Lake Michigan Waterfront-No Bluff with 2 Classic Updated Cottages

Main Cottage - Six Bedrooms. Sofa beds also available on lower level.

One Bedroom Guest Cottage with fireplace and new stainless steel appliances.

Fully enclosed screened in porch facing walkout access to Lake Michigan beach

Miles of secluded Lake Michigan beaches directly in front of cottage. Walk miles

Living/dining room with large stone fireplace in main cottage.

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Minimum stay:7 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets considered:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:N/A

Arcadia cottage description

We will now take reservations for all weeks in Summer 2015. Our major construction/renovation project is now in the final completion process. We expect that the final completion date of our current construction/renovation will be Spring 2015. In essence, we built a new house underneath our existing cottage.

Our new lower level walk-out will add two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an additional living area, a wet bar and a laundry area to the main cottage. We will also have an outdoor natural gas barbeque and an outdoor shower.

Our 2.3 acre property with 186 feet of direct Lake Michigan frontage with direct walk out to the water is in the historic Pierport community halfway between Manistee and Frankfort. Our beachfront is a direct walk out (no steps) to a beautiful sandy flat Lake Michigan beach. It is possible to walk both north and south, on this lovely beach north to Arcadia and south to Onekama. Our property also includes a small stream which flows out to Lake Michigan through a wooded part of our property and a large flat yard perfect for all types of lawn games. A large firepit area and romantic swing overlook Lake Michigan's special sunsets.

The main house will now include: two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living area with a wet bar on the lower level, two bedrooms and one full bath, living/dining room, and renovated kitchen with dishwasher on the main level, and there are two bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. The newly enclosed screen porch on the main level has additional seating and a dining table overlooking Lake Michigan.

A separate guest house is fully self contained with one bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room and a kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances. It also has a living/dining room, full bath with whirlpool tub and washer/dryer. It is great place for family members who would like a bit more privacy. It was totally redone in 2011.

There is a flat screen HDTV in each house. Both cottages have fireplaces. WiFI/Internet is provided.

The main house is a classic Lake Michigan cottage originally constructed in 1889. There is a pretty wooded area across the stream from both cottages. Woodlands are also across the street.

This is a beautiful waterfront setting and a perfect place to enjoy a classic Pure Michigan summer. We live here in the Spring and Fall of each year. We only rent for 10-12 weeks in the summer. We do not rent for weekends or during the other seasons of the year.

Additional pictures are available on request.

Property comes fully furnished with bed linens, towels, beach towels, dishes, silverware and cooking utensils.
Furnished with classic cottage furniture and some antiques.

The Lake Michigan sunsets never cease to amaze.

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Property Type

Cottage

3000 sq. ft.

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
Primary rental contact who must be in residence must be 25. We have many multi-generational families with newborns to grandparents....more less
Children Welcome

Limited Accessibility:
The Carriage House is handicapped accessible. There is one 4 inch interior step between the bedroom and the living room/kitchen area....more less
Non Smoking Only

Pets Considered:
We will accept pets in limited carefully controlled situations. We generally prefer that our guests make other arrangements for their pets....more less
Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm

Bedrooms: 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 21, Beds for 18-21

Bedroom 1-Main Floor: 1 queen
Windows on three sides...more less
Bedroom 2 - Main Floor: 1 queen
Faces west porch and Lake Michigan...more less
Bedroom 3 - 2nd Floor - Main House: 1 queen
Faces Lake Michigan...more less
Bedroom 4 - 2nd Floor - Main House: 2 twin/ single
Faces Lake Michigan...more less
Bedroom 5 - Main House - Lower Level: 1 queen
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Bedroom 6 - Main House - Lower Level: 1 twin/ single, 3 bunk bed
Next to full bath - Faces Lake Michigan...more less
Bedroom 7 - Carriage House: 1 queen
Located in separate Carriage House...more less
Queen size Beds (5), Twin or Single Beds (3), Sleep Sofa or Futons (3) A queen sleeper sofa is also located in the Carriage House....more less

Bathrooms: 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom

Bathroom 1-Main Floor - Main Cottage: toilet, shower
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Bathroom 2 - 2nd Floor - Main Cottage: toilet
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Bathroom 3 - Lower Level - Main Cottage: toilet, combination tub/shower
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Bathroom 4 - Lower Level - Main Cottage: toilet, combination tub/shower
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Bathroom 5 - Carriage House: toilet, combination tub/shower
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3.5 bathrooms in Main cottage and one full bath with whirlpool tub in Carriage House. A separate outdoor shower is located near the main entrance to the Lower Level....more less

