Beautiful Lakefront Home, AC, Great View, Private Beach, Dock, Raft

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Arcadia Dunes
3 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
6 min drive
Inspiration Point
7 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
37 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.

We will refund 100% of your money if you are legally prevented from traveling to our lake house.

Beautiful home on Lower Herring Lake, sandy beach, gradual drop-off, private dock, swim raft, with access by boat (short paddle), bike or car (1.3 miles) to miles of beautiful, private beach on Lake Michigan. This is pristine undeveloped beach for miles, with dunes blending into forests. Lake Michigan beach is like Sleeping Bear without the park rangers or fees. Never a crowd and often never anybody. Miles of beach was saved from development by the Noble family through the Watervale Inn. We only rent by the week in July and August. 2 kayaks, 4 paddleboards, and a canoe come with the house, along with lifejackets.

We also have a 3 bedroom cottage on the same lake 3 doors down VRBO 398063, a lake front home 5 min away on Upper Herring Lake, VRBO 1957430, and two lake front homes on Crystal Lake, VRBO 1852762, and 2009011. My son has a place on Upper Herring, also on Indian Trail, VRBO 2353237.
We are 1/4 mile from the paved road, very quiet and peaceful. 4 French doors overlook the lake, cherry wood floors, granite counters, modern see thru deck fence, Satellite and Netflix TV. Watch postcard perfect sunsets over either lake. We are 6 miles south of Frankfort, 5 miles north of Arcadia.

Upper level has great room, 3 bedrooms (queen, double, 2 twins, and a 3/4 bath, lower level has 1 bedroom (queen), den with trundle (2 twins) and 2 twins, plus 2 bathrooms, (one full, one 3/4).
Herring Lake connects to Lake Michigan via a shallow, sandy stream directly across the lake.
All linens provided, canoe, 2 kayaks, 4 paddleboards, life jackets, paddles, full kitchen, gas stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, 2 HD smart TVs, W- fi, DVD player. Please note, the smart HD TVs stream your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV. Adirondack chairs, water softener, firewood for beach fires on Lake Michigan, propane grill, 50 movies, games, deck table with 4 chairs.

Miles and miles of rails to trails bike paths in the area, running between Elberta, Frankfort, Beulah and Thompsonville. SUP, pontoon boat, speed boat and sailboat rental available right on the lake, delivered to your beach.

I'll send a detailed list of things to do, complete with golfing, fishing, shopping, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, hiking, biking, pick-your-own strawberries and cherries, flying tours, Indian casino's, restaurants, sights, movies etc.

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, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Lake Michigan and a few 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

Beach

On the beach
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
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Soap
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Books
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

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.
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Water sports equipment
Kayaking on site
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Golf nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Marina nearby
Sailing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife and game walks 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

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

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

Pets

No pets allowed
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: children 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

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

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

Beautiful Lakefront Home Great View Private Beach Dock Raft

Beautiful Lakefront Home, AC, Great View, Private Beach, Dock, Raft Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Lokesh G.

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice house in an amazing location

We loved our stay here with family and friends. House sits along the lake with glass doors and windows giving us a beautiful view of the Lower herring lake. We used provided kayaks, canoe and boat to go from the house to the Lake Michigan beach. Amazing part is that is it is private access with no one to disturb except Watervale guests. Pete was in touch with us during whole stay and gave a complementary a wine bottle.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

This is a great property on Lower Herring Lake with the ability to kayak over to Lake Michigan…which is beautiful! Kids loved the boat, canoe, kayaks, paddleboards, and floating dock. The house worked for us perfectly because we had six adults upstairs and all the kids downstairs. The downstairs level is chilly so bring extra blankets! Kitchen was fully stocked so we could make meals at the house. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Y.

13 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our New Happy Place in Northern Michigan

This was our first time staying in Arcadia and on Lower Herring Lake and it did not disappoint. We have stayed on Crystal Lake, but always had to cross the street to our cottage and trips to Frankfort take longer from Crystal than from this cottage (which surprised us). This cottage is right on the water with a decent sized beach/ (rare on many lakes in the area) and a huge lakefront yard for family games (we brought our own lawn games). You are provided with many poaddleboards, kayaks and a canoe to provide hours of lake fun! The house layout was perfect for us and everyone commented on how comfortable their beds were! 3 full baths was a big plus. Kitchen was equipped with enough plates etc to feed a huge group. One small issue was that our group was 7 adults and we had to pull seating from an outside deck table to eat together at the dining table together as it only seats 6. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne N., Wixom, Michigan

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Arcadia 8/28 to 9/4 2021

Very easy check in. The house was beautiful and very clean. Kitchen was stocked with whatever you need for utensils and pots and pans. The view from the living room and deck were beautiful and stunning. Plenty of bedrooms and baths for our large group. Very peaceful and relaxing area around the house. The location is close to so many places to visit and shop. Also some outstanding restaurants in the area! We took many walks along Lake Michigan over to the outlet from Lower Herring Lake. Sunsets were outstanding and relaxing. We created many memories and will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dan D.

