Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!

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View of the house location facing south from Betsie Bay

front porch & steps. Also seen is the small deck on the back hill.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Elberta, MI

Betsie Lake

2 min walk

Elberta Beach

3 min drive

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts

6 min drive

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

INTERNET • CABLE TV • OUTDOOR GAS GRILL • FIRE PIT • 5 BICYCLES • WASHER-DRYER

Narrow Escape Rental sits in a quiet neighborhood in the village of Elberta with a short walk to Betsie Bay, just a half mile from the shores of Lake Michigan and one mile around the bay from Frankfort. Our 1200 square foot rental has a private back yard with a privacy fence that backs up to a wooded bluff, and is just 150 yards from Elberta’s waterfront park and the Life Saving Station — a popular venue for weddings and events.

• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events.

The area is full of recreational outdoor opportunities and a number of good coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. In addition to typical amenities, the rental includes five bicycles for exploring the area. Internet service and a gas grill is also available.

The house has a roomy main living space with a comfortable seating arrangement. The three bedrooms include beds of the following sizes: a queen in the master bedroom, a queen size in room 2, and three single (twin size) beds in room 3 (a built-in bunk with an extra third bed). The dining table seats six people, and the bathroom includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is furnished with custom cabinets, a full-size stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, electric stove, coffeemaker, dishes and utensils.

Note: For rental availability, click on the 'calendar' link above (the dates that are not grayed out are available!), or click the 'book it' link to type in specific dates to get exact prices before you make your reservation.

Property manager

Clark Most

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

QUIET HOURS: Blaine Township requires the following. Noise must be kept to a level that is considerate of neighbors. Quiet hours are from 9PM to 9AM.

DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: Renters must have an insurance policy or purchase VRBO insurance to protect themselves if they cause property damage.

WASHING TOWELS AND BEDDING Place sheets, pillow cases and towels in the washer and start it prior to checkout. Starting the dishwasher is appreciated.

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

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elberta, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 2 min walk
Elberta Beach - 3 min drive
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min walk
‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min walk
‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! located?

Located in Elberta, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Angela G.

22 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful area

The home was clean and uniquely designed. Close to Frankfort. No water view from home. Limited cooking and storage items.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

20 Sept 2024

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

September quiet

Wonderful stay. Clean, quaint, comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. Definitely recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

10 Sept 2024

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

Great location

Great owner

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

2 Sept 2024

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

Perfect Getaway!

We had the best time at Clark’s home! Was so much fun and perfect for our 1 year old and 2 year old. They had plenty of room to run and play both inside and outside. Location was perfect and Clark was a great host! Definitely recommend staying here to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane G.

19 July 2024

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

Comfortable and perfect location

We really enjoyed our short stay of two nights. Everything was available, clean, and the location is perfect for the beach and Frankfort shopping! Tha. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P.

6 July 2024

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

Relaxing visit

Great home. Walk to 2 restaurants. Parks close by. Elberta beach is beautiful and quiet. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

28 June 2024

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

Excellent house and location

We love the area and the house was clean and well stocked. Awesome location - my preschooler loved being able to walk to the park after dinner. Plenty of dishes, sharp knives, cotton sheets, plenty of pillows and towels.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

28 May 2024

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

Wonderful Experience

You will be so happy that you picked this gem of place in Elberta to book your stay! This house is super clean, had everything that we needed and it was decorated so beautifully. Simply put wow! What a great location, so close to the many beautiful places that we love up here. You will want to come back and stay again. We do. Thank you Clark, we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

21 May 2024

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

Hidden Gem

We travel up to the Frankfort area frequently but have never stayed in Elberta. We loved our stay. The cottage is a short walk to the waterfront park and just a little farther to bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan. The home is nicely renovated with a mid century modern vibe. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was large with stackable washer/dryer. Stainless steel appliances. Grill and fire ring in the yard. Clark was very great to work with and we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer Y.

8 Oct 2023

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

Sibling reunion

Just right for our purpose. Explored area. Found great restaurants. Played table games . Together we intentionally pulled together memories of parents’ and family’s lifeline in written form with goal of passing it on to our children.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana R.

