SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Arcadia, MI

Arcadia Dunes
7 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
8 min drive
Inspiration Point
8 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
34 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 now have WiFi!

- Near Crystal Mountain!!

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

This new in 2006, 4 bedroom, 2 bath re-creation of an authentic farm house is located on all sports, not all crowded Upper Herring Lake with, 140' of private water frontage*. The Farm House Cottage sits on 2.5 acres on a quiet, peaceful country road surrounded by a perfect blend of rolling hills, woodlands, orchards and vineyards.

Privacy and elbow room awaits you in this beautifully decorated 2200 sq. ft. yet cozy getaway. Just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, Frankfort and near many of Northern Michigan's premier vacation spots such as The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.

Custom ceramic tile, 5' plank flooring, custom woodwork, antique claw foot tub, Pottery Barn style decor and a mix of antique and custom furniture, will help make this a vacation to remember. This Home is also designed with family fun in mind, with separate areas for grown-ups and little ones alike.

Also, just 1-2 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 Floating Foam 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, see Amenities for details). Oh, and did we mention 10 gallons of free premixed fuel!

When these amenities are 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), and 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. 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: Lakefront, Home, Traverse City, Waterfront, Frankfort, Pontoon Boat

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Arcadia Dunes. You'll find features like an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers 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
7 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 7 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

Beach sunloungers

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding 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
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Kitchen island
Electric kettle

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
Dining room

Entertainment

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

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
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

Snow sports gear
Water sports equipment
Boating on site
Kayaking on site
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sledging nearby
Golf nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Rafting nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Power boating 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: 2200 sq ft (204 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.

Property is also known as

Watertrampoline! Pontoon Boat! Kayaks! Open ALL Year!

SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

Exactly as advertised. Make sure to read the “items you need to bring” list. Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and peaceful

The property was exactly as described. My husband, dog and I had a very nice stay. There are many orchards and trails near by. The Arcadia bluffs were beautiful. The pontoon was so fun and a nice experience. The property is beautiful and relaxing. I only wish there had been some restaurants near by.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall

This home is beautiful! It had plenty of room for our group 9(+2 dogs). I loved how clean the home was. The owners had 3 binders with information about the area, the property and the boat. Yes, there was a pontoon available. Unfortunately the weather was rather crappy so we didn't get a chance to try it out. I would 100% recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sue F.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend

Four adults. We each had our bedroom. Very quiet and secluded. No shower soap or dish soap. No Wifi and the TV is dish. Couldn't get any football games.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Love, love, LOVE

Everything here was perfect. We stayed with a group of 11 from ages 1 to 82. The property was so private and well maintained. We loved being visited by the hummingbirds and deer. The yard worked great for the little ones with a slight hill to run down, sandbox and swingset, and lots of room to run. We brought a blow up pool for them to play in while we were not down at the lake. The boardwalk to the lake is so beautiful and the wheelbarrow made it easy to haul all of our fishing gear down to the pontoon. (Two of the families in our party have boats, and the having use of the pontoon was so nice so we did NOT have to tow and put in and out of the water). The lake is great lake to teach kids to fish. We did not have one time where we ventured out and did not catch fish. We caught perch, LOTS The inside of the house was so clean. The beds were comfy with lots of extra pillows and blankets if you were chilly. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some! Lots of room in the main area and we never felt like we were on top of each other. The area is beautiful. If you turn right out of the driveway, you will come to Scenic Highway. Turn left for a short drive to the lovely town of Frankfort (shops, restaurants and a Family Fare). Turn right to head to Arcadia. Both less than 15 minute drives. We hiked the Baldy Dune area as well as Green Pointe Dune Nature Preserve. Thank you for a wonderful family getaway!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski Getaway

Great property! Plentiful amenities, and close to Crystal Mountain. We also loved the boardwalk down to the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski weekend

Our group had 4 adults and 6 children and we had plenty of room. Kitchen is big, beds are comfortable and there was lots of space to stretch out. Game room/bedroom was perfect for my 3 teen boys. Upstairs shower isn’t the best, and I wish they had more comfortable couches and a mop available to clean up melted snow that was tracked in. Other than that, place was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great space for the kids to play games while the adults enjoyed their own time and space. Such a cool floor plan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!!!

