Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Arcadia, MI

Arcadia Dunes
1 min walk
Inspiration Point
19 min walk
Grebe Park
5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
30 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME AT INSPIRATION POINT, ARCADIA, MI. Waterfront, beautiful sunsets & lake breezes nestled below Inspiration Point in the heart of Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. Soaring stone fireplace, open living room & kitchen with breathtaking views, spectacular sunsets & beach walks. Beautiful base to enjoy the area's many attractions. Craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, world-class golf, skiing, boating, gaming & dining abound nearby.

Perfect base for just getting away. Located right on the shore of Lake Michigan with beautiful views onto the water. Sleep to the sound of waves, wake to coffee on the deck overlooking one of the world's most beautiful panoramas, Lake Michigan, and relax at day's end over cocktails and dinner before brilliant sunsets with waves gently lapping at your feet. Close by as a base for hiking, biking, boating, swimming, golfing, birding, dune climbing, wine-tasting & the area's many attractions along the famed M22 corridor. Miles of walks along the lakeshore and on the many trails in the Acardia Dunes, Elberta Dunes & Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserves.

Spacious indoor/outdoor common areas, open living room & kitchen floorplan overlooking Lake Michigan with a 3-season room. The house has one king and one queen bedroom on the second floor. On the ground floor is queen bedroom. There is an xl twin and pull out full futon sofa on the second floor also. Full baths are on each floor. Easy access to Frankfort (10 mins.), Beulah (15 mins.), Sleeping Bear Dunes (30 mins.), Crystal Mountain (15 mins.), Manistee (30 mins.), Traverse City (55 mins.), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (5 mins.), etc. See our guidebook for this listing with local favorite places.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Steps from Lake Michigan and Arcadia Dunes

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

Property manager

Mercedes Young

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach
Beach towels

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Toaster
Blender
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Soap
Shampoo
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Golf nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point Arcadia

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Therapy

Had a wonderful week with family. Lots of swimming, food, cocktails and relaxing with my favorite people!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

The home is beautiful and comfortable with amazing views of Lake Michigan. We watched sunsets over the water every night, enjoying the deck and stairs to sandy beach. Had a wonderful fire when it was chilly and opened windows to the breeze when it was warm. The owners responded immediately when we had questions and were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for a fabulous stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pati B., Lowell, MI

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

This is my groups favorite lake house. Location is perfect, the deck is spacious, the house is so clean and comfortable and the hosts are amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Very clean and amenable. The location is perfect. Thank you for making this a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Beauty

The house was wonderful! It had everything we needed for making meals each day. There was no need to go far as the views and from the house and deck are spectacular! There are no words to describe the sunsets or the many colors of blue we saw in the sky and water. Thank you to Mercedes and Pete for a very relaxing and memorable stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Ohio Girls

Perfect! Loved the quaintness of the cottage, the view was absolutely amazing, and all amenities were on point! Everything was so well thought out to accommodate guests! We were extremely impressed! We enjoyed Frankfort and Arcadia and surrounding areas. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y., Ithaca, Michigan

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Majestic Stay!

Just what we were hoping for! Beautiful location and views on Lake Michigan, no matter the time of year. Perfect getaway for anyone. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Bellbrook, OH

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway- beautiful views- fall asleep listening to lake michigan

Would highly recommend- beautiful views from every room and deck. Love listening to the waves of Lake Michigan. House super cute with very comfortable beds and so well stocked. I love the personal touch of adding a local bottle of wine and also that they have more than the basic stashes of things you want when you stay at a VRBO. Definitely want to come back again and hosts were so communicative and gave great recommendations.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie D.

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house!!

We had a great time celebrating our Mom’s 80th birthday. House was very well furnished and great space to rest, relax, play games, enjoy the fireplace on cool winter weekend and just watch Lake Michigan and take in the view. Incredible sunsets. Highly recommend this home. Had everything we needed and more.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

5 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas gift to parents/sister

Heaven on earth is how I would describe this property! I brought my family here for a Christmas gift. Everything was perfect including the sun coming out for all 4 days after weeks of gray skies. Loved the beds, especially the single upstairs in bay window. The fireplace was relaxing and the views were priceless. We will be back !!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kally R.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

The property is even better than pictured. The views are incredible and the house has everything you need. The hosts are kind and thoughtful. Do not hesitate to book this place for your next trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

4 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven

This property is everything the other reviews say it is and more. The owners were awesome and very responsive. You can't say enough about the view of the lake when you walk in and what no one says is how cozy this cottage is. It was perfect for the person whose agenda was to just gaze at the lake, enjoy a wonderful fire and just relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassandra s.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with incredible views

The house was beautiful. Amazing views with beach access. The photos don’t do it justice! Great fireplace with plenty of wood for use. The house was clean and the owners were very responsive and helpful. Lots of attention to detail and we felt taken care of. Definitely will be renting again in the future. Thank you Mercedes and Peter!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ahh Michigan!

