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$621.21
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Private Vacation Home
Beautiful Lakefront Home, Central AC, Paddle to Lake Michigan, Dock, Beach, Raft
Frankfort, Michigan, United States
Beautiful home on Lower Herring Lake with west facing sunset view, sandy beach, private dock, swim raft, 2 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, canoe, and Adirondack chairs around a fire ring. Access by boat to miles of beautiful, private beach on Lake Michigan. This is pristine undeveloped beach for miles, with dunes blending into forests. We only rent by the week in July and August.brbrWe also have a 3-bedroom cabin on the same lake 3 doors down, and 6 cottages on nearby Upper Herring Lake, about 5 min away.brbrOn Upper Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1957430brCabin on Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/398063brOn Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/370427brOn Crystal Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1852762brLakeside Resort on Upper Herring Lake,br#1 https://www.vrbo.com/2913627br#2 https://www.vrbo.com/2872448br#3, https://www.vrbo.com/2820357br#4, https://www.vrbo.com/2888113br#5, https://www.vrbo.com/2888168brbrWe are 1/4 mile from the paved road, very quiet and peaceful. 4 French doors overlook the lake, cherry wood floors, granite counters, modern see thru deck fence, Wifi. We are 6 miles south of Frankfort, 5 miles north of Arcadia, on the same lake as Camp Lookout, and 15 minutes from Arcadia Bluffs and Crystal Downs golf courses.brbrUpper level has great room, 3 bedrooms (queen, queen, 2 twins, and a 3/4 bath, lower level has 1 bedroom on the lake (queen), and a den with 2 twins, and 2 bathrooms, (one full, one 3/4).brHerring Lake connects to Lake Michigan via a shallow, sandy stream directly across the lake.brAll linens provided, full kitchen, gas stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, 2 HD smart TVs, WiFi, DVD player.brbrMiles and miles of rails to trails bike paths in the area, running between Elberta, Frankfort, Beulah and Thompsonville. SUP, pontoon boat, speed boat and sailboat rental available right on the lake, delivered to your beach.brbrThings to see and do:brbrRESTAURANTSbrbrbrWatervale Inn, since 1917brOn Lower Herring Lake, 1244 Watervale Rd, Arcadia. Breakfast served from 8-10 a.m. Dinner seatings at 6 & 7:15. Reservations, frontdesk@watervaleinn.com, 231-352-9083. No credit cards. Checks, cash & Venmo fine. Outdoor BBQ on the terrace on Tuesday evenings 6-7:30, all inclusive. Park by the tennis courts.brbrStormcloud Brewery, Live music. 303 Main St. Frankfort next to Garden theater.brbrRoadhouse Mexican, BenzoniabrbrCherry Hut, Benzonia, Local landmark,brbrPopano’s Pizza, 334 Main St Frankfort. Very limited seating. Second location in Beulah.brbrLighthouse Café, Breakfast and lunch, Elberta.brbrCabbage Shed, Open stage nights for musicians. Elberta.brbrVita Bella, Birch & Maple, Dos Arboles, Main St, Frankfort.brbrPetals & Perks Coffee, Frankfort.brbrCrescent Bakery & Coffee, Frankfort.brbrL’Chayim Delicatessen, Frankfort.brbrIce Cream, The Scoop, Kilwin’s and Cool Spot, Frankfort, Ice House in Arcadia.brMOVIESbrbrGarden Theater 301 Main St Frankfort, completely restored, next to Stormcloud Brewery.brbrCherry Bowl Drive-In Theater 9812 Honor Hwy (M-31), Honor.brbr16 FREE THINGS TO DObrbr1. Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm, 4907 River Rd, Frankfort.br2. Sunsets on Lake Michigan at Frankfort (swings, volleyball), Elberta, Watervale or Pt. Betsie Beaches.br3. Basketball, Skateboard & Tennis Park, 7th St & Sky Pl, Frankfort.br4. Gwen Frostic’s Wood Block Nature Prints, nature preserve, world renowned stationary, 5140 River Rd, Frankfort.br5. Green Point Nature Preserve Hike, zig zag down the shaded trail to Lake Michigan. Hardy hikers can continue north along the beach to the Elberta breakwater. Pic below.brAnother great beach for stone hunting is at the end of Grace Rd in Elberta, secluded beach and parking.br6. Walk to the Frankfort Lighthouse on the Frankfort Breakwater (calm days). Jump off near a ladder on hot days.br7. Kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding.br8. Upper Herring Nature Preserve boardwalk hike.br9. Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve boardwalk hike.br10. Gravity Hill, position your car on Putney Rd, church on your left, facing Joyfield Rd, about 100 yards from Joyfield & Putney intersection. Stop sign ahead should be visible over your dashboard but not the metal post. Turn off the car and glide uphill. Works with a bike too. Numerous articles online. 7018 Putney Rd, Arcadia.br11. Platte River State Salmon Hatchery, 15210 US-31 Beulah. Largest fish hatchery east of the Mississippi. Cherry Hut is on the way.br12. Kids waterfront parks, one in Elberta and one in Frankfort with mineral water fountain. Both close to fishing piers.br13. Historical Museums, 3340 Lake St, Arcadia, and 6941 Traverse Ave, Benzonia.br14. 4 1/2 Mile Walk on Lake Michigan beach to Elberta.brStart at the end of Watervale Rd, go over the dune and turn right (north) all the way to Elberta Beach. Requires crossing the outlet, usually about a foot deep, 20’ wide, or get dropped off at the outlet by boat. Meet your party or park a car at Elberta Beach 4.5 miles to the north, next to the breakwater. This hike is best done in the morning when the beach is in the shade.br15. Concerts in the Park, summer nights, Thursday in Beulah on Crystal Lake, Sunday 6:30-8 in Frankfort, Mineral Springs Park.br16. Sleeping Bear Dunes. Free if you park in picnic area about a quarter mile away, 8751 W. Dayfarm Rd, Empire, or $20 at ranger station.brbrMORE RECREATIONbrAirplane Sightseeing Rides Orchard Beach Aviation, 2323 Airport Rd, Manistee, MI. (231) 723-8095.brRockin R Ranch, horseback riding, Bear Lake, MI. 231-864-3539brCognition Science & Discovery (Kids), Beulah, MI.brCrystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Benzonia, MI.brFurnace Street Bar & Distillery, overlooking Frankfort Harbor, Elberta, in the former Trick Dog building.brFantail Farm, Horse drawn wagon and sleigh rides, 231-930-7216, Benzonia.brMichigan Legacy Art Park (& Hike), Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI.brbrRiverside canoe or kayak trips on the Betsie Riverbr5042 Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI 49640, 231-325-5622brbrBetsie Valley Trail (Rails to Trails)brThe Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville. Bike rentals in Frankfort, 231-399-0329.brbrPoint Betsie Lighthouse tours, Frankfort, MI. (231)-352-7644,brbrFISHINGbrbrGreat fishing can be had right off your dock on Upper and Lower Herring Lake. Please catch and release, especially on Lower and Upper Herring Lakes. For fishermen who like to cast near Lake Michigan, both Frankfort and Elberta have fishing piers on Lake Betsie, which is essentially Frankfort Harbor. It is known for salmon, brown trout, steelhead, smallmouth bass, and catfish.brbrOn calm days, locals like to fish from the north and south cement breakwater piers that reach way out into Lake Michigan.brbrThe Frankfort Tackle Box on Main St has bait, tackle, licenses and great advice. For salmon, lake trout and steelhead charters, I recommend Power Trip or Tiny Bubbles.brbrGOLFbrbrCrystal MountainbrTop golf school in the state, driving range. 36 holes of scenic north woods golf with 4 distinct nines. 800-YOUR-MTN or 800-968-7686.brPinecroft Golf CoursebrViews of beautiful Crystal Lake, driving Range, pro shop and snack bar. Reservations 231-882-9100.brChampion HillbrLocated in the highlands of Benzie County with distant views of Lake Michigan, Platte Lake, and Crystal Lake. 501 N Marshall Rd Beulah 49617 231-882-9200brArcadia BluffsbrFour-star golf course on Lake Michigan. Just south of Arcadia. 14710 Northwood Hwy, Arcadia MI. Bagpipers at sunset at the restaurant bar and terrace. 800-494-8666, restaurant 231-889-3009.brbrBOAT RENTALSbrbrCrystal Lake Adventure SportsbrMain St Beulah & Frankfort. 231-399-0329 or 231-882-2527.brbrMacDonald Marine - 231-352-7970brOur prices include all fees. No hidden fees.