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The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!

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OVERALL:  The front of the cottage, highlighting the private dock and bonfire ring.
OVERALL:  The fun Adirondack chairs that are out on the end of the dock!
OVERALL:  The hot tub and hammock in the back yard!
OVERALL:  The gorgeous living room!
OVERALL:  The lovely dining area between the kitchen and living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!

The Bright and Breezy is a gorgeous newly-remodeled home right on the south shore of Crystal Lake! Outside it features a NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB, huge dock, outdoor shower, hammock, bonfire ring, water toys (including a lilypad and a kayak), backyard deck, and new propane grill! Inside the home is beautifully decorated in bright and beachy tones. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi along with live streaming tv's! The property makes for a fantastic base year-round to explore all of northwest Michigan!

The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value. The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.

This is also a great destination for winter skiing! The home is warm and cozy in the winter with an indoor fireplace and it's only a 24-minute drive from Crystal Mountain! It includes high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple televisions with live streaming, and board games as well! Also provides a beautiful wintertime of Crystal Lake and ice fishing right across the street!

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, 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. The Bright and Breezy is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast).

The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

(1) Outdoor surveillance cameras are in use at this property.
(2) ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED AT THIS PROPERTY! This includes service dogs. Please do not attempt to sneak in a pet. We do check-in guests in person and there are outdoor surveillance cameras at the property. If a pet is seen at the property, then the current guest will be immediately removed from the property without any refund of any portion of their stay.

HOT TUB RULES:

• Please shower with soap and water before going in the Hot Tub. Rinse sand off feet as well.
• Enter and exit the Hot Tub Slowly.
• No jumping or diving.
• Do not stand, sit or lay down on the Hot Tub cover or use it as a table.
• Do not bring glass in or near Hot Tub.
• Children must be supervised by an adult.
• No children under 5 years of age in the Hot Tub.
• Please replace the Spa cover after each use.
• Please turn off high jets after use.
• Please do not use soaps or oils in the Hot Tub.
• If the Hot Tub is found to be excessively unclean, an additional fee will be incurred by guests.
• Do not use alcohol, narcotics or medication while in the Hot Tub.
• Elderly persons must consult doctor before use.
• Pregnant women should NOT use the Hot Tub.
• Do not use the Hot Tub at a temperature over 104 degrees F.
• Anyone with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or any serious illness or infection should consult a doctor before using Hot Tub.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

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 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 cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Betsie Lake - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Elberta Beach - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Spectacular stay

The house was exactly as shown. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect. Hot tub was added bonus. Check in was a breeze and communication with the property manager was instant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

A very gorgeous place

My husband myself and our 2 friends just loved it there. All the connivence of home. Close to everything we wanted to do. And after running around all day, it was nice to come back have a small bonfire and enjoy the hot tub. We defiantly what to come back during the summer months to enjoy the lake and to see other places we didn't get to see the 4 days we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

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

Nice

Good location, beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

richard m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall very nice

Was a bit surprised with the $20 extra charge for each additional guest after 2. Also the $500 deposit and the extra late charge for every 15 minutes that would have been charged if not checked out on time. While I get this, it seemed a little much. Place was clean n nice ghogh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

wonderful place

one of the nicest places we have stayed. great hot tub, house is amazing. We will be back hopefully!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Gorgeous Lake View

Gorgeous quiet location. Beautiful view. Everything conveniently located. Locals are super friendly. Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Hyerim S.

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

Adorable Home and Lovely View!

The location was comfortable and so convenient - we will definitely try to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Great Girls Getaway Lakeside

Beautiful little cottage. Was very recently updated inside and we loved the space. The dock was great to sit and read next to the crystal clear water. Frankfurt was just a short drive away and we enjoyed some great meals and shopping there. We loved this place and will be back. Our only suggestion is a few more window AC units it was very hot weather while we were visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Very Nice

The house was open and clean- we enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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

Beautiful lake

Great house on a beautiful lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami M.

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

Great place on Crystal Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was clean and beautiful! We didn’t get to use the lake because of weather but it looked crystal clear and beautiful at the end of the dock! Lots of room for the whole family. Loved the outdoor shower too! Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our trip up north. Great host and communication. Great space for our family, so much to do in the area and a view that can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Crystal Mountain Vacation

The property was easy to find, the sleeping arrangements were great, and the hot tub was a real hit. We were close enough to Frankfort to pick up carryout and it was an easy drive to Crystal Mountain for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q

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

Modern & Cozy

For a lake front cottage, this place is open and feels like plenty of room. Even on a chilly or rainy day, we would be content inside with the fireplace and 2 large tables. One could be used for puzzles or games. The sitting area with the comfortable sectional set this cottage apart, as did the hot tub! Would certainly stay here again in the summer or fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Honeymoon retreat

My husband and I stayed here after our wedding for a couple of days. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beauty’s of up north!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

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

Nice place

It was perfect for our family. It was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely rent again. Easy to talk to rental manager with any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Just Amazing

Crystal Lake is just beautiful & this cottage is awesome! We had so much fun and just had time to relax & unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

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

We will definitely stay here again or recommend to all.

What a great property! Included everything we could have needed. Beds comfortable, spacious, and nice upgrades. We enjoyed playing some of the family games too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinslee D.

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

Very Relaxing

We had a great stay here! The lake and street were both quiet even though it was mid-August. We were able to relax at the cottage and enjoy the water. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

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

Comfortable and peaceful

Of all the places I have stayed, this may be the most comfortable. The sofa, bed, pillows, sheets. The kitchen, the coffee, the grill, etc. It was a wonderful home. The lake is truly Crystal clear. I was sorry that we weren't able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

This house is in such a prime location for many local sights. The house is nice with really comfortable beds and pillows!!! The hot tub out back was perfect with the cool weather that we had when we were there. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janae R.

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

Beautiful, clean cottage perfect for families!

We had myself and my husband and our 4 kids, and this was the perfect place for us! The house was beautifully renovated, clean, and very well-stocked with linens, dishes, cleaning supplies, water toys, board games, everything you could need! Beds were super comfy. The kids loved the private dock and fire pit. And the location can’t be beat! We found so much to do in the area: shopping/dining in Frankfort, climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes, touring Point Betsie lighthouse, watching a drive-in movie at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In. We spent many afternoons swimming and kayaking in Crystal Lake, and evenings playing board games or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Wonderful place to make family memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

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

Crystal Lake Cottage fall 2021

An AMAZING property. Older cottage that has obviously just been completely renovated with new everything from paint and flooring to appliances, kitchen, beds, all furniture inside and out as well as high quality kitchen set up with EVERYTHING you could need! The place was pristine and all the lovely touches of fully stocked coffee bar, full spice rack and cleaning products made it a delight. We definitely will be looking forward to another stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is one of the best we have stayed at. Truly enjoyed ourselves and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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".

Languages:

English, Spanish

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