6 Aug 2023

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

Multigenerational family vacation

This house was perfect for our parent/teen/grandparent vacation! Easy access to Elberta and Frankfort beaches, biking trails, great restaurants, and many ice cream options. Property was exactly as listed and owner was awesome. Great place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

14 July 2023

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

Two small families

The house was a great fit for all of us. We like to share a house with a couple who also has a daughter the same age as ours when visiting the area. It’s a nice quiet location close to beaches, parks and biking trails. I loved having amenities to get us through a week and the beds were comfortable for us. The house is beautiful and we loved staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Sue P.

11 July 2023

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

Inclement weather, but comfortable stay!

The weather didn’t cooperate for our vacation, but where we stayed did! We were pleased with the cleanliness and comfort of our rental. It was situated across the bay from Frankfort and was very close to some of the highlights of the northwestern Michigan area. We were able to keep in touch with Clark Most, the owner, who, by the way, is an excellent photographer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shayne B.

4 July 2023

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

Perfect spit

Great place to unwind after a long day at the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

heleena p.

2 July 2023

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

Another awesome stay!

Clark' s home is clean & offers great location to Betsie lake, Elberta Beach, and town of Frankfort & Frankfort Beach. Its in a quiet neighborhood yet walking distance to the new Furnace Street distillery with pizza food truck & amphitheater on Betsie Lake with music on Mondays. Only a 5 min drive to Frankfort its a great place. Communication with owner is great, home has everything as described in listing. Lots of local areas to fish nearby too! This is our 4th time staying here and we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

23 June 2023

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

Great experience and awesome accommodations!

We had a great stay at this property and it was the best place we've rented in the area over the past 10 years we've been coming here. My only wish was for better pillows, sheets, comforters but I was glad I didn't have to bring them all for the beds (which I've had to do in the past). The owner was very communicative and friendly and did everything possible to make our stay a great one. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great location

Easy access to nice beaches, sleeping bear, trails and more.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

9 Oct 2022

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

Clean, modern house

This is a very nice house close to Frankfort, MI. Excellent communication with the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

andrew s.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

professional owner

owner was extremely attentive our needs which made for a very enjoyable experience

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARRY R.

22 Aug 2022

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

enjoyable trip. Clark is excellent to work with

excellent

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

14 Aug 2022

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

A hidden gem!

This was our second stay in this wonderful rental, and it did not disappoint. Our active family loves Elberta as a jumping-off point for our adventures, and this home is perfect for our crew of four. Couldn’t ask for more!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful- can not wait to go back!

Great location. The owner is a wonderful communicator and quick to respond. The home was even more lovely then the photos. The location was perfect- so close to Everything!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

29 June 2022

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

Pleasant and Quiet Stay

The property matches the description and photos perfectly. The home sits in a quiet, out of the way neighborhood with no traffic. It has simple access to a nearby highway which allowed us to use it as a launchpad while we toured the beautiful countryside, lakes, and attractions. The property offers multiple amenities such as bicycles and a fire pit. Our host was helpful and provided a wealth of information that improved our stay. He ensured that everything was ready and comfortable. There were plenty of towels and all the other things that other owners sometimes miss. We would definitely stay with this host again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian S., San Antonio, Texas

13 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful, comfortable home with many special touches!

We were coming to Frankfort for the half Ironman race. Clark’s place was comfortable with everything we needed and with many extra touches. Highly recommend! Thanks for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Clark Most

Clark and Lynne Most:
We are graphic designers who live in Midland, MI and run a graphic design business called 'Design Direction, LLC' . Clark also is a professor at Central Michigan University where he teaches graphic design.
We have three children, 2 cats and a chihuahua and have been enjoying our trips to the Frankfort area for about 15 years.

Why they chose this property

The location is just one block off the main road in Elberta that goes to the beach and i love the bluff area directly behind the house. I also like the Elberta side of Betsie Bay because it is quieter than the north side, although less "upscale". The rental has a great location being close to the bike trails, Trick dog coffee house, Elberta Park and Elberta beach on Lake Michigan.