Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!

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A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a fenced backyard.
A sign for 'The Seven Sevens' hotel with a gravel pathway and greenery.
A room with a desk, chair, television, and a large painting.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and black countertop.
A modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a black countertop.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Elberta, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Elberta, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elberta Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! located?

Located in the heart of Elberta, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts 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. 87 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable house in a peaceful location. Had everything we needed for our time away. Owner was friendly and communicative. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house in a nice location. We liked walking to the playground at Waterfront Park and riding bikes to Frankfort, and did day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, and Traverse City.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Thanks for staying with us again, Laura. It is always a pleasure and i'll look forward to your return again in the future. best, Clark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Clark’s home. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wedding nearby and this was the perfect place to rest and recharge between events. The place was spotless and it was very comfortable for our guests. The couches were perfect for napping! The artwork and decor suited us perfectly, we loved it. Super easy check in and check out!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

It was nice and clean and in a quiet area. Great location too
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property tucked away in a quiet, picturesque neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing visit

Great home. Walk to 2 restaurants. Parks close by. Elberta beach is beautiful and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spit

Great place to unwind after a long day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multigenerational family vacation

This house was perfect for our parent/teen/grandparent vacation! Easy access to Elberta and Frankfort beaches, biking trails, great restaurants, and many ice cream options. Property was exactly as listed and owner was awesome. Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house and location

We love the area and the house was clean and well stocked. Awesome location - my preschooler loved being able to walk to the park after dinner. Plenty of dishes, sharp knives, cotton sheets, plenty of pillows and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September quiet

Wonderful stay. Clean, quaint, comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for a weekend in early October. This home was clean, quiet, and comfortable with nice decor. The property manager was friendly and helpful with suggestions for activities and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!

We had the best time at Clark’s home! Was so much fun and perfect for our 1 year old and 2 year old. They had plenty of room to run and play both inside and outside. Location was perfect and Clark was a great host! Definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and perfect location

We really enjoyed our short stay of two nights. Everything was available, clean, and the location is perfect for the beach and Frankfort shopping! Tha. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the most pleasant vacation experiences ever! Narrow Escape provided just the right vibe for some low key time with my husband and friends, as well as a more lively time with adult children and grandsons. Elberta is a perfect place to take in all the lovely sites & chase sunsets. Clark is a most excellent host and his connections in the community make the area feel almost like home.
Sleeping Bear
Green Dune
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience and awesome accommodations!

We had a great stay at this property and it was the best place we've rented in the area over the past 10 years we've been coming here. My only wish was for better pillows, sheets, comforters but I was glad I didn't have to bring them all for the beds (which I've had to do in the past). The owner was very communicative and friendly and did everything possible to make our stay a great one. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thanks again for staying with us Ellen, and I am glad our rental worked out so well for you. I also appreciate the suggestion to update the pillows, sheets and comforters. I'll put that on my list and do that in the next 2-3 weeks. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Best, Clark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Two small families

The house was a great fit for all of us. We like to share a house with a couple who also has a daughter the same age as ours when visiting the area. It’s a nice quiet location close to beaches, parks and biking trails. I loved having amenities to get us through a week and the beds were comfortable for us. The house is beautiful and we loved staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Inclement weather, but comfortable stay!

The weather didn’t cooperate for our vacation, but where we stayed did! We were pleased with the cleanliness and comfort of our rental. It was situated across the bay from Frankfort and was very close to some of the highlights of the northwestern Michigan area. We were able to keep in touch with Clark Most, the owner, who, by the way, is an excellent photographer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another awesome stay!

Clark' s home is clean & offers great location to Betsie lake, Elberta Beach, and town of Frankfort & Frankfort Beach. Its in a quiet neighborhood yet walking distance to the new Furnace Street distillery with pizza food truck & amphitheater on Betsie Lake with music on Mondays. Only a 5 min drive to Frankfort its a great place. Communication with owner is great, home has everything as described in listing. Lots of local areas to fish nearby too! This is our 4th time staying here and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Thanks for staying with us again, and for the review. You are great guests who are considerate, communicative and appreciative. You are always welcome. Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Experience

You will be so happy that you picked this gem of place in Elberta to book your stay! This house is super clean, had everything that we needed and it was decorated so beautifully. Simply put wow! What a great location, so close to the many beautiful places that we love up here. You will want to come back and stay again. We do. Thank you Clark, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling reunion

Just right for our purpose. Explored area. Found great restaurants. Played table games . Together we intentionally pulled together memories of parents’ and family’s lifeline in written form with goal of passing it on to our children.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful area

The home was clean and uniquely designed. Close to Frankfort. No water view from home. Limited cooking and storage items.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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