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Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor

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Exterior
Exterior
Driveway and Parking
Towel rack and a storage box with beach chairs and sand toys
View from Front Door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom on Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Gray Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cream Bathroom - upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Green bathroom - upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main level by laundry room

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom Main level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor

Come to Our Cottage for a Summer vacation or Fall Get-a-Way. Built in 2012 our family cottage is close to the Crystal Lake Public Beach and the City of Frankfort. With four bedrooms it can accommodate up to 9 guests. The cottage comes with all appliances, cooking equipment, washer and dryer, three and a half baths, towels, bed linens, and beach towels. Main floor: Master bedroom with its own bathroom, has a queen bed, dresser, and closet. Just off the open concept kitchen, living, and dining room is a screen porch. There is a half bathroom next to the laundry room. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. Two of the bedrooms have a queen bed and the third bedroom has a twin and a queen bed. A dresser is in each bedroom for your use. The upstairs living room has a TV in the sitting area and a game table to do puzzles or play a game. The cottage has central air conditioning, gas cooktop, washer & dryer, TV, internet, fireplace, gas BBQ Grill, and parking for up to 4 cars. This cottage is a NO Smoking and NO Pet environment.

Located a block off M22 close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. It is only three miles south on M22 to the City of Frankfort for restaurants, shopping, or a beach day at the Frankfort beach on Lake Michigan.

There are at least two public beaches on Crystal Lake:
The Village of Beulah on the east end of the lake has a nice large public beach area and you are very near restaurants and stores.

On the south shore there is another public beach, however much smaller but it does have a boat ramp for smaller boats. There's a small playground on the beach as well. Across South Shore Road from the beach is a park-like area. There is a map in the Welcome Book that will show you how to get to the Bellows Park Public Beach. It is about a mile from the cottage on South Shore Road.

Property manager

Joanna Hoerr
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Do not allow due to allergies.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Kayaking, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Elberta Beach - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellows Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad Z.

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

Immaculate

This home is beautifully designed, immaculately maintained, and the owner provides every direction you could ever want to make it a really great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Stay

Property was everything and more!!! Great for adults with active toddlers. Location was perfect for quiet time and quick access to Frankfort, Crystal Lake, and Sleeping Bear. Hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Z.

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

Approachable Luxury Summer Vacation

The property is exceptionally high quality and beautifully maintained. The floor plan includes an open format kitchen/living/dining area, perfect for eating and socializing. The kitchen/bathrooms/and laundry room were generously outfitted with all the needed supplies, had high end appointments, and felt like home! We very much liked the location - walking distance to Crystal Beach, a bike ride away from downtown Frankfort, and convenient to Sleeping Bear Dunes trails. Joanna and her team offered such kind hospitality: acknowledging our daughter's upcoming wedding with a lovely wine basket; gifting us a gift certificate to a fabulous Italian restaurant in Frankfort, and even custom thank you notes to remember our stay. We recommend this home without ANY hesitation and hope we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Great place and close to town.

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great Home at Crystal Lake

We loved our stay, and felt the home had anything and everything we could have wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Another wonderful vacation

We stayed at Joanna’s place for two weeks and we wished it was longer. She is a very thoughtful host and the house is well stocked. We love the walkability to crystal lake beach and all the family activities nearby. Thank you Joanna.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Ironman Support Team

The cottage provided a great place to hangout, before a family member participated in the Ironman. The layout was perfect for family dinner and football viewing, while she relaxed before the race. It was in the perfect location to allow for extra rest, before her race.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Fantastic in every way!

We enjoyed everything about this property! All 6 adults in our group were more than impressed. Location: only about 5 minutes from Frankfort, but in a woodsy area. Deer visited the yard more than once. The house: beautiful, with quality furnishings. Every item you could think of has been provided; attention to detail is incredible (I.e. well-equipped kitchen, with a printed guide to help you find everything). Comfortable beds. Beautiful well-functioning fireplace. Spacious, relaxing (and clean!) screened porch. Cleanliness: spotless everywhere. A great home base for all the fun things to do in the Benzie/Leelanau counties area. We would all return to this lovely home again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Wedding weekend!

We stayed the weekend with two of our daughters while our third daughter got married. The location was great and the accommodations were perfect! The cottage is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Wonderful summer vacation home!

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! This is our second summer staying here and we absolutely love it. The location is very convenient to the CSA and the lake. The home is very spacious, kitchen is well stocked, and Joanna is very accommodating and responsive. We especially loved having the fire place as this summer we had a few colder rainy days during our stay. Highly recommend! Thank you Joanna!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Home away from home

Another excellent stay at the cottage. Truly excellent property, location and host. Will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Friends reunion

This was the nicest property we have stayed in since our group started meeting 10 years ago. It was immaculate, spacious, very tastefully furnished and decorated, and the kitchen in particular was amazingly supplied and organized. A peaceful retreat for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne G.

