Title: Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats Lakefront cottage in Frankfort with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83223000/83222975/9c95a91b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83223000/83222975/a44852a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83223000/83222975/d5ba4c9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83223000/83222975/d7f26850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83230000/83223000/83222975/ca7a1c00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Right on Upper Herring Lake, cottage #1 offers a serene waterfront retreat. Enjoy beautiful views from picture windows and a private screened-in porch overlooking the lake. With 4 shared tandem kayaks, paddleboards, and a propane grill by the dock area with 60' of sandy beach. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats This is cottage #1 of 5, two-bedroom waterfront cottages on 265' of frontage on Upper Herring Lake, newly remodeled, new kitchen, central AC, Kayaks, SUP. For your friends, we have 9 lakefront cottages close to Frankfort on Crystal Lake, Lower Herring Lake and Upper Herring Lake. On Crystal Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1852762 On Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/370427 Cabin on Lower Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/398063 On Upper Herring Lake, https://www.vrbo.com/1957430 5 Lakeside Cottages on Upper Herring Lake, #1, https://www.vrbo.com/2913627 #2, https://www.vrbo.com/2872448 #3, https://www.vrbo.com/2820357 #4, https://www.vrbo.com/2888113 #5, https://www.vrbo.com/2888168 Right on the water, very quiet. Comes with 4 shared tandem kayaks, 4 kiddo kayaks, 4 paddleboards, propane grill, dock, picnic tables, swim raft and lily pad. 7 miles to Frankfort and 8 to Beulah. All linens provided except beach towels; beds made. 60' of sandy beach at the dock area, and a seawall protects the rest of the shore. Beds are queen, double/twin bunkbeds in the second bedroom, and a roll away twin available. Beautiful views from picture windows and private screened in porch overlooking the water. Close to Crystal Mountain, Arcadia Bluffs, Baldy and Elberta Dunes, Green Point Nature Trail, Fruithaven Nature Trail, Arcadia Marsh Preserve, and Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve which encompasses half the shoreline of Upper Herring Lake. Cherry orchard and rolling hill across Herron Rd. Free Wi-Fi, new smart TV. Gorgeous sunsets. Upper Herring Lake is quiet and pristine, half the shoreline is a nature preserve. Very dark at night, thousands of stars. RESTAURANTS Watervale Inn, since 1917 On 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 5:30-7 pm, all inclusive. Park by the tennis courts. Stormcloud Brewery, Sandwiches, pizza, salads, Outdoor patio. Live music. 303 Main St. Frankfort next to Garden theater. Roadhouse Mexican, Benzonia Cherry Hut, Local landmark, great sandwiches, burgers, shakes, pies. Benzonia on M-31. Popano’s Pizza, 334 Main St Frankfort. Very limited seating. Second location in Beulah. Lighthouse Café, Breakfast and lunch, Elberta. Cabbage Shed, on Frankfort harbor. Open stage nights for musicians. Elberta. Vita Bellam, Birch & Maple, Dos Arboles, Main St, Frankfort. Petals & Perks Coffee, Frankfort. Crescent Bakery & Coffee, Frankfort. L’Chayim Delicatessen, Frankfort. Ice Cream, The Scoop, Kilwin’s and Cool Spot, Frankfort, Dairy Maid next to Family Fair grocery store, and Ice House in Arcadia. MOVIES Garden Theater 301 Main St Frankfort, completely restored, next to Stormcloud Brewery. Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theater 9812 Honor Hwy (M-31), Honor. 16 FREE THINGS TO DO 1\. Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm, 4907 River Rd, Frankfort. 2\. Sunsets on Lake Michigan at Frankfort (swings, volleyball), Elberta, Watervale or Pt. Betsie Beaches. 3\. Basketball, Skateboard & Tennis Park, 7th St & Sky Pl, Frankfort. 4\. Gwen Frostic’s Wood Block Nature Prints, nature preserve, world renowned stationary, 5140 River Rd, Frankfort. 5\. 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. Another great beach for stone hunting is at the end of Grace Rd in Elberta, secluded beach and parking. 6\. Walk to the Frankfort Lighthouse on the Frankfort Breakwater (calm days). Jump off near a ladder on hot days. 7\. Kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding. 8\. Upper Herring Nature Preserve boardwalk hike. 9\. Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve boardwalk hike. 10\. 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. 11\. Platte River State Salmon Hatchery, 15210 US-31 Beulah. Largest fish hatchery east of the Mississippi. Cherry Hut is on the way. 12\. Kids waterfront parks, one in Elberta and one in Frankfort with mineral water fountain. Both close to fishing piers. 13\. Historical Museums, 3340 Lake St, Arcadia, and 6941 Traverse Ave, Benzonia. 14\. 2 1/2 Mile Walk on the Lake Michigan beach to Elberta. Start at the Green Point Beach or Grace Rd Beach, turn right (north) all the way to Elberta Beach. Meet your party or park a car at Elberta Beachnext to the breakwater. This hike is best done in the morning when the beach is in the shade. Elberta Beach is close to Cabbage Shed and Furnace St Distillery . 15\. Concerts in the Park, summer nights, Thursday in Beulah on Crystal Lake, Sunday 6:30-8 in Frankfort, Mineral Springs Park. 16\. 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. MORE RECREATION Airplane Sightseeing Rides Orchard Beach Aviation, 2323 Airport Rd, Manistee, MI. (231) 723-8095. Rockin R Ranch, horseback riding, Bear Lake, MI. 231-864-3539 Cognition Science & Discovery (Kids), Beulah, MI. Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream, Benzonia, MI. Furnace Street Bar & Distillery, overlooking Frankfort Harbor, Elberta, in the former Trick Dog building. Fantail Farm, Horse drawn wagon and sleigh rides, 231-930-7216, Benzonia. Michigan Legacy Art Park (& Hike), Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, MI. Riverside canoe or kayak trips on the Betsie River 5042 Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI 49640, 231-325-5622 Betsie Valley Trail (Rails to Trails) The Betsie Valley Trail is 22 miles long and extends from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville. Bike rentals in Frankfort, 231-399-0329. Point Betsie Lighthouse tours, Frankfort, MI. (231)-352-7644, FISHING Great 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. On calm days, locals like to fish from the north and south cement breakwater piers that reach way out into Lake Michigan. The 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. GOLF Pinecroft Golf Course Views of beautiful Crystal Lake, driving Range, pro shop and snack bar. Reservations 231-882-9100. Champion Hill Located in the highlands of Benzie County with distant views of Lake Michigan, Platte Lake, and Crystal Lake. 501 N Marshall Rd Beulah 49617 231-882-9200 Arcadia Bluffs Four-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. BOAT RENTALS Crystal Lake Adventure Sports Main St Beulah & Frankfort. 231-399-0329 or 231-882-2527. MacDonald Marine - 231-352-7970 Crystal Lake Marina – 231-882-7058 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Scuba diving nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50904600/50904573/cdf32c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous Lakefront House, AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Canoe, Paddleboards. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b71701x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.56866%2C-86.17572&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-WEXy52aRDGBprv15z1pxJ0xeiU=) Frankfort, MI #### What's nearby - Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles - Frankfort Beach - 17 min drive - 9.9 miles - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 22 min drive - 14.9 miles - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 14.3 miles - Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬13 min drive - ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬12 min drive - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Upper Herring Lakefront Cottage #1, AC, Newly Remodeled, SUPs, Kayaks, Rowboats located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question