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9.8

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

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Dryer

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Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Arcadia Dunes6 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course21 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)32 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

My parents, husband and 3 children under the age of 9 all enjoyed staying at this property. It had everything we needed....

Heather H.

Sep 4, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King, Master

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Double Futon

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Lake Level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards

We will refund 100% of your money if you are legally prevented from traveling to our lake house due to the Wuhan virus.

Beautiful views from a spacious great room on tranquil Upper Herring Lake. Maple hardwood floors throughout the house, 3 bedrooms (king, queen, 6 twins), plus a loft with a queen sleeper sofa, and a bed on the enclosed porch.
My son has a 3 bedrooom house about 1/4 mile away also on Indian Trail, VRBO 2353237. We also 2 listings nearby on Lower Herring Lake (VRBO 398063 and 370427), and 2 lake front home on Crystal Lake, VRBO 1852762 & 2009011.

This home has 2 full bathrooms, washer, dryer, microwave, WiFi, 3 TVs and a fully equipped modern kitchen, games, DVDs, and air conditioning. Please note, smart HDTVs streams your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV.
Enjoy 200' of frontage on all sports Upper Herring Lake, as well as access to miles of private beach on Lake Michigan 4 miles away. Most of Upper Herring Lake borders a nature preserve or orchards. There are few docks and very little boat traffic.
Enjoy amazing sunsets from the deck, kitchen, great room or loft.
Fabulous nature hikes close by including the Green Point Dunes, Baldy Dunes, Elberta Dunes, Upper Herring Nature Walk and the Arcadia Marsh Walk.
Miles of rails to trails paved bike trails between Elberta, Frankfort, Beulah and Thompsonville (Crystal Mountain). Superb mountain biking out the door, ride to the St. Pierre Trail head.
A framed list of sites, hikes, restaurants, golf, fishing and things to do is on the wall in the house and will be emailed to all guests.

Property manager

Peter Turner

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, 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.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Arcadia Dunes - 6 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 21 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 24 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Frankfort Dairy Maid - ‬14 min drive
‪Port City Smoke House - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards located?

This family-friendly Frankfort holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Arcadia Dunes, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Elberta Beach and Frankfort Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

23 June 2024

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

Relaxing Place

Nice beds and clean place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

15 June 2024

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

Very nice!

Very nice weekly rental. Quiet lake, beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne K.

3 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place -- very clean and modern. Only complaint was that the greenery was very overgrown. But other than that, was wonderful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

27 May 2024

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

Memorial weekend stay

The stay was nice. There was plenty of room. The weekend was fun and relaxing. We did not have to worry about anything. Enjoyed the paddle board and kayak. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

4 Sept 2023

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

Stunning View!

My parents, husband and 3 children under the age of 9 all enjoyed staying at this property. It had everything we needed. Downstairs is a substantial King bed suite with attached bathroom. Upstairs is a Queen bedroom, a full bathroom, a bedroom with bunk beds and a queen bed and a loft for playing games or just relaxing. The real gem of this place is the backyard which sits beautifully on the lake and a dock for the kids to jump off of and swim. The property is wonderfully private and remote. The lake is sleepy and has the best sunsets. We rented a pontoon boat and took the kids tubing and water skiing. We spent a day at Sleeping bear dunes which is a must and another day exploring Frankfort. Frankfort is an adorable little town with shopping, restaurants and ice cream and has the most beautiful beach and even more stunning sunset. Our drive was 13min to town and about 40min to Sleeping Bear Dunes. We loved our location and proximity to exploring the town and everything northern MI has to offer. We will definitely return!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Toni F., Westerville Ohio

30 July 2023

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

A mixed review

We had mixed feelings about our stay. The house space is fine, the rooms are large and the layout works well. There is a nice large kitchen table that does not appear in the online pics. The backyard water front was relaxing, the various water toys were fun and as others have said, the lake is quiet with little boat traffic. Our negative issues had to do with cleanliness and maintenance. We’ve shared much of this with Peter. Many kitchen things were dirty. With three families all bringing food, we took care of it ourselves not wanting to wait for someone to come and clean. While they look great in the pics, nearly every upholstered piece of furniture in the kitchen and great room was very dirty – it’s been a long time since they were cleaned. Due to well water, the inside of the washer and soap dispenser, dishwasher, showers and the shower liners were all heavily stained. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures are old and the kitchen ones leaked. The white towels used in the bathrooms were also stained yellow and some had holes in them. Not shown in the online pics is an extension to the dock which is great. Unfortunately, it's slanted and part of itis under water. The A/C unit was not working well. We told Peter on Fri. and on Sat. he said it would be replaced. We've rented homes for 12 years. We paid $806/night for this house and at that level, we don't expect problems. With proper attention to cleaning and maintenance, our issues could have easily been avoided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