The property was beautiful! 14 family members stayed here very comfortably! Great fishing with the pontoon! Something for everyone!!! Plan to return next summer 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V., Zeeland

7 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great owner!

What a wonderful place to vacation at! Our family enjoyed our stay and plan to return again! A 5 star home with 5 star owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

30 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ski weekend

Staying in Arcadia was close to Crystal Mountain and nature preserve skiing. The wind didn’t cooperate for kite skiing on the lake. However it was a lovely weekend and the property provided everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away spot

We stayed at this property for a combined Thanksgiving/50th anniversary party for my parents and it couldn't have worked out more perfectly. Plenty of space for everyone and the large kitchen worked great for cooking the big dinner. Some of the kids were a little apprehensive about not having wifi but with the all the games in the kids room, I don't think it was missed at all. It was November so not beach weather but we still enjoyed adventuring down to check out the lake during an early season snow storm. Even with the cold weather, the house stayed very warm and cozy. Would love to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

5 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake house

Property was exactly as pictured if not better. Perfect for our family group of 6 adults and 2 children. We used pontoon boat and fished on the lake, hiked at Arcadia dunes, and visited St Ambrose cellars distillery.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

28 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip!

Wonderful home & location was great. Loved having the use of the pontoon boat!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arletha G.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

My husband and I rented The Farm House in Arcadia for a family vacation. Our son and daughter-in-law, our 17year old grandson and 5 year old grand daughter and our daughter. Everyone had their own space. There are beautiful beaches, cute little towns to explore, and family friendly venues for dining outside. We fished, swam, explored, hiked and had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla L.

4 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesomeness

Everything was absolutely perfect. Clean, organized, well stocked. Just like the pictures. The boat was such an added bonus. Our weather was iffy but we made the most of it. Just perfect. Many beautiful memories made.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

12 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week at the farmhouse!

We had a great week at the farmhouse! Location was great and the property was quiet and peaceful. The lake was beautiful and the pontoon and kayaks were so fun. We found the house had everything we needed. Lots of space and the kitchen was well stocked.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris V., Wixom

3 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

May visit

The house was very clean and comfortable, with lots of amenities. The location was also peaceful. This allowed for an enjoyable stay. Nice boardwalk to the water, play structure/sandbox for younger children, charcoal grill, kayaks, pontoon, fire pit. Also not far from downtown Frankfort. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very smooth process

We had need of a large house for 8 adults and 3 children for two nights to attend my father’s Celebration of Life service and this house was perfect. Five minutes from the church and two minutes from the cemetery. The young adults were wishing there was WiFi, but overall it was a fantastic experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David D.

1 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

nice

could use new sheets and futon covers but very nice place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

15 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend!

We just returned from an awesome girls ski weekend getaway. The house was perfect for our group of 8. Only 15 mins to Crystal Mountain. It was clean, and well maintained. The property owner provided lots of great info in the binders that were on the table. Perfect location and property for a winter weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

9 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home and property

Such a warm and inviting home with a spectacular view through the trees to the lake. It is located in a country/farm setting that is just beautiful. It was a winter wonderland and we all had an amazing weekend! We plan to be back in the summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Renee S.

3 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This house was in the perfect location for us to go skiing at Crystal Mountain! The kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to cook meals in to save money. The only issue we had was I couldn't get my Chevy Traverse up the driveway after it had snowed but the owners were quick to get someone out there to plow the driveway for us. We'd totally come back! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

18 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for extended family

Kitchen is wide open -- lots of cooks in the kitchen at once! View out the back is fantastic with a nice little sled hill behind the house. Great separation of bedrooms/bathrooms. Good parking set up. Feels very private but not isolated.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

30 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway in private setting

We really enjoyed this property. It is nestled away I the woods on a long driveway off the main road. The lake is beautiful and shoreline undeveloped to the left of the house. We enjoyed being out on the lake with the kayaks provided by the host, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, and the kids likes the swing set in the back yard. Inside the layout is great with plenty of space, feels like home away from home. When we had a minor issue with a bathroom door accidentally being locked closed by one of our kids, a quick call to the property manager was immediately answered and our problem was solved in a matter of minutes.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020