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Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan

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A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a red roof, and a chimney. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A wooden hallway with a rug, a bench, and a table with a lamp.
A patio with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a body of water.
A large wooden dining table with chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 9•5 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom (no Closet)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Entry Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Main Level Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Primary Bedroom Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan

The Frankfort area is home to a deep water marina, the Stormcloud Brewery, Pointe Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Courses, wine tours, hiking, and mountain biking. Crystal and Platte Lakes and the Betsie and Platte rivers provide sportsmen with fishing, kayaking, tubing and swimming with many gear rental businesses in the area.


This iconic property was built in the 1930s and has been in the same family for generations. Affectionately known as Big House, this property has stunning views of Crystal Lake in the foreground and Lake Michigan and Great Bear Dunes in the distance. The expansive outdoor patio provides for leisurely meals and taking in world class sunsets from “the top of the world.” The charming town of Frankfort and its wonderful Lake Michigan beach is a five minute drive through an enchanting forest. The home was recently refreshed with new furniture in many rooms, new mattresses and linens throughout, and a fresh coat of paint upstairs. With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, multiple families can gather and enjoy idyllic Crystal Lake and Frankfort.


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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3735735vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crystal Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Bellows Public Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Hidden Treasurer

Architectural style of the home was beautiful only topped by the phenomenal views! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K.

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

Family trip

Enjoyed our stay at The Big House. We had plenty of room for us. Beds were very comfortable. Views of crystal lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear dunes was outstanding from the back porch. So relaxing and peaceful. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

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

Biking Trip

Enjoyed the views after biking the Betsie Valley Bike trail
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kamrie P.

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

Amazing Stay!!!

We just loved the surreal feeling of this house. It made us feel as if we were in the country side but we had frankfort and the crystal clear lakes right close by. The property manager was so informative and helpful. 12/10 will be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend in Frankfort

We came up here for a wedding. This house is very secluded and rural but only a 7 minute drive to Frankfort. The interior of the house is very dated; the interior finishes and appliances have not been updated in 30 years. That said, it was very clean and orderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Penne's Property Management

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I have lived in Frankfort for 22 years and love hosting visitors that want to see our slice of heaven!

Why they chose this property

This property is in a rural area with views of both Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Construction of Big House began in 1933. Graves bought the ceiling beams when they tore down the grandstands of the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair and the brick from the McCormick factory, and shipped them here via chain-driven truck. Workers used blow torches and steel wool on the wall paneling to enhance the grain of the wood

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