Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Arcadia Dunes
6 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
8 min drive
Inspiration Point
12 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
33 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.

Beautiful views from a spacious great room on tranquil Upper Herring Lake. Maple hardwood floors throughout the house, 3 bedrooms (king, queen, queen twin bunk beds with trundle), plus a loft with a queen sleeper sofa, and a twin bed on the enclosed porch.
My son has a 3 bedrooom house about 1/4 mile away also on Indian Trail, VRBO 2353237 and we have a resort on the same lake about a mile away, 5 two bedroom cottages on the water, plus others on the water in Frankfort.

5 Lakeside Cottages on Upper Herring Lake,
#1, https://www.vrbo.com/2913627
#2, https://www.vrbo.com/2872448
#3, https://www.vrbo.com/2820357
#4, https://www.vrbo.com/2888113
#5, https://www.vrbo.com/2888168

On Crystal Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1852762
On Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/370427
Cabin on Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/398063
On Upper Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1957430

This home has 2 full bathrooms, washer, dryer, microwave, WiFi, 2 TVs and a fully equipped modern kitchen, games, DVDs, and central air conditioning. Please note, smart HDTVs streams your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV.
Enjoy 200' of frontage on all sports Upper Herring Lake, which includes the vacant lot next door in the photos. Most of Upper Herring Lake borders a nature preserve or orchards. There are few docks and very little boat traffic.
Enjoy amazing sunsets from the deck, kitchen, great room or loft.
Fabulous nature hikes close by including the Green Point Dunes, Baldy Dunes, Elberta Dunes, Upper Herring Nature Walk and the Arcadia Marsh Walk.
Miles of rails to trails paved bike trails between Elberta, Frankfort, Beulah and Thompsonville (Crystal Mountain). Superb mountain biking out the door, ride to the St. Pierre Trail head.
A framed list of sites, hikes, restaurants, golf, fishing and things to do is on the wall in the house and will be emailed to all guests.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Arcadia Dunes. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
13 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Arcadia Dunes

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Peter Turner

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Soap

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Streaming services
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

Power boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Hiking nearby
Ice skating nearby
Fishing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Water tubing 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)

General

Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated 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

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions. 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

Vrbo Property

Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

D M.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Weather was not in our favor, but we enjoyed our stay. Beautiful lake and close to Frankfort. Place was very clean and had everything that was advertised. Only negative was the main floor bathroom the toilet did not flush the best. Had to use the upstairs restroom more.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet lake with lots of water toys

Thank you for hosting us. The weekend gateway was perfect. Away from the crowds but close to the charming town of Frankfort for dinning and shopping. Very quiet lake and the paddle boards, kayaks and a canoe were a hit. The place was clean, and the beds were comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect vacation property

Beautiful peaceful lake super close to town. Will be back next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Place

Nice beds and clean place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

Very nice weekly rental. Quiet lake, beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne K.

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place -- very clean and modern. Only complaint was that the greenery was very overgrown. But other than that, was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Memorial weekend stay

The stay was nice. There was plenty of room. The weekend was fun and relaxing. We did not have to worry about anything. Enjoyed the paddle board and kayak. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning View!

My parents, husband and 3 children under the age of 9 all enjoyed staying at this property. It had everything we needed. Downstairs is a substantial King bed suite with attached bathroom. Upstairs is a Queen bedroom, a full bathroom, a bedroom with bunk beds and a queen bed and a loft for playing games or just relaxing. The real gem of this place is the backyard which sits beautifully on the lake and a dock for the kids to jump off of and swim. The property is wonderfully private and remote. The lake is sleepy and has the best sunsets. We rented a pontoon boat and took the kids tubing and water skiing. We spent a day at Sleeping bear dunes which is a must and another day exploring Frankfort. Frankfort is an adorable little town with shopping, restaurants and ice cream and has the most beautiful beach and even more stunning sunset. Our drive was 13min to town and about 40min to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We loved our location and proximity to exploring the town and everything northern MI has to offer. We will definitely return!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Toni F., Westerville Ohio

30 Jul 2023

A mixed review

We had mixed feelings about our stay. The house space is fine, the rooms are large and the layout works well. There is a nice large kitchen table that does not appear in the online pics. The backyard water front was relaxing, the various water toys were fun and as others have said, the lake is quiet with little boat traffic. Our negative issues had to do with cleanliness and maintenance. We’ve shared much of this with Peter. Many kitchen things were dirty. With three families all bringing food, we took care of it ourselves not wanting to wait for someone to come and clean. While they look great in the pics, nearly every upholstered piece of furniture in the kitchen and great room was very dirty – it’s been a long time since they were cleaned. Due to well water, the inside of the washer and soap dispenser, dishwasher, showers and the shower liners were all heavily stained. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures are old and the kitchen ones leaked. The white towels used in the bathrooms were also stained yellow and some had holes in them. Not shown in the online pics is an extension to the dock which is great. Unfortunately, it's slanted and part of itis under water. The A/C unit was not working well. We told Peter on Fri. and on Sat. he said it would be replaced. We've rented homes for 12 years. We paid $806/night for this house and at that level, we don't expect problems. With proper attention to cleaning and maintenance, our issues could have easily been avoided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the lake view

This is the second property we've rented from Turner Properties. We love the fact that we have a lake right in front and can kayak or canoe any time we wanted. Our biggest issue was the fruit flies. They were pretty bad this time and we did everything we could to get rid of them. Pete was very accommodating when we wanted to check in a little earlier in the day, which we appreicated. We hope to do this again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

27 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Up North Beauty

Lovely cottage on quiet, beautiful Upper Herring Lake. Great spot to enjoy the water and relax with a fire. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Alton, IL

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

So much to do, so little time!!!

