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NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS!

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LIVING ROOM:  Very cozy and comfortable with great views and a gas fireplace.
EXTERIOR:  Overview of the chalet
EXTERIOR:  The outdoor deck, which faces west and provides great sunset views!
EXTERIOR:  The large exterior deck
EXTERIOR:  The large exterior deck
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Popular LocationGreen Point Dunes Nature Preserve6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse18 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS!

The Hilltop Retreat is a beautiful chalet set on top of a large hill just outside of Frankfort. The home features a spectacular view for miles from the large deck, living room, and dining area. In addition to 3 bedrooms, there is an upstairs loft and a finished basement.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CRITICAL POINTS:

1) Reservations are strictly limited to no more than 4 adults and no more than 8 people in total.
2) The property is designed for couples and families to enjoy a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing setting in the midst of northern Michigan's natural beauty. It is not meant for partying. If you are looking for a place to party, please book elsewhere as your stay will not go well. We will involve police as necessary and will strongly and aggressively pursue reimbursement for any property damage and/or extra cleaning costs.
3) Pets are explicitly not permitted at this property!
4) The owners are Christians and there is some Christian artwork in the home.
5) The property has limited Wi-Fi via satellite Wi-Fi. It is okay for email and browsing the internet, but is NOT workable for Zoom meetings or live streaming.
6) The property does have some movie channels via DirecTV. It does NOT have live programming though.
7) The property has central heating (forced air furnace) and a mini-split A/C unit in the living room.
8) There is absolutely no smoking permitted anywhere on the property, including both indoors and outside. If you are a smoker or there are smokers in your group, please book elsewhere!
The property has Wi-Fi, satellite television, a gas fireplace, an outdoor propane grill, mini-split A/C unit in the living room, and a washer and dryer. The kitchen was also recently updated in 2022 with new stainless-steel appliances.

Outside, there is also an outdoor bonfire ring. Being on top of a hill and facing west, the property has great sunset views! The natural beauty, quiet, and serenity provide for a wonderful northern Michigan getaway for couples or families!

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this chalet is in a rural area. Benzie Area Historical Museum and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Betsie Valley Trail.
Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive
  • Betsie Lake - 7 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive
  • Arcadia Dunes - 13 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
  • Five Shores Brewing - 10 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS! located?

Situated in a rural location, this chalet is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Elberta Beach. Betsie Lake and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Girl's Week
Our first impression of the house sitting on top of the hill all by itself with the winding driveway leading to it was breathtaking! Once we got to the top and saw the view we were just blown away. Spectacular! The house itself is sparsely decorated but very clean and functional. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well while we were there. We only had 3 issues with the house. We were supposed to be a party of 4. The vrbo pictures showed 2 bedrooms on the main level, a bed in the loft area and a bedroom downstairs. When we walked into the house we realized the 1st bedroom with the piano in it did not have a bed as pictured in the ad. There was only a recliner. Thankfully we ended up being just 3 of us because the only other option would have been a very uncomfortable platform bed in the living area downstairs. We also discovered that the lights in the kitchen didn't work. We figured a breaker had been tripped. When the property manager was called, she did not know where the breaker box was and just suggested it was probably burnt out light bulbs and told us we could take one out and call her back with the type of bulb we needed. We tested the fixture with a bulb we knew was working and the light did not come on. Instead of calling the manager back we decided to just live with the dark kitchen since the light under the microwave was working. Lastly the downstairs bathroom needs a brighter light. Other than that we loved our stay! We're hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Setting
The Hilltop Retreat was a most comfortable home with lots of room. We were a group of seniors who quite enjoyed our time in Frankfort, the retreat was very close to the Betsie River, small lakes and Lake Michigan, church, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice!
Great views over the surrounding forests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fathers Day Weekend
Great time exploring Frankfort to Northport - wonderful views from the hilltop deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frankfort House
The house and property were both beautiful! The view, spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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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".

What makes this property unique

Being on top of a hill and facing west, the property has great sunset views!

Languages:

English, Spanish
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