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SKI CRYSTAL MTN! New Wifi! SANDY BEACH! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT!

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Arcadia Dunes
    6 min drive
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    8 min drive
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    55 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.

SKI CRYSTAL MTN! New Wifi! SANDY BEACH! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT!

-NEAR CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN!

- We now have Wi-Fi!

- As always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees!

Built new in 2004, this home features 2,000 ft of living space with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Maple hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, tongue & groove pine and 'Cottage' decor adorn the interior. The home has also been designed with 'Family Fun' in mind with separate spaces for grown-ups and little ones alike. 

The Beach House on all-sports Upper Herring Lake offers 80 feet of private sandy beach frontage just 40 feet off the back deck! You may even catch a glimpse of the eagle that nests nearby.

Home includes the use of a *FREE pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel (Memorial week til early October), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), pedal boat (April 1st til Nov 15th), Docks (Mid-May til Nov 1st)

*As a FREE bonus to our guests in our summer months we offer you the use of one of a pontoon boats. They are nothing special. They are clean and well maintained. They range in size from 18-24ft. They range in age from 20-30 years old w/2stroke motors ranging from 25 - 35 hp. While these boats may not fulfill the boating dreams of some people, they are perfect for a sunset cruise or a family fishing outing. We even supply you with 10 gallons of pre-mixed gasoline!. To get the most enjoyment from these boats it is recommended that person with a knowledge of boating and two stroke motors be involved operating them. If not we do have full instructions, and technical assistance available if necessary. See photo of typical pontoon boat.

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

- Fireplace available Thanksgiving - April 1st.

---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for a typical 2 night stay for smaller groups of 2 - 4 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

Keywords: Lakefront Cottage-Style Home, Sandy Beach, Waterfront, Getaway, Winter, Northern Michigan
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Arcadia Dunes. An arcade/game room is available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • 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, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lizzie B

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Skiing privileges

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • 5 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Waterskiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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.

SKI CRYSTAL MTN! New Wifi! SANDY BEACH! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corban V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay!
The house was exactly as described. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and proximity to Frankfort. Thank you for being dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
Beautiful clean well stocked home we will be back! Would be perfect in any season!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skiing at Crystal
Beautiful property on quiet road with an incredible view of lake. Very close to Crystal Mountain. Our family enjoyed this home. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break
We were so pleased to see that they view was even better than the photos. We would love to cone back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Lovely, well maintained; idyllic location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B., Ada, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
3-Day Getaway
We needed a quick getaway after Christmas and decided to go skiing at Crystal Mountain with another family. This house on Upper Herring Lake was perfect for two families. Kids stayed in bedrooms with bunkbeds and adults split the other 2 rooms. As mentioned by everyone else, the views looked amazing. It was winter for us, but you could tell the location on the lake was ideal. The primary suite upstairs had a sitting area and the best view of the lake. The "gaming" equipment was old and outdated, but this didn't bother the adults. We spent most of the day skiing and were able to have meals together in the big kitchen/dining area. The house was comfortable and the layout suited us well. Thanks for a last mintute getaway that we will remember always.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely winter escape
We stayed for a mid week winter break to do some skiing at nearby Crystal Mountain. The house is perfectly located just 18 minutes from the ski resort and ten minutes from stores and restaurants. Lovely hone in excellent condition and super clean. Beautiful views across the lake Quiet neighborhood that feels very cared for and safe. The house has everything you need and the movie selection was an added bonus. Highly recommend the movie Secondhand Lions!! It was a very relaxing stay and being able to bring our dogs along made it especially nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K., Rochester Hills, MICHIGAN

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT VIEWS & LOCATION.
We would love to return. Great experience. Only con would be there is not a gas fireplace in the great room as advertised. Thank you for opening your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The view is unchallenged. Lots of room to put your things. We really felt welcome and would stay there again. The home is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Lakefront Cabin
Great views and location! 6 adults were very comfortable at this property. I imagine it’s really wonderful in the Summer. We chose this cabin due to its proximity to Crystal Mountain and Caberfae for snow skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We had a wonderful time at the beach house! We went a couple days after Christmas and it was still decorated. The house was super clean and had everything we needed. The lake was beautiful, even though it was icy and snowy. And the location was close to downtown Frankfort and an easy drive to Sleeping Bear. We definitely recommend staying here and would come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrea w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Trip!
Location was perfect for our stay in Michigan. Great access to a lot nearby attractions. The view from the living room was wonderful to wake up to as well for watching sunsets on the lake. We’d definitely stay here again when we come back to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil lakeside retreat
This property is beautiful and has everything you will need for a peaceful stay with family or friends. The sunsets are beautiful and the lake calm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We were blown away with the amazing view. My husband and boys loved it and will definitely be booking again! Even though there are neighbors we never even noticed.. felt very private and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was beautiful and had everything we needed.
The property was beautiful and such a peaceful and relaxing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family ski trip!
The house was clean and everything was as listed in the description. Very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous winter weekend!
This property gave even more than it said it would! The location is perfect, the setting is gorgeous and we hated to leave. Would highly recommend and hope to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
great property
Felt like home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage on a beautiful lake!
The Beach House has tons of space, two big bathrooms, a great kitchen and dining area, and a wonderful private beach. We took pontoon rides nightly and fished constantly. The towns of Frankfort and Beulah made for great day trips. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay with family and friends!! Loved the location and cleanliness of the house.
Very easy process, great price and awesome communication with the owner and Blue Green rentals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location!!!
House was well taken care of. We had everything we needed. Kids loved the sandy beach right in the back yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Amazing winter getaway!
We had an amazing time at this cabin! Arrived a few days after Christmas and stayed 3 nights. It snowed from the moment we arrived until we left -- and my family of snowboarders loved it! We snowboarded one day at Crystal Mountain, and snowshoed another day. Went into Frankfort for dinner and also the Cabbage Shed, which has the friendliest waitstaff around. The cabin itself had everything we needed. Lots of room for the kids to play in the gameroom, and the master bedroom had the best views. The huge windows let you see across the lake -- unless there was impending snow! We could hear the wind howling off the lake, eerie and beautiful! The little fireplace did a great job heating the whole place, and felt great after a day in the cold. Overall, it was an awesome place to stay in the winter. I can only imagine how beautiful it'd be in the summer with that amazing lake view. Beautiful cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017