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Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Arcadia

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Arcadia, MI
  • Place, Inspiration Point
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arcadia

On lake.Stay at this Arcadia vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Inspiration Point. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Grebe Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Inspiration Point - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 17 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Little River Casino - 25 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ketch 22 Food Truck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bowen’s Creek - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Restaurant at Arcadia Bluffs South Course - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point

LAKE MICHIGAN WATERFRONT HOME AT INSPIRATION POINT, ARCADIA, MI. Waterfront, beautiful sunsets & lake breezes nestled below Inspiration Point in the heart of Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve. Soaring stone fireplace, open living room & kitchen with breathtaking views, spectacular sunsets & beach walks. Beautiful base to enjoy the area's many attractions. Craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, world-class golf, skiing, boating, gaming & dining abound nearby.

Perfect base for just getting away. Located right on the shore of Lake Michigan with beautiful views onto the water. Sleep to the sound of waves, wake to coffee on the deck overlooking one of the world's most beautiful panoramas, Lake Michigan, and relax at day's end over cocktails and dinner before brilliant sunsets with waves gently lapping at your feet. Close by as a base for hiking, biking, boating, swimming, golfing, birding, dune climbing, wine-tasting & the area's many attractions along the famed M22 corridor. Miles of walks along the lakeshore and on the many trails in the Acardia Dunes, Elberta Dunes & Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserves.

Spacious indoor/outdoor common areas, open living room & kitchen floorplan overlooking Lake Michigan with a 3-season room. The house has one king and one queen bedroom on the second floor. On the ground floor is queen bedroom. There is an xl twin and pull out full futon sofa on the second floor also. Full baths are on each floor. Easy access to Frankfort (10 mins.), Beulah (15 mins.), Sleeping Bear Dunes (30 mins.), Crystal Mountain (15 mins.), Manistee (30 mins.), Traverse City (55 mins.), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (5 mins.), etc. See our guidebook for this listing with local favorite places.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point Arcadia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point to the airport?

This vacation home is 20 mi (30-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.3 mi (13-min drive) from Pierport Beach and 9.5 mi (16-min drive) from Elberta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point to downtown Arcadia?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Arcadia.

Lake Michigan Waterfront at Inspiration Point Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Guy William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house could not be cozier, more comfortable, or more beautiful. INCREDIBLY WELL STOCKED kitchen--pots and pans, utensils, tableware and dishes, coffeemaker, PLUS spices and herbs for cooking, excellent knives, all we needed for coffee. Beds comfortable with great mattresses and pillows.Open living room/kitchen area great for family spending time together, but rooms cozy enough for individuals to have alone time when wanted or needed. Mercedes and Paul responded IMMEDIATELY to any inquiries, were gracious and made us feel warmly welcomed. They CARE that your stay is good.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannell O.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The VIEWS as soon as you step in are BREATHTAKING!We stayed for a week and had a wonderful family vacation here. The Lake/Beach is 25ish steps down the deck. We had the beach to ourselves. Bring your binoculars, kites, and paddleboards as we did and enjoy. Make sure to go to the nearby 1.5 miles or so away Baldy Dunes (park one vehicle in the parking area and leave another vehicle at the rental) and walk the Baldy trail to the dune then take the sand dune down to the beach and walk the beach front back to the rental. Then get in your 2nd vehicle and drive back to the baldy dune parking area to get your other vehicle. It's about a 3 mile hike. The beach walk back is one of the prettiest peaceful walks. We also visited the marsh preserve and nearby Frankfort. We prepared most all meals and ate at the rental. It was a clean, comfortable, beautiful stay. Mercedes was quick to respond to me with all communication. We had a minor issue and she sent a technician out immed to check out/remedy our concern. We hope to be back again. It's the perfect relaxing beach stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

We had a great relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet weekend

Enjoyed a quiet weekend away with my partner. He liked to close proximity to the bike trail, I like the comfortable couch to work on my crochet project. The views are stunning. The kitchen had everything we needed for our meals. The bedroom was lovely with the seating in the window (again, stunning views). A home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

will w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream on the Shore of Lake Michigan

They home was perfect for a relaxing stay with family. Our hosts shared great information on options in area. Left games and all that is critical to relax and stayed in close touch with experience. So close to great golf you must play and perhaps one of the best Italian meals we have had in Michigan. Oh and most importantly the lake at your doorstep. Lovely & Grateful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Celebrating Life!

