[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95211700/95211681/46dbc7e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95211700/95211681/w903h683x60y0-67e8324c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95211700/95211681/w902h683x61y0-9e45a10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95211700/95211681/46af5789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95220000/95211700/95211681/cc9f9a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Michigan's serene northwest, Northern Arches offers a tranquil retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan's shoreline. With its charming 1920s craftsman design, this home provides the perfect base for your getaway, featuring a fully-stocked kitchen with Nespresso bar and gas stovetop, comfortable dining room, cozy living room and sun-filled front porch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort Northern Arches is a charming 1920's craftsman home nestled in the serene northwest of Michigan offering a tranquil retreat just 5 minutes from the Beach on Lake Michigan’s gorgeous shoreline. Enjoy an idyllic escape, whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or just the right combination of both. This charming retreat offers the perfect base (or destination!) for your next getaway. Book your stay and experience the storybook blend of comfort, style, and tranquility. The Space: Check us out on IG @northernarches Other Things to Note: We’re located 1 block from Betsie Lake, a paradise for fishing, birdwatching, and boating enthusiasts. Within a short 5-minute drive, you'll find downtown Frankfort, where you can explore specialty shops and galleries, offering unique crafts and tasty treats. With Crystal Lake only 10 minutes away and Crystal Mountain (known for its golfing and skiing) a mere 20-minute drive, you’ll find yourself immersed in the natural beauty of the region. For nature lovers, Northern Arches is ideally situated near renowned attractions like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, home to towering dunes reaching over 200 feet in height. And with easy access to the Platte River and Betsie Valley Trail, you’ll have opportunities to bike, hike, and kayak to your heart’s content. Northern Arches provides a quiet, peaceful, and private retreat for your stay. The one-of-a-kind home comfortably accommodates four guests across two bedrooms. Upon arrival, you'll park in the driveway and enter through the large private patio adorned with market lights, setting a cozy ambiance in the evenings. Once inside, you're greeted by a space that effortlessly combines hospitality, comfort, and rustic warmth with a touch of modern design. The rooms are connected by welcoming arches, while the original hardwood floors add character to the home. The kitchen is fully stocked and includes a Nespresso bar, gas stovetop, sub-zero refrigerator and more…perfect for culinary adventures. You'll also find a comfortable dining room, a cozy living room where you can enjoy a movie or show, and a sun-filled front porch, ideal for leisurely breakfasts and losing yourself in a captivating book. Take a moment on the porch to appreciate the mesmerizing bottle dash wall, which comes alive with vibrant colors when the sun hits it just right! Northern Arches promises an idyllic escape, whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or just the right combination of both. This charming retreat offers the perfect base (or destination!) for your northwest Michigan getaway. Book your stay at Northern Arches and experience the storybook blend of comfort, style, and tranquility for your memorable getaway in northwest Michigan. Guest access: You'll have access to the entire property except for the upstairs & inside of garage. Our house was built in 1926, and while we've done a lot to make it feel homey, comfortable, and beautiful, it still retains some of its original quirks. As you explore the house, you may notice that the floors and doors can be a bit squeaky, adding a touch of nostalgia to your stay. The bathroom, while functional, is on the smaller side. Several of the windows in the sunroom and porch are painted shut, but we have provided additional options such as add-in screens or dowels to prop open the ones that are accessible. Additionally, fans are available in each bedroom to ensure your comfort on warmer days. The washer and dryer are located in our semi-unfinished Michigan basement. Please keep in mind that the stairs leading to the basement are typical of older homes, so we kindly advise using them with a little extra caution. While our home has its imperfections, we believe they contribute to its unique charm. We hope you appreciate the character and history it brings, and that you have a wonderful time experiencing its timeless appeal. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106260000/106250300/106250243/2614b357.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.618702,-86.22803&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_njoGdlhmO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FW%40S%40W%40S%40U%40U%40U%40UBUBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDSBUDSDSDSDSFSDSFSFQDSHQFSFQFSHQFQHOFQHQHOJQHOHOHOJOHMJOJOJMJMJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILKLILILILILGLINGLGLGLGNENGLENELCNELCNENANCLCNANANCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40P%3FL%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBNBN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNFLDNFLFLHLDNHLFLHLHLHLHLJJJLHLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJLJNHNJLHNJNHNHNHPHNHPHPFNHPHPFRFPFRFPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRBRDTDRBRDTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40V%3FR%40V%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FRAV%3FTATATARATCVARATCTCRCTCTCRETCRETERCRERETGRERGREPGRGRGPGRGPGPIPIPGPIPINIPINININKNINKNILKNKNKJKLKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMJKJMHMHMJMFMHMFOHMFMFMFOFMDOFMDODMBODODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40M%40Q%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOEOAOCMEOEMCOEMEOGOEMGMGMEOIMIMGMIMGMKMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKKKOKOKMIOKOIMIQIOKOIQIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGSIQESGSGQESGSESEUESESCSESEUCUCSCUCUCSCUCUASAWAUASAUAUAU%3FWAS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JBtfAXNFTuJgVCxQ2L94upOJlzE=) Frankfort, MI #### What's nearby - Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Elberta Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.8 km - Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.2 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Birch & Maple - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Northern Arches - 4 season home 5 min to beach & Frankfort located? > Situated in Elberta, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. 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