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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Frankfort Beach8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse11 min drive
Old Indian Trail16 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

You simply can't do much better on Crystal Lake. The location is absolutely wonderful with easy access to the lake and n...

Spencer F.

Sep 19, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home along South Shore Drive. This family cottage was built in 2001 with upgrades made in 2013, comfortably sleeps 7 with room for an extra kid or two in the bonus bunk room.

This property is located in a quiet neighborhood setting and is appropriate for likeminded renters. The house has a shared beach access across South Shore Drive with dock. A public boat launch is two doors down, so if you are bringing a boat let us know.

We are looking to share our family summer cottage as our kids' schedules are limiting our time in Northern Michigan.

Property manager

Nancy and Scott Bradley

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lots of kids games, bikes, and craft materials.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Please be considerate about a barking dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please clean dishes and fridge before checkout.

Weekly guests are asked to bring their own beach and bath towels.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

This holiday home is located in Frankfort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive
Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive
Old Indian Trail - 16 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬11 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch located?

Located in Frankfort, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bellows Public Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frankfort Beach and Elberta Beach. Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Spencer F.

19 Sept 2023

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

Perfect location

You simply can't do much better on Crystal Lake. The location is absolutely wonderful with easy access to the lake and nearby Frankfort and Beulah. The house and area are very dog-friendly and the property had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

14 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful house rental

This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 7. The rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were comfortable. The house had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. The kids loved the rooms with the bunk beds! There were games for the family to play. It’s location was an Easy drive to downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan. Communication with the owners was excellent. The neighborhood had a relaxed vibe. The view of the lake from the balcony was my favorite! Enjoyed walking down the street with my dog and having the lake view the entire walk! . Neighborhood was Very dog friendly! I would absolutely return here with my family. Thank you for allowing us to rent this house for my kids first visit up north and to Lake Michigan! Many memories made that will last forever

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari D., Dorr, MI

14 Sept 2021

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

Great place!

We had a great time at this property. We were in Frankfort for a weekend event, and this place was nice and close. The house was clean and roomy. The beds were comfortable. We even walked down to the lake and went for a quick swim off the dock. The lake is gorgeous! Thanks for a comfortable place for our weekend event.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Luke D.

18 July 2021

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

Family vacation

Nice spacious cottage on crystal lake south shore. Limited views of lake and water access for swimming at cottage but otherwise nice spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

23 June 2021

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

Wonderful cozy house

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was in a perfect location and we LOVED the outdoor deck. It had everything we needed with more than enough room for our family of six! Our hosts could not have been nicer and were very responsive. We loved having the boat covred dock with lift!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

3 June 2021

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

Great Place

Our family had a great time staying here. House was clean and nice with all our needs met.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

17 Feb 2021

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

Highly recommend you try this property!!

Not only was the house perfect for our family with a fantastic view of the lake, but the owners Scott and Nancy were way more than accomodating with all of our questions and needs. Responded immediately when messaged and had all the comforts of home in the house and kitchen. Was just a quick drive to crystal to hit the slopes and close to some great restaurants in Frankfort, MI. The perfect setting! Would highly recommend trying this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

5 Jan 2021

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

Family Holiday Get together

The property and location were amazing! The rental had everything our family needed, and plenty of space for the family to hang out. The only complaint we have is that the cable wasn’t working, but who really needs cable when you’re with your family? The views from the Dining/Living area is amazing, we will definitely be booking here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

21 Oct 2020

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

Beautiful

Felt like we were back on Maine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Oct 2020

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

Relaxing!

We found this home to be set in a very relaxing location yet close to great locations. Just a few minutes from downtown Frankfort. Crystal Lake is beautiful and we were able to go for some nice walks and bike rides as well. The owner allowed us to use their bikes. This home was great for a good old fashioned family getaway. Thank you Scott!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

16 Sept 2020

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

Everything we could have wanted.

Great location with access to everything we could have wanted to enjoy a week up north. The home was clean and well appointed. The home owner was quick to answer any questions and offer suggestions of things to do in the area. During a canoe ride on 9/11 of all days, we saw 2 American bald eagles perched in a tree and soar across the lake ... amazing memories! We just loved everything about our stay! Sunsets at nearby Point Betsie Lighthouse are a must! Thanks for everything Scott!

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

28 July 2020

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

Summer vacation

Lovely home and well cared for. Great location with easy access to the lake, town and activities.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

15 July 2020

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

Excellent Location. Lots of Room

My husband and I stayed 5 nights. The house was very clean, spacious and located close to Sleeping Bear where we spent our time. The house was beautifully and effectively cooled.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

7 July 2020

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

Escape

Beautiful cottage on crystal lake, owners are awesome, location is perfect, Frankfort is a great town- much needed escape!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mujibus K., Troy, Michigan, USA

5 July 2020

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

Crystal Lake

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very spacious and clean. We really liked the second floor living area and balcony.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

25 June 2020

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

Great experience!

Great stay! Owner was very easy to communicate with and property was just as described. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett N.

21 Aug 2019

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

fabulous property

We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning someday soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

meg d., little rock, ar

24 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

great house but hot with no AC

great house with great owners but we were flying in from out of state and did not know that several homes didn’t have AC in michigan. it was HOT. we happened to be there in a heat wave so the avg temp in the home was 83 degrees while we were there. the owner quickly responded when we expressed our concern and sent over several fans which helped but I wish I had known beforehand...being hot was the only downside...this house is on the side of the lake where there isn’t much of a breeze so it was hard to cool it down. other than that, it’s a great house with wonderful, nice owners.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

31 Aug 2017

Fantastic location and great house

We had such a good time on our vacation to Crystal Lake. This home is conveniently located close to Beulah and Frankfort and directly across the street from Crystal Lake. The kids retreat on the first floor was great - 3 sets of bunk beds and their own TV (not that we watched much). Home is beautifully cared for and the kitchen had everything we might need! It was our kids first trip to Crystal Lake and they didn't want to leave! We will definitely look at renting here next time we're in the area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Nancy and Scott Bradley

I grew up in Frankfort, but have lived 40 miles outside of New York City for the past 25 years. I have never missed a summer in Northern Michigan, and my wife and I now bring our kids to enjoy the laid back life this area offers.

Why they chose this property

This house has great views of Crystal Lake, plenty of space, and located at the desirable East end of South Shore Drive. The small beach area and dock make it perfect for kids, big and small.

What makes this property unique

The house is fully stocked for a family vacation. Huge deck in the back and covered porch in front make for great areas to relax. Feel free to use our bikes and canoe to enjoy your stay in our home!

The adjacent property sits on the hill behind our house and is connected by stairs hidden among the trees.