If you are looking for a quiet get away to the Great Lakes, this is a wonderful option. Arcadia is a small, quiet village with a fantastic beach, dunes, hiking and mountain bike trails. Enjoyed visiting Franfort and Elberta just north. House was roomy and nice.

We stayed for a week and had so much fun. The yard is very large and provided plenty of space for outdoor games. The view of the lake and marsh are fantastic. We strolled over to the marsh several times. There are plenty of things to do close by. We went to the beach a few evenings for sunset. The house had everything we needed. The rooms are nice and comfortable with plenty space for all of us. The kitchens had everything we needed to make great meals. Would stay here again for sure. Communication was good and timely.

Thank you for a phenomenal retreat! We had three generations staying with a variety of interests. This home was located near the beach where we were able to swim and play, walk to the ice cream store, local food truck and coffee shop. Some of our group played golf at Arcadia Bluffs (both courses) just minutes away. We shared Frankfort, lighthouses, beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven with our family from out of state. The view of Arcadia Marsh was beautiful! The walk on the path allowed us to see many local birds, plants, deer and other wildlife. The local people were welcoming and very informative about the scenery and trails nearby. We enjoyed the fire pit with s’mores a few evenings. Kayaking was an option as well. We sat on the deck with coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening watching the movement of the water. We highly recommend and will be contacting again when we return to the area.

Our group of 11, ranging in age from 12 to 82, was very satisfied with the facility, the amenities, and the responsiveness of the owner to our inquiries. We used one canoe and the 6 kayaks often to travel to Lake MI and to visit the adjacent marsh (it was possible to kayak under the HWY 22 bridge from Arcadia Lake to the marsh) where we saw and heard lots of birds including trumpeter swan families, sand hill cranes and many other bird species. The spectrum of sounds of animals and birds at night from the marsh was an unexpected bonus as was our visit to a local artist who was exhibiting his art in his garage right on HWY 22. We used both beaches, the one S of the channel (more secluded) and the one N of the channel and found them both to be excellent. The home is very spacious and the kitchen is very well equipped. We ate there most often but also used the open-air restaurants across the road for some meals. One night we used the fire pit to roast marshmallows using the provided firewood, a nice amenity. We also went fishing in Arcadia Lake with little luck (caught a few perch) but sighted a Bald Eagle family in the trees in the lake near the house. We also used the site as a base for day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. Overall, we had a great experience.

Spacious, comfortable, and for me a feeling of being at home, exceeding my expectations.

The house was the perfect size and location for our Northern MI trip. It was close to lots of different activities. We also really enjoyed the kayaks and walking to the Arcadia Ice House. Merl and Laurie are great hosts!!!

Our family really enjoyed our week in Arcadia. The house is just lovely and so spacious. Everything very clean and the beds are very comfortable. Lots to explore in the area . Being able to fish went over in a big way. I highly recommend this property!

We had a wonderful time using the kayaks and other boats! Enjoyed campfires and sunsets on Lake Michigan. Merl and Laurie had everything we needed at the cabin including a very nice coffee maker and toaster. Plenty of cookware and utensils as well. The place was very clean and tastefully decorated. The pontoon boat was out of service when we got there but Merl was gracious enough to take us out on his personal boat and even let the kids be captains for awhile. Laurie was always just a phone call away whenever we had questions...wether it be in the afternoon or even 11 at night! (Sorry about that!) We truly enjoyed our time and would recommended this place to others looking for a quiet get-away.