Secluded Lakefront home, Hiking nearby, Wifi, TV, Paddle Boards, Fire pit, Grill

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Arcadia Dunes
5 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
7 min drive
Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
54 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
31 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern and secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on secluded Upper Herring Lake. Perfect for one or two families to enjoy an amazing Northern Michigan vacation. This house is very close to various hiking trails, biking trails, Lake Michigan beaches and towns, great restaurants, golf courses, Crystal Mountain, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Please message me if you would like to see my activities guide with everything fun to do in the area.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your lawn and dock on 80' of private frontage surrounded by majestic northern pine trees. Private lakeside yard also has a fire pit, deck with deck table, various chairs and seating options, a propane grill, and a dock. The dock area is shallow and about three feet deep at the end of the dock. Also included are a canoe, kayak, and two stand up paddleboards to explore the lake. If you have a boat you are welcome to anchor your boat off shore from the house or tie up to the dock. The public boat access is a 2 min drive away.

The views from the back of the house face west over the Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve. Upper Herring Lake is a 542-acre all-sports lake, known for its excellent fishing. Popular fish species include brown trout, lake trout, large & smallmouth bass, bluegill, rock bass & walleye.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, and toaster. The dining room also has a high chair for toddlers.

The living room is very cozy and looks out onto the back deck and the lake. It includes two couches, a rocking chair, coffee table, fireplace, and 45' smart TV for streaming. Just log into any of your streaming services to watch your favorite shows and movies.

The house is cleaned before each new guests move in. Linens and towels are replaced and all the beds are made.

Bedroom Information: Linens are provided and beds are made before arrival. A washer and dryer are also included in the laundry room. One Pack n' Play is also included for infants.
Bedroom 1 - Queen.
Bedroom 2 - Queen.
Bedroom 3 - (2) Double and Twin bunk beds.

***House has one window AC unit in one of the master bedrooms.

Please see photos and video for more and message me if you have any questions (919-619-9023).

Tons of 5-star reviews on our other places, VRBO 370427, 1852762, 1957430 & 2009011.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Arcadia Dunes. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
12 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 5 minutes from Arcadia Dunes

Secluded Lakefront home, Hiking nearby, Wifi, TV, Paddle Boards, Fire pit, Grill offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Shane Turner

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

Spa tub

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayak
Water sports equipment
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Secluded Lakefront home, Hiking nearby, Wifi, TV, Paddle Boards, Fire pit, Grill Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

This was a cute home on a beautiful property. Well supplied for lake fun. Enough space inside to relax and cook a meal. We will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience at the lake house. It was spacious and clean. The outside with the lake was great. It was beautiful sitting out there with a fire listening to all the wildlife. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Jem

Our annual family vacation was complete with this house. The hidden Jem is the access to Watervale Beach on Lake Michigan only 4 miles away. The house was clean and just as explained. We had a GREAT time with the kayaks and paddle boards. The fire pit made for great family time in the evenings. I would defiantly stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Lake Orion, MI

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

Our adult children and grandchildren spent a week at this lakefront home. It really was like a home away from home. The view of the lake with the hills in the background was breathtaking. The sunsets each evening were amazing. My granddaughter loves photography and she was able to capture some beautiful sunsets! The kids enjoyed trails, tubing, the alpaca petting place, and of course the local beaches. The hosts provided kayaks, water boards, and a row boat, and a canoe - all of if which we took total advantage of enjoying. The yard was spacious and we easily fit four cars in the driveway. Both the front and backyard were large enough to set up our crochet set. There was plenty of room to play cornhole in the back. We enjoyed the fire pit almost every night we were there! Shane was available to answer any questions we had, and even texted once to make sure we were enjoying our stay. When we took a vote, the family agreed we may be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian b., S E Michigan

