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Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake

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Interior
Interior
Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Old Indian Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake

This mid-century lakeside cottage is situated right on the water with a breathtaking view of Crystal lake, floor-to-ceiling windows, a large stone fireplace, a large wrap-around deck, and 100 feet of private beachfront. It has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 7. A large side deck with lake views offers outdoor dining. Grill included. Primary bath includes washer and dryer. The house is equipped with WiFi, cable TV, and an Apple TV.
Layout on the front deck or spacious dock. Go paddle boarding or kayaking (included) or play on the sandy beach. Less than a 5 minute drive to Point Betsie Lighthouse, 10 minutes to Frankfort or Beulah. Right at the base of Sleeping Bear National Park.

Property manager

jonathon bald

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankfort

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

What's nearby

  • Old Indian Trail - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Betsie Lake - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage with 100' Sandy Beach on Crystal Lake located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Point Betsie Lighthouse and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Old Indian Trail is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very enjoyable

Excellent location on Crystal Lake. Well equipped cottage right on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

neyrchel l.

Great place

Enjoyed the comfort of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely amazing stay!

My family and I loved getting to spend some time Up North at Jon’s property while our own cottage was undergoing repairs. Beautiful location right on the water—we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Lakeside Vacation

Great location right on the water at Crystal Lake and close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan. Cottage is very cozy, clean, and comfortable. Lakeside deck with ping pong table and permanent picnic table with shade are bonuses. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kiera b.

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

Crystal Lake

This house is literally right on the water. It was too cold to swim but I really wanted to. House is well maintained and clean. Beautiful view from inside. The gallery kitchen was a little tight for more than one.Nice bedrooms and master bath is wheelchair accessible
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gena O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ordways

We enjoyed Northern Michigan but would not book this property for future visits. We were disappointed in the kitchen-the shape and cleanliness of appliances and the equipment. We found the remote control for the TV under the couch and it was taped together and a challenge to utilize. Underneath the upholstered furniture and underneath the cushions was unclean. We had to wash the throws on the couch as they had dried food on them.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

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

Wonderful week!

We rented this cottage to gather our two sons, their wives & two grandchildren together. We all live in different states, so this time together is precious! This is such a lovely setting with so much to do together! Being right on the water with small beach was great with our 6 year old grandson. Our kids & grands loved the lily pad, especially the day it was so windy! And the last couple of days we discovered the ping pong table under the tarp! Not much fishing available off the dock, but my husband took a kayak out to deep water & caught a few. So he took the 6 yr old down to the public beach by Beulah & fished a bit of the dock platform. The 12 yr old enjoyed swimming laps as well as most adults in the deeper water and everyone enjoyed all there was to do! The reason for the 4 star in cleanliness was the grill needed cleaning, but other than that the cottage itself was excellently cleaned. We would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Bald Cottage on Crystal Lake

Great location on the lake. Cottage is cozy and comfortable with large deck right on the water. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff S.

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

Great location on M22 and deck is wonderful for viewing Crystal Lake

All bedrooms have a nice view of the lake, nice deck at East end of cottage too, for grilling, and eating. One small end of deck has another picnic table right next to the water. Dock is nice too. Kids had fun fishing off of it. Fireplace helped warm us up on a few cold evenings
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Beautiful location!

The setting of the cottage was great. It was wonderful to be right on the water! The colors of the water made us feel like we were in the Caribbean (minus the humidity). Bring your polarized sunglasses. Easy to get to Frankfort and Beulah. Jon was great to work with. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great house on Crystal Lake

Had a terrific week in the Bald Cottage! Great amenities (dock, beach, kayak, paddle board) and location. Can't recommend enough. We'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

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

Excellent Beach Vacation

Our week escape was really top notch. There are several amazing properties on Crystal Lake but this one stands out. The single floor concept worked great for my older extended family and the property truly felt secluded despite having next door neighbors. The small beach is also perfect for children as the shallow water allows play without worry. We are already looking to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

The perfect cottage on Crystal

It almost feels like a houseboat, how you are perched right on top of the water. Every room has huge windows that frame the view. Wonderful beach. Resident blue jay. Clean. Modern. Near a great restaurant - Rocks Landing. Jonathan made everything easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K., Evanston

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

Ideal lakefront property

This is an amazing property, and the pictures / description don't do it justice. The view and beach are great, and ideal for kids. The beach was perfect for our 2 and 3 year olds. Next time we consider a trip to the area, I'll look to book this place again if it's available. It would be tough to beat its location, view, access to the water, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andra E.

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

Fantastic Retreat

This property was perfect for my husband, 2 adult kids, and me! It was simple, but clean and comfortable. There are views of the lake from every room in the house! (I still miss waking up to that. . .) The kayak and paddle board are tons of fun, the grill works well, and the kitchen is well-stocked. We saw some amazing birds on the dock, and also got to enjoy some black squirrels chasing each other up the backyard trees. We really needed a place to get away and rest - and this place did the trick. There were some great restaurants for take-out, world-class sunsets, and great hikes. We love it Up North, and this house was a great base from which to enjoy the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K., Ypsilanti, Michigan

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

An incredible week!

We had two families staying at the cottage and we loved every minute of it. The sunsets and the starry night skies were the highlight of the week, followed by the bald eagle we caught soaring overhead while lounging on the dock. The kids loved the paddle board and kayak. We tubed the Platte River and spent a night at the Cherry Bowl. Perfect up North week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

A gem on Crystal Lake

Everything about this cottage was perfect! Cottage was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchen/living space just right and full of windows with a lovely view of the lake. Outside beach area very nice and perfect for the little ones. Many places/spaces to sit outside and relax throughout the day depending on if you want sun or shade. We commented several times that it was comfortable and quiet...if we didn't know we were in Michigan...seemed almost tropical. Also close to shopping, restaurants and ice cream...if wanted. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Family friendly, very clean, great location.

The cottage is well maintained inside and out. Very clean and well equipped. Perfect dock for stand up paddle boarding or kayaking. Fun for teens or young children. Restaurants are a short drive from location, the nearest is just half a mile down the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C., Ann Arbor MI

Amazing cottage!

Great location with beautiful views. Cottage has anything you'd need. Host is very prompt in responding to any questions. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E., Louisville, KY

Beautiful house on Crystal Lake

This was a perfect place for our family. Crystal Lake is literally just off the porch, and water was shallow and (relatively) warm so even small kids will enjoy. Water is about 4ft deep off the end of the dock, with sandy bottom except for right near the house. There is also a nice little sand beach for kids. The SUP and kayak provided were lots of fun for everyone! The deck is amazing, with lots of seating to eat meals or curl up with a book and watch the lake. The house itself was clean and tidy (with a few quirks but nothing major) and the kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to cook. Wifi worked great too. While not air-conditioned, there are plentiful fans and lots of windows. Despite being right along M-22, traffic noise was not an issue (thanks to the way the house is built and the sound of waves from the lake), and the house is well sheltered from the neighboring houses. The house does appear to be fully wheelchair accessible, which wasn't relevant for us but could be useful info for others. I love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by jonathon bald

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The Bald's have owned this cottage since 1952 when it was built by Jim Rogers Sr.

Why they chose this property

Amazing lakeside living on Crystal Lake. Close to Lake Michigan and the towns of Frankfort and Beulah.

What makes this property unique

Cottage sits 10 feet from the water. Sandy beach, large dock, and big deck.

Languages:

English