Clean & Cozy! Great view of the Big Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Therapy

Had a wonderful week with family. Lots of swimming, food, cocktails and relaxing with my favorite people!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

The home is beautiful and comfortable with amazing views of Lake Michigan. We watched sunsets over the water every night, enjoying the deck and stairs to sandy beach. Had a wonderful fire when it was chilly and opened windows to the breeze when it was warm. The owners responded immediately when we had questions and were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pati B., Lowell, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

This is my groups favorite lake house. Location is perfect, the deck is spacious, the house is so clean and comfortable and the hosts are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

Very clean and amenable. The location is perfect. Thank you for making this a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan Beauty

The house was wonderful! It had everything we needed for making meals each day. There was no need to go far as the views and from the house and deck are spectacular! There are no words to describe the sunsets or the many colors of blue we saw in the sky and water. Thank you to Mercedes and Pete for a very relaxing and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Ohio Girls

Perfect! Loved the quaintness of the cottage, the view was absolutely amazing, and all amenities were on point! Everything was so well thought out to accommodate guests! We were extremely impressed! We enjoyed Frankfort and Arcadia and surrounding areas. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y., Ithaca, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Majestic Stay!

Just what we were hoping for! Beautiful location and views on Lake Michigan, no matter the time of year. Perfect getaway for anyone. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Bellbrook, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway- beautiful views- fall asleep listening to lake michigan

Would highly recommend- beautiful views from every room and deck. Love listening to the waves of Lake Michigan. House super cute with very comfortable beds and so well stocked. I love the personal touch of adding a local bottle of wine and also that they have more than the basic stashes of things you want when you stay at a VRBO. Definitely want to come back again and hosts were so communicative and gave great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house!!

We had a great time celebrating our Mom’s 80th birthday. House was very well furnished and great space to rest, relax, play games, enjoy the fireplace on cool winter weekend and just watch Lake Michigan and take in the view. Incredible sunsets. Highly recommend this home. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas gift to parents/sister

Heaven on earth is how I would describe this property! I brought my family here for a Christmas gift. Everything was perfect including the sun coming out for all 4 days after weeks of gray skies. Loved the beds, especially the single upstairs in bay window. The fireplace was relaxing and the views were priceless. We will be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kally R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay

The property is even better than pictured. The views are incredible and the house has everything you need. The hosts are kind and thoughtful. Do not hesitate to book this place for your next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven

This property is everything the other reviews say it is and more. The owners were awesome and very responsive. You can't say enough about the view of the lake when you walk in and what no one says is how cozy this cottage is. It was perfect for the person whose agenda was to just gaze at the lake, enjoy a wonderful fire and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cassandra s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property with incredible views

The house was beautiful. Amazing views with beach access. The photos don’t do it justice! Great fireplace with plenty of wood for use. The house was clean and the owners were very responsive and helpful. Lots of attention to detail and we felt taken care of. Definitely will be renting again in the future. Thank you Mercedes and Peter!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ahh Michigan!

Enjoyed a week of perfect weather and great swimming with the family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

A perfect vacation from start to finish. Have been coming up to Frankfort area for 20 years, but have never stayed in Arcadia. Glad we did! Property was fantastic, beach was fantastic, sunsets were fantastic, paddle boarding was fantastic, location was fantastic. Fell asleep to the sound of waves, then woke up to coffee in the morning in the reading nook that overlooks lake michigan. Enjoyed the large deck with family and friends, and walks along the beach. Mercedes and Peter were excellent hosts. Easy check-in and out, and property had everything we needed. Stayed in for dinner most nights with great kitchen and bbq, and couldn't beat the view at any restaurant. 15 minutes from downtown Frankfort and the drive there up M22 was almost better than the destination. Would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to unwind and relax with family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and beautifully

Very enjoyable. House was just what we needed. Host very responsive. Lots to do nearby. Hiking and biking opportunities. We really had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M., Hawthorn Woods

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf week May 21-26, 2023

We stayed at the property for 5 days while were golfing at Arcadia Bluffs. The property is amazing, from the location, to the view of Lake Michigan. T It is better than the pictures and communication with the owner was great! I would stay here again if I was coming up to Arcadia Bluffs. Five stars all the way! Thank you Mercedes!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023