Enjoyed a week of perfect weather and great swimming with the family.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

A perfect vacation from start to finish. Have been coming up to Frankfort area for 20 years, but have never stayed in Arcadia. Glad we did! Property was fantastic, beach was fantastic, sunsets were fantastic, paddle boarding was fantastic, location was fantastic. Fell asleep to the sound of waves, then woke up to coffee in the morning in the reading nook that overlooks lake michigan. Enjoyed the large deck with family and friends, and walks along the beach. Mercedes and Peter were excellent hosts. Easy check-in and out, and property had everything we needed. Stayed in for dinner most nights with great kitchen and bbq, and couldn't beat the view at any restaurant. 15 minutes from downtown Frankfort and the drive there up M22 was almost better than the destination. Would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to unwind and relax with family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Z.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and beautifully

Very enjoyable. House was just what we needed. Host very responsive. Lots to do nearby. Hiking and biking opportunities. We really had fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., Hawthorn Woods

13 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf week May 21-26, 2023

We stayed at the property for 5 days while were golfing at Arcadia Bluffs. The property is amazing, from the location, to the view of Lake Michigan. T It is better than the pictures and communication with the owner was great! I would stay here again if I was coming up to Arcadia Bluffs. Five stars all the way! Thank you Mercedes!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G., Palatine, IL

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beachfront Getaway

Listening to waves rolling up on the back porch of this cozy home is just what the doctor ordered. Charming town 10 mins away provided a perfect 3-day weekend break from work. And the golf… oh the golf just miles away is spectacular.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDY J., MIDLAND

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Extraordinary Waterfront House on Lake Michigan

This property is exactly as described on VBRO and shown in the accompanying photos. Stunning views of Lake Michigan from the living room and the master bedroom. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace as well as the beautiful deck that directly overlooks the beach and lake. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the sunsets. Our host (Mercedes) was an e-mail or text away and responded quickly to any questions we asked. We would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

21 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views and comfort

We sought a long weekend away to relax and unwind. This property was welcoming, well appointed and had everything we thought we needed (and more!). The views are stunning. We enjoyed the sunsets every evening. We are already looking forward to our next visit!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie D.

8 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Birthday Get Away

This place was amazing! I was looking for a quiet relaxing place to decompress from my hectic life. The waves calmed my soul and lulled me to sleep each night. Walking the beach was so peaceful and quiet. I will definitely be staying here again! How itself was so nice, loved the large living room windows where I could watch the sunset and moon set over the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

23 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for winter long weekend getaway

The VIEW was amazing...which is what prompted me to chose this house. House was as listed. Very clean, loved the fireplace, everything we needed for a quiet low key weekend. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn Retreat

This was my second stay at this property and it was another relaxing, enjoyable trip. The fall colors were simply beautiful, which made my daily hikes and excursions in the area that much more remarkable. The house had everything I needed to feel comfortable and communication with the host was easy and helpful. I’m already looking forward to my next stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F., Minneapolis

30 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, comfy home, stunning views

Loved our stay. We walked the beaches, drove up the peninsula, read books by the fire. Would come back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Fall Girlfriend Weekend

Thank you Mercedes and Peter for hosting our annual Fall girlfriend's get-together. We are all turning 60 this year and your lake house was a great place for us to celebrate, catch up and enjoy the beautiful views. I was warmly greeted by our host, Peter and was invited in right away, because the house was ready for us. The first day was a little chilly and we enjoyed a fire in the beautiful fieldstone fireplace. Really took the chill off and settled in to enjoy a glass of wine. We also enjoyed beautiful October sunsets each night. The tree colors were peek and stunning in the area as we drove to Beulah and Frankfort for restaurants and shopping. Our trip was complete with rock hunting on the beach only a few steps away and we ventured out to Point Betsie Lighthouse too. We were successful in finding two Petoskey stones. So Fun! Thank you again, Mercedes and Peter, for sharing your beautiful Lake home with us. We would stay again♥️

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022