2 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake with access to Lake Michigan. House needs cleaning.

We enjoyed the lake and the access to Lake Michigan and Frankfort. We also liked the firepit and the many boats available for use. The house, could have been very nice, but it was dirty and the lower level musty. The carpet and bedspreads were stained. The beds in the open area in the basement were uncomfortable and we feared that the bunkbed would collapse, so we needed to rent a hotel room in Frankfort to accommodate our family.

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

1 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Spacious, quiet with amazing access to Lower Herring Lake and private beach access on Lake Michigan. Property was as described with nice amenities. Owner provided good list of local activities and businesses. Highly recommend! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Host

Excellent hospitality and response by the host

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

19 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The property was clean, and the view was amazing. The neighbors were friendly, and the area was very quiet. It was nice to have equipment for the lake to go paddling and check out the area. There was a nice small beach area right at the house that the kids loved to play in. Short drive to food and other needs, the food in the area was delicious. The inside of the house was nice with all the cooking items we needed for the weekend, the layout of the house is great for having a family and being able to socialize still while cooking or at the table. We enjoyed our stay and will stay again if we are in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V., Ames, IA USA

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Really good and could be great with fairly small improvements

This is a REALLY nice property in a SUPERB location. It lacks some attention to detail. (The sports equipment needs attention and the well water is horrible--the owner says he plans to drill a new well and add air conditioning for next year. A sliding screen door needs replacement, etc.)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Million dollar view

You just cannot beat the location of the house. The view off the patio is amazing. We spent most of our time on kayaks going to the outlet to Lake Michigan. Cannot say enough good things!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

29 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family vacation

Very impressed with this house. The location right on Lower Herring offered our family (including 10-17 year olds) a lot of fun with swim raft, kayaks, and SUP boards. Very private, wooded location with a fantastic view. Our favorite thing to do was to visit Boo Hoo sand dune and the outlet into Lake MI. Home was fully stocked, clean, and as advertised. Plenty of sleeping room and the kids area in the lower level was a hit. The owner has great information about the area and centrally located to many things. Lots of hiking nearby, jumping off the pier in Frankfort, and of course excellent beer/pizza @ Storm Cloud. Loved our stay and we had a great time. The only thing I would like to see added is central air as we had some unusually humid nights and the house was “sticky” but the lake breeze was very nice. We will definitely return. Thanks Peter!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

11 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved our stay here! My family golfed at Arcadia bluffs and visited Frankfort town. It was a great location, gorgeous lake, clean house. Peter was very easy to get ahold of, and helped us reschedule from our previous date, due to Covid. Will definitely be coming back

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

1 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing Vacation Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, quiet, and the lake was beautiful. We plan to return, and we will recommend this property to our friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M., Xenia, Ohio

27 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional!

Our extended family of nine had an excellent week at this house. Clean, well-equipped kitchen,

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Barb M.

22 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay

Very nice and adequate for our ladies weekend. The only things we noticed were a fruit fly issue and slats on lower bunk are broken.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D., Lima, Ohio

17 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice place.

If you’re particular about a place being clean, you’ll be happy with this house. Nice clean bathrooms and kitchen, plenty of towels and nice thoughtful things like fans and space heaters. (We used both) There’s a nice selection of boats to take out onto the lake. The kitchen has everything you need for meals. Unfortunately for us the wind and rain didn’t stop for most of the week. We took advantage of the short periods of sun to visit the private beach. It’s beautiful so definitely don’t miss it. There’s not a bunch of fussy rules or creepy locked doors. The owner makes you feel like he’s glad to have you. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A., Petersburg, Illinois

17 Oct 2018

Excellent stay at a beautiful location!

Our stay at the end of September was amazing! The cottage had excellent amenities and comfortably housed our group of seven. The beachfront on Lower Herring Lake was sandy and shallow making it perfect for kids. We also enjoyed the private access point on Lake Michigan that provided beautiful views and decent beach combing for Petoskey stones. Frankfort was an easy drive (10 min) and had groceries, bait and tackle, and good dining options. The homeowner also responded quickly to any questions we had. Looking forward to returning in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue L., Greater Cincinnati

16 Jul 2018

Beautiful water view and stunning sunsets!

Pete is a gracious host ready to make your stay comfortable. Close to quaint Frankfort with its nice beach, food and shopping. We had 8 in our group and there was room for everyone. It was uncharacteristically hot during our week, so it got a bit hot in the house. Fun to open all the windows and doors and hear the birds and the breeze rustling in the leaves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

22 Oct 2017

Great place

Great place. Wonderful view, good fishing, cool private stream to Lake Michigan.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jenilee O.

9 Oct 2017

Beautiful

Great place! Perfect area for our kids to swim. Great family vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

11 Jun 2017

Awesome for multi generational family vacation!

We enjoyed our stay at the beginning of June. Lots of beds to easily sleep everyone. Loved the private beach! Comfortable for everyone...from great grandparents to toddlers! Pete was very responsive to any requests we had. Looking forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017