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Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!

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Terrace/patio
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Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inspiration Point
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!

Located on the east side of beautiful Lower Herring off of scenic M-22 just 7 miles south of the quaint harbor town of Frankfort. The Beresford was renovated in 2015 and has its own 55 ft. beach front area, dock, and rowboat. Lower Herring Lake is an all sports lake with a gradual change in depth for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Enjoy incredible sunsets.


The Beresford sleeps 8. 1 bedroom down with queen, 2 bedrooms up, 1 with queen, 1 with twin beds. Two rollaway comfortable cots may be placed where needed. A bathroom is located on each level. It has a full kitchen, fireplace, flatscreen with DVD player, washer/dryer, gas grill, and fire pit. Kayaks are available for additional cost. Children welcome. No smoking, no pets.

Grand Traverse Land Conservancy hiking trails border Lower Herring Lake and are just minutes away.

Nearby attractions:
Beautiful downtown Frankfort “The Tree City”. Wander it’s neighborhoods of period homes and large sandy public beach and pier. Enjoy its many varied eating spots. Golf Courses: Arcadia Bluffs, Pinecroft, Crystal Lake, Champion Hill, Crystal Mountain, are all within a 15-30 min. drive. Point Betsie (lighthouse), Platte River, Sleeping Bear Dunes/Glenn Arbor (20-45 min. drive on M-22). Interlochen Center for the Arts and Traverse City (40-55 min).

Come enjoy “the most beautiful place in America”.

Reserve by the week in Summer. 4264 Coolidge Frankfort, Mi. 49635
Just follow the Mendenhall signs in from Buena.

3 night minimum May - June 17
& after Labor day wknd

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Inspiration Point - 7 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Betsie Lake - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Elberta Beach - 8 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!?

As of 12 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax! on 7 May, 2026 start from S$414, 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.

How much is parking at Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beresford Cottage on Lower Herring Lake..Beautiful Sunsets! - Fish, Ski & Relax! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Betsie Lake and Elberta Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good value for money compared with other properties on the lake.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Lovely cottage

Excellent location, well maintained cottage. Clean, properly outfitted. We plan to be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Charity C.

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

Nice little house on the shores of Lower Herring Lake

Very nice house; great neighbors; having a full size washer/dryer was a great plus. Communication with the property manger was A+. Answered our questions almost immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Relaxing vacation

We have been traveling as a family to this area for 40 years, but have never stayed on this lake before. The location was amazing, 10 minutes or less from all the places we wanted to go. The cabin was perfect for our group of 6, and had everything we needed. We utilized the kayaks to paddle to the inlet from Lake Michigan (about a 30 minute paddle) and my kids LOVED swimming and playing in the water. Jeff was very responsive to questions, and made sure that we had everything we needed. We have been searching for a regular place to stay, and I hope that we are able to return on an annual basis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Fun

Had a great stay at a great cottage
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute cottage on quiet lake.

Cute cottage on quiet lake. View is beautiful. Perfect for small family or 2 couples. Cottage has all the basic amenities needed for lake life. Small grassy area for fire pit, parking for 2-3 cars. Close to several towns for groceries & restaurants. Drive back to cottage is very secluded (2 track, very narrow). Nice dock, but no sandy beach area and no way to easily get into the lake as the shoreline is covered in big rocks. Row boat for fishing is nice. Needs a locking bin for trash cans, the racoons visit daily. Could use an additional storage space for food items brought. Downstairs bedroom could use a real door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

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

Great spot

We loved the place! It was very well maintained, right on the water with a great deck. The owners were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ernie F.

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

Great place!

I am very happy I chose this place. I would definitely recommend Beresford Cottage to my friends. Looking forward to staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

judi w.

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

Wonderful family vacation

This property is beautiful! The home was clean and cozy. We were close to all activities and went to Crystal Lake for swimming. Boating and fishing were fun on Lower Platte. We kayak to a small inlet to Lake Michigan. Avon all we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

pay w.

Very clean and well kept cottage. Everything we needed was there at the home.

This beautiful cottage was well-kept and very clean. It’s a fun drive all the way down the one lane road to the cottage . You really don’t need to buy firewood , you can find some laying around the property for your fire. This three day vacation I took with my family before the kids went back to school. We had a blast, we sat on the dock fishing and even seen a friendly fox that came up to the campfire. Lake Michigan is about a 15 minute drive and they have a beautiful beach with swings for your family. I wish we could have stayed longer, we did not want to leave. Thanks again for the rental, hope to rent it again sometime in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

A Pure Michigan Vacation

We stayed at Beresford Cottage for 3 weeks, and it was a special place for our Pure Michigan vacation! The cottage is very clean and tastefully decorated and accommodated our family of 6 perfectly. It was very convenient to have such a nice washer/dryer, and having the rowboat and kayaks right there added to our fun on the lake. Lower Herring Lake is a hidden gem. After hiking or sightseeing during some days, the beauty and solitude of the lake and environs welcomed us home. The location is perfect for experiencing the up north activities. Frankfort is charming, and their beach on Lake Michigan was fun as well. Our hosts could not have been more helpful, and we appreciated their knowledge of the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Beresford Cottage and would love to return. A Kansas City Couple, July 2018
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Becky J.

Lacking many of the basics

The cottage is cute and comfortable for approx 6 people, ideally 1 family and only 2 adults. We had 8 people, 4 adults and 4 kids and it was too crowded and only 1 couch for family room seating. No really comfortable seating and could use a loveseat instead of the uncomfortable chairs in the family room. We’ve rented often from HomeAway and have usually been pretty happy with the rentals, but this one missed the mark on some of the basics. The kitchen had very little cupboard space to put any groceries and very little counter space. It had 1 soup spoon, all extremely dull knives, no cookie sheets, but it did have an electric griddle. The cottage had no clocks in it, which wasn’t a big deal for me, but my mom, who doesn’t have a cell phone was lost with no clocks and had no idea what time it was when she got up in the morning. There are no closets in any of the bedrooms, so no where to hide luggage and make more room. Dresser in downstairs bedroom too small to accommodate 2 people’s clothing. Keep in mind that the 2 bedrooms upstairs get extremely hot and even with multiple fans going was difficult to get a good nights sleep. Not the owners fault, but not ideal having an abandoned cottage next door about 15 feet away with waist high grass. Owners cottage is on the other side of cottage about 15 feet away. We were also told there would be a small beach area and there was none. The owners did attempt to shovel some sand on the grass by the dock area during our stay, but we felt that was something that def should have been taken care of before our stay, not during. The swimming area was not sandy, but could be with some cleaning up. Removing the tree in front of the beach would be good too, since it doesn’t seem to serve any useful purpose, blocks the view and part of the shoreline. The owners did seem like nice people and could prob improve this rental failrly easily if desired. There were no chaise lounge chairs for outside relaxing, just regular chairs. The sunsets were very pretty and the lake is quiet, although I believe we heard the constant hum of a generator, which may be supplying the electricity to a group of cottages here. All in all, just not the standard rental we are used to, but the reasonable price per night here is reflected in what you get. You can tell that some remodling has been done and freshly painted, which was nice. I wished I had spent a little more money and got a nicer, bigger place for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ernie F.

A week in Nirvana

I had a great week at Beresford Cottage. Well maintained, clean and quiet. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks Bill and Jill for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Amazing location

Our week at the cottage amazing. The location couldn't be much better. Lake is extremely quiet with wonderful views yet you can drive to Frankfort for dinner or shopping in 10 minutes. Cottage is clean and well cared for. Will definitely consider returning next year.

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