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Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake

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Terrace/patio
Pool
Sleeping Bear Dunes view looking south. Empire Bluffs is to the left in distance
Drone view of the top of the Baldy Hike. Upper Herring lake is at the top right
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Inspiration Point
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

2 Single Bunk Beds

Third

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake

Modern and secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on secluded Upper Herring Lake. Perfect for one or two families to enjoy an amazing Northern Michigan vacation. This house is very close to various hiking trails, biking trails, Lake Michigan beaches and towns, great restaurants, golf courses, Crystal Mountain, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Please message me if you would like to see my activities guide with everything fun to do in the area.

Enjoy beautiful sunsets from your lawn and dock on 80' of private frontage surrounded by majestic northern pine trees. Private lakeside yard also has a fire pit, deck with deck table, various chairs and seating options, a propane grill, and a dock. The dock area is shallow and about three feet deep at the end of the dock. Also included are a canoe, kayak, and two stand up paddleboards to explore the lake. If you have a boat you are welcome to anchor your boat off shore from the house or tie up to the dock. The public boat access is a 2 min drive away.

The views from the back of the house face west over the Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve. Upper Herring Lake is a 542-acre all-sports lake, known for its excellent fishing. Popular fish species include brown trout, lake trout, large & smallmouth bass, bluegill, rock bass & walleye.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with an electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, and toaster. The dining room also has a high chair for toddlers.

The living room is very cozy and looks out onto the back deck and the lake. It includes two couches, a rocking chair, coffee table, fireplace, and 45' smart TV for streaming. Just log into any of your streaming services to watch your favorite shows and movies.

The house is cleaned before each new guests move in. Linens and towels are replaced and all the beds are made.

Bedroom Information: Linens are provided and beds are made before arrival. A washer and dryer are also included in the laundry room. One Pack n' Play is also included for infants.
Bedroom 1 - Queen.
Bedroom 2 - Queen.
Bedroom 3 - (2) Double and Twin bunk beds.

***House has one window AC unit in one of the master bedrooms.

Please see photos and video for more and message me if you have any questions (919-619-9023).

Tons of 5-star reviews on our other places, VRBO 370427, 1852762, 1957430 & 2009011.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used towels and facecloths in the bathtubs, turn off all lights, and turn all the minisplits off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must sign rental agreement upon booking

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 deadlock
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

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is in the mountains 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 Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Pinecroft Golf Course. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Inspiration Point - 8 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 8 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Betsie Lake - 10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 14 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake on 20 August 2026 start from NZ$658, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront cottage on Secluded Upper Herring Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve, Lake Michigan and Inspiration Point. Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Elberta Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good amenities. Well stocked!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check in and check out processes were very easy. The owner was great to communicate with. The kayaks and paddleboards were great for getting out on the lake. The lake felt very private and peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lake was lovely. Enjoyed sitting on the swing looking out over the lake. Was exciting to see River Otter family and birds. One thing I would have liked is a better selection of cookware.
Kingfisher having breakfast
Otters fishing
Breath taking views
From back door
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family trip

Enjoyed the kayaks and canoes. Plenty of room for everyone! Good times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Beautiful property

This was a cute home on a beautiful property. Well supplied for lake fun. Enough space inside to relax and cook a meal. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience at the lake house. It was spacious and clean. The outside with the lake was great. It was beautiful sitting out there with a fire listening to all the wildlife. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Perfect family getaway

This property provided the lakefront vacation we were looking for. Very peaceful. Kids loved running and jumping off the dock over and over (bring water shoes!). The paddle boards and small pontoon were a huge bonus. House was comfortable. We definitely see ourselves returning to this area for future vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

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

Hidden Jem

Our annual family vacation was complete with this house. The hidden Jem is the access to Watervale Beach on Lake Michigan only 4 miles away. The house was clean and just as explained. We had a GREAT time with the kayaks and paddle boards. The fire pit made for great family time in the evenings. I would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The 4th in Frankfort

We had a great time in Frankfort! Our family enjoyed exploring Frankfort & the surrounding area. Saw some awesome fireworks on the beach in Frankfort! Had a fantastic dinner at the Arcadia Bluffs Restaurant for our 52nd Wedding Anniversary! We climbed to the top of the Point Betsie Light House & enjoyed the views! The tour guide did an excellent job of giving us the history of the area & the life of a lighthouse keeper! The kids loved the water & learned to paddle-board - even went across the lake to explore! It was a wonderful family vacation! Veronica & Bill
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry S.

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

Very Comfortable House

The house is very spacious and the view of the lake is amazing. But the living room furniture was totally broke down & unusable. We contacted owner. He didn't know. Amenities listed hairdryer & there was not one & there was absolutely no soap in the showers/tubs. Only hand soap dispensers in the bathrooms. So bring your own. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna T.

