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SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!

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Terrace/patio
Lake
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!

- We now have WiFi!

- Near Crystal Mountain!!

- And as always, we never charge Host, Cleaning, Pet (up to two dogs), or Extra Guest fees!

This new in 2006, 4 bedroom, 2 bath re-creation of an authentic farm house is located on all sports, not all crowded Upper Herring Lake with, 140' of private water frontage*. The Farm House Cottage sits on 2.5 acres on a quiet, peaceful country road surrounded by a perfect blend of rolling hills, woodlands, orchards and vineyards.
 
Privacy and elbow room awaits you in this beautifully decorated 2200 sq. ft. yet cozy getaway. Just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, Frankfort and near many of Northern Michigan's premier vacation spots such as The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.
 
Custom ceramic tile, 5' plank flooring, custom woodwork, antique claw foot tub, Pottery Barn style decor and a mix of antique and custom furniture, will help make this a vacation to remember. This Home is also designed  with family fun in mind, with separate areas for grown-ups and little ones alike.
 
Also, just 1-2 minutes walk** down the boardwalk through the protected natural area, await enough waterfront amenities to fill a barn! There is a row boat, 2 kayaks, 1 Floating Foam Aqua-Play-Mat, life jackets in various shapes & sizes, full dock w/moorings for extra boats, fire pit w/chairs, rope hammock, chaise lounge, and as an extra bonus we include the use a ***pontoon boat free of charge ( a $1,000 value, see Amenities for details). Oh, and did we mention 10 gallons of free premixed fuel!

When these amenities are available: Pontoon boat w/10 gal free fuel (Memorial week til early October), Floating Aqua-Play-Mat (Memorial Week thru Labor Day Week), kayaks (May 1st til Nov 1st), and row boat(April 1st til Nov 15th), dock (Mid-May til Nov 1st).

*Typical Northern Michigan soft mica bottom, NOT SANDY. The lakefront feels mucky near the shoreline.

**2-3 minutes for healthy adults and children, for those with health issues it could take a little longer. Home also sits on a slight grade so the walk back could be a concern for those with health issues.

***As a FREE bonus to our guests in our summer months, we offer you the use of one of a pontoon boats. They are nothing special. They are clean and well maintained. They range in size from 18-24ft. They range in age from 20-30 years old w/2stroke motors ranging from 25 - 35 hp. While these boats may not fulfill the boating dreams of some people, they are perfect for a sunset cruise or a family fishing outing. We even supply you with 10 gallons of pre-mixed gasoline!. To get the most enjoyment from these boats it is recommended that person with a knowledge of boating and two stroke motors be involved operating them. If not we do have full instructions, and technical assistance available if necessary. See photo of typical pontoon boat.

---- Also we provide a starter supply of paper/soap products which should be enough for a typical 2 night stay for smaller groups of 2 - 4 people. For a complete list of "what is provided" and "things to bring", check out "Using the property”, on your “My Trip” page.

- For our winter guests we recommend bringing an all-wheel-drive vehicle or at the very least a front wheel drive with good snow tires.

Keywords: Lakefront, Home, Traverse City, Waterfront, Frankfort, Pontoon Boat

Property manager

Lizzie B

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Watertrampoline! Pontoon Boat! Kayaks! Open ALL Year!

About the neighborhood

Map
Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

  • Arcadia Dunes - 7 min drive
  • Inspiration Point - 8 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 16 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! located?

This family-friendly Arcadia vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Arcadia Dunes. Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Inspiration Point are also within 6 mi (10 km).

SKI CRYSTAL! Floating Aqua-PLay-Mat! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Gameroom! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Exactly as advertised. Make sure to read the “items you need to bring” list. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
The property was exactly as described. My husband, dog and I had a very nice stay. There are many orchards and trails near by. The Arcadia bluffs were beautiful. The pontoon was so fun and a nice experience. The property is beautiful and relaxing. I only wish there had been some restaurants near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall
This home is beautiful! It had plenty of room for our group 9(+2 dogs). I loved how clean the home was. The owners had 3 binders with information about the area, the property and the boat. Yes, there was a pontoon available. Unfortunately the weather was rather crappy so we didn't get a chance to try it out. I would 100% recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Four adults. We each had our bedroom. Very quiet and secluded. No shower soap or dish soap. No Wifi and the TV is dish. Couldn't get any football games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love, love, LOVE
Everything here was perfect. We stayed with a group of 11 from ages 1 to 82. The property was so private and well maintained. We loved being visited by the hummingbirds and deer. The yard worked great for the little ones with a slight hill to run down, sandbox and swingset, and lots of room to run. We brought a blow up pool for them to play in while we were not down at the lake. The boardwalk to the lake is so beautiful and the wheelbarrow made it easy to haul all of our fishing gear down to the pontoon. (Two of the families in our party have boats, and the having use of the pontoon was so nice so we did NOT have to tow and put in and out of the water). The lake is great lake to teach kids to fish. We did not have one time where we ventured out and did not catch fish. We caught perch, LOTS The inside of the house was so clean. The beds were comfy with lots of extra pillows and blankets if you were chilly. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some! Lots of room in the main area and we never felt like we were on top of each other. The area is beautiful. If you turn right out of the driveway, you will come to Scenic Highway. Turn left for a short drive to the lovely town of Frankfort (shops, restaurants and a Family Fare). Turn right to head to Arcadia. Both less than 15 minute drives. We hiked the Baldy Dune area as well as Green Pointe Dune Nature Preserve. Thank you for a wonderful family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Staci B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Getaway
Great property! Plentiful amenities, and close to Crystal Mountain. We also loved the boardwalk down to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski weekend
Our group had 4 adults and 6 children and we had plenty of room. Kitchen is big, beds are comfortable and there was lots of space to stretch out. Game room/bedroom was perfect for my 3 teen boys. Upstairs shower isn’t the best, and I wish they had more comfortable couches and a mop available to clean up melted snow that was tracked in. Other than that, place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space for the kids to play games while the adults enjoyed their own time and space. Such a cool floor plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!!!
The property was beautiful! 14 family members stayed here very comfortably! Great fishing with the pontoon! Something for everyone!!! Plan to return next summer 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V., Zeeland

