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Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen

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On the beach
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen

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Ready for a lakeside paradise? This home is perfect for guests seeking a lake vacation in a homey setting, down to the gas fireplace. Cook up dinner in the full kitchen and enjoy it around the firepit or on the shore itself. Bring along the family dog to this family home - it sleeps up to six people and the clean lake air comes free!

What's nearby:
Set on the banks of Crystal Lake, this home is also within 14 miles of Long Lake, Rush Lake, Platte Lake, and Little Platte Lake. Point Betsie Lighthouse (just under five miles away) is the perfect gateway to Lake Michigan. When guests need a break from lakeside activities (or the parents want an evening alone), Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre provides fun viewing during the summer season 12 miles away. The Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve provides hiking and incredible views just under 14 miles away. Please note that this property does not have A/C.

Things to know:
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen
Dog-friendly
A tandem kayak and life vests (of various sizes) are provided for guest use.
Please note that this property does not have A/C.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

*Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details:



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
37497

About the neighborhood

Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Betsie Lake - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Old Indian Trail - 16 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frankfort vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Lake Michigan and Elberta Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cheerful dog-friendly lakefront home w/ free WiFi, firepit, and full kitchen Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10

We love our vacations at Crystal Lake. It’s been our family tradition for over 40 years. The cottage boasts a great view of lake and access to a small beach. However, beware as this cottage has major maintenance issues that hopefully the owner will take care of.

10/10

I had two relaxing weeks in this house with a lovely beach. The house is kind of basic, but has most of what you need. The listing’s property amenities says coin laundry, as if it were on the property, but it isn’t, just laundromats in Frankfort and Beulah. The beach was lovely and sandy far enough to wade in until you could swim. It’s shallow pretty far out. My dog loved the beach and it would be great for little kids. Very friendly neighbors, too.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10

The location and cottage are great, close to Frankfort and Lake Michigan but also with the private shoreline section of Crystal Lake. Unfortunately the small and uncomfortable beds, lack of even a portable AC unit, the ants, and leak somewhere in the bathroom wall that’s under the flooring and seeping into the bedroom kind of killed the vacation for us. My wife and I had to sleep in separate beds, because the tiny beds mixed with the lack of AC made it unbearable for us. There is room for queens at least in two rooms, this should really be a cheap upgrade to make future guests moderately comfortable. Also, looking at other reviews I gotta say, invest in a bigger hot water heater already.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

It was a great week. We visit Crystal Lake annually. Often renting a cottage for the week if not staying at the local Chimney Corner's Resort. This was by far the most comfortable places to stay. Also, convenient, very close to town (5min) and everything else the area has to offer. The public beach is about a 3-4min drive (west) but otherwise swimming was just as great at this property's own private beach. Mostly sand and can walk out a ways before getting deep. Small kids (3&4) also enjoyed this beach and swimming. Lots of great history at this property and the original family still owns it. Do not have expectations of a modernized house but do expect a very comfortable, clean, relaxing, "lake-life" cottage stay at this location. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

I just spent a really wonderful 4 days with my young children (aged 9 and 7) at this property in July 2022. The location is a lovely, though dense, neighborhood of lake-homes and cottages on Crystal Lake. While the homes are close enough that you'll likely interact with the neighbors if they're out on the deck, the neighbors we experienced were lovely folks. And yet there is enough yard space for a modicum of privacy and for kids to run around and play. The property itself is clean and well-maintained with a vintage knotty-pine interior look. Thankfully the technology is minimal with cable TV and the requisite wireless access. Well-maintained, basic bathroom with a vintage but functional shower stall consistent with the cottage experience. As noted in other reviews here, yes, if you have more than two people in your group, your shower time needs to be limited and purposeful or you'll run out of hot water. Bedrooms good. Kitchen clean and functional with your basic amenities. No dishwasher, no problem; I did a lot of my own dishes but was assured by property managers Vacasa that the small pile I left in the sink when we left was covered by the cleaning fee. The lack of A/C is fairly well-compensated for by open windows and ceiling fans. I had to let Vacasa know about a minor carpenter-ant intrusion, however the problem lessened over the 4 days we were there. The waterfront access is perfect for a family vacation: the lake has an extended rim of shallow bottom around its perimeter that is sandy and rocky (not mucky), and great for swimming, and on this property is largely free of rocks. The road is fairly quiet with minimal local traffic and easy for kids to cross with some supervision. Good dock for tying a small craft if you have one, and fun to jump off for the kids with the shallow water. There is a lakefront marina on the west end of the lake that will rent you a fishing rowboat with an outboard (and more sophisticated crafts) if you want to fish. The firepit is functional with logs provided, though you'll need to be handy with tinder and kindling to get it going, and we enjoyed multiple evening bonfires. It's admittedly a breathtaking location and just a gorgeous lake. Close to Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and much more. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the vintage nature of the property versus what else is out there. I'd gladly return, and recommend it, for the type of vacation I've described.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10

We loved swimming in Crystal off of the dock...no swimmer's itch. The road is not busy, so is easy to bike and walk on. The cottage was very clean and well maintained. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. One thing that could be improved is the water heater. A party of four must take short showers. An on demand water heater would be nice. All the beds are doubles, which is fine for kids, but for adults sharing is a little tight. A queen would be great in one of the bedrooms. Not a complaint about the cottage, but Vacasa is not staffed by local people. No local person to contact if you have a question or emergency.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10

Great spot on a quiet road. Even though beach is across the street, there is not a lot of traffic and the beach was sandy with very few rocks. The boat mooring worked great for our boat and Crystal Lake is a gorgeous lake. The sunsets were amazing also. The cabin has very little insulation so the outside temperature controlled the inside temperature. There is a gas fireplace for heat that was sufficient except that we were unable to get the thermostat to control it and management was unable to get this figured out for us. Luckily, the temperatures rose and even though there was no AC, the breeze from the lake along with the ceiling fans kept it very pleasant at night. The hot water heater is a little small for six people, but we managed along after we found this out the first day. All in all it was a great week and we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020