorefront is usually quite calm, even on days when the prevailing wind is quite strong. The lake itself is also beautiful, surrounded on all sides by heavily wooded small hills. Just the spot for a very relaxing getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K., New Boston MI

Jul 25, 2020

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Wonderful week at the lake

Situated on a beautiful beach. Prevailing wind is blocked by trees. Plenty of sun or shade depending on your preference. As always a week on Platte Lake is just relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Jul 11, 2020

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Great location and lake access

The best part of this property by far is the lake access. There was a nice sandy bottom, and the kids (10, 12 and 13) were all able to walk out in the water to the end of the very long dock without the water getting too high on them. The house does have a few canoes but we brought our own kayaks and kayaked out to Lake Michigan. Location is great with the house being less than a half hour away from Sleeping Bear Dunes and Crystal Mountain, and less than an hour away from Traverse City. The owner, Gina, was quick to respond to any questions and easy to work with. There were a few things in the actual house that could use some attention, like missing ceiling tiles in one bedroom and a missing light fixture in another, but none of this impacted our stay. Overall, if we ever decide to take another trip out that way, we would stay here again. Thanks for sharing your family home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C., Grand Rapids, MI

Jun 20, 2020

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Great Family Location

You can not beat the location. True up North vibe and feeling. I chose the cottage as it was perfect for my family and I didn't have to worry about tip toeing the family around it. It is adequate for all things. The lake is perfect. Sandy shore, super sandy lake access. Great for paddle boarding and kayaking. Great fireplace and fully stocked with everything you need. Highly recommend for the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Jun 8, 2020

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

Excellent Rental

Property manager is the most responsive I have seen on HomeAway rentals. Gets back to you within hours, not days.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Aug 7, 2019

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

We LOVED this hidden treasure at the end of the road, set perfectly on the lake!

This cottage was super easy to rent and with the weather as perfect as we were blessed with, we spent all our time on the porch and beach! The location is central to so many day trips it couldn’t have been any better! Thank you for helping us make more family memories!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rene L., Ashland, Ohio USA

Jul 15, 2019

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Family Fun

Great quiet location and charming cottage! We loved being on the lake during the day and using the fire pit in the evening. It was just what our family needed! And thank you Gina for always responding quickly to my questions!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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