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great owner!
What a wonderful place to vacation at! Our family enjoyed our stay and plan to return again! A 5 star home with 5 star owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski weekend
Staying in Arcadia was close to Crystal Mountain and nature preserve skiing. The wind didn’t cooperate for kite skiing on the lake. However it was a lovely weekend and the property provided everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away spot
We stayed at this property for a combined Thanksgiving/50th anniversary party for my parents and it couldn't have worked out more perfectly. Plenty of space for everyone and the large kitchen worked great for cooking the big dinner. Some of the kids were a little apprehensive about not having wifi but with the all the games in the kids room, I don't think it was missed at all. It was November so not beach weather but we still enjoyed adventuring down to check out the lake during an early season snow storm. Even with the cold weather, the house stayed very warm and cozy. Would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Property was exactly as pictured if not better. Perfect for our family group of 6 adults and 2 children. We used pontoon boat and fished on the lake, hiked at Arcadia dunes, and visited St Ambrose cellars distillery.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
Wonderful home & location was great. Loved having the use of the pontoon boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arletha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
My husband and I rented The Farm House in Arcadia for a family vacation. Our son and daughter-in-law, our 17year old grandson and 5 year old grand daughter and our daughter. Everyone had their own space. There are beautiful beaches, cute little towns to explore, and family friendly venues for dining outside. We fished, swam, explored, hiked and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesomeness
Everything was absolutely perfect. Clean, organized, well stocked. Just like the pictures. The boat was such an added bonus. Our weather was iffy but we made the most of it. Just perfect. Many beautiful memories made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week at the farmhouse!
We had a great week at the farmhouse! Location was great and the property was quiet and peaceful. The lake was beautiful and the pontoon and kayaks were so fun. We found the house had everything we needed. Lots of space and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris V., Wixom

Liked: Cleanliness
May visit
The house was very clean and comfortable, with lots of amenities. The location was also peaceful. This allowed for an enjoyable stay. Nice boardwalk to the water, play structure/sandbox for younger children, charcoal grill, kayaks, pontoon, fire pit. Also not far from downtown Frankfort. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very smooth process
We had need of a large house for 8 adults and 3 children for two nights to attend my father’s Celebration of Life service and this house was perfect. Five minutes from the church and two minutes from the cemetery. The young adults were wishing there was WiFi, but overall it was a fantastic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
could use new sheets and futon covers but very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski weekend!
We just returned from an awesome girls ski weekend getaway. The house was perfect for our group of 8. Only 15 mins to Crystal Mountain. It was clean, and well maintained. The property owner provided lots of great info in the binders that were on the table. Perfect location and property for a winter weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and property
Such a warm and inviting home with a spectacular view through the trees to the lake. It is located in a country/farm setting that is just beautiful. It was a winter wonderland and we all had an amazing weekend! We plan to be back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This house was in the perfect location for us to go skiing at Crystal Mountain! The kitchen was fully stocked so we were able to cook meals in to save money. The only issue we had was I couldn't get my Chevy Traverse up the driveway after it had snowed but the owners were quick to get someone out there to plow the driveway for us. We'd totally come back! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for extended family
Kitchen is wide open -- lots of cooks in the kitchen at once! View out the back is fantastic with a nice little sled hill behind the house. Great separation of bedrooms/bathrooms. Good parking set up. Feels very private but not isolated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in private setting
We really enjoyed this property. It is nestled away I the woods on a long driveway off the main road. The lake is beautiful and shoreline undeveloped to the left of the house. We enjoyed being out on the lake with the kayaks provided by the host, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, and the kids likes the swing set in the back yard. Inside the layout is great with plenty of space, feels like home away from home. When we had a minor issue with a bathroom door accidentally being locked closed by one of our kids, a quick call to the property manager was immediately answered and our problem was solved in a matter of minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020