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Located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, this cozy cabin offers the perfect beach getaway. With stairs leading right to the sugar sand beach, guests can enjoy stunning views and unwind with a charcoal grill or fireplace on chilly evenings. The fully equipped kitchen is ready for meals together.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach.

  • Prime summer reservations must be from Saturday to Saturday. Three-night minimum for Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

    Incredible Lake Michigan views with breathtaking sunsets from this home on a bluff with stairs down to the beach. Two sleeping areas and one full bathroom. Private bedroom with a full bed and a room partitioned off with curtains and a full bed. Full kitchen, WIFI.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Sleeps 4.

    Bedroom 1: full bed || Bedroom 2: full bed

    OUTDOORS: Charcoal grill, porch, beach fires allowed in firepit, NO dock or mooring

    INDOORS: WIFI, books, board games, no TV

    KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, trash bags, paper towels

    GENERAL: Towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no washer & dryer, no A/C

    MISC: Stairs to beach, limited cell service

    -- POLICIES --

    - Pet allowed with a non-refundable fee

    - No smoking

    - No events, parties, or large gatherings

    - Must be at least 18 years old to book

    - Additional fees and taxes may apply

    - Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Up to 23 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Located in Arcadia, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Arcadia travel guide
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Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

  • Arcadia Bluffs Michigan
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    17 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Inspiration Point
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arcadia Area Historical Museum
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Little River Casino
    24 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course
    11 min drive
  • MT Plate Diner
    2 min drive
  • Miller's Northwood Market
    8 min drive
  • Bowen’s Creek
    2 min drive
  • Ketch 22 Food Truck
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Inspiration Point and Lake Michigan. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Grebe Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye V.

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

Beautiful

I loved the view and it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor E.

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

Great amenities & convenient

Great home & nice area. Everything was super clean upon arrival & so many neat things inside & around the home, this house had a lot to offer! The back deck & little private beach area with the fire pit & the views that came with that made this spot that much better. Frankfort & Manistee are not far away either which was also convenient. Tons to do within the area, we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

June H.

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

wonderful location

There could not be better views of Lake Michigan, or a better beach. This is just a wonderful place. The place is very thoughtfully set up, from the hose for washing off sandy feet to the kitchen to having plenty of towels. It was as described-- "rustic"-- so don't be surprised by that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JIM N.

Three Nights on the Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and quiet. This was our second visit here. Very comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene P.

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

Blissful!

The sunsets and beach combing were AMAZING!! Could not have asked for a better location for all of the outdoor activities we love to enjoy. Each day we hiked, went rock hunting, took the boardwalk looking to expand our bird-list, walked to the lighthouse in Frankfort, visited the art gallery there, and mostly just chilled. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

The Wee Cabbage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the quintessential rustic Lake Michigan cottage. Amazing views and only a staircase down to the beach. We will be back next year and for a longer stay. Perfect location that isn’t too populated and just 15 minutes from Frankfort or Beulah to enjoy a meal out or grab groceries to cook in.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pam E.

Location, Location, Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Being right on the lake the views are absolutely amazing. It was the most wonderful place to watch the sunsets over the lake. The house was clean and had a nicely equipped kitchen and bathroom. Previous reviews, stating that this house is "rustic" are not exaggerated. Our trip was apparently toward the end of the usable season, as the winds coming off the lake were quite strong and very cold. Although this is not in the control of the rental company, with the lack of seals on doors, windows and areas of the walls, it was a struggle to keep the house warm, even with electric heaters that were placed around the house. Because of the location and the views, I would recommend this property to a friend, with the caveat that this time of year may not be the most ideal because of the lack of insulation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointed

This is a cute cabin. However, the photos make it seem like you have direct access to the beach - not via a steep, origami staircase. This unfortunately, kept me from enjoying the actual feel of the beach. :(( So I sat on the floating deck which is now enclosed and enjoyed the view from above. Also, both of our dogs couldn’t descend the stairs as well. I don’t know if the owners have been there yet or property management, but it could use a once over (new light bulbs, doors don’t open/ close all the way, fireplace doesn’t work which they left a heater in lieu for). All in all, the stay was a nice rustic, relaxing treat - even if I didn’t walk on the beach. ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Hidden Gem of Lake Michigan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There isnt enough space to adequately review this DARLING little cabin. If you want a fancy place this is not the place for you! The house reminded me of summer camp be on Lake MI was our dream and we certainly had that know we were not getting in a car to go to the beach each day was priceless.....there is PLENTY to do in the area too if folks like to go on day trips.. time we might bring our boat....we brought our paddleboard and enjoyed using it in the beautiful sandy beach....we chose to stay pretty close and mainly go to hiking trails and golf and dine out a couple times.We are mainly beach people so this satisfied that aspect. We cooked in every night but once and found the kitchen to be well stocked with needed items...We might suggest that there could be a table on the deck for outdoor dining....mostly we sat overlooking the water eating off our laps because we didnt want to miss a minute of not seeing the lake! Also, very quiet..met friendly renters and owners along the beach as well.If you love beach hiking you can go for miles!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Wee Cabbage Love!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 2nd year in renting the 'Cabin". Wow. What a find. We are in LOVE. Being RIGHT on Lake Michigan means everything to us AND having a pet friendly rental just really is a score for us. As long-time renters in northwest MI this place exceeds the view of the lake, the beauty of being on the BIG lake. The cabin itself is terrific. Now mind you, we enjoy rustic with no TV or a/c. Right up our alley. We cook most every meal in and the and we were very satisfied with the kitchen equipment and space in which to serve and prepare meals. When we arrived it was very hot but a fan and extra bedding was brought to us(we stayed 2 weeks) So much beach hiking, trail hiking, golfing, bike riding AND we brought out boat and kept it in town at the marina.Our ONLY concern this year was: is the beach area frontage for the property ours and private? We know ANYONE can walk a shoreline. We unfortunately had to share the beach area with a neighboring cottage and we were a bit surprised about that. We spoke with management because the property should either be noted as PRIVATE beach or SHARING with next door neighbors.( shared with no one last year) Otherwise, this place is a winner in our book! Happy and grateful we could had the opportunity to be there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Wee Cabbage Love!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 2nd year in renting the 'Cabin". Wow. What a find. We are in LOVE. Being RIGHT on Lake Michigan means everything to us AND having a pet friendly rental just really is a score for us. As long-time renters in northwest MI this place exceeds the view of the lake, the beauty of being on the BIG lake. The cabin itself is terrific. Now mind you, we enjoy rustic with no TV or a/c. Right up our alley. We cook most every meal in and the and we were very satisfied with the kitchen equipment and space in which to serve and prepare meals. When we arrived it was very hot but a fan and extra bedding was brought to us(we stayed 2 weeks) So much beach hiking, trail hiking, golfing, bike riding AND we brought out boat and kept it in town at the marina.Our ONLY concern this year was: is the beach area frontage for the property ours and private? We know ANYONE can walk a shoreline. We unfortunately had to share the beach area with a neighboring cottage and we were a bit surprised about that. We spoke with management because the property should either be noted as PRIVATE beach or SHARING with next door neighbors.( shared with no one last year) Otherwise, this place is a winner in our book! Happy and grateful we could had the opportunity to be there.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ann K.

Love the deck with chairs up high for sunset viewing.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is rustic! The kitchen works well. But the futons are strange. It’s not cozy like a couch. No washer/dryer, so we found a laundromat in Onekema. Great beach !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and view amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I love that it is right on the lake. Beautiful sunsets, and walks on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somewhat rustic cabin, absolutely gorgeous location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim M K.

Beautiful Lake cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent relaxing time in a beautiful location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the rustic cottage. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, plenty of towels, great hot water tank. No TV, but had good internet service. It was just a short distance to the small deck overlooking the lake. A stairway led to the fire pit and then a few more steps to the beach. The sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Wonderful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always lovely to spend a little time on Lake Michigan and we especially love this charming cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIM N.

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

lake Michigan

Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ann Arbor, MI

Phenomenal

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely family vacation together in this adorable little cozy cottage. We loved the sandy beach and beautiful views of the water! My dog loved it, too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

We absolutely loved it! It was perfection! We can’t wait to go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Great beach vacation

We had the best time at this cute cabin on Lake Michigan for the 4th of July week. The place itself is exactly how it’s described and is a perfect location for a beach vacation. We did zero day trips (grew up on lake MI and have been to almost every place on the west side, if you have not, then it’s a perfect place for day trips). The neighbors were fantastic, very friendly which is great because the houses are close. We will definitely be back. It was exactly what we were looking for on a relaxed vacation. Very clean, full of books (good ones too!), games and the kitchen was well stocked with what you need to cook.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim I.

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

Arcadia Cabin on 18812 Burnham Rd

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Sweet little place on the lake.

Overall a nice little place for an escape. Our dog did set off a live mouse trap (he was unharmed) and found one with a dead mouse. It made him like the place even more.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Best Kept Secret

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our third visit to this "off the grid" gem. .....LOVE the rustic cabin, 22 steps to the lake...MILES to hike on the beach, dog friendly,loads of conservancy hiking trails,close to MANY small towns....fun little kitchen to cook in, pretty clean(there will always be "bugs" on the Lakeshore, loved the new addition of an outside eating area, great customer service(called for a new bathroom mat and it was delivered promptly)we would recommend this place for sure....... not fancy but definitely our style....we will be back.