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

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A cabin with a porch and a staircase leading up to it, surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with a green cushioned chair and a small table, surrounded by a white railing.
A room with a wooden dresser, a lamp, a framed picture, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a light green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wooden chair. There are two windows with blinds, a lamp on the table, and a small table with a lamp and picture frame.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a table with a floral tablecloth.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MI
  • Place, Lower Herring Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2014692vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Arcadia

Arcadia is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

  • Lower Herring Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬9 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.

How much is parking at Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Arcadia, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lower Herring Lake and Lake Michigan. Upper Herring Lake is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2020
It is so nice to have guests like Karen and her family. We have had nice folks this summer working with VRBO..thanks

About the host

Hosted by Holly Duncan

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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.

Why they chose this property

Pristine lakes with both Lower Herring and Michigan, private beach access to 4 miles of undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline and dunes.
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