Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

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A clear waterfront property with a dock, lounge chairs, and a pier extending into the water.
Property video
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small shed, and a blue pickup truck parked in front.
A beach with a concrete pier extending into clear water, surrounded by pebbles and sand, with two white lounge chairs.
A clear view of a lake with a dock extending into the water, a wooden walkway, and a small boat on the left.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 35.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! on 3 March 2027 start from NZ$837, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frankfort cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail. Long Lake and Point Betsie Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 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. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage with beautiful view, access to water and kayaks! We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2026
Thanks, Julia! 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
Kayaks were great. The kitchen was groovy. We had a lot of fun. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. What a fun area to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thanks, Matt! 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 Trip

The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Thanks, Stephanie! 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 place to stay

The house is very clean and bright. The beachfront is beautiful with a nice firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Thanks, Elizabeth! 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 location, helpful host. The facilities worked great for our group of six people. Love the classic kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thanks, Conan! 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

Perfect cozy retreat

Beautiful views, peaceful, tastefully decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thanks, Jonathan! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute lake cottage close to the Dunes

Perfect location. Loved the lake and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thanks, Christina! We greatly appreciate the feedback! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, perfect for our group of 5. Went June 18-25 so the weather was cooler, had it been hotter the lack of ac would've been uncomfortable. No washer or dryer wash a bummer , not even a clothes line to hang wet clothes to dry, but a large deck for laying everything to sun dry was perfect.Overall great stay, beautiful house and location, already tried to book for next year (to no avail!) and we'll be looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks, Sarah! 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
Loved the property and everything that came with it. We had a great time kayaking and swimming at the beach access!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thanks, Andrea! 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 Lakefront Home

Amazing property on beautiful Crystal lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Thomas! 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
It felt like a home. So clean and well kept up. Everything we needed was there. We would rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thanks, Annette! 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

Lake Escape

Very comfortable cottage with a nice view of Crystal Lake. Nice location to the surrounding area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer stay

Clean property with beautiful spot on crystal clear lake! Close sleeping bear sunes national park. We enjoyed rock hounding at Bestie beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
Thanks, Shelly! 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

Thanksgiving/Anniversary get-away

The home has a peaceful feel about it, a very cool kitchen, and was clean. The mattress in the front bedroom is extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thanks, Molly! 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
Wondeful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thanks, Nathan! 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

IMMACULATE! PERFECT!

This lovely cottage was spotless and spacious. The beds wete comfortable and the view from th living room and dining room was beautiful. The private beach and firepit were just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2024
Thanks, Debra! 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
Nicely decorated, cozy, well appointed house. The four sliding glass doors are a nice amenity as you can hear Crystal Lskes waves rolling in on the shore. The retro original kitchen was very cool as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Thanks, Brian! 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

Lake house getaway

Very clean, comfortable house with everything you need. The view of the lake is wonderful!! We will hopefully return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thanks, Julie! 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

Cute clean place on Crystal Lake

Very nice, clean property. My husband and I and our three kids stayed here for a couple nights post Christmas Retreat, great communication with property manager and the house had everything we need. Beautiful view waking up to Crystal Lake every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2025
Thanks, Rheannon! 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
Cutest cottage, just the right size. Crystal Lake is so clear and beautiful. Location was 10-20 minutes from about everything! We golfed, kayaked and hiked. Peak colors!!
Beautiful fall colors surrounding the cottage.
Kayaking at sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Thanks for the review, Heather! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little cottage

Nice cottage and beachfront. Beware no washer, dryer or dishwasher
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2025
Thanks, Merrie! We are very glad that you liked the cottage! It should be clear from the listing that the property does not have a washer, dryer, or dishwasher; but we are sorry if that was unclear. Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I appreciated the extra washclothes, towels, pillows and hangers! The place was clean and comfortable. It was nice that there was soap, plenty of toliet paper, shampoo & conditioner, and a fan for every room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Thanks, Michelle! 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

Lake Escape

Wonderful time with family at the lake. We all enjoyed the sunshine and even the rain showers on the lake. Swimming in the lake was fun and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long pleasant weekend.

We really liked this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Had all the items you would need for cooking, spending time in the water or enjoying the incredible view of Crystal Lake. Simple accommodations and we would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2024
Thanks, Georgene! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
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