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Herring Creek Cabin!

Waterfront cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Nestled in a serene natural setting, Shabby Chic camp invites you to unwind amidst the beauty of nature. Enjoy epic fishing, biking, hiking or simply relaxing by the creek with access to lower Herring Lake and Lake Michigan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Herring Creek Cabin!

This nearly original, historic cottage has been described as "A Rustic Wooden Tent" by some and as "Shabby Chic" by others. If you love nature and the minimalistic beauty of life this is the camp for you.

This eclectic, creek side camp has natural waterway access to lower herring lake and lake Michigan. Get ready to enjoy epic Walleye, Brook, Brown, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) and possibly Coho Salmon fishing. Don't forget about the biking, hiking, lounging, and relaxing with nature. There is conservancy land, and a public boat launch a stones throw away. You can even end your day with a peaceful campfire at our fire pit over looking the creek.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden

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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 - 21

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

Rules

We do not allow glass by water. Do not disturb neighbors. No smoking on property. No fireworks.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: On a creek , slight bank

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Herring Creek Camp
Herring Creek Cabin! Cottage
Herring Creek Cabin! Arcadia
Herring Creek Cabin! Cottage Arcadia

About the area

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Vermilion Point Nature Preserve, Lake Superior, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
    Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Michigan is stunning in the winter months.
    Frankfort Beach
    10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Inspiration Point
    6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Betsie Lake
    6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Elberta Beach
    8 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • MT Plate Diner
    8 min drive
  • Upriver Pizza
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Herring Creek Cabin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Herring Creek Cabin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Herring Creek Cabin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Herring Creek Cabin!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Herring Creek Cabin! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Betsie Lake and Elberta Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Herring Creek Cabin! Reviews

Reviews

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. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pamela D.

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

Lovely location

Lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Beautiful, Peaceful, Secluded

Super clean, very responsive host. 15' to the stream, saw an owl and a fox.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We absolutely loved the place! The outside patio on Herring creek was BEAUTIFUL! We had eveything needed in the kitchen for cooking and for grilling.Beds were clean and comfortable. Theres 2 full sized beds and 3 twins. We were close to beaches, frankfort lighthouses. We definitely will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Denise L.

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

Quaint rustic cabin

The home is just as advertised. It’s a rustic cottage simple amenities. The location is wonderful. It sits along a babbling creek, and Is a short walk to lower Herring Lake where you can enjoy pretty sunsets. It’s a quiet, safe location, but only a short drive from Elberta or Frankfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Relaxation

It is an older cottage with a lot of character. Listening to the running river was so tranquil and therapeutic, it was a great way to decompress.Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage belonged to my great uncle and then his sons . spent alot of time there with my Grandpa. The cottage was just as I remembered it, with a remodeled bathroom. The creek has eroded the bank behind the cottage so it is different from when we would get into the creek. We saw two huge snapping turtles in the creek one evening. Nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Melanie was so very helpful!! Great fishing!!! Awesome scenery!!

5 star birthday weekend!!!!! Place was stocked with all kinds of extras!! Very clean and cozy !! Lots of charm !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Lower Herring

It was great. My kids loved sleeping on the porch, and my husband loved kayaking to the Lake Michigan inlet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy E.

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

Cozy cabin in ideal location

5 adult sisters and our mom stayed for a fun weekend in Frankfort. This cabin appears tiny at first but with the back sleeping porch and the front dining porch, it was plenty of space for 6 adults. Fantastic location with a pretty stream/brook in the backyard. 5 minutes from downtown Frankfort and 10 minutes from Arcadia. Beautiful beaches nearby, and everyone who looked for a petoskey stone found 1 or more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had the most wonderful weekend at this charming cabin in the woods. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, it was exactly what our family of four needed to relax and reconnect. The sound of the nearby creek added the perfect natural soundtrack, and we spent hours just soaking in the quiet beauty of the surroundings.The cabin itself was spotless—truly one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. Everything felt fresh and well cared for, which made settling in so easy. It had all the comforts we needed, while still feeling like a true escape from the hustle of daily life.Whether we were sitting by the creek or simply unwinding, this cabin gave us the perfect backdrop for a memorable family weekend. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unplug and enjoy a serene retreat in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at this serene little cottage a few steps to beautiful Lower Herring Lake lake and right on a beautiful little stream. Everything we needed was provided, including wood for a fire in the fire pit. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

Relaxing and Comfortable Stay

We really loved sleeping on the porch with the door open and listening to the river. We got spooked a couple times when a critter decided that a late night swim sounded nice LOL! We recommend trying Papanos Pizza as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Sleep on the Porch and Listen to the Brook Gurgle

Incredibly peaceful stay at this cozy cottage. There are plenty of sleeping options, but my favorite was the sleeping porch in the back. The cool night air, the whisper of the wind in the pines and the gurgling of the brook lulls a tired mind to sleep each night. Although we did not have the chance to use them, the kayaks were a welcome surprise, and the fire pit is the perfect place for a good conversation before heading to bed. Prime location close to a lot of trails and quaint towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Cozy cottage

I loved staying here because I loved the screened in porch, the creek in the backyard, and the great location to Frankfort and wonderful hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great Up North Getaway

The Cabin was awesome. Very clean and kept. No A/C, but plenty of fans to keep us cool. Loved being right on the creek and the area it’s located is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021