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Ski Crystal! 4 FLOORS OF FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Games room
Sun-loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MI
  • Arcadia Dunes
    19 min walk
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    8 min drive
  • Inspiration Point
    9 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    34 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! 4 FLOORS OF FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI!

- Near Crystal Mountain!!

- We now have WiFi!

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

Maybe you weren't born in a barn, but why not vacation in one?

Designed and decorated in '05 to resemble an old barn, but comfortable and cozy with a touch of class. The home is also setup with the family in mind, with separate areas for adults and little ones alike. Enjoy panoramic views of Upper Herring Lake Valley from the top floor. This huge 2600 sq. ft. home is in a word, FUN !
 
Located on all-sports Upper Herring Lake with 140' of private water frontage*, this 5 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 2.5 acres on a quiet, peaceful country road and is surrounded by a perfect blend of rolling hills, woodlands, orchards and vineyards. 
 
Also, just 2-3 minutes **walk down the boardwalk through the protected natural area await enough waterfront amenities to fill a barn! There is a row boat, 2 kayaks, 1 towable Floating Aqua-Play-Mat, life jackets in various shapes & sizes, full dock w/moorings for extra boats, fire pit w/chairs, rope hammock, chaise lounge, and as an extra bonus we include the use a ***pontoon boat free of charge ( a $1,000 value). Oh, and did we mention 10 gallons of free premixed fuel!

When are these amenities available: Pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel (Memorial week til early October), Floating Aqua-Play-Mat (Memorial Week thru Labor Day Week), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), row boat (April 1st til Nov 15th), dock (Mid-May til Nov 1st).

*Typical Northern Michigan soft mica bottom, NOT SANDY. The lakefront feels mucky near the shoreline.

**2-3 minutes for healthy adults and children, for those with health issues it could take a little longer since it's 200 feet. Home also sits on a slight grade so the walk back could be a concern for those with health issues.

***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.

---- 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.

- 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.

Keywords: New, Waterfront, Pontoon Boat, Northern Michigan, Private, Dock, Winter Getaway
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Arcadia Dunes. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Arcadia Dunes and 7 minutes from Lake Michigan
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lizzie B

