You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi
Cedar Nook
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This charming home is tucked away in the woods near the CS Mott Nature Preserve, ensuring a calm break away from it all. Two stories include a substantial living room and a full kitchen. Grill on the back porch and enjoy a meal relaxing amongst the trees and gazing out onto the creek. When the sun starts to go down, head inside and tuck in around the gas fireplace.
What's nearby: This home's secluded nature is definitely part of its charm. But the Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve provides hiking and incredible views just under four miles away. Public access to Bear Lake is just under seven miles away - the area includes local eateries such as Lakeside Cafe and Grille 44. Good eats (and great greens!) can also be found just over five miles away at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club.
Things to know: No cable Free WiFi Full kitchen
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC
*Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property manager
Vacasa of Michigan
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Golfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 800 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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 first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
37507
About the neighborhood
Arcadia, MI
What's nearby
Arcadia Area Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Inspiration Point - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
Frankfort Beach - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Lakeside Cafe - 17 min drive
Grille 44 - 16 min drive
Arcadia Ice House - 5 min drive
Swanson's Juice Mill - 11 min drive
Big Apple Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Arcadia Area Historical Museum and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Grebe Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Secluded home w/ private grill, gas fireplace, full kitchen, and free WiFi Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 72 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 72 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 72 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 72 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Jon S.
15 September 2024
J&V
Love this place! Relaxing, peaceful, cozy! Will stay again.
Jon S.
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8/10 Good
Jay W.
16 August 2024
Very Nice for Two
This quaint home was very clean with everything you need for an out of the way getaway.
Cute, cozy and comfortable. We loved the quiet peaceful setting. Listing pictures and description are accurate.
Amy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher S.
20 May 2024
Great Cabin!!!!
Great place to stay we went up for a birthday / Mother’s Day cabin is great super clean deck looking over creek and woods is perfect. Cabin is clean and tidy has everything you need to stay. Even thou cabin is on the road it is quiet and no traffic if you are on the deck you won’t even here anyone pull in to the cabin. Short drive to Frankfort and Arcadia has great beaches along with all the scenic outlooks that are near by. Overall a great rental. Would definitely rent again.
Lovely little cabin in the woods. The deck is relaxing with views of the wooded lot and a babbling creek for relaxation. We enjoyed this little gem.
Cheryl H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good
Jim J.
30 April 2024
Backwoods beauty
Quaint little house in forest setting. Exactly as described in listing. Only concern was the gas grill was filthy
Jim J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good
Linda P.
24 May 2024
Repeat visitors
The location is wonderful. Quiet and secluded, but close enough to local sights.
We have stayed here multiple times and enjoyed the clean and cozy cottage. This year, however, cleanliness seemed to have slipped a little and the trash can outside was overfilled, which caused problems with raccoons at night. I am hopeful that these issues will be addressed and future stays will be back up to their previous 5 star quality.
This cottage is everything the listing says it is. Very quaint, very remote. However, the bed was not overly comfortable. The sheets and bedding were something I'd expect to find in a cheap roadside motel, so very disappointing. If they added a few more cozy elements to this adorable retreat, it would be a prefect little getaway.
We absolutely loved the property and cabin. Very relaxing. The only negative part out of our entire weekend was the beds were the most uncomfortable beds I’ve ever slept on. We tried the pullout bed even but it was still hard as a rock just like the upstairs one. We would love to come back but hopefully there will be a different mattress available.
This is a lovely place. I could easily have stayed another week or two. Five minutes from the Bluffs course and only 10 from the south. The Bed was comfortable, the water hot and the surroundings peaceful. Slept with the Window open to hear the sound of the babbling brook out back. Whoever I am in the area, this will be my go to rental.
Rodney W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good
Steve L.
3 July 2023
Total relaxation
Truly enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and updated. When we were staying here, the weather was cool and foggy, so we weren't able to do much in surrounding areas outside. We had no choice but to stay at the house,by the fire,playing games and reading on the back porch with the relaxing sounds of nature and the stream. You will have to travel about 20 minutes to get to any downtown shopping, but the drives are beautiful.
Steve L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Ken S.
30 April 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Unusual
Nice location and pretty house.
The house has a problem! There are animals in the wall and attic. Most likely mice or squirrels but make’s it hard to sleep at night and also why am I being asked to wash the bedding am I not the guest?? Per the instructions sheet on the fridge.
