See all properties
Entire home

Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

Photo gallery for Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

Short walk for Crystal Lake access
Exterior
Parking next to cottage (no street parking on Linden)
Open concept
Large kitchen and island

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

Updated, open concept cottage. Located on dead end street with Crystal Lake access ~100 feet from cottage on Outlet Bay and sandbar. Large kitchen and easy access (park next to cottage, one step up to enter). Custom beds maximize sleeping space in second bedroom. WiFi, Roku TV.

-Betsie Valley Bike Trail 1/2 mile away on quiet road (and Betsie River outlet from Crystal Lake); Bike to Beulah or Frankfort on the trail
-Frankfort (5 miles): Lake Michigan beach & Point Betsie lighthouse, restaurants, shopping
-Beulah (5 miles): Crystal Lake beach, restaurants, shopping, Cherry Bowl drive-in movie theater
-Crystal Mountain (15 miles): Year round activities
-Sleeping Bear Dunes (30 minutes)
-Traverse City area (~45 minutes): Restaurants, shopping, wineries, outdoor activities
-Numerous trails, golf courses
-Easy access to Crystal Lake with DNR boat ramp about a mile away (no dock, hoist or mooring available on Crystal Lake for our property; items cannot be left at lakeshore)

Brochures, guide books and owner recommendations are available at the cottage but feel free to reach out for ideas. There is so much to do, it's hard to list it all!

Professionally cleaned between guests.
NO AIR CONDITIONING (fans available in each room).
No pets allowed (we do bring our dogs so cottage is not pet-free).
Paddleboards (two) and kayaks (two 1-person and one 2-person inflatable) available May-September (life jackets are not provided).
Fireplace is not available for guests.

Property manager

Johnna Bridges

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Our deck at the end of the dock for enjoying sunrise and sunsets and swimming.

Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (77 reviews)
Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We reserve the right to report violations to VRBO customer service and cancel a reservation without a refund.
Please report any breakages or damages before checking out (we understand accidents happen).
Please minimize noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and check fire burn status for Benzie County prior to a campfire. No street parking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Platte Lake - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Benzie Area Historical Museum, Betsie Valley Trail and Frankfort Beach. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Great summer spot

We had a fun time staying at this cottage! Great location, we enjoyed being so close to Crystal Lake and easy access to the bike path. So much to explore in the surrounding area. The cottage is nice and open, we loved the big kitchen. The bunk room was a perfect setup for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy h.

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

Anniversary

Had a great time up North. Celebrated anniversary and visited many places in the five days we were up there. Weather was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy L.

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

Great location in a beautiful place.

Our family had a great time using the cottage as a place to swim in crystal lake, explore sleeping bear dunes, and enjoy lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra E.

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

Great!

We had a great time staying in this cottage in Frankfort. It was very clean and the kitchen has tons of room for cooking, etc. The only issue we ran into was our infant, who didn't sleep well in his pack and play in the sunroom, so we moved him to the bedroom and slept on the couch. The hosts were very helpful and responsive with any questions we had. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Glenn C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

High humidity and dog odor don't make for pleasant stay

Didn't realize the cottage wasn't air conditioned . My bad! But we walked through the front door and the dog odor hit us like a ton of bricks. Indoor temperature was 77 deg. and the humidity was 78%. Was instructed to open all the windows but there was no air movement . Slept all night with sore throats. Next morning humidity was 81%, indoors. Next day was better. Indoor temperature got down to 74 deg. humidity was still around 78 %. I do realize this was probably unusual weather for the area. Very high humidity outside . Since the cottage didn't have AC we had to sleep with the windows open . There was a lot of road noise noticed from the front bedroom. We left early. Didn't stay our 3rd night. Plus side , cottage was very cute. Short walk to the water. Shoreline starts off rocky but within 20 to 30 feet transitions to beautiful sand. The cottage definitely has potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall L.

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

Awesome place!!

Great location! Clean comfortable cottage with easy lake access. Awesome place to relax for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart O.

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

Crystal Lake

Great location and quality of stay! We enjoyed our time at the rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great House!

This was our second stay at this house and it was a great as the first time. House has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Wonderful home!

