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

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Arcadia, MI

Arcadia Dunes7 min drive
Inspiration Point8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course17 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

- OPEN ALL YEAR!!

- For your Fall Color Tour, Cozy Family Thanksgiving, Holiday & Winter Ski Getaways, Spring Break, and Summer Vacations!!

- 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

Property manager

Lizzie B

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check out list: -Start a load of laundry -Wash dishes & put away -Put back furniture that was moved -Trash out to receptacle -Clean all dog hair & poo

Smoking damages the the home. If smoking has occurred inside the home, there will be a $200-$500 Cleaning Repair Fee depending on the level of damage.

Quiet time: 10PM - 8AM. No parking on rd. By booking guest agrees to VRBO and host's (sent by VRBO after booking is complete) Terms and Conditions

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

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arcadia

Located in Arcadia, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills 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 - 7 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 8 min drive
Inspiration Point - 8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 16 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 13 min drive
Port City Smoke House - 14 min drive
Hill Top Soda Shoppe - 17 min drive
Cabbage Shed - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! located?

This family-friendly Arcadia holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Arcadia Dunes. Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Inspiration Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

11 Oct 2023

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

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, check-in, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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