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • 6 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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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: 2600 sq ft (242 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
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Ski Crystal! 4 FLOORS OF FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love, Love, Love
We had three generations all coming together for the weekend: my parents, 2 siblings, their spouses and kid(s) and husband and I with our little one. The weekend was perfect. The home was big enough for all 12 of us and it was beautiful, very clean and fun. There are a lot of little things to see if you walk around - definitely decorated by an artist. We went on walks along the road where you could see the lake over beautiful orchards, we had camp fires down at the lake and even stopped by the ice cream parlor in Frankfort and walked down to the Frankfort beach and enjoyed each others' company. The home had everything we needed so there wasn't anything to stress about. We forgot a few things and called Lizzie only to discover they had what we needed in a drawer. The guys took the pontoon boat out once and had a nice time. I heard coffee on the top floor is a must, but I slept in every day; the beds were very, very comfortable. Thanks Lizzie! We will be coming again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
I booked this last minute for our anniversary. Home is even better than the pictures. Really creative. It was very clean and Lizzie was great to work with. We cooked most of our meals and the home had all we needed. We had a bonfire every night of our stay down by the water. For late nights, we turned on the lights in the living room and went up to the top floor so the lights shined up to us (hard to explain.) Perfect way to see all the stars. One morning my wife slept in and I took the pontoon boat out with coffee and a donut we got the day before from Crescent bakery in Frankfort - the best start to my day. That was the same day we had lunch at Arcadia Bluffs. We will absolutely return, but maybe bring more people next time because the house is huge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barn Cottage on the lake
House is comfortably and artistically appointed - everything we needed and more provided. The boardwalk to the lake, bordered by woodlands and beautiful wildflowers, was a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed the pontoon boat and lakeside fire pit. Convenient to Arcadia beach on Laje Michigan and Frankfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, old property
We enjoyed the area, and had great weather. The lake is over 200 yards from the house, so we only had fires there 2 nights. We used a solo stove up by the house. The house needs a lot of maintenance, leaky tub faucet, key lock box just fell out! And uneven steps. The low lighting with dark lamp shades and made it difficult to read in bed or even see in the dark bedrooms. I would suggest painting the paneling the lighter colors than the dark green blue and black. The boats were not even worth mentioning they were so old and not maintained impulse tree was ripped in the motor were old and according to the starting procedure not easy to start. We didn’t use them the lifejackets provided would not save anybody’s life many of them were ripped and very old. The listing that says it sleeps 14 but six of those are on futons which is not comfortable for adults. And no bathroom on the 2nd floor and attic was not great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
We were searching for areas in Michigan for our family trip and saw this property. When I tell you this place has everything you need believe me. We had 4 adults, a 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 and 17 and each and everyone one of us loved it. There is plenty of space for everyone to move about. A sandbox and swing set for the younger kids and ping pong for older kids. All of us enjoyed the use of the boat, kayaks and canoe. Absolutely everything you could need is provided and house was very clean. They also accepted pets which is absolutely amazing. I would recommend this property 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat for big families!
So much fun to stay in a barn-style getaway with scenic views and plenty of room for kids and adults to have their own space. Our children immediately "took over" the lower level with the ping pong/pool table; the two bunk-bed rooms and foldout futon were perfect sleeping arrangements for them, too. Something to note, the second floor primary bedroom is also access to the top floor sleeping area so it's not totally private. The house was well-stocked and there are really helpful instructions for where everything is located in the closets. Loved the big deck and boardwalk down to the lake as well. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KC S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf trip with friends and family
We picked this house for its location about 10 minutes from Arcadia Bluffs and it was extremely nice. It was large space with plenty of room for 5 adults to spread out when needed. The house was clean and decorated beautifully. The kitchen was well stocked and there were numerous games that kept us entertained for hours. Couldn’t be happier with the house and look forward to returning with my children as I know they will enjoy the house and surrounding area greatly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall visit
Clean and comfortable property! Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes and lovely costal communities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOni G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a great location
This was a charming cabin in a great location. Everything you needed was provided. Kitchen etc. was well equipped. There is quite a walk to get to the lake and the lake is unfortunately difficult to see from the cabin but once you got to the lake it beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would stay there again.
We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for everyone,
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway in Michigans Backyard.
The property was the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend with the family. Everything you could want in the perfect sized home. The home was so well equipped we felt very over prepared for our 2 night stay. My family is already asking how soon we can go back and we have every intention of booking the same property for our next weekend getaway. The cleaning and service fee charged at the property is completely reasonable. You feel like you are walking into a home that was set aside just for you. EVERYTHING felt clean and welcoming. We hope to visit again in the near future hopefully during warmer weather and with more time to actually enjoy the beautiful lake and site seeing this slice of paradise had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Needed
We enjoyed our little snowy winter getaway to the barn house. The house decor was cute with some unique details. It comfortably accommodated our whole family, 10 of us including an infant. The kitchen lacked nothing we needed to prepare all our meals. Walks down to the lake were peaceful and the scenery beautiful, with plenty to do inside the house with games and movies, and close to Crystal Mountian for some skiing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home
Great place to stay for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area, beautiful home.
We had a great time, house is beautiful and comfortable with plenty to give you stuff to do but also can be as relaxing as ever. The surrounding area was also wonderful, we'll definitely be back to the area and maybe even another one of these rental properties.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
There is plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dishes. The main floor bed left us with sore backs. I don’t really understand why they are so stingy with things like dishwasher soap, toilet paper, and trash bags. I also don’t appreciate their dish policy. They ask for all dishes to be cleaned, dried, and put away before checkout. It would be nice to be able to feed my family breakfast and leave with the dishwasher running.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

Beautiful location and house.
Great for groups. Convenient to the M-22 locations and Traverse City. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall weekend
The Barn house was such a unique and cool property! It was spotless and the decor was unique and cozy. My son loved the pool/ping pong table downstairs and bonfire pit for s’mores. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grown ups getaway
Just what we needed for our grown ups only vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful weekend!
Everything we needed, plus! Really enjoyed hanging out on the deck and down by the water sitting around the fire. Did some kayaking and fishing. The water was crystal clear, but no fish to be seen . Comfortable beds, we slept well. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental & location
We loved the communication, barnhouse, and amenities! Thank you for an amazing experience for our Ladies Retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and accomadating
We had plenty of room for our party of 12 and were close enough to crystal mtn to take a midday break for lunch and a warm up. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lovely spot
We had a wonderful time staying at the house this week! It was peaceful and quiet and the nearby lake was a blast. We could hear the ice solidifying and melting throughout the week which was really cool. Saw the Milky Way a few nights at the lake which was gorgeous. Frozen enough to stand on and take in the view. Hopefully can come back some time soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

house was very nice, roomy, incredible view, but checkin was a fail
I was in contact with one person, then the day of travel Valerie could not be reached and I was suppose to receive an email list of what to bring and I never got it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and property
This house was just what we needed for a fun weekend away with a few other families. The house had plenty of rooms and common areas for us all to spread out! The kitchen was surprisingly fully stocked for all the cooking we did. Great communication with owners! We would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Naomi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was lovely.
It was great. Would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020