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Exterior
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Property Grounds
Patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
NZ$875
avg per night

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Junior Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Guest Bedroom (no Closet)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Entry Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bedroom Batroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

Room

  • 315.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 5 Single Beds
Price is NZ$875 avg per night,

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About the area

Frankfort

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

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Elberta Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Big House

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.


Property manager

Penne's Property Management
Premier Host

Amenities

Parking available
Laundry

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big House located?

Situated in Frankfort, this farm stay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Big House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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