Other Amenities

Available for summer and early fall rentals. 186 feet of Lake Michigan frontage with no steps down to the water. Lawn games: Horseshoes, croquet and badminton - equipment provided. Screened outdoor porch, fireplace, several dining areas, books, adult and kids games, garden, propane barbecue, parking, walkway to water, binoculars, beach chairs, beach towels, computer wifi available and local activities/restaurant guide. Local maps, soaps and towels are provided....more less

Entertainment

Books:
Information and brochures about sights in local area....more less
DVD Player

Games:
Outdoor lawn games including croquet and badmitten. Forks for s'mores also provided....more less
Games For Kids

Satellite / Cable:
Satellite TV provided through DirecTV....more less
Television:
We have flat screen HDTV in both the main cottage and the separate Carriage House with satellite TV service....more less
Toys:
Beach toys for children provided....more less

Theme

Away From It All
Family

Romantic
Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

Attractions

Autumn Foliage
Bay/Sound
Churches

Cinemas
Forests
Library

Marina
Playground
Restaurants
Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/Bank
Fitness Center

Groceries
Hospital

Laundromat
Medical Services

Leisure Activities

Antiquing
Beachcombing
Bird Watching
Boating
Eco Tourism

Gambling Casinos
Horseback Riding
Horseshoes
Paddle Boating
Scenic Drives

Shopping
Sight Seeing
Walking
Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

Beach View
Beachfront

Lake View
Lakefront

Water View
Waterfront

Sports & Adventure Activities

Basketball Court
Cross Country Skiing
Cycling
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Golf

Hiking
Hunting
Hunting Small Game
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Pier Fishing
Rafting

Sailing
Snorkeling
Snorkeling/Diving
Sound/Bay Fishing
Swimming
Tennis
Water Tubing
Wind-Surfing

Dining

Dining:
Indoor dining room in main cottage can seat 10-12 people. There is another dining on screened in porch facing Lake Michigan that can seat 10-12, Dining table for four people in Carriage House....more less

Dining Area

Seating for 22 people

General

Air Conditioning:
One or two window air conditioners available....more less
Alarm Clock
Basic Soaps
Broadband Access:
We have upgraded our Internet service within the past year with close to cable modem speeds....more less
Clothes Dryer:
Located in lower level of Main Cottage and in Carriage House....more less
Fireplace:
Wood fireplace in main cottage and gas fireplaces in Carriage House and lower level of the main house....more less
Firewood
Free Long Distance
Gas Fireplace:
Located in guest cottage and lower level of main cottage....more less

Hair Dryer
Heating:
Radiant heat in lower level and first level of Main Cottage. Electric baseboard on 2nd story of Main Cottage. Gas fireplace in Carriage House....more less
Internet:
We have fast Internet service provided. Each television is equipped with a Roku streaming stick with access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and 100+ additional streaming channels....more less
Iron & Board
Linens Provided:
Bath and beach towels provided....more less
Living Room:
Sofa, recliner and misc. chairs....more less
Local Activities Guide
Local Maps
Local Restaurant Guide

Mobile Phone:
Please note that Verizon cell phones do not easily connect in Pierport. We offer a regular land line phone with free local and domestic long distance calls....more less
PC
Parking:
Enter via Burnham St. Parking is on lawn area between Main Cottage and Lakeview Rd....more less
Parking Off Street
Telephone:
Land line available, but some AT&T cellphones may work here as well....more less
Toilet Paper
Towels Provided:
Both bath and beach towels are provided....more less
Washing Machine:
Located in lower level of Main Cottage and in the Carriage House....more less
Wireless Internet:
Separate routers in main cottage and Carriage House....more less
Wood Fireplace:
Located in main cottage....more less

Kitchen

4 Ring Stove
Blender
Coffee Maker:
Provided in Main House kitchen and lower level kitchenette. Coffee maker also provided in Carriage House....more less
Cooking Utensils:
Full sets of pots, pans and food preparation items in each kitchen....more less

Dishes & Utensils:
Sufficient dishes for about 20-25 people with separate sets in each kitchen....more less
Dishwasher:
Dishwasher in Main Cottage kitchen...more less
Kitchen:
Coffee maker, 4 ring stove, blender, spices, toaster....more less
Microwave:
(2)...more less

