3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, All Season Home With 10 Acres On Beautiful Herring Creek
About the property
- House2000 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps7
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay5 nights
Enjoy Close Access To The Herring Lakes, Lake Michigan, and 4 Nature Preserves
Cottage Description:
Our modern, well equipped home, half-way between Frankfort and Arcadia, overlooks Herring Creek. The area around the cottage is landscaped with native plants, a vegetable garden is available for the harvest of produce in season, and there is a bee hive on the edge of the property. Acreage on both sides of the creek is joined by a graceful arched footbridge. Across the creek from the house is an open area with picnic table and fire pit. The creek joins Upper Herring Lake and Lower Herring Lake, then flows out of Lower Herring Lake into Lake Michigan. Both Herring Lakes are noted fishing lakes, and the outlet of the creek into Lake Michigan is stunningly beautiful. Within 2 miles of the house we are blessed with four Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy nature preserves; the Arcadia Dunes, Green Point, Fruit Haven, and Upper Herring Lake preserves. Both Arcadia Dunes and Green Point have extensive Lake Michigan shoreline, and all have wonderful hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails. The town of Frankfort, 5 miles away, is a lively tourist destination, and the southern boundary of Sleeping Bear Dunes is just 12 miles to the north. The highly rated "Arcadia Bluffs" golf course is about 7 miles to the south, and we are 15 miles from the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and golf course.
Amenities:
A large deck on the upper level overlooks Herring Creek. The deck is furnished with table, chairs, umbrella, and gas grill. Also on the upper level are a dining area, well equipped kitchen (dishwasher, coffee grinder/maker, Cuisinart, etc.), two bedrooms each with a full-sized bed, and a bathroom with whirlpool bath. Downstairs are a bedroom (full-sized bed) opening onto a small deck overlooking the creek, a common area, a bathroom, and a sunroom in which a single bed can be placed. The Sunroom contains a flat panel TV with DVR, an interesting movie selection, and other options for playing video files (no TV reception). We now have high speed internet.
Truly Year-Round:
There are many wonderful summer activities available in the area. Proximity to Herring Creek, the two Herring Lakes, Lake Michigan, and the nature preserves open unlimited opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, birding, and observing nature. We actually most enjoy our “off-season” time. The house is well insulated, with a gas furnace and efficient wood-burning stove. The fall colors are spectacular, and from mid-September to late November there are salmon spawning in the creek right in front of the house. Winter brings lots of snow, which means lots of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on our 10 acres, or in the nearby nature preserves and Lake Michigan beaches. On request snowshoes or cross-country skis may be made available to guests. In spring Steelhead and other fish species spawn in the creek and woodland wildflowers, morel mushrooms, and migrating birds appear along the many beautiful nature preserve trails.
Owner
Norman Bell
- Response rate:
- 80%
- Response time:
- within two days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Feb 04, 2018
About Norman Bell
My wife and I are now retired and splitting our time between Chicago and Creekside Cottage.
Norman Bell purchased this House in 2006
Why Norman Bell chose Frankfort
We first visited the Herring Lakes area around 1990. We rented a cottage on Lower Herring Lake, fell in love with the area in general, and determined, by canoe, that the spot where Herring Creek flows into Lake Michigan is one of the most beautiful on earth. From that moment we knew we would find ways to spend more time in the area. In 1995 we purchased land on Herring Creek upstream from Lower Herring Lake where our family spent camping vacations. In 2006 the house across the creek became available and we purchased it and built a bridge joining the two properties. Now we have a wonderful retreat in the heart of the area we love.
What makes this House unique
Location, location, location. Two beautiful inland lakes, the Great Sweetwater Sea, and four amazing nature preserves all within a few minutes drive. A little farther, but in easy reach, are the Arcadia Bluffs golf course, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Interlochen Art Center, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, the wine country of Leelanau County, and the lively towns of Frankfort and Traverse City.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Bedroom 11 double
- Bedroom 21 double
- Bedroom 31 double
- 3 bedrooms, each with full bed. One twin bed available in sun room or common area.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- 2 full baths, one with whirlpool
Location Type
- WaterfrontOn Herring Creek between Upper and Lower Herring Lakes.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- HeatingGas Furnace and Wood Stove
- InternetHigh Speed Wifi Available
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomLiving/Dining area connected to Deck overlooking creek.
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & UtensilsVery well supplied.
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- TelevisionFlat panel TV for DVDs, Videos on USB storage device, or over internet. No TV reception.
- Video LibraryExtensive DVD movie collection
Outside
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / CanoeKayaks available for rent in Frankfort, 5 miles away.
- Lawn / GardenHouse surrounded by native plant garden. Vegetable/Fruit garden available to guests.
- Outdoor Grill
- Ski & SnowboardCross Country Skis and Snowshoes may be made available on request.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- marina
- playground
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
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