Ken S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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4/10 Poor
Marcus T.
19 October 2024
Second time stay
The place was nice but since yhe last time we were there you have changed the mattress. The new mattress is too hard to sleep on and we almost left after yhe first night because it was so uncomfortable. We tried sleeping on the pull out couch mattress the second night and whole that was better compared to the upstairs mattress, it was still a second night of bad sleep. I would say the mattress situaiton needs to be fixed because if it was it would receive high reviews. I'd say the cleanliness was so so. There were a lot of little black flies everywhere inside the house. When we arrived there was garbage strewn about outside along the creek. That was incovienent and gross so we picked it up.
As far as being able to use the grill, that is so rusted I'm not sure it's even safe to use. So this was our second stay here and we love the location and the place but we're left leaving very tired and not as rested as we wanted from a get away weekend. Immediate areas of attention, new upstairs mattress that's not so firm, new grill grates, make sure garbage is picked up outside.
Dryer broke husband fixed
No vacuum
Construction loud across street
Electric out 12 hrs
Old furniture ( grandma old)
Bathroom located on first floor / bedroom in loft
Contacted vrbo about garbage overflow for 2 weeks . No service. Shouldn’t have to beg for that
Stores 30 min plus
Bed way too small for tall people / very hard too
No dishwasher. Everything very old. Good for deer hunters.
Laundry room outside
Dirt road
Left a day early to get out of there.
Marie H.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good
Lindsay S.
20 January 2023
Great location, very peaceful!
My husband and I celebrated our 14 year wedding anniversary this past weekend and this location was perfect to kick back and relax with no interruptions! The cabin was very close in proximity to the beach which was nice. The cabin is perfect size for two but could definitely use some updates 😉 Interior lighting fixtures, furniture and decor is a bit dated, but did not hinder our stay.
Our few complaints: the water in the shower was either scalding with pressure or warm with a trickle and the lower half of the shower curtain was covered in mold. We struggled a lot with allergies, so thinking that a dehumidifier may be necessary?!?
The fireplace did not work even after requesting instructions, so that was a bummer. Thinking it would have been cool to have some sort of outdoor fire pit to enjoy!
All in all, we had a nice time-
This cottage was a perfect size for my husband, 3 year old, and myself. The atmosphere of the location could not have been more relaxing. It was enjoyable to sit on the deck and listen to the babbling brook and our daughter loved the bridge. The neighbors (down the road) were very friendly when they helped us remove a tree that had fallen on the road one morning. The Arcadia area was somewhat remote, but close enough to get to everywhere we wanted to visit, including the Sleeping Bear Lakeshore. We did enjoy the little beach right in Arcadia, too. The only parts we were dissatisfied with were the amount of mouse traps/poison just sitting around on the floors (not great with a toddler around), the odor of the well water, lack of cell service (AT&T), and the lack of a vacuum. If you are used to being at a cottage/camp or in the woods these aren’t deal breakers. We also couldn’t figure out the lock box in the back, but I’m sure it was just our user error. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again.
Holly W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Melonie G.
31 October 2024
Peacefully Perfect
I loved everything about this place! Location. Woods and Stream. Secluded. Very clean. Everything I wanted! Loved having fireplace! Definitely want to come back!!
Melonie G.
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8/10 Good
Aaron S.
28 October 2024
Cedar Nook
We enjoyed the location of cabin and the solitude it provided. Was comfortable and had all the basics.
Terrific northern location close to many beautiful Michigan hiking trails and scenic lookouts. Sweet little cabin tucked next to a babbling brook that is quite enchanting.
The view from the backyard was amazing. Listening to the creek was so peaceful. Short stay, would come back!!
Paula M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good
Abraham J.
6 October 2024
Great hideaway getaway
Perfect spot for getting away from the city. Great accommodations and lovely locals. Bring your own bathroom towels as they shed a lot and beware of the rodent problem.
Abraham J.
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10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
2 October 2024
Secluded hideaway
This location was perfect for our annual sister weekend trip. The loft bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in! The deck out back was AMAZING! The bubbling brook, the wildlife, barely any traffic on the road…it was quiet and quaint and had everything we needed…if we ever venture to Arcadia again I would choose this place to stay.