Looking for a convenient weekend or longer lodging in Northwest Michigan?  Come visit Riverside Acres on the Platte River just west of Honor, Michigan on US 31 in the beautiful rolling hills of Benzie County. Riverside Acres, with our 6 fully equipped cozy cottages, provides easy access to great fishing, canoeing, biking, beaches, golf, shopping, dining, festivals and cultural events. 

Free Kayak usage with room rental and free beginner Fly Rod instruction.

Our cottages include a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, cable TV and are air-conditioned and can sleep up to 6. Outside you’ll find your own grill and picnic table. You can also enjoy relaxing around the campfire in the open space. After a long day of site seeing in the Northwest Michigan area you can sit with family or friends by the shores of the Platte as the day turns to dusk.

 We are located a half-mile west of Honor, Michigan on US 31 on the Platte River. Interlochen, Beulah, Benzonia, Frankfort and Lake Michigan are within 20 minutes of Riverside Acres. Traverse City is a mere 35 minutes away. The Cherry Bowl Drive-in theater is just down the road.

The natural beauty of the area and the numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation are strong influences. Click on the Google Map for Directions.

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Benzie County boasts 60 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, 57 inland lakes, and the southern portion of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.  The area also includes the Platte and Betsie rivers for kayaking and canoeing.  There are eight challenging golf courses, numerous biking and hiking trails near by.

Gentler outdoor activities include walking to view the masses of trillium among the trees in the spring, to spot other delicate wildflowers, birding, and to search for elusive morel mushrooms.

Crystal Lake Beach
Premier Golf Courses minutes away
• Champion Hill
• Pine Croft
One of the oldest Drive-In Movie Theaters in Michigan minutes away 
Canoeing and Tubing on the Platte and Betsie Rivers
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Lake Michigan Beaches
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Excellent Vineyards and Wineries nearby
Interlochen Arts Academy 15 minutes
Crystal Mountain Resort 15 minutes
Casino 20 minutes
Traverse City 40 minutes

More Area Information

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce
West Michigan Information Network
Benzie County Information Network
Benzie County Conventions & Visitors Bureau

Call Toll-Free today, for reservations and information. 1-800-220-0855 or 1-231-325-7982

E-Mail: riversideacres@centurytel.net