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Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch

Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch

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Exterior
South Shore House
Living area
Kitchen
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Overview of Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Frankfort, MI
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Indian Trail16 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home along South Shore Drive. This family cottage was built in 2001 with upgrades made in 2013, comfortably sleeps 7 with room for an extra kid or two in the bonus bunk room.

This property is located in a quiet neighborhood setting and is appropriate for likeminded renters. The house has a shared beach access across South Shore Drive with dock. A public boat launch is two doors down, so if you are bringing a boat let us know.

We are looking to share our family summer cottage as our kids' schedules are limiting our time in Northern Michigan.

Property manager

Nancy and Scott Bradley

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Lots of kids games, bikes, and craft materials.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please be considerate about a barking dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please clean dishes and fridge before checkout.
Weekly guests are asked to bring their own beach and bath towels.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

This vacation home is located in Frankfort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Old Indian Trail - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • The Hotel Frankfort - 8 min drive
  • Lucky Dog Bar & Grille - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home with lots of charm and awesome covered porch located?

Located in Frankfort, this family-friendly vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bellows Public Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Frankfort Beach and Elberta Beach. Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spencer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
You simply can't do much better on Crystal Lake. The location is absolutely wonderful with easy access to the lake and nearby Frankfort and Beulah. The house and area are very dog-friendly and the property had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house rental
This house was absolutely perfect for our family of 7. The rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were comfortable. The house had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay. The kids loved the rooms with the bunk beds! There were games for the family to play. It’s location was an Easy drive to downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan. Communication with the owners was excellent. The neighborhood had a relaxed vibe. The view of the lake from the balcony was my favorite! Enjoyed walking down the street with my dog and having the lake view the entire walk! . Neighborhood was Very dog friendly! I would absolutely return here with my family. Thank you for allowing us to rent this house for my kids first visit up north and to Lake Michigan! Many memories made that will last forever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari D., Dorr, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We had a great time at this property. We were in Frankfort for a weekend event, and this place was nice and close. The house was clean and roomy. The beds were comfortable. We even walked down to the lake and went for a quick swim off the dock. The lake is gorgeous! Thanks for a comfortable place for our weekend event.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Nice spacious cottage on crystal lake south shore. Limited views of lake and water access for swimming at cottage but otherwise nice spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cozy house
We really enjoyed our stay! The house was in a perfect location and we LOVED the outdoor deck. It had everything we needed with more than enough room for our family of six! Our hosts could not have been nicer and were very responsive. We loved having the boat covred dock with lift!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nancy and Scott Bradley

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I grew up in Frankfort, but have lived 40 miles outside of New York City for the past 25 years. I have never missed a summer in Northern Michigan, and my wife and I now bring our kids to enjoy the laid back life this area offers.

Why they chose this property

This house has great views of Crystal Lake, plenty of space, and located at the desirable East end of South Shore Drive. The small beach area and dock make it perfect for kids, big and small.

What makes this property unique

The house is fully stocked for a family vacation. Huge deck in the back and covered porch in front make for great areas to relax. Feel free to use our bikes and canoe to enjoy your stay in our home!

The adjacent property sits on the hill behind our house and is connected by stairs hidden among the trees.
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