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Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets

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A lakeside view with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by trees and three Adirondack chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, a television, and a large window.
A modern wooden cabin with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a red sofa, a grey chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A rustic wooden cabin with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MI
  • Place, Lower Herring Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Arcadia

Located in Arcadia, this cottage is 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 Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course.
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Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

  • Lower Herring Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 13 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 14 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin, Great View, Private Beach, Sunsets located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lower Herring Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Upper Herring Lake and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This cottage is on a great location on Lower Herring Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is good. We love that area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was nice to have the paddle boards there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great old-fashioned cabin. The living room is more spacious than the posting shows, and now has a comfy sofa and loveseat. Great location and good sailing lake. Nice birding opportunities.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for biking and kayaking. You are 5 minutes from Arcadia Dunes with great single track biking loops through the forest. The cabin is lake-front and you can kayak across the lake through a stream, right out to Lake Michigan. The cabin had everything you need: a fire pit, chairs, kayaks, paddle boards, laundry, full kitchen. Wonderful get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan 70.3

Property was great! We really enjoyed the view of Lake Herring all day long! We had a Very peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Location

Had a great time, this is a wonderful property and a charming old cabin with a pleasant owner. Only complaint came from my elderly parents who found the beds old and uncomfortable and sagging in the middle. Loved the location on Lower Herring, great trails nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
New queen mattress by June 3, 2023. Wrong sleep number.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning view, very clean, everything you need!

Peter was an excellent host, very responsive and accommodating. There were a lot of bugs this time of year (mid May) but they didn’t bite; otherwise zero complaints. The house is well stocked, extremely clean, conveniently located, and the view and beach access can’t be beat. Can’t wait to book another trip!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks, we strive for five stars, guest satisfaction is our top priority.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property, Terrific Host

I booked a short stay, spur of the moment, and Peter was very kind and accommodating. He made the whole process extremely easy. The cottage is great! It sits right on Lower Herring Lake, so I had terrific views and complete lake access. The cabin is nicely appointed and has a spacious living room, and a very comfortable, cozy bedroom. The kitchen contains everything you need for your stay and the washer and dryer on the back indoor porch is an added bonus. I will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Castaway Cabin

The title of my review is what our boys named the Cabin during our stay. The location of this cabin and everything that is included is amazing! It includes Kayaks and paddleboards along with being near Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and of course private access to Lake Michigan. Lower Herring is so quiet and fun for swimming or paddling and the inlet to Lake MI gives way to a sandy beach for the kids to play. The cabin has everything you might need for a week at the Lake. The owners are great to work with too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beautiful property right on the lake; we loved the location. The door lock was broken so the owner needed to come over and give us a key and he showed up quickly, within half an hour. The paddle boards were great. We paid a good price to rent this cabin... Although I know that this is a 70 year old property I believe that a more thorough cleaning would have made a huge difference and perhaps replacing some of the worn out items (carpets, screens) would be in order.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, but needs maintaining

We rented the cabin in late July hoping for some quality lake time. While the location is great - on a small lake, just streets away from Lake Michigan - the cabin itself is in need of some TLC. We knew from the photos and previous reviews to expect rustic, however what we found was a large amount of bugs inside as a result of several broken or poorly installed screens and multiple leaks on rainy days (furnace and sun porch). We made the best of it during our stay, but would not return here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
The leak in the porch roof was due to the skylight windows being cranked open. Didn't know about the furnace exhaust vent leak, it is now fixed with sealant. Apologies for the broken 2 screen, probably broke loose during a major storm that tumbled canoes off the lawn, installing new ones within 96 hours, Aug 15, 2022. Sorry about the fixes, I could have cured all 3 with a text msg.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations!!

We had an amazing time during our stay at Peter's cabin. Cute cabin, on the lake, surrounded by trees. Beautiful scenery, something out of a movie. Perfect location on the lake for our 2-year-old. Private sand area by the dock in front of the cabin. The water is only about 1-2 feet deep until the end of the dock which was perfect for our son to play in. Happy we were on Lower Herring as it was calm enough for us to get in the water every day. Loved access to the private beach at the Watervale Inn. When we went, we were the only family there. White sand and blue clear water. The location of the cabin was perfect. Easy 10-minute drive to Frankfort, Empire and about 15 minutes to Bealuh. We will most definitely be back. We were also allowed an early check in and late check out. Peter was very responsive and a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Reading the reviews, I thought the place would be dirty and brought cleaning supplies. It was not dirty at all, very clean. Some elements were worn, but it’s not advertised as brand new so I was expecting older. All major appliances worked great. The owner helped us find a small sunfish boat on the lake, which was very kind. He responded promptly to our requests, and sorted out one issue we had. The views are perfect and the amenities of all the kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards was a major draw for us - they were all in good working order. Plenty of life jackets and paddles. We used every boat at least once, and not one had issues. Noise around us was low, evenings were pleasantly quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, the property was nice. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't in our favor to take advantage of the lake amenities. We did however enjoy the quiet neighborhood aside from some late-night music. The cabin itself was cozy and clean. The bed on the lakeside was a little too firm for us. Linens and pillows were comfortable. The description tells of a new 42" tv I believe. It definitely is not 42" and the sound quality was rough. The kitchen stove is not gas. If you plan to cook bring your own pans. The frying pans are all warped or peeling. Made it a little tough to make our breakfast. There is no firewood for the inside fireplace. We did purchase some from a local roadside. Turned out to be too wet. Some instructions for the fireplace would be handy. Couch was super comfy. Water pressure was great. Place was clean. Great location. Made it easy to travel all around Frankfort, Traverse, Arcadia, Manistee. Lots to see on M22!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
New pots and pans for 2026. Sorry about the weather.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location and sunsets, gross lake bottom

