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Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain!

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a lake and forested area.
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a beige sofa, and a welcome sign to the house.
A dining area with a glass-top table, woven chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a window with a view of a lake, and a countertop with a toaster and other appliances.
A two-story house with a porch, located near a lake with a dock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Betsie Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Betsie Lake and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property! Had everything we could possibly need. Great location. Excellent recommendations and local information!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thanks, Diane! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thanks, Kimberly! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful inviting home with all the amenities! Beautifully decorated and very comfortable Great location and the host was available and quick to respond for any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2026
Thanks, Penny! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, access was easy and loved the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2026
Thanks, Anthony! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our family vacation week at the beautiful and comfortable Sunset Bay house and property on Betsie Lake. It was very clean, comfortable, and well-appointed throughout. We lacked for nothing and slept so well in the comfy beds. We especially enjoyed the kayaks, firepit, and ping pong table, and appreciated the many indoor and outdoor games. The location—so close to the cute lakeside town of Frankfort and the Frankfort beach and lighthouse—was also a great launching point for other area activities. We enjoyed golfing, hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes, and seeing a concert at Interlochen. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Thanks, Alicia! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, clean, close to downtown, host was easy to communicate with, Lakeview and bonfire spot were perfection. I will say the bedroom and bathroom in the lower level was attached to and unfinished basement and it was always very cold in that area compared to the other parts of the home being more comfortable. I think it made it a bit more uncomfortable for that guest.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2026
Thanks, Diane! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious house right on Betsie Bay, adjacent to the Betsie River bike path and one mile from downtown Frankfort. We visited in late winter, and enjoyed all the waterfowl gathering on the bay as the ice gradually retreated. Lots of Trumpeter Swans, Goldeneye, Buffleheads, and Mergansers, along with regular visits from the local family of Bald Eagles.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2026
Thanks, Timothy! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we greatly appreciate the review! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Plenty of space. Well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks, Kimberly! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another home run!

This is our second time staying in this location and we absolutely love it. Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thanks, Rachel! It was great having you stay with us again and we hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Great property for family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in process. Questions answered promptly. Great location. Clean. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thanks, Jason! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

lovely home, great view, quiet and close to sights!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thanks, Dennis! We are very glad that you liked the home and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Frankfort

The location of the house is great. Right on the bike trail, close to town and some great golf courses in the area. We’ve already recommended to many of our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2025
Thanks, Peter! We are really glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Property was very good in both location and amenities for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second year here, still great!

We loved our stay at Sunset Bay so much last year that we came back again this year, and once again it did not disappoint. The house is spacious, comfortable, beautifully maintained, and perfectly located. We hope we’ll be able to return again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

The house was more lovely than we expected, and absolutely beautifully kept. We will definitely try to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thanks, Rachel! We are very glad that you liked the house and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We loved staying here such a great stay !! Every thing was like it was portrayed. Jean did a fantastic job helping us get settled in.thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2024
Thanks, Marcus! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Loved this place — well equipped, spacious, and in a great location. We’d love to go back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
My family and I enjoyed our stay on the property. Our biggest disappointment was the lack of transparency with pricing. When we booked the house and paid the deposit there were taxes and fees listed as one would expect. However, upon making our final payment the taxes and fees were itemized and we discovered a 616 extra person fee. When I asked about the fee, the Agape Vacation Rentals manager said that there’s a fee for every person over 2 people and that the information was listed on the property info on VRBO. When I checked the listing again I found the only information related to an extra person fee to be under the information you need to know as stated: “Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy”. The house is advertised to sleep 10 people and that’s exactly how many people we had at the house. We all would have appreciated transparency in the pricing and likely would have chosen another property to accommodate our group without an additional fee. The property manager, Jean, was helpful and responsive during our stay. The outdoor area near the basement and the deck were very dirty with cobwebs and we found some trash and empty beer cans by the fire pit that we disposed of. Overall we enjoyed our time and the location of the house. The sunsets were beautiful and the use of the kayaks was enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Dear Brynn: We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we are very sorry that you feel that the pricing was not transparent. The additional guest fee was included in the pricing when you booked though and it was not hidden. We have added additional verbiage to the listing now to try to make it more clear that pricing is dependent upon the number of people though. We do hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

Wonderful location and the house is amazing! Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks for the review! We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Escape

Our family enjoyed the views, the close proximity to Frankfort, and all the amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunset Bay. Gorgeous views and spectacular sunsets, close to everything. The house is very clean and comfortable and the property manager, Jean, was super responsive and helpful. The house had everything we needed, including kayaks. My husband had to work the week we were there (unfortunately) but WiFi was awesome and he enjoyed the view from his "office" away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thanks, Natalia! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

Everything was made so easy for our stay. House was clean, check-in no problem. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks for the review, Kim! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for a family vacation

We really enjoyed our visit to your home. The location was just what we had hoped for with immediate access to the lake for kayaking, etc. We loved Frankfort which was only a few minutes away. Highly recommend this location if you are looking for a great place to stay with your family or group of friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway from the Florida heat

Great location plenty to do everybody enjoyed only one suggestion get rid of the white carpet
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2023
Thanks for the feedback, John! The property owners are actually working to replace the white carpeting. This should be happening within the next several months.
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