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Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability

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A beach with a fire pit and chairs, a lake, and a dock in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck overlooking a lake.
A golf course with undulating terrain and a view of the ocean.
A view through a window of a calm lake at sunset, with a boat and a dock visible.
A lodge with a large window, a dock, and a flag.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Upper Herring Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Loft

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability

Our 1200 sq ft. home is located on Upper Lake Herring in Frankfort, MI. Upper Herring is a beautiful all sports lake located just 5 miles from Lake Michigan and minutes from several quintessential "Up North" towns. The home can accommodate up to 8 people. There are 2 bedrooms with queen beds. The third bedroom has 2 sets of bunks. The couch in the loft pulls out to a full bed. The sandy beach yard sits on 80 feet of lake frontage.

Remodeled and painted in 2021, Sandy Shores has all the modern amenities including central air conditioning, just added in 2025, and WIFI! The television in the family room is a smart tv, allowing access to Netflix, Prime, Disney, Peacock, Apple, etc. with your personal access codes. The home has WIFI, but the signal isn't strong enough to support working from the lake. It is generally good for personal devices and the smart TV.

The home offers a large deck on the beach facing the lake, 3 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a large family sized canoe, a very large float mat, fire pit, charcoal grill, toy box with beach toys, lounge chairs, hammock, large dock, board games, DVDs, books and life jackets. Upper Lake Herring is located on a bird sanctuary, and is home to bald eagles, hawks, herons, kingfishers, swans and many more varieties of birds and wildlife such as large turtles, otters and deer.

In the Summer, enjoy great fishing, water sports and breathtaking sunsets at Sandy Shores. The lake is never crowded. Fishing is excellent for Black Crappie, Bluegill, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch and Sunfish. Take in the incredible colors and vistas in the Fall. In the Winter, ski Crystal Mountain, just 20 minutes away. Our home is perfect for every season.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The home is very child friendly.
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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
No smoking allowed!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 740752
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Herring Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 14 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability?

As of Aug 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability on Sep 13, 2026 start from $457, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Waterfront Beach ~ Stunning Sunsets ~ WIFI & AC ~ August Availability located?

This Frankfort vacation home is on the beach, steps from Upper Herring Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Lower Herring Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Chris Donohue

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We are Chris and Michele Donohue. We live in Louisville, KY. We have 4 amazing "kids": Katie (24), Will (23), Caroline (20) and Sophie (19). Follow our Lakehouse page on Instagram @sandyshoresfrankfort

Why they chose this property

We first vacationed in Northern Michigan in 2006. We had heard from friends how amazing it was "Up North". So, instead of heading south to Destin for a week vacation, we rented a house on Upper Lake Herring, in Frankfort, Michigan. We had the time of our lives. We loved it so much, we bought a house several doors down from the home we rented.

Unfortunately, as the kids get older and our lives get busier, we aren't able to go Up North as much as we'd like.

What makes this property unique

Sandy Shores, as our daughter, Caroline, named our Up North home, has amazing sunsets and a beach right on the water. Upper Lake Herring is located on a bird sanctuary. So, in addition to the plethora of wildlife in the area, much of the land on, and surrounding, Upper Herring is owned and protected by the state of Michigan. We are one of only 60 or so homes on the lake. Over two thirds of the shoreline is uninhabited. It is a smaller lake (about 600 acres), but boasts warmer waters, excellent fishing and is an all sports lake, so bring your jet ski or boat!

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