Such a beautiful house. Such an incredible kitchen - we didn't actually get to use it as we were visiting family, but it's amazing. Very clean and comfortable. Near beautiful Crystal Lake! We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Frankfort Get Away

Very clean and comfortable house in nice residential area within short walk to Crystal Lake. The kitchen layout and amenities are great, plus we made use of griddle grill in backyard. Host provided guide resources of things to do in area, which was helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cystal Lake

Great please. Shower handle fell off the wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great weekend trip

Enjoyed Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. Crystal Lake was calm and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P., Detroit

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

Beautiful Crystal Lake home

Such a cute modernized house with great location and water access! We loved the open floor plan and layout and the home was really well stocked with everything we needed for our girls trip, even an ice machine. We enjoyed bonfires in the backyard and watching movies in the comfy living area, and sunsets at the lake. The location was perfect for Frankfort and Elberta, and trips to Sleeping Bear and so many great beaches and wineries. The bunkroom was also fun, us 3 girls shared the room sleepover style and had a lot of laughs. Thanks for sharing your perfect home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P., Cleveland, Ohio

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

Wonderful

Beautiful lake, cottage and location. Wonderful neighbors, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wonderful cottage

We loved our stay at this cottage. Crystal lake is beautiful, Frankfort is a super cute little town, and we loved checking out sleeping bear dunes. Our favorite beach was Elberta beach on Lake Michigan, it’s a hidden gem for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila s.

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

Nice place

The cabin as perfect and a street away from our friends that had a cabin on the lake. It was also well stocked with kitchen items.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great place!

Great place for our family of four. Kids loved the bunk beds and the lake access at the end of the road. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lake Orion, MI

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

Weekend Getaway

Very nice place to stay, close to a beautiful lake. The nearby towns are nice to visit with lots to do!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Get away Up North

Beautiful home set just steps away from Crystal Lake. The house was super clean and great communication from the owners! It was great for our family 3 under 5 and plenty of space to enjoy as well as great location to explore the area from! Thanks for a great family getaway spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

Great lakeside Stay

Everything was great! Easy check in and out, great location, beautiful area. Room set up was nice, kitchen had pretty much everything you might need, and the house has a good layout. If you have more than a few adults parking may be an issue, so just check with the property owner to make sure you’ll have enough space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty N.

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

Up North 2022

Very nice versatile lay out. Well furnished, including kitchen gadgets! The location is perfect, close to Lake Michigan, small towns, Sleeping Bear dunes. Quiet neighhood. Also, comfortabke and felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Great weekend getaway with the family

Great place and perfect location. My family and I loved the lake and the walking trail. We rented a boat for the day and the fishing was incredible. Caught over 50 fish. We also went to Lake Michigan and walked the town of Frankfort. House rental included kayaks, paddle boards and tons of games. It was equipped to make it feel like home away from home. We had the best time and will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sara T.

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

Great stay!

Stayed here with family and friends. The purpose of our trip was a fishing trip out of Frankfort. The accommodations and location met our needs. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

What a gem!

My family had such a great time here! The house is equipped with everything you’d need, is absolutely darling, and the owners have gone out of their way to provide extras that make a trip to the UP memorable. Crystal Lake is beautiful. We all (4 teenage boys and their parents) enjoyed exploring on kayaks and paddle boards. Neighbors were kind. Very quiet area. The proximity to the lake, Betsie trail, Beulah, and Frankfurt is fantastic. Great rental! Great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justina B.

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

Beautiful home and amazing area

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! We enjoyed our days playing at the lakes and beaches, sightseeing and just enjoying the area. The house was a great place to rest and recharge for the next days fun. We have two kids (age 4 & 5), they lived the bunk room! We definitely want to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Johnna Bridges

Host profile image
We fell in love with Crystal Lake and the surrounding area while on vacation a few years ago. We've always dreamed about a lake house "someday" and decided to stop dreaming and not wait to make memories with our family. We were fortunate to find a little cottage of our own and are excited to share the area with you.

Why they chose this property

We love that this cottage is on a quiet bay with sandbars. Plus it's a short distance to the bike trail so we can easily bike or drive to the local communities. We love to do all sorts of activities on Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan and the bike trail.

What makes this property unique

The location and large kitchen sold us on this property!

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback