Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets

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Lower Herring Lake and Lake Michigan Beach, stream visible in the center.

Lower Herring Lake on right, house is at 3 o'clock, right side the lake.

From Lower Herring Lake, you can see the lake in the reflection.

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3 bedroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Arcadia, MI

Arcadia Dunes4 min drive
Inspiration Point7 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course17 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Sleeping Porch

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private beach on Lower Herring Lake, sandy beach, gradual drop-off, private dock, 2 new kayaks, 2 new stand up paddleboards, new lifejackets, new 42" HD TV, access by boat or 1.3 mile car ride to miles of beautiful, private beach on Lake Michigan, pristine, private, and undeveloped beach for miles, with dunes blending into forests. This 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.

We have another lake front rental 3 doors to the north of this one, 370427, 7 lake front cottages on Upper Herring Lake, about a mile away, 1957430, and two on Crystal Lake, about 20 minutes north, 1852762 and 2009011

We are a quarter of a mile thru forest from the paved road, very quiet and peaceful. Cabin has a screened in porch, fireplace, full kitchen, dishwasher, 3 bedrooms, 2 queens and twin bunk beds, 2 twin roll-a-way beds. Tongue and groove pine walls, big fireplace, amazing views. Wifi, firewood, two kayaks, two paddleboards and a canoe included plus a propane grill.
Watch postcard perfect sunsets over either lake. We are 6 miles south of Frankfort, 5 miles north of Arcadia.
Herring Lake connects to Lake Michigan via a shallow, sandy stream directly across the lake.
Amenities: All linens provided, canoe, 2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, life jackets, paddles, full kitchen, gas stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, smartTV, WIFI, DVD player, beach chairs, propane grill, kid DVDs and grown up movies, porch table with 4 chairs. Please note, the smart HD TV streams your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV.

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.

Property manager

Joe Turner

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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake Michigan and Lower Herring Lake, all private beach

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House Rules in Rental Agreement

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arcadia

Located in Arcadia, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

Arcadia Dunes - 4 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 5 min drive
Inspiration Point - 7 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 13 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 11 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 13 min drive
The Hotel Frankfort - 13 min drive
Frankfort Dairy Maid - 11 min drive
Port City Smoke House - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arcadia cabin is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Arcadia Dunes and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne L.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded expectations!!

We had an amazing time during our stay at Peter's cabin. Cute cabin, on the lake, surrounded by trees. Beautiful scenery, something out of a movie. Perfect location on the lake for our 2-year-old. Private sand area by the dock in front of the cabin. The water is only about 1-2 feet deep until the end of the dock which was perfect for our son to play in. Happy we were on Lower Herring as it was calm enough for us to get in the water every day. Loved access to the private beach at the Watervale Inn. When we went, we were the only family there. White sand and blue clear water. The location of the cabin was perfect. Easy 10-minute drive to Frankfort, Empire and about 15 minutes to Bealuh. We will most definitely be back. We were also allowed an early check in and late check out. Peter was very responsive and a great host.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie L.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Reading the reviews, I thought the place would be dirty and brought cleaning supplies. It was not dirty at all, very clean. Some elements were worn, but it’s not advertised as brand new so I was expecting older. All major appliances worked great. The owner helped us find a small sunfish boat on the lake, which was very kind. He responded promptly to our requests, and sorted out one issue we had. The views are perfect and the amenities of all the kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards was a major draw for us - they were all in good working order. Plenty of life jackets and paddles. We used every boat at least once, and not one had issues. Noise around us was low, evenings were pleasantly quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Location

Had a great time, this is a wonderful property and a charming old cabin with a pleasant owner. Only complaint came from my elderly parents who found the beds old and uncomfortable and sagging in the middle. Loved the location on Lower Herring, great trails nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julie Y.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic with a View

We love Lower Herring Lake and the whole surrounding area. We rented this property because a member of our group was doing the Frankfort Iron Man so the location was ideal. Peter was very prompt in answering calls with questions and help getting into the cabin. The cabin is directly across from “ the cut” access to one of the most beautiful stretches of Lake Michigan you can find. That said, be prepared for a rustic stay. I did spend some time cleaning surfaces and sweeping away thick spider webs from the outside windows. The doors are tricky but expected due to the age of the place. I would say that just a few updates ( like a new coffee pot) could make this place more charming . We did enjoy our stay overall.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

11 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, but needs maintaining

We rented the cabin in late July hoping for some quality lake time. While the location is great - on a small lake, just streets away from Lake Michigan - the cabin itself is in need of some TLC. We knew from the photos and previous reviews to expect rustic, however what we found was a large amount of bugs inside as a result of several broken or poorly installed screens and multiple leaks on rainy days (furnace and sun porch). We made the best of it during our stay, but would not return here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Turner

We live in Chapel Hill, NC and Frankfort MI

Why they chose this property

The beauty of Lower Herring Lake and proximity to Lake Michigan are unparalleled.

What makes this property unique

Access to miles of private Lake Michigan beach (otherwise posted), which is owned by the Noble family through the Watervale Inn. Even during peak summer season on Lake Michigan, as far as you can see in both directions, there are few people.