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It is nothing fancy, in fact everything is very dated but that's typical for the area. We didn't really spend too much time inside so it didn't bother us. Pros: There are kayaks, a row boat, canoe and paddleboards available to explore the lake. There is a fun sand dune and an outlet to lake Michigan directly across the lake from the cabin, maybe 10-15 min with an easy kayak ride. My kids LOVED running up and down the sand dune. The water is very close to the house, a comfortable temperature in July, and sunsets are beautiful! Cons: When we checked in we found cobwebs and dust in the counters. I didn't like that I had to clean when I first arrived. A major disappointment was the abundance of plants and weeds on the bottom of lake from the shoreline all the way past the dock. It covered nearly all of the lake bottom on the property and was very squishy when stepped on. I had inquired about water depth for the safety of my 4 and 6 year-old children (shallow like I hoped for) and I was expecting a sandy bottom since the owner knew my children would be playing there. If I knew there would be plants all across bottom of lake I would not have rented. But if you don't have the concern I'd still recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
A "1958 cabin" is by definition dated, pictures are accurate. We added new carpeting, a new TV, a new dishwasher and a washer and dryer. We spent $850 on a spring cleaning and $250 between every guest. A little dust is not the norm, apologies. We will rake and remove some lake weeds, they are plentiful this year because the lake is down 2 feet. Thx
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic with a View

We love Lower Herring Lake and the whole surrounding area. We rented this property because a member of our group was doing the Frankfort Iron Man so the location was ideal. Peter was very prompt in answering calls with questions and help getting into the cabin. The cabin is directly across from “ the cut” access to one of the most beautiful stretches of Lake Michigan you can find. That said, be prepared for a rustic stay. I did spend some time cleaning surfaces and sweeping away thick spider webs from the outside windows. The doors are tricky but expected due to the age of the place. I would say that just a few updates ( like a new coffee pot) could make this place more charming . We did enjoy our stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First Time in Michigan

We have four kids age 6-16 and everyone really enjoyed this vacation! Kids learned how to kayak and paddle board in no time and loved spending time on the water. We loved being able to kayak over to Lake Michigan. We drove to Mackinac Island one day and went to Baldy Dunes another day. The rest of the time we spent at the cabin fishing, kayaking, and enjoying s’mores on the fire. It was the perfect vacation! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Location!

We loved staying on Lower Herring Lake! It was so fun to paddle across the lake, through the inlet to the shores of Lake Michigan. So beautiful. We also loved how close the cabin is to Frankfort, making grocery shopping easy. The cabin was well equipped with paddle boards, kayaks, and a canoe. Really appreciated the dishwasher and laundry set-up. The wifi was good, and the TV set-up was good too, we were able to watch the Olympics easily. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Beautiful views, sunsets, and sunrises. Hike at Empire bluffs was fun. I always enjoy Frankfort shopping. The lake was warm so even in June in MI we were able to swim. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

The cottage was perfect. We will be back next year for sure!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin for the perfect getaway!

We enjoyed our time at the cabin. The area is just beautiful! I would absolutely recommend this place! The screened in porch was a great place to paint rocks, play cards and relax and do laundry! I was surprised by the washer and dryer! Thank you for sharing your home with us Peter! I hope to be back and enjoy the sunny, summer weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fall weekend getaway

My family and I stayed over the weekend. It was fall time and the scenery was beautiful. Even though our weekend was cloudy, rainy, and cool, the kids really enjoyed their time there. Mr. Turner was very easy to get a hold of and responded to my messages very quickly. One thing I would have to comment on, was that someone had put dirty plates with dried food back into the cabinet. I had to re wash all of those plates by hand (a good four or five of them) before we could eat. Also the screen door wouldn’t latch and our first night, there was a thunderstorm and the door kept banging around with the wind which scared my kids a little lol. Regardless we would still stay again. Probably in the summer though so the kids can enjoy the lake water and canoe and kayaks. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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