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Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

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EXTERIOR:  A great aerial photo with Crystal Lake, the private beach, lakefront, bonfire ring, and kayaks in the foreground.  The cottage itself is in the background.
EXTERIOR:  A broader aerial photo of the cottage and Crystal Lake.  Note how incredibly clear the water is!  :-)
EXTERIOR:  An aerial photo from directly above the private beach.
EXTERIOR:  Looking at the cottage from the road.
EXTERIOR:  Looking at the cottage from the private beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), 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.

Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!

From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. 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.


THE SPACE:

This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.

There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.

The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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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 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

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the beach. 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 - 4.3 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Platte Lake - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 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 Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse and Old Indian Trail. Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Great Trip

The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Merrie M.

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

Great little cottage

Nice cottage and beachfront. Beware no washer, dryer or dishwasher
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Great place to stay

The house is very clean and bright. The beachfront is beautiful with a nice firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Perfect cozy retreat

Beautiful views, peaceful, tastefully decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cute lake cottage close to the Dunes

Perfect location. Loved the lake and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rheannon M.

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

Cute clean place on Crystal Lake

Very nice, clean property. My husband and I and our three kids stayed here for a couple nights post Christmas Retreat, great communication with property manager and the house had everything we need. Beautiful view waking up to Crystal Lake every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Thanksgiving/Anniversary get-away

The home has a peaceful feel about it, a very cool kitchen, and was clean. The mattress in the front bedroom is extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Susanne F.

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

Lake house getaway

Very clean, comfortable house with everything you need. The view of the lake is wonderful!! We will hopefully return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

Summer stay

Clean property with beautiful spot on crystal clear lake! Close sleeping bear sunes national park. We enjoyed rock hounding at Bestie beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

IMMACULATE! PERFECT!

This lovely cottage was spotless and spacious. The beds wete comfortable and the view from th living room and dining room was beautiful. The private beach and firepit were just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Lake Escape

Very comfortable cottage with a nice view of Crystal Lake. Nice location to the surrounding area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

georgene c.

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

Long pleasant weekend.

We really liked this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Had all the items you would need for cooking, spending time in the water or enjoying the incredible view of Crystal Lake. Simple accommodations and we would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane O.

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

Lake Escape

Wonderful time with family at the lake. We all enjoyed the sunshine and even the rain showers on the lake. Swimming in the lake was fun and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriza Bea S.

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

Love Crystal Lake

Perfect for us! We had a lot of fun. Just be careful if you have little kids crossing over the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia D.

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

Just what we wanted.

Very clean. I am quite particular about cleanliness. Loved the firepit by water and dock. Super nice to have the kayaks available. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Summer 2023

We had a great time at the property. Crystal Lake is amazing and so clear. We really appreciated the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Megan W.

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

Beautiful location!

Wow loved the location & crystal lake view was amazing! Katie the general manager was very kind, wonderful communication & helpful! Thank you so much for a beautiful time! Only wish that there was an air conditioner because when we arrived it was so hot in the cottage but we did open the doors & windows to get a breeze from the lake! Thank you! a br
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

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

Lake Escape is wonderful!!

Can’t begin to say enough good things about the property. The property has been renovated and is very tastefully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked. We loved the dock and the shed to store our bikes was an added bonus. Loved enjoying the morning on the deck. Crystal Lake is incredible!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Color tour

Great place, super clean. The view from the house just can't be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natanya A.

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

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! The house was beautiful and very clean. My new husband and I loved sitting by the fire on the beach and watching the water. The kitchen was gorgeous and fully stocked with everything we could’ve possibly needed. We’re already talking about returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

great location

beautiful spot on crystal lake...spent the days swimming and kayaking...and the nights under the stars by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Nice Stay

This was a great stay for my family. It’s an older lake house that has had some nice updates, and has a beautiful view of Crystal Lake. As another review noted, there is a 45 MPH road between the house and lakefront, so I didn’t let my kids play outside alone. But we had a great time at the private beach and jumping off the dock, and visiting all the local activities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

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

Relaxing!

We loved our stay! Sunsets, swimming, soaking in the sun. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Show Me State enjoys Pure Michigan

We had a wonderful time at this charming house! We enjoyed the relaxing water of Crystal Lake right across the street and the proximity to Frankfort and Lake Michigan, as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Point Betsie, Glen Arbor, and other quaint towns. Was a fabulous mix of activity and rest and relaxation. The week went by way too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patrice W.

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

Crystal Lake

Beautiful lake with Sandy bottom and clear water. We were there mid July and the temperature was perfect. House had nice lake views and the little private beach was perfect for our family vacation. The house so close to the road was a bit stressful because we had young children with us. Overall a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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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