Oven
Pantry Items:
A limited selection of basic seasonings and spices are provided....more less
Refrigerator:
(2) There are full size refrigerators available in both the main house and the carriage house....more less
Stove:
Gas stove in main cottage and gas stove in Carriage House....more less
Toaster

Outside

Barbecue
Beach Chairs
Beach Towels
Binoculars
Deck / Patio:
Screened in front porch faces Lake Michigan....more less

Golf:
Numerous local golf courses including the best public golf course in Michigan - Arcadia Bluffs - five minutes away....more less
Lanai / Gazebo:
Large screened porch faces Lake Michigan....more less
Large Cooler
Lawn / Garden
Outdoor Grill:
Natural gas grill provided....more less

Outdoor Grill Gas
Patio
Porch / Veranda
Screen Porch / Veranda
Tennis:
Tennis courts are located five miles away at either Onekama and Bear Lake high schools....more less
Walkway To Water

Rates

Dates	Nightly	Weekend Night	Weekly	Monthly *	Event

Early Summer May 30 - Jun 13, 2015 7 night min stay			$5,000

Peak Summer Jun 14 - Aug 15, 2015 7 night min stay			$7,000

Late Summer Aug 16 - Sep 5, 2015 7 night min stay			$5,000

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

Refundable Damage Deposit $1
Taxes Included

Notes:

Our rents include all applicable taxes and cleaning. Additional charges for special events such as weddings where guests will not all be staying on site.

A 50 percent deposit is required when the reservation is accepted.

The remaining 50% is due prior to May 1st.

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Location

55 Miles

Nearest Airport

Traverse City

50 Miles

Nearest Ferry

Ludington, MI - connects to Manitowac, Wisconsin

3 Miles

Nearest Golf

Arcadia Bluffs

140 Miles

Nearest Train

Holland, MI

2 Miles

Nearest Motorway

M-22

3 Miles

Nearest Restaurant

Arcadia Bluffs

28 Miles

Nearest Ski

Crystal Mountain

Car: Necessary

The closest small towns to Pierport are Onekama to the south with several good restaurants, tennis courts, a library, a bank and a grocery store. Bear Lake to the east has several grocery stores, a bank, library and a good breakfast restaurant. Arcadia is just 5 minutes north and has the Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (best public course in Michigan) and an excellent restaurant.

Manistee is 20 minutes to the south has a hospital, restored downtown movie theatre, casino, airport with service to Chicago, several large grocery stores and a nice river walk. Frankfort is 20 minutes to the north and has a wonderful local cinema, a hospital, the Gwen Frostic studio and a large grocery store.

About an hour north on M-22 are the Leelanau Peninsula and Sleeping Bear Dunes (voted the most beautiful place in the United States by Good Morning America viewers).

Traverse City is also an hour north with numerous attractions, festivals, theatre, great shopping, excellent restaurants and several multi-screen cinemas. Downtown Traverse City is really a special place for shopping and entertainment. On the way to Traverse City on US 31 is the vintage Cherry Bowl drive-in movie theatre.

There are also several local farm stands on M-22 and weekly farmer's markets in Elberta (Thursday), Onekama (Friday) and Frankfort, Manistee and Traverse City on Saturdays.

Owner info

Year Purchased: 2011

About the owner: We spent three years looking for a Lake Michigan waterfront property and were fortunate to find this very special property. To preserve the serenity, we do not allow jet skis/personal watercraft on the property.

Why the Owner Chose Arcadia:
This beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront property is flat and accessible with no steps down to the beach. We really liked having the two separate cottages. The main cottage was built in 1889, but we have just added a new lower level with more bedrooms and bathrooms. The adjacent separate Carriage House was redone in 2011 with a modern kitchen.

The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
Several of Northwest lower Michigan's wonderful smaller towns (Onekama, Frankfort, Arcadia and Bear Lake are located within a 10-20 minute drive. The small towns of the Leelanau Peninsula (Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay) are easily accessible within an hour. Sleeping Bear dunes and Traverse City are only an hour north. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (Michigan's #1 public course) is only five minutes north.

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Main Cottage - Six Bedrooms. Sofa beds also available on lower level.
Fully enclosed screened in porch facing walkout access to Lake Michigan beach

One Bedroom Guest Cottage with fireplace and new stainless steel appliances.
Miles of secluded Lake Michigan beaches directly in front of cottage. Walk miles
Living/dining room with large stone fireplace in main cottage.

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