Property Exterior
The view of Platte Lake from the upper deck of the cottage
The upper deck in the morning
The view from the keyboard—a vintage 1922 Mason & Hamlin AA Grand with a new custom-built Renner Action and American Steinway Hammers
The cottage as seen from the water’s edge
The cottage as seen from the boathouse
The cottage as seen from the garden
The Guesthouse: privacy for a couple, or slumber-party destination for the kids
September Rose
Destination: Relaxation: The Guest House
Canoe in the Moonlight
The property as seen from the street
Property Interior
Looking into the dining room from the living room
Looking into the kitchen from the dining room
Looking into the dining and living rooms from the kitchen
A cozy nook for reading, sleeping, and gazing out at the water
Cottage Bedroom
36-inch Flatscreen Sony, Our favorite channel is always on: the reflection of Platte Lake
All you can hear from here is the rustling of the leaves high overhead and the water lapping on the shoreline
Surrounding Area
This trail, part of a network of trails criss-crossing the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, can be reached in two minutes BY FOOT from the cottage
The trail leads to this beach. Look, the sun is shining! It’s a beautiful day! How many people do you see?
Jump right in!
Bring a friend
meditative privacy and a stunning view: you can find plenty of alcoves in the dunes
Perfect sandy beaches run along this coastline for miles and miles and miles .. . . .
Sunset over Lake Michigan at our neighborhood beach
This hike is a bit farther away. The trailhead is a ten minute drive from our cottage.
The hike winds through lush forests for 30-90 minutes (depending on which trail you choose) before making its breathtaking descent to the water