17 Sept 2022

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

Love the lake view

This is the second property we've rented from Turner Properties. We love the fact that we have a lake right in front and can kayak or canoe any time we wanted. Our biggest issue was the fruit flies. They were pretty bad this time and we did everything we could to get rid of them. Pete was very accommodating when we wanted to check in a little earlier in the day, which we appreicated. We hope to do this again in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

27 Aug 2022

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

Up North Beauty

Lovely cottage on quiet, beautiful Upper Herring Lake. Great spot to enjoy the water and relax with a fire. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Alton, IL

24 Aug 2022

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

So much to do, so little time!!!

We had a GREAT time at this house on Upper Herring lake - fishing, pontooning, skiing, golfing, eating, gaming, shopping and sightseeing - so much to do! We had our "all adults" family of my wife and I, our son and his wife and our daughter and her soon-to-be fiance - and everyone loved the house and all the activities available to do around Frankfort. The weather was awesome each day (low 60's, high 70's) and we ran out of time to do all the things we had on our list of to-do's (didn't get to go biking or hiking). The house is SO comfortable and the neighborhood is extremely quiet - we ate breakfast on the back porch, played games at the dining room table, played yard games in the back yard, watched the sunset from the Adirondack chairs and just generally relaxed and enjoyed northern Michigan. Played Arcadia Bluffs golf course - words can't describe it - you need to see/play it yourself to understand just how awesome the setting is and good the golf course is - easily top 50 in the country if not better! Followed a lot of the recommendations for dining on the list of restaurants posted in the house and none disappointed - especially liked The Glenwood in Onekuma and Birch & Maple in Frankfort - GREAT dinners! Rented a pontoon from McDonald Marine and went fishing on Lake Michigan with Captain Eric Andersen. Just a great trip - before grandkids start coming along - for our six adults making lasting memories! Highly recommend this house as your home base for a trip to the Frankfort, MI area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Awesome week

Wonderful comforitable house with all listed provisions in great condition and well stocked pantry and supplies. The owner Pete answered questions immediately and couldn't have been more accommodating. Spent most of the days at nearby Lake Michigan beaches and evenings using all the watercraft on the lake and campfires. Good combination location for inland lake and lake Michigan experiences for young grandsons. Great week to spend family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Saint Louis, MO

30 July 2022

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

Beautiful and Serene Lakefront Property

Excellent experience at this spacious and inviting lakefront property, gorgeous sunsets and lots of room for family gatherings. Property manager extremely responsive and gracious. We loved it and hope to return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

23 July 2022

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

Excellent experience

The home was spacious, clean, and in a perfect location. We hope to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

17 July 2022

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

A peaceful, lovely place

Our family of five adults and one four-year old enjoyed this lovely home. The fishermen had fun casting from the dock. The kayaks and canoe were used multiple times. We accidentally found Crystal Mountain alpine sledding, only a short drive away, which gave our grandson his “best day ever!” Would come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

10 July 2022

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

We had a wonderful time. This was our second year and really enjoyed our vacation.

Clean and relaxing lake frontage.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

11 June 2022

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

Clean and Peaceful Home

Clean home with amazing views of Upper Herring Lake. Very quiet neighborhood. Owner provides kayaks and paddle boards to use on the lake. Close proximity to numerous hikes and Frankfort. The owner provides hiking, sightseeing, and dining suggestions in the area, with many options that are free.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

debra J.

26 Aug 2021

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

Week away

Very nice property, and secluded. The door from the LR to porch did not line up, so it was difficult to close. Suggest that you add (for those of us who recycle) that there is recycling available in Frankfort, single stream. Folks don't NEED to go there, but good to know if people want to make the extra effort to recycle.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felicia R.

23 Aug 2021

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

A Perfect Michigan Getaway

Our family of 4 adults had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! The location is ideal - situated on quiet Upper Lake Herring and less than a 10 min. drive to a stunning, private Lake Michigan beach, and nearby to Frankfort and Beulah. The home is nicely updated with hardwood floors throughout, and is well stocked with everything from spices and plastic wrap to laundry detergent. The paddle boards and kayaks were enjoyed daily! Host Pete was very responsive & accomodating, promptly replying to all our questions. His family legacy of hospitality is evident. We visited the alpaca farm, the Gwen Frostic store, hiked the Green Point Dunes trail, enjoyed Watervale Beach at Lake Michigan, dined in Frankfort & Crystal Lake / Beulah, appreciated gorgeous sunsets every night, and were amazed by the nighttime sky - saw shooting stars / meteors almost every night! It was exactly the laid-back retreat we were looking for.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

8 Aug 2021

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

Idyllic

The house was absolutely wonderful! It was very private and a way to escape the crowds. Our entire family, ages 3 to 65, had a Great time! The kayaks, canoe, and fire pit were big hits. There were plenty of lifejackets for safety. We would happily rent this house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

24 July 2021

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

Great family vacation

Great family vacation rental. Loved the location on the lake and close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches. Canoe n kayaks n paddleboards added to the fun! Great family space to share stories of the day, to share meals and share indoor family fun. Our grandchildren (and adults too) gave our vacation week at Upper Herring lake two thumbs up! Thank you Peter!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen W.

20 July 2021

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

Lakeside Respite

A wonderfully relaxing place to stay. It is very quiet and the lake is beautiful. The kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards kept us busy. Good location for taking road trips in the area. We visited Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Point Betsie Lighthouse and many of the towns in between. We travelled with 6 people and had plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

28 June 2021

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

Very Nice

This house is on Upper Hearing Lake. Very scenic and a beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

20 June 2021

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

Highly recommend this place!

This property exceeded expectations. Very well equipped inside and out. 4 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, & 2 canoes! Seating everywhere! Kitchen was fully stocked...more spices than I have at my home! Location is perfect. On a quiet road minutes from lots of fun places to explore. This was the perfect trip before my oldest heads to college. We had no idea how amazing Michigan would be.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

13 June 2021

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

Awesome Lake House Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The lake was beautiful and the private beach nearby mentioned in the listing was also a must see. There were awesome sunsets at both. The house had kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards with all the life jackets you need. It was so easy to just hop on the lake without a worry. They even had a child size kayak, and my son had a great time with that. The appliances worked great including the washer, dryer, and grill. The kitchen was well equipped. There was even firewood available for a night. The street was safe and quiet and the neighbors were friendly. Frankfort beach was wonderful along with the shops and restaurants there. Sleeping Bear Dunes and Cotton Creek Alpaca Farm were awesome excursions. We even saw two bald eagles over the lake along with other wildlife. The owner was available and easy to communicate with. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you to Peter for sharing this home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theodore R., Sidney

19 Sept 2020

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

Amazing place to stay in.

This was a nice place. A nice sized bedroom downstairs , one nice sized upstairs and another upstairs, with bunk beds with another in the same room. It was plenty of room for four people. If you had more people there were more places to sleep for kids. I enjoyed the kayaking. It was great not having to bring your own or renting them someplace else. Everything you needed was there that you would need to relax. Plenty of hiking trails around. Be sure to check out The Manitou Restaurant. It was excellent. Make reservations. I could have stayed here later August through mid September. A paradise for sure.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

30 Aug 2020

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

Great alternative to Maine

It was beautiful! I loved the pictures in the Vrbo ad for this property and the real thing lived up to it. Our family has a 50+ year tradition of spending our summers in Maine but the Covid situation made that impossible for 2020. I was looking for a nice property near a large body of water. This rental is on beautiful Upper Herring Lake and Lake Michigan is only 5 minutes away. Lots of sleeping areas, 2 full baths, nice kitchen and kayaks / canoe on premises. Very peaceful at night for our nightly campfires. We would definitely stay here again. Also, Pete is a great owner and very helpful.