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

Beautiful, private, peaceful

We loved our stay at this house! It was very spacious. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots and pans and coffee maker, so we had everything we needed for the weekend. The bathrooms also had hairdryers! The house is very private and has its own beachfront and dock. The yard in front of the house faces West-Northwest so you can catch every sunset on the back deck. The sunsets are SO beautiful-- We loved to sit outside each evening and admire the view. The grill was very handy and the fire pit was very fun to use as well. The house is also very close to a lot of fun hikes and towns so we did not run out of things to do. The owners have a guidebook they sent us with everything you can possibly do in the area. Hikes, biking trails, towns, stores, restaurants….you name it. The owners were very easy to get in touch with. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Amazing View

Our adult children and grandchildren spent a week at this lakefront home. It really was like a home away from home. The view of the lake with the hills in the background was breathtaking. The sunsets each evening were amazing. My granddaughter loves photography and she was able to capture some beautiful sunsets! The kids enjoyed trails, tubing, the alpaca petting place, and of course the local beaches. The hosts provided kayaks, water boards, and a row boat, and a canoe - all of if which we took total advantage of enjoying. The yard was spacious and we easily fit four cars in the driveway. Both the front and backyard were large enough to set up our crochet set. There was plenty of room to play cornhole in the back. We enjoyed the fire pit almost every night we were there! Shane was available to answer any questions we had, and even texted once to make sure we were enjoying our stay. When we took a vote, the family agreed we may be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian b.

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

Nice Benzie County Retreat

Great location. Nice lake. Home has many good features. Great selection of kayaks, canoe, paddleboards and life jackets. Floor plan is good w decent furniture. Well stocked kitchen. Window AC in two bedrooms. The firepit is great with excellent seating. The view is fantastic. The house has lots of little issues that could easily be fixed and a couple bigger issues. Little issues: No walk or stepping stones between drive and front door (so if damp you track in sand and grass), door wall very difficult to slide, bedroom and bathroom door knobs that don't work, one sink faucet very difficult to operate, huge gaps under bedroom and bath doors, terrible trim work or trim missing completely, filthy under couches, beds and top of refridge, fridge and freezer doors do not seal and the master bed is so high that at 6'3" I still had to hop up to sit on it! Bigger issues: the pictures show property lined by pines which you hope provide some privacy. Unfortunately, the pines are old and most lower branches are dead and provide little screening. The biggest problem is the seawall and lake frontage. I measured lake bottom to top of seawall at 57" - yeah almost five feet tall! So if you stand in the water, good luck getting a kayak or canoe up the seawall. The lake drops off very slowly. Depth at end of the long dock is maybe 4'. No diving and a mucky/sand lake bottom makes for poor swimming from shore. All in all, a good lake home at a fair price and we'd consider a return visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sumaiya A.

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

Serene location for quick getaway!

I brought my family visiting from overseas to this cute little cottage and it was a very fun stay. The location was very convenient and a good homebase for exploring m22 thoroughly. The cottage overlooks upper herring lake and has an excellent, long dock that allowed us to use our kayaks easily. Paddleboards, a canoe, and what I believe was a rowboat were available and in great condition. There were two full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, and plenty of sleeping space. We were 5 adults and were quite comfortable on a weekend trip. Finally, the ownerwas very easily reachable and I felt quire reassured that if I had any issues he would help figure out a solution.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Family, fishing and fun!

Super location.! Great backyard with firepit, easy access to the lake and water toys to enjoy. Nice layout with spacious kitchen to accommodate family meals and game night. Shane was very responsive to all communication and gave us good advice on local amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant K.

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

Great location!

Stayed here with my family for my half Ironman in Frankfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

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

Frankfort

Great location, Shane was always available to answer questions. My daughters enjoyed the paddle boards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mat P.

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

A Relaxing Getaway

We had a great stay in this home over the past week. Thank you, Shane!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

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

Great place to stay.

Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice place for a family vacation. Owners were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Perfect spot on the lake!

This place has had it all! Close enough to the Up North towns to enjoy the day shopping or at a Lake Michigan beach, private enough to just enjoy the house and all it has to offer. You can easily have a few families stay here. The garage has all the things you need enjoy the lake, noodles, tubes, even different size life jackets. Saves having to haul them up! The lake is CLEAR and the dock is great to get in and out of the water. For those like me that just wanted to relax... this is the place too. I enjoyed just laying on the lounge chairs reading a book and enjoying the summer days. My 90 year old mom enjoyed the swing and my husband fished off the dock every morning! The host was available if we had a question and provided some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. We would definitely stay here again.

About the host

Hosted by Shane Turner

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Why they chose this property

My family has been coming up to Benzie county Michigan since 1917 and the area is very special to me. It is very beautiful and there is so much to do. There are countless hiking trails, scenic views, shipwrecks, restaurants, breweries, and small towns up and down the coast.

This house is very private with a private lakefront. It is a great place to spend a week or more with close family and friends. I myself have bonded with so many people in this area on many different excursions.

The house is very close to Frankfort, Michigan. It is also near the Baldy hike, Elberta Dunes, Arcadia Marsh Hike, St. Pierre Biking Trails, Empire Bluffs, Sleeping Bear, Frankfort Beach, Stormcloud Brewery, and Crystal Mountain. Traverse City is a 45 minute drive.

-House comes with a washer & dryer, free wifi, 45' Smart TV, fully equipped kitchen, linens provided, beds made, fire ring, paddle boards, and canoe.

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