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Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops

Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun

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Kaap Kottage, your Northern Michigan haven, offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With beaches, hiking trails, and shopping within a short drive enjoy endless options for making memories with family and friends – even bringing your furry companion along.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops

Kaap Kottage

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Kaap Kottage is the perfect landing spot for small families and groups to enjoy Northern Michigan from nearly every direction. Within a short drive are beaches, hiking and biking trails, shopping, restaurants, and everything else you can imagine to make your vacation memorable. There's even room for your dog.


This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details: Dock is shared with the neighboring cottage.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

78172

About the neighborhood

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Honor, MI

What's nearby

  • Platte Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops located?

This Honor vacation home is on the beach, 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 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Dog-friendly and lakefront home with firepit close to restaurants and shops Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Kapp Cottage Review

Cute little cottage house right on Lake Platte. Great location and beautiful views.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property exactly as listed. Great views of Platte Lake. Comfy beds and plenty of towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Platte Lake

Our family found this cottage to be ideal for our needs. The cottage is near Empire and Frankfort, and we enjoyed being able to bring our dog to the Esch Road and Empire beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

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

Great place, perfect setting!

Enjoyable spot and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Furniture old and out dated. Property not maintained so well
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard K.

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

Short stay

Nice quiet place on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Great weekend getaway

My family and I stayed at the property for the weekend with our two dogs and it was perfect! Still close to the main attractions while feeling remote on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

john P.

Nice week at Platte Lake

We enjoyed the great location on the lake and the views from the front porch. We enjoyed riding our bikes and fishing in Platte Lake. This is a beautiful area of Michigan and we really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Lovely Cottage on the Lake

We loved the location, it was close to everything. The lake was so beautiful, and it was very peaceful. Lots of things to do nearby, including hiking and Sleeping Bear Dunes, lots of different places to stop for Lake Michigan and rock hunting and M22 market for pizza. We definitely will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Mini vaca

Cute little house. Owners very friendly! We loved being right on the lake! Shallow sandy bottom was perfect for playing ball with our fur baby! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Great time on Platte Lake

Loved the house. Great fishing. Had opportunity to meet owners. Wonderful people. Hope to return soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

Nothing better than sitting in the screened porch watching the happenings on the lake!

Best parts…porch, comfy beds, everything you need in the kitchen. Hunter was extremely helpful when we needed some help getting the tv to work!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Abbey V.

Great location. The sunroom was perfect on the lake. Sandy lake bottom that was fun to walk out i...

Great location. The sunroom was perfect on the lake. Sandy lake bottom that was fun to walk out in. House was well kept. Beds and couch were firm and a little uncomfortable, but wouldn’t stop us from coming back. Worked well to bring our dog with us as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Felt like home

We were pleasantly surprised how much this cottage felt like home! Waking up to the sounds of the waves, having the lake breeze flow through the front of the house ... it was just the relaxation we needed!

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

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

Awesome Lakefront Stay

Pretty good. Great location. Pet friendly. Beds were great. The washer and dryer available to us was top notch. One wish, we wanted to open a lot of windows. A number of the window screens were damaged which allowed a lot of flies inside. So, kept most windows closed. We did bring our own battery powered bug zappers which helped control the flies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

stephen k.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Great Location, Inside needs a lot of work

Half of the window blinds were broken, the A/C unit in the second bedroom was broken, tears in the screen door allowed mosquitos to come in, screws holding the metal threshold piece going into the bathroom from the hall were sticking up such that our feet would easily be cut walking in so we put masking tape over them to protect ourselves. One of the kayak paddles was duct taped and broke. Orange stains in the toilet and shower curtain from the strong iron in the water which even stained the white towels orange. It's all too bad because it's a great location on the lake and all it needs is to be cleaned and better maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

DOUGLAS M.

Incredibly beautiful location.

Sunsets, proximity to the lake(25 feet),beautiful three seasons porch,quiet location , Pretty well appointed and clean. However...The three seasons porch faces directly West. There are no adequate blinds and by 2pm this is a greenhouse/solar furnace and stays that way until well after dark. So sitting out there to enjoy the lake and sunsets is impossible . We tried windows open(worse) ceiling fan (no help)and windows closed(really bad).I love Platte Lake and enjoyed the stay but since you ask!!

8/10 Good

John H.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024