Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Frankfort, MI

Frankfort Beach9 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club9 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse16 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, open concept cottage. Located on dead end street with Crystal Lake access ~100 feet from cottage (on Outlet Bay and sandbar). Great 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 a couple of miles away (no dock, hoist or mooring available at cottage)

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!

Fireplace is not available for guests, thank you for understanding. Professionally cleaned between guests. No pets allowed. No air conditioning (fans available). Paddleboards and inflatable kayaks (1 and 2 person) available ~May-September.

Property manager

Johnna Bridges

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 16 min drive
Platte Lake - 20 min drive
Old Indian Trail - 21 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 7 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 6 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

25 April 2024

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.

18 October 2023

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.

11 September 2023

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.

5 September 2023

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

19 August 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Johnna Bridges

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 in retirement 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 our 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. Our boys love to do all sorts of water and beach activities on Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan so this location is the best of both worlds.