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Arcadia Lake Michigan Getaway

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MI
  • Arcadia Area Historical Museum
    2 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Arcadia Ice House
    17 min walk
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    25 min drive

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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.

Arcadia Lake Michigan Getaway

Arcadia is one of Michigan's best kept secrets whether you are looking to golf at Arcadia Bluffs or any one of the numerous local courses, enjoy the beautiful quiet Lake Michigan Beaches, head out on wine tours or explore Frankfort, Onekema or Bear Lake, you are just minutes away. These quaint towns offer beautiful Lake Michigan views, food, shopping and site seeing. Easy thirty minutes from the Little River Casino. Located just 45 minutes away from both Traverse City and Cadillac. The Grand Traverse Conservancy recently built a beautiful walk way to enjoy the large Arcadia Marsh, swan & bird watching galore!

Located half a mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline offering stunning sunsets and private beach access. Public marina half mile away offering deep harbor boat launch with slips. 3000 acres of conservancy land along Lake Michigan with spectacular views on the hiking trails. 10 mile or 2 mile mountain bike trails are 5 minutes away. Sources for hiking and biking are available at the Michigan Trails Website. Rivers close by are the scenic Bestie River, Platte River, and the Big and Little Manistee Rivers.

Arcadia is between Frankfort and Manistee/Onekema, this house is two houses off of Hwy M-22 known as the best road to take For Fall Color Tour along with great fishing, golf, boating, hunting, biking and all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Hundreds of local wineries offering tastings and tours are within an hour drive.

Completely updated 3 bedroom, sleeps 6 with new mattresses (2024) and updates throughout, 1 full bath, huge open living room with lots of seating and beautiful views. Tons of wildlife can be seen just hanging out at the house!

2 bedrooms with queen beds, Bunk room has full size bunk beds (top and bottom), full kitchen. laundry w/ full size washer & dryer , entire home is fully furnished, just bring your clothes and food. Gas grill, outdoor fire pit, beach chairs and coolers available while you stay with us.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and a few minutes from Arcadia Area Historical Museum
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Mark & Nadine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Arcadia Lake Michigan Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AMY B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Arcadia
We had a great stay! The location was perfect, short drive to golf and to the towns north and south of the property. The house was well stocked with extra amenities. The owners were very responsive to any questions. Will book again when coming up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & well-stocked
Very comfy house with everything you could want.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property!
Communication with Nadine and Mark was superb. Quick responses and provided wonderful recommendations from private beaches to restaurants. Accommodations were great! Very comfortable and ideal space! The amenities were plentiful and every detail attended to from beach chairs - towels- cooler- kitchen utensils all excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Enjoyable
We were looking for a place to get away from our busy everyday lives and this was a great place for that. Nice and simple, but with all the necessary updates. Bit of a musty smell, but overall nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the marsh and the beach
The home was tidy and quiet, with everything we needed. We enjoyed trips to Frankfort (only 20 mins away), Beulah(adorable place), Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, golf, wine. There's a wonderful marsh walk only half mile from the house in Arcadia - saw SO MANY birds. Really loved that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uneasy feeling
We found that there was a significant musty, “old basement” smell. The house itself is dated but appeared clean, however the house is full of the owners personal items including clothes, toiletries, etc. A few concerns arose during our stay. When we arrived we found that the owners truck and boat were parked in the driveway. This would not have been an issue except the owner contacted my husband to say that he MAY be coming to retrieve his boat on Saturday of our stay and would be in touch. We returned to the home that Saturday to discover not only had owner moved boat, but also obviously entered the house without any notice. He again later returned while we were there getting ready for dinner and requested we move cars so he could park his second vehicle and leave with boat to go fishing. We did and went to dinner. Came back from dinner to find owners second vehicle and different trailer parked in grass and unsure if/when he would be returning. Owner had obviously, again entered the house without notifying us. At this stage half our group decided to leave. My wife and I went fishing that evening. We returned from fishing around 1030 that night to see owners car still parked in lawn. At this point we decided to pack up and leave as to not be disturbed at night. Owner did return while we were packing up, to leave his boat and car and leave with second vehicle. Being half packed and unsure if he would be returning early Sunday morning we left after him.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, A few issues
Overall, our family had a great week but wanted to give pros/cons to help future renters. We have rented many VRBO houses over the years, so we have a lot to compare. Pros: -The house has a huge lawn which our family really enjoyed. -The kitchen was very functional and well appointed. -The A/C worked well. -There was plenty of hot water. -Close to beach (public and private) -Good WIFI. Our cell phones got good reception (Verizon). Cons: -There were no smoke detectors in the house. The description of the house states that there are smoke detectors. When we contacted the owners about this, they said that they had previously installed smoke detectors and attached them with adhesives and didn’t know what had happened to them. We bought a couple as a quick fix and the owner reimbursed us. She said she plans to have an electrician out to get one placed in each bedroom. -No deadbolt or (working) ping pong table as stated in listing -When we walked into the house, it smelled damp, maybe like mildew. It improved somewhat over time as the dehumidifier ran and as long as we kept windows open/aired out the house. -The mattresses on both queen beds were worn out and need to be replaced. -The owners have personal items throughout the house. Not sure if VRBO has a policy about this, but it made me feel uncomfortable and is not normal. -We had to request check-in instructions the day before arrival; we never received checkout instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arcadia Bluffs Trip
Great location, especially if you have a group playing at Arcadia Bluffs! We stayed there for the weekend as we were playing all of the courses and the proximity to the courses/casino was excellent. House was well furnished and had all of the amenities that were needed. Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jung C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arcadia stay
We had a great week-long summer vacation here! The house was comfortable, quiet, and was located close to many of our daily excursions (Sleeping Bear Dunes climb, Frankfort eateries, Crystal Lake, Crystal Mountain, Traverse City, etc). It was equipped with everything we needed. A big thanks to Mark and Nadine for a great home base!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Weekend
Everything was excellent, we wanted to spend time on the beach and that place was perfect for us, beach, sun, walking trails, that was everything what we love 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private, tidy and great property owner
Very nice and private home, everything that we needed was at the house. Very comfortable, I would stay there again in a heart beat. We had a couple questions while there and I talked to the owner who was AMAZING and very responsive. I wish every owner was like him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Spent a week in the area and this home was a perfect base for our family. Short drives to Frankfort and Traverse City. Easy access to beaches and if you want to play golf at Arcadia Bluffs it is a short 2-minute drive. Mark was a tremendous host and was easily accessible to answer questions and provide great insight into the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach
The location of this house is amazing! We rode bikes, jogged, walked, took days trips to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Manistee, overall having a relaxing fun filled vacation. Mostly we rode bikes across the street to the beach and walked, swam, and found petosky stones on a beautiful shore. This was a magnificent location for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Arcadia Location
We have relatives with a home in Arcadia and wanted to stay close by. This property was well-located, very safe and secure, spacious and open. We've stayed in a number of vacation rentals over the past decade + and this one had by far the best kitchen layout and supplies of various kinds, which was particularly important to my wife. The property is very close of good Lake Michigan beaches, Arcadia Dunes and the C.S. Mott Preserve with hiking and other activities, Arcadia Bluffs golf courses, the Arcadia Marsh (which was extremely interesting) and other things of interest. We tend to go to Arcadia annually and would willingly return to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nolan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a golf trip
The property was nice. Very close to Lake Michigan and the local golf courses.

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay overall, but wish we could lock it up
House was exactly as described. We had a very good time as a family, enjoying the privacy and scenery. My only complaint is that there was really no way to lock the house up when we left. The key didn't fit in the lock very well, and we were advised to just leave it unlocked at all times.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golfing trip
4 of us came out for a golfing trip to Arcadia Bluffs. Lodging was already booked so we found Mark’s house available nearby which worked out perfectly (and cheaper than staying at the golf resort). The shuttle was able to take us to and from the golf course. Mark was a personable host and went out of his way to make sure our accommodations and transportation were taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C., Wheaton, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
Neat, well stocked, conveniently located house. This met all of our expectations. The beach and golf course we’re close. The deck was great and the accommodations very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancee J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for golf and lake michigan
We stayed here two nights with 5 adults and it was an ideal location if you’re golfing at Arcadia bluffs. The house was clean and had everything we needed. The living room had plenty of seating for everyone with additional seating if we had a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a family getaway!
Our family enjoyed our stay at this home in Arcadia. The host was very knowledgeable about the area and gave some great suggestions of things to do/take with the kids. We had a lot fun in Arcadia and went to Sleeping Bear Dunes almost every day to hike and sight see. Location was great and very peaceful. We enjoyed watching a family of deer come graze every morning and evening near the house, even spotted a bald eagle or two. The house was clean and well stocked and the kids had fun playing in huge yard! Would definitely recommend and would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
The property is fully stocked. The area was peaceful and spacious, with a beach just down the street. Definitely recommend checking out Arcadia Marsh, and blueberry picking nearby at Agle Farms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect spot
We enjoyed our stay and Mark was excellent to work with. The private beach was a perfect ending to each day. The house was centrally located to many of the areas we wanted to visit. Lots of wildlife. Baby squirrels, baby deer, and so much more. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Nice property.beds need updating
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location for our weekend. Plenty of room of room for our family.
Unable to use top bunk due to weight limits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
This home and location was perfect for our family who wanted to get away from the crowds. The house was very clean, nicely updated kitchen and bath, easy to use Roku tv, plenty of seating, and the kitchen was so well stocked. Even the little things like soaps, towels, coffee, etc. were supplied and appreciated. Communication with the owner was easy and they checked in to make sure everything was going okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021