An "Up North" Lakeside Cottage complete with a huge yard, privacy and lake access!
This cozy lakeside cottage with deeded private lake access was built in 1945 has loads of charm. Its original days served as a home for the caretaker of a resort that was on Platte Lake. It’s now a unique and wonderful property geared towards families and individuals who want to enjoy a piece of the “Up North” lake & outdoor experience. With so many amazing towns and activities nearby, you will find so much to do. No matter the season, you will enjoy all that Michigan has to offer, lake days, bonfires on the beach, dune climbs, hiking, snowboarding, enjoying wineries & breweries, the cutest shops and restaurants - you will find it all here!
The Cottage
This is a wonderful lakeside property with private deeded lake access that has lots of private, outdoor space for families and guests to enjoy themselves during summer months. The deck offers a lake view and is perfect for relaxing, having coffee or dining al fresco. The location offers so many options to get the most out of your stay. During summer months, you can take a kayak, canoe or paddleboard out to the lake. From the lake, you can also access the platte river which will take you all the way out to a beautiful beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. There are several biking trails that are within a short drive from the home (sleeping bear heritage trail & Bettie river valley trail). There are tubing and kayak rentals & excursions offered by Riverside canoe - just a few minutes away! The cottage is close to many amazing towns the area has to offer (Beulah, Frankfort, Empire, Glen Arbor are all within 15-20 min and Traverse City is within 35 min). There are many local festivals, live music options and great restaurants and breweries within a short drive!
In winter months, Crystal Mountain offer skiing and snowboarding within 15 miles. The area receives lots of snowfall each year, attracting those who enjoy winter activities, including ice fishing, cross country skiing as well as snowshoeing or just offering a scenic escape to enjoy peaceful moments snuggled up by a fire!
Beyond the location, the 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin itself is stocked and ready with everything you need to enjoy your trip. An original lakeside cottage “Up North” that is a great backdrop for making memories.
Guest Reviews
"Lake access, but what really made this place stand out (and kind of surprised us) is the magical back yard. Several little copses of trees, a bubbling stream with a bridge, lush ferns, and a kid-sized tipi. Wished my teenagers were a tiny bit younger, we never would have gotten them to come inside. Also a well-made fire-pit stocked with wood where we enjoyed s’mores.
Cottage is charming and as advertised, with places to gather but also to spread out and relax. Clean, quiet, and close to everything we wanted to do and see. Recommend, would stay here again." Jennifer, Grand Rapids, Michigan
"The Caretakers Cottage has a rustic and cozy cabin feel. It has a mix of original Northern Michigan charm and modern comfort. It is well cared for, clean and thoughtfully updated. The bedroom decor and linens are perfect touches to this charming lake cottage. The lake is beautiful and just across from the house! The owner has beach chairs that you can take to the lake and watch the sunset. The deck off the dining room is very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed morning coffee and evening ambience. There is also a firepit that we enjoyed the last night. It was a perfect way to unplug, relax and catch a sunset. We had fun exploring nearby adventures like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor and Frankfort. We also had nice evenings just down the road at St. Ambrose Cellar and Tipsy Canoe. It truly was a lovely getaway. We will definitely be back!!" Judy, Dayton, Ohio