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

Restful and convenient hideaway

Well appointed beautiful family home. Perfect location. I am sure we will stay again. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Fantastic place

Our family has been coming to the area for over 40 years and this is the nicest "cabin" we have stayed at in the area. Everything was extremely clean and there is plenty of space for the family to hang out, play cards, etc. It is perfectly located to enjoy all the activities the area has to offer. We will definitely be renting this property again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Three for three!

This was our third stay and we possibly enjoyed your cottage more than our other trips. Total comfort and convenience. Such a retreat after an active (sometimes exhausting) day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilma T.

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

Wonderful Cottage

What a pleasure it was to spend time in this fantastic cottage! You see amazing views from every single window including wildlife very close to the house plus all the beautiful trees. If you want to cook, you will find everything you need in that great and uniquely designed kitchen. The cottage is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for sharing ‘Our Cottage’ with us, Joanna!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Excellent place to stay

We had a great anniversary weekend and the property was perfect. When we arrived the owners had a card and a bottle of wine waiting for us which was very nice. House is very big and set up very well. Our next trip up north I’m sure we will be coming back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Wonderful Weekend

Amazing Property, Location and Value. We are already looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Triathlon

Traveling for triathlon Everything was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Perfect place to host a family gathering

The house is spacious, clean, and well equipped. It is nestled in the trees and has a great screened in porch. We loved the location as it was a quick drive to Frankfort public beach. We watched the sunset from there every evening. Empire Bluff and Sleeping Bear dunes were a 30 minute, scenic drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Girls getaway

Amazing! What a great getaway with life-long girl friends of 40+ years. The cottage was beautiful and roomy enough for all of us. We had the best time catching up, shopping, drinking and eating. It was just what we needed. Joanna was wonderful to work with! Love to come here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alon K., Ann Arbor

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

Best vacation rental we’ve experienced

We’ve been coming to northern Michigan every summer for >15 years, sometimes twice a summer. We’ve stayed in hotels and houses, on the east side - Charlevoix, Boyne, Petoskey, Mackinac - and west side - Mission Bay, Onekama, Interlochen, Cadillac, Traverse City, etc. This is hands down the best hosted house we’ve stayed in. It might be the best hosted house we’ve ever rented anywhere. The house was immaculate, the organization is impressive (with cheat sheets for kitchen drawers), and the house layout is perfect. My older parents stayed in the ground floor master bedroom, and my wife and I and our 4 kids stayed upstairs. The upstairs loft had a nice TV where we watched a couple of movies. The kitchen was easy to work in. The screened porch was very nice, lots of bathrooms, excellent appliances, outdoor grill, and a wonderful location. The furniture was clean and comfortable, the beds were excellent, and the whole house felt like a real home that is lived in and well maintained. Joanna, our host, was very responsive. And she even left us some welcome gifts at check in. I look forward to the opportunity to return. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Very much enjoyed the accommodations! 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Beautifully designed and maintained home near Crystal Lake

Our family has stayed here several times and always love to come back. The home is more than a cottage. It has everything you need and is designed for comfort. You truly feel like a guest in their home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Second splendid Summer

Thank you again to Joanna for thinking of EVERY detail to make our second stay in this Frankfort cottage perfect! We have stayed at many cottages in the CSA over the years but Joanna’s place is by far the most comfortable for our multigenerational family gatherings. First of all the cottage itself is so clean and spacious. There is room for folks to spread out to the screen porch for privacy but also it is spacious and well-accommodating enough for the whole gang to be very comfortable gathering out there as well. The same can be said for the front porch where we enjoyed many early morning cups of coffee. The living room couches are so comfortable you can easily fall asleep and stay asleep right there. I also used the handy work desk to catch up on some work (unfortunately). The kitchen is second to none. My son in law is a professional chef and he was very pleased with all the kitchen had to offer. We were not wanting for anything. The games provided were put to use…re-learning Chinese checkers was great fun! Then there is the location…it is such a convenient walk to both lakes. The kids enjoyed the easy walk to Crystal Lake and those with longer legs enjoy the walk thru the woods to Lake Michigan. We are definitely planning another stay at this beautiful place in the coming year(s).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Hoerr

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Our family grew up going Up North, Michigan for vacation. Our children are the third generation to enjoy the beauty and relaxation that the Frankfort, MI area offers.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests