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Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

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Short walk for Crystal Lake access
Exterior
Parking next to cottage (no street parking on Linden)
Open concept
Large kitchen and island

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location

Updated, open concept cottage. Located on dead end street with Crystal Lake access ~100 feet from cottage on Outlet Bay and sandbar. Large kitchen and easy access (park next to cottage, one step up to enter). Custom beds maximize sleeping space in second bedroom. WiFi, Roku TV.

-Betsie Valley Bike Trail 1/2 mile away on quiet road (and Betsie River outlet from Crystal Lake); Bike to Beulah or Frankfort on the trail
-Frankfort (5 miles): Lake Michigan beach & Point Betsie lighthouse, restaurants, shopping
-Beulah (5 miles): Crystal Lake beach, restaurants, shopping, Cherry Bowl drive-in movie theater
-Crystal Mountain (15 miles): Year round activities
-Sleeping Bear Dunes (30 minutes)
-Traverse City area (~45 minutes): Restaurants, shopping, wineries, outdoor activities
-Numerous trails, golf courses
-Easy access to Crystal Lake with DNR boat ramp about a mile away (no dock, hoist or mooring available on Crystal Lake for our property; items cannot be left at lakeshore)

Brochures, guide books and owner recommendations are available at the cottage but feel free to reach out for ideas. There is so much to do, it's hard to list it all!

Professionally cleaned between guests.
NO AIR CONDITIONING (fans available in each room).
No pets allowed (we do bring our dogs so cottage is not pet-free).
Paddleboards (two) and kayaks (two 1-person and one 2-person inflatable) available May-September (life jackets are not provided).
Fireplace is not available for guests.

Property manager

Johnna Bridges

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
We reserve the right to report violations to VRBO customer service and cancel a reservation without a refund.
Please report any breakages or damages before checking out (we understand accidents happen).
Please minimize noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and check fire burn status for Benzie County prior to a campfire. No street parking.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Platte Lake - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated cottage w/ Crystal Lake access, quiet location located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Benzie Area Historical Museum, Betsie Valley Trail and Frankfort Beach. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeremy L.

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

Great location in a beautiful place.

Our family had a great time using the cottage as a place to swim in crystal lake, explore sleeping bear dunes, and enjoy lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall L.

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

Awesome place!!

Great location! Clean comfortable cottage with easy lake access. Awesome place to relax for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart O.

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

Crystal Lake

Great location and quality of stay! We enjoyed our time at the rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy h.

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

Anniversary

Had a great time up North. Celebrated anniversary and visited many places in the five days we were up there. Weather was beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

Great summer spot

We had a fun time staying at this cottage! Great location, we enjoyed being so close to Crystal Lake and easy access to the bike path. So much to explore in the surrounding area. The cottage is nice and open, we loved the big kitchen. The bunk room was a perfect setup for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great House!

This was our second stay at this house and it was a great as the first time. House has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Lake Orion, MI

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

Weekend Getaway

Very nice place to stay, close to a beautiful lake. The nearby towns are nice to visit with lots to do!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Great place!

Great place for our family of four. Kids loved the bunk beds and the lake access at the end of the road. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra E.

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

Great!

We had a great time staying in this cottage in Frankfort. It was very clean and the kitchen has tons of room for cooking, etc. The only issue we ran into was our infant, who didn't sleep well in his pack and play in the sunroom, so we moved him to the bedroom and slept on the couch. The hosts were very helpful and responsive with any questions we had. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great weekend trip

Enjoyed Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan. Crystal Lake was calm and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Great vacation spot , located close to beaches and town

The location could not be better close to Frankfort , beaches on Lake Michigan and Beulah. The lake access was great for kayaking and exploring Crystal Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Wonderful home!

Such a beautiful house. Such an incredible kitchen - we didn't actually get to use it as we were visiting family, but it's amazing. Very clean and comfortable. Near beautiful Crystal Lake! We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wonderful cottage

We loved our stay at this cottage. Crystal lake is beautiful, Frankfort is a super cute little town, and we loved checking out sleeping bear dunes. Our favorite beach was Elberta beach on Lake Michigan, it’s a hidden gem for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P., Cleveland, Ohio

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

Wonderful

Beautiful lake, cottage and location. Wonderful neighbors, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheila s.

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

Nice place

The cabin as perfect and a street away from our friends that had a cabin on the lake. It was also well stocked with kitchen items.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad N.

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

Perfect house for a ski weekend

Two bedroom house that can easily fit a family - close to crystal lake and an easy drive to crystal mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sara T.

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

Great stay!

Stayed here with family and friends. The purpose of our trip was a fishing trip out of Frankfort. The accommodations and location met our needs. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen P.

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

Frankfort Get Away

Very clean and comfortable house in nice residential area within short walk to Crystal Lake. The kitchen layout and amenities are great, plus we made use of griddle grill in backyard. Host provided guide resources of things to do in area, which was helpful. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Get away Up North

Beautiful home set just steps away from Crystal Lake. The house was super clean and great communication from the owners! It was great for our family 3 under 5 and plenty of space to enjoy as well as great location to explore the area from! Thanks for a great family getaway spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Property

We loved the house and how close it was to everything. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

Great lakeside Stay

Everything was great! Easy check in and out, great location, beautiful area. Room set up was nice, kitchen had pretty much everything you might need, and the house has a good layout. If you have more than a few adults parking may be an issue, so just check with the property owner to make sure you’ll have enough space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen C.

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

The Brig Stay

Nice place. Liked the south side of crystal lake. Bike trails were close, kayaking was fun, fishing on crystal was a good experience too! We always enjoy Roadhouse Mexican restaurant!👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Lovely spot for some rest

We used this cottage as a resting spot while we visited our family on a different section of Crystal Lake. As a result, we did not use the beach much but the house provided everything we needed to be comfortable and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Fun Times

The property is nice. Neighbors are nice. Would love a sandy beach, but I was aware that this property did have lake access and that was fun. We loved the lake, it is so clean and pretty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

Awesome location, perfectly updated cottage

A great week of water, sun, biking, beaches, breweries, and relaxation in Northern Michigan. The place was just right for our family. Comfortable beds. A modern kitchen and living area. Easy access to the lake and to the bike paths. And a very responsive hostess with great local recommendations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Johnna Bridges

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We fell in love with Crystal Lake and the surrounding area while on vacation a few years ago. We've always dreamed about a lake house "someday" and decided to stop dreaming and not wait to make memories with our family. We were fortunate to find a little cottage of our own and are excited to share the area with you.

Why they chose this property

We love that this cottage is on a quiet bay with sandbars. Plus it's a short distance to the bike trail so we can easily bike or drive to the local communities. We love to do all sorts of activities on Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan and the bike trail.

What makes this property unique

The location and large kitchen sold us on this property!

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