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Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!
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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Frankfort, MI
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore3 min drive
- Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse4 min drive
- Place, Old Indian Trail4 min drive
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 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
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!
Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse.
Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!
From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.
There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.
The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) ROAD BETWEEN HOUSE AND LAKE: The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.
2) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property.
3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse.
Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!
From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.
There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.
The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) ROAD BETWEEN HOUSE AND LAKE: The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.
2) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property.
3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
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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.

Frankfort, MI
What's nearby
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
- Point Betsie Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
- Old Indian Trail - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
- Bellows Public Beach - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
- Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
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Amenities
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Conan V.
3 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conan V.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrea R.
24 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrea R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Annette M.
28 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annette M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
5 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Trip
Stephanie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas E.
16 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lakefront Home
Thomas E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
3 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Heather M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan W.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cozy retreat
Jonathan W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amanda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Christina B.
2 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Cute lake cottage close to the Dunes
Christina B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
21 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan J.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathan J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
4 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Robert D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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Shelly F.
11 August 2024
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Shelly F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly C.
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving/Anniversary get-away
Molly C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Merrie M.
21 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Merrie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rheannon M.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute clean place on Crystal Lake
Rheannon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra A.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Debra A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie Susanne F.
19 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Julie Susanne F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jane O.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Escape
Mary Jane O.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
georgene c.
10 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long pleasant weekend.
georgene c.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kriza Bea S.
14 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties in Michigan, Missouri, and Florida. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
For additional information on our properties and/or direct online booking with us, we invite you to check out our website. You can find our site by doing an Internet search on "Agape Vacation Rentals Beulah Michigan".
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
For additional information on our properties and/or direct online booking with us, we invite you to check out our website. You can find our site by doing an Internet search on "Agape Vacation Rentals Beulah Michigan".
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