We had a GREAT time at this house on Upper Herring lake - fishing, pontooning, skiing, golfing, eating, gaming, shopping and sightseeing - so much to do! We had our "all adults" family of my wife and I, our son and his wife and our daughter and her soon-to-be fiance - and everyone loved the house and all the activities available to do around Frankfort. The weather was awesome each day (low 60's, high 70's) and we ran out of time to do all the things we had on our list of to-do's (didn't get to go biking or hiking). The house is SO comfortable and the neighborhood is extremely quiet - we ate breakfast on the back porch, played games at the dining room table, played yard games in the back yard, watched the sunset from the Adirondack chairs and just generally relaxed and enjoyed northern Michigan. Played Arcadia Bluffs golf course - words can't describe it - you need to see/play it yourself to understand just how awesome the setting is and good the golf course is - easily top 50 in the country if not better! Followed a lot of the recommendations for dining on the list of restaurants posted in the house and none disappointed - especially liked The Glenwood in Onekuma and Birch & Maple in Frankfort - GREAT dinners! Rented a pontoon from McDonald Marine and went fishing on Lake Michigan with Captain Eric Andersen. Just a great trip - before grandkids start coming along - for our six adults making lasting memories! Highly recommend this house as your home base for a trip to the Frankfort, MI area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

15 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome week

Wonderful comforitable house with all listed provisions in great condition and well stocked pantry and supplies. The owner Pete answered questions immediately and couldn't have been more accommodating. Spent most of the days at nearby Lake Michigan beaches and evenings using all the watercraft on the lake and campfires. Good combination location for inland lake and lake Michigan experiences for young grandsons. Great week to spend family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Saint Louis, MO

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Serene Lakefront Property

Excellent experience at this spacious and inviting lakefront property, gorgeous sunsets and lots of room for family gatherings. Property manager extremely responsive and gracious. We loved it and hope to return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

23 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

The home was spacious, clean, and in a perfect location. We hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

17 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A peaceful, lovely place

Our family of five adults and one four-year old enjoyed this lovely home. The fishermen had fun casting from the dock. The kayaks and canoe were used multiple times. We accidentally found Crystal Mountain alpine sledding, only a short drive away, which gave our grandson his “best day ever!” Would come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time. This was our second year and really enjoyed our vacation.

Clean and relaxing lake frontage.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Peaceful Home

Clean home with amazing views of Upper Herring Lake. Very quiet neighborhood. Owner provides kayaks and paddle boards to use on the lake. Close proximity to numerous hikes and Frankfort. The owner provides hiking, sightseeing, and dining suggestions in the area, with many options that are free.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

debra J.

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Week away

Very nice property, and secluded. The door from the LR to porch did not line up, so it was difficult to close. Suggest that you add (for those of us who recycle) that there is recycling available in Frankfort, single stream. Folks don't NEED to go there, but good to know if people want to make the extra effort to recycle.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Michigan Getaway

Our family of 4 adults had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! The location is ideal - situated on quiet Upper Lake Herring and less than a 10 min. drive to a stunning, private Lake Michigan beach, and nearby to Frankfort and Beulah. The home is nicely updated with hardwood floors throughout, and is well stocked with everything from spices and plastic wrap to laundry detergent. The paddle boards and kayaks were enjoyed daily! Host Pete was very responsive & accomodating, promptly replying to all our questions. His family legacy of hospitality is evident. We visited the alpaca farm, the Gwen Frostic store, hiked the Green Point Dunes trail, enjoyed Watervale Beach at Lake Michigan, dined in Frankfort & Crystal Lake / Beulah, appreciated gorgeous sunsets every night, and were amazed by the nighttime sky - saw shooting stars / meteors almost every night! It was exactly the laid-back retreat we were looking for.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

8 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Idyllic

The house was absolutely wonderful! It was very private and a way to escape the crowds. Our entire family, ages 3 to 65, had a Great time! The kayaks, canoe, and fire pit were big hits. There were plenty of lifejackets for safety. We would happily rent this house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Great family vacation rental. Loved the location on the lake and close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches. Canoe n kayaks n paddleboards added to the fun! Great family space to share stories of the day, to share meals and share indoor family fun. Our grandchildren (and adults too) gave our vacation week at Upper Herring lake two thumbs up! Thank you Peter!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen W.

20 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside Respite

A wonderfully relaxing place to stay. It is very quiet and the lake is beautiful. The kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards kept us busy. Good location for taking road trips in the area. We visited Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Point Betsie Lighthouse and many of the towns in between. We travelled with 6 people and had plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

28 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

This house is on Upper Hearing Lake. Very scenic and a beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

20 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this place!

This property exceeded expectations. Very well equipped inside and out. 4 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, & 2 canoes! Seating everywhere! Kitchen was fully stocked...more spices than I have at my home! Location is perfect. On a quiet road minutes from lots of fun places to explore. This was the perfect trip before my oldest heads to college. We had no idea how amazing Michigan would be.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021