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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Arcadia, MI

Arcadia Dunes5 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve7 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course18 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was a gem of a place. My family was a little hesitant at first to reserve this property because we usually like to ...

Erik P.

Jun 23, 2021

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close

Cozy and recently renovated cottage in the pines, part of Duncan Cottages.
Cedar paneled, colorful, modern two bedroom cottage with queen sleeper sofa. 1 min walk to private dock and boathouse on Lower Herring Lake, 5 min walk to miles of private Lake Michigan Beach. Linens provided, beds made.
Views of the lake from the deck. 1 min walk to tennis, shuffleboard, pickleball, paddleboards, kayaks, and beautiful boathouse deck with panoramic views of the lake.
Adjacent the Watervale Inn with breakfast and dinner on the terrace available.
Superb location for beach walks, biking, and hiking.
Frankfort, MI is open, all stores are open, restaurants are at 50% for sit down meals, 100% for carry out.
You will love the cottage, beaches, lakes and Frankfort!

Property manager

Holly Duncan

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Arcadia

This holiday home is located in Arcadia. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

Arcadia Dunes - 5 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 7 min drive
Inspiration Point - 8 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 15 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬15 min drive
‪Frankfort Dairy Maid - ‬13 min drive
‪Port City Smoke House - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close located?

Situated in Arcadia, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Arcadia Dunes. Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Inspiration Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erik P., Champaign, IL

23 June 2021

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

Great spot for families with young children

This was a gem of a place. My family was a little hesitant at first to reserve this property because we usually like to have a full laundry (there is only a clothesline), but we were attracted to its lakeside location. And the location really is wonderful. We used the kayaks and paddleboards from the boat house on Herring Lake, the kids enjoyed swimming around the dock and pontoon, there is a fantastic forest trail behind the property, and a beautiful Lake Michigan beach is an easy ten minutes walk away. The cottage is part of a historic logging township and the setting is very relaxed with lots of outdoor benches and tables. The cottage itself was great for our family with two young kids, but would be a little small for two older/teenage children. Overall we had lots to do, from borrowing games, water play, using the playground, and walking the trails, as well as visiting our favorite spots in Frankfort and Beulah. We hope to return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

7 September 2020

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

Wonderful

This place is a truly special spot. We had plenty of room for our family of 5 for 5 nights over Labor Day. The cottage is really cute and a great place to come back to after swimming at the lake across the road or the beach at Lake Michigan a 5 minute walk down a walk way. We spent hours hanging out on the covered front porch, reading, listening to the waves on Lake Michigan, and watching the tall pines out front sway in the wind. We bought dinner one night from Watervale and ate with friends on top of the boat house and watched the sunset. We hiked to Old Baldy and took a lot of side adventures along M-22. I hesitated to write a review because I’d like this place to remain a secret. It’s a truly special place and I hope to return soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

31 August 2020

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

Spectacular

This place is just awesome. Cozy, but well equipped and very hard to beat the location on an inland lake and minutes to Lake Michigan. Already booked to come back next year - we loved it.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Holly Duncan

We've been in the family resort business since 1951, brand new listing, no reviews yet. Please know we've been delivering superb guest service for almost 70 years.