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Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches

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A two-story house with a covered patio area, stone pathway, and a small waterfall feature.
A residential house with a stone patio, a lawn, and a seating area with outdoor furniture.
A single-story house with a garage, a front porch with a bench, and a stone accent wall.
A house with a stone patio, a lawn, and a small seating area with a bench and two chairs.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

first bedroom downstairs

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

living area basement

1 Single Futon and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

+1
2 Double Sofa Beds and 3 Single Futons

master bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

second bedroom downstairs

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

second bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

third bedroom upstairs

1 King Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

bathroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

second bath upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

third bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches

We are over 100@ 5star reviews now ! Experienced vacation owner chose to develop this 10 acre wooded picturesque property to build on because of its close proximity to the many Northern Michigan hot spots known world wide. Conveniently located just 0ne mile from Lake Michigan and Frankfort Pier , built by an experienced Michigan custom home builder, this brand new ranch style home includes a finished lower level walk out that was finished being built in April 2023 specifically for vacationing enjoyment ! We are expierenced Vacationhosts -mostly here on VRBO with combinedd over 100 5 Star ratings on comparable homes. This new home boasts 5 spacious bedrooms ( 4 king size comfy beds+ !)and 4 bathrooms with lots of possible sleeping arrangements. Its mesmerizing how on a windy day the towering pines sway back and forth way up high ! When we were building this summer we came to realize the shocking fact is there were no mosquitoes ! We stayed in the house with windows wide open and no screens in yet ! We are optimistic in hoping this will continue ! Multiple panoramic awarding winning Golf courses to choose from in any direction ! Hiking , Biking and Kayaking ( 3 Kayaks and one excellent new paddle board easy to transport at house -no charge )You have 10 acres of walking trails up and down ridges to explore. (We also just finished building another home behind this home-through the woods- on 3 acres. On a rainy day not only do you have a selection of board games and activities but your group can also have a ping pong tournament ! Or grab the umbrella and explore the property. Even in the rain under the towering pines you barely get wet. Down in the valley you just might come across an interesting large grouping of old rocks positioned in an interesting shape .. I wonder whats under them... Please explore... A second new build is now available ! and also sits on the over 3 acre wooded ridge behind 47 Blair Ridge with just enough privacy but close for larger groups that want to be close . Same price range. Similar amenities.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We may be putting in a common area for the houses
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn up AC when leaving. Do not leave windows open while running ac.
Please only use one trash bin . There are 2 but we have 2 houses.
Only use driveway that has your sign by it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please gather up used towels/linens (matteress pad bedspreads stay in rooms unless soiled) START LAUNDRY PLEASE
Please take the trash out to the main road do not bring Bins back to houses because they are shared. ROADSIDE pickup is WEDNESDAY AM. Do your dishes.
This is a large home it takes House Keeper ALL ALOTTED time to clean all surfaces. Additional fee charged for unreasonable amount of cleaning.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3168307vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: we may be putting in a common area for the houses
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crystal Lake - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Elberta Beach - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Getaway New Spatious walkout ranch. a Mile to Frankfort Mi Beaches located?

This family-friendly Frankfort holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Beach. Betsie Lake and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teddy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, close to downtown! Lots of space and a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location and very spacious for out family of 8 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb, 2026
You guys were great guests ! You are always welcome to come stay again ! We are always improving our Property !Hopeflly you can make it when our Waterfall is back up in the early Spring !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large familygathering loved location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed here for my wedding weekend. We drove to the nearby beach for our wedding. We had 5 couples in total that stayed during a weekend, so 5 couples had their own private room which worked out real well. We also were able to enjoy our family style wedding dinner, with much help from the kitchen space. It was a very nice place to stay at that accommodated us well in one of the happiest days of our lives
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2026
You all are welcome back anytime ! My housekeeper said that you took excellent care of our home and I am so grateful to have had you guys as guests. Just remember we have another home similair in size on the 10 acres down the ridge ! we can accomidate a pretty nice sized group ! We are putting another waterfall in the Fall .......
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time. It was convenient to town and our group of 15 loved the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Thanks Kim ! we try our best to have the home sparkling clean ! Im SO excited about my new housekeepers ! They do a great job ! You and your crew are always welcome back ! Please remeber my free off season night buy 2 get one night free after you have booked !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D V.

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

Great location

Had a wonderful stay with my family. Plenty of space and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melainie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Our family loved staying here and very close to Frankfort! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Thanks Kyle. We fell in love with the land and location immediately and began building in 2022. now we have multiple options for dfifferent size groups with not only privacy and a prime location but waterfalls on all properties ! You are welcome again as a guest and hoping to surprise you with even more beautiful improvements.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Christmas!

Lovely place! We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great home!

Had a great stay with family. There were eight of us and there was plenty of room with comfortable beds. Very quiet location and close to Frankfort. The kitchen had everything we needed. I would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the excellent review ! You guys were great and are very welcome back as guests !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

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

Definitely Recommend

Great house for large groups, close to Lake Michigan and the quaint little town of Frankfort. The owner was accommodating and very easy to work with. Would definitely return to this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Great Property

We enjoyed our stay very much. if you are looking for a quiet place to get away to this is it. It is close to town with many great things to do but yet quiet with no one bothering you. Michele was easy to work with and reassured us of a few mishaps and everything turned out great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa j.

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

Frankfort Comfort Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay in Frankfort. The house had everything we needed. So much room for everyone! We really felt at home here. Thank you Michelle for making your beautiful new home available to rent. We had a great time and will be booking with you again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
It has been quite the journey building 2 BRAND NEW BUILD vacation rentals in 2 years ! We greatly appreciate excellent renters like you and your Bunch. Arriving at just the perfect time you made ME feel like the guest ! I hope you know that you and your gang are always welcome in any of our homes ! I look forward to your next reservation with us and cant wait to introduce you to my family !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

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

Frankfort weekend

Our stay was great! There is ample space for a large group. Close to downtown, Crystal lake. Had everything we needed for our stay. Michele is responsive and personable. Would recommend this property/stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review ! We are actually changing some beds from twin to full size for more comfort for adults
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Family reunion

Great property and location. Our group thoroughly enjoyed getting together for a family reunion at this property. Michelle was a pleasure to work with and was quick to respond to any of our questions. Thanks for helping us make some great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Can't Wait To Go Back!

We had never been to the Frankfurt area, and now we wish we would have found it sooner! The town and surrounding are were just right, avoiding the massive crowds and construction in Traverse City. We can't wait to go back! The house was fantastic and located right outside of town, and near the boat ramp for Crystal Lake. We loved how easy the access to everything was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
You and your crew were great guests. We have that extra elbow room on the property for boats and campers and such ! So glad that you were able to use it . You are always welcome back and remember we are open all year long ! This Fall hopefully putting up the yurt on the back 5 acres in the Woods for those people in the group that love to Glamp ! To be continued.....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

One of our favorite places

My family 7 adults and 5 children, we all enjoy the house. It was close enough to the downtown area and beaches. The shops were nice to visit ( we bought a few