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The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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OVERALL:  The front of the cottage, highlighting the private dock and bonfire ring.
OVERALL:  The fun Adirondack chairs that are out on the end of the dock!
OVERALL:  The hot tub and hammock in the back yard!
OVERALL:  The gorgeous living room!
OVERALL:  The lovely dining area between the kitchen and living room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Bellows Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!

The Bright and Breezy is a gorgeous newly-remodeled home right on the south shore of Crystal Lake! Outside it features a NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB, huge dock, outdoor shower, hammock, bonfire ring, water toys (including a lilypad and a kayak), backyard deck, and a propane grill! Inside the home is beautifully decorated in bright and beachy tones. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi along with live streaming tv's! The property makes for a fantastic base year-round to explore all of northwest Michigan!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value. The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, 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. The Bright and Breezy is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast).

The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. 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.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guest have complete access to the entire house, except for a small closet that is used by the owners for storage.


THE SPACE:

This is ALSO a great destination for winter skiing! The home is warm and cozy in the winter with an indoor wood-burning fireplace and it's only a 24-minute drive from Crystal Mountain! It includes high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple televisions with live streaming, and board games as well! Also provides a beautiful wintertime of Crystal Lake and ice fishing right across the street! The new year-round SPA / HOT TUB is also great for relaxing after a day of skiing!


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) OUTDOOR CAMERAS: Outdoor surveillance cameras are in use at this property.

(2) PET POLICY: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED AT THIS PROPERTY! This includes service dogs. Please do not attempt to sneak in a pet. We do check-in guests in person and there are outdoor surveillance cameras at the property. If a pet is seen at the property, then the current guest will be immediately removed from the property without any refund of any portion of their stay.

(3) LIMITED AIR CONDITIONING: One of the three bedrooms has a window air-conditioning unit in it. The rest of the house does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.

(4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

(5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

(6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 45 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. Cheery bright house with amazing view. Stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Great location

Great location for heading to many of the activities that are in the area. My kids loved the lake and they especially enjoyed the lily pad! It was a fun week of Up North activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed and very clean. Great lake view and quiet neighborhood. We used it as a base from which we toured the Traverse City area. There are 2 great local restaurants on M22 with outstanding customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Wonderful

The house is well-appointed and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is one of the best we have stayed at. Truly enjoyed ourselves and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location. Right on Crystal Lake that was beautiful and still swimmable in September. And also so close to Frankfort that it was easy to pop into town for ice cream. The house has everything we needed in the kitchen to cook, games galore, a stand up paddle board, and things we will have to come back to use, like a kayak and hot tub. Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Hyerim S.

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

Adorable Home and Lovely View!

The location was comfortable and so convenient - we will definitely try to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

wonderful place

one of the nicest places we have stayed. great hot tub, house is amazing. We will be back hopefully!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

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

Nice

Good location, beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

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

Beautiful lake

Great house on a beautiful lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Candace S.

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

Steps away from Crystal Lake

Great house with wonderful kitchen. 3 nice bedrooms. Only concern is if it is hot, only one bedroom has A/C. 90 degree weather was a struggle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Honeymoon retreat

My husband and I stayed here after our wedding for a couple of days. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beauty’s of up north!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Spectacular stay

The house was exactly as shown. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect. Hot tub was added bonus. Check in was a breeze and communication with the property manager was instant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our trip up north. Great host and communication. Great space for our family, so much to do in the area and a view that can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Gorgeous Lake View

Gorgeous quiet location. Beautiful view. Everything conveniently located. Locals are super friendly. Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Very Nice

The house was open and clean- we enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Crystal Mountain Vacation

The property was easy to find, the sleeping arrangements were great, and the hot tub was a real hit. We were close enough to Frankfort to pick up carryout and it was an easy drive to Crystal Mountain for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi L.

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

Beautiful getaway

This house is in such a prime location for many local sights. The house is nice with really comfortable beds and pillows!!! The hot tub out back was perfect with the cool weather that we had when we were there. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, 2.5 year old, and I stayed for a week in August. This was a lovely cottage! It could probably comfortably fit 3 more people. The kitchen and bathrooms were immaculate and my son loved taking a shower in the outdoor shower! Wi-Fi was great. The best part of course was the dock right outside. It was so easy for my husband to throw a fishing line out. He even caught a fish! We hope to come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

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

Nice place

It was perfect for our family. It was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely rent again. Easy to talk to rental manager with any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

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

We will definitely stay here again or recommend to all.

What a great property! Included everything we could have needed. Beds comfortable, spacious, and nice upgrades. We enjoyed playing some of the family games too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Just Amazing

Crystal Lake is just beautiful & this cottage is awesome! We had so much fun and just had time to relax & unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinslee D.

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

Very Relaxing

We had a great stay here! The lake and street were both quiet even though it was mid-August. We were able to relax at the cottage and enjoy the water. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami M.

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

Great place on Crystal Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was clean and beautiful! We didn’t get to use the lake because of weather but it looked crystal clear and beautiful at the end of the dock! Lots of room for the whole family. Loved the outdoor shower too! Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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".

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