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Benzie County Retreat

Great location. Nice lake. Home has many good features. Great selection of kayaks, canoe, paddleboards and life jackets. Floor plan is good w decent furniture. Well stocked kitchen. Window AC in two bedrooms. The firepit is great with excellent seating. The view is fantastic. The house has lots of little issues that could easily be fixed and a couple bigger issues. Little issues: No walk or stepping stones between drive and front door (so if damp you track in sand and grass), door wall very difficult to slide, bedroom and bathroom door knobs that don't work, one sink faucet very difficult to operate, huge gaps under bedroom and bath doors, terrible trim work or trim missing completely, filthy under couches, beds and top of refridge, fridge and freezer doors do not seal and the master bed is so high that at 6'3" I still had to hop up to sit on it! Bigger issues: the pictures show property lined by pines which you hope provide some privacy. Unfortunately, the pines are old and most lower branches are dead and provide little screening. The biggest problem is the seawall and lake frontage. I measured lake bottom to top of seawall at 57" - yeah almost five feet tall! So if you stand in the water, good luck getting a kayak or canoe up the seawall. The lake drops off very slowly. Depth at end of the long dock is maybe 4'. No diving and a mucky/sand lake bottom makes for poor swimming from shore. All in all, a good lake home at a fair price and we'd consider a return visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Enjoyed the kayaks and canoes. Plenty of room for everyone! Good times!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna T.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, private, peaceful

We loved our stay at this house! It was very spacious. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans and coffee maker, so we had everything we needed for the weekend. The bathrooms also had hairdryers! The house is very private and has its own beachfront and dock. The yard in front of the house faces West-Northwest so you can catch every sunset on the back deck. The sunsets are SO beautiful-- We loved to sit outside each evening and admire the view. The grill was very handy and the fire pit was very fun to use as well. The house is also very close to a lot of fun hikes and towns so we did not run out of things to do. The owners have a guidebook they sent us with everything you can possibly do in the area. Hikes, biking trails, towns, stores, restaurants….you name it. The owners were very easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Larry S., Swartz Creek, MI U.S.A.

4 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable House

The house is very spacious and the view of the lake is amazing. But the living room furniture was totally broke down & unusable. We contacted owner. He didn't know. Amenities listed hairdryer & there was not one & there was absolutely no soap in the showers/tubs. Only hand soap dispensers in the bathrooms. So bring your own. Great location.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sumaiya A.

1 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene location for quick getaway!

I brought my family visiting from overseas to this cute little cottage and it was a very fun stay. The location was very convenient and a good homebase for exploring m22 thoroughly. The cottage overlooks upper herring lake and has an excellent, long dock that allowed us to use our kayaks easily. Paddleboards, a canoe, and what I believe was a rowboat were available and in great condition. There were two full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, and plenty of sleeping space. We were 5 adults and were quite comfortable on a weekend trip. Finally, the ownerwas very easily reachable and I felt quire reassured that if I had any issues he would help figure out a solution.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

22 Aug 2022

Family, fishing and fun!

Super location.! Great backyard with firepit, easy access to the lake and water toys to enjoy. Nice layout with spacious kitchen to accommodate family meals and game night. Shane was very responsive to all communication and gave us good advice on local amenities.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The 4th in Frankfort

We had a great time in Frankfort! Our family enjoyed exploring Frankfort & the surrounding area. Saw some awesome fireworks on the beach in Frankfort! Had a fantastic dinner at the Arcadia Bluffs Restaurant for our 52nd Wedding Anniversary! We climbed to the top of the Point Betsie Light House & enjoyed the views! The tour guide did an excellent job of giving us the history of the area & the life of a lighthouse keeper! The kids loved the water & learned to paddle-board - even went across the lake to explore! It was a wonderful family vacation! Veronica & Bill

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant K.

13 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Stayed here with my family for my half Ironman in Frankfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Frankfort

Great location, Shane was always available to answer questions. My daughters enjoyed the paddle boards.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mat P.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Getaway

We had a great stay in this home over the past week. Thank you, Shane!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

13 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice place for a family vacation. Owners were very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

23 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot on the lake!

This place has had it all! Close enough to the Up North towns to enjoy the day shopping or at a Lake Michigan beach, private enough to just enjoy the house and all it has to offer. You can easily have a few families stay here. The garage has all the things you need enjoy the lake, noodles, tubes, even different size life jackets. Saves having to haul them up! The lake is CLEAR and the dock is great to get in and out of the water. For those like me that just wanted to relax... this is the place too. I enjoyed just laying on the lounge chairs reading a book and enjoying the summer days. My 90 year old mom enjoyed the swing and my husband fished off the dock every morning! The host was available if we had a question and provided some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

This property provided the lakefront vacation we were looking for. Very peaceful. Kids loved running and jumping off the dock over and over (bring water shoes!). The paddle boards and small pontoon were a huge bonus. House was comfortable. We definitely see ourselves returning to this area for future vacations.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021