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

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On the beach
Books, stereo
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$1,426
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

About this property

Entire place

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

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 manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

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
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • 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

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

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

Property is also known as

1118-243484

About the area

Map
Arcadia, MI

What's nearby

  • Inspiration Point - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Pierport Beach - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Arcadia Ice House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swanson's Juice Mill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Apple Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Cafe - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach.?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Incredible Lake Michigan views/sunsets. Intimate cottage with sandy beach. on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$1,425.78, 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.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Perfect cottage

Perfect, my hopes when I booked this place was on the beach so I could hear the waves. It did way more than that. I could hear the waves day and night . Didn’t wanna leave , perfect. Thank you so much. I will be visiting there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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
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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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

wee cabage

The house was very clean and well stocked. The weather was terrible, but we enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Super start to summer!

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: My wife chose to retire so I helped her celebrate with a stay on the Lake Michigan shore. The cottage I found was in a great location with an awesome view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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.
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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

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

8/10 Good

Bethany B.

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

Perfect getaway at this sweet, well-loved cabin.

We throughly enjoyed our weeklong stay at this sweet, well loved cabin. We spent most of our days lounging on the beach and enjoyed watching the sun set from the Adirondack chairs on the deck. The kitchen has seen some updates and we found everything we needed to make most of our meals at home. We enjoyed day trips to Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City. We opened all the windows and doors and enjoyed the cool lake breezes and fell asleep each night to the rolling of the waves. There are plenty of extra blankets to keep you warm on cooler nights and the beds are super comfortable. We were sad to find the indoor fireplace was inoperable but made use of the fire pit and enjoyed a fire beachside. The WiFi worked like a champ and we made use of it several nights by watching a movie together on our son’s iPad. If you are looking to unplug and rest and reset, this is the place for you! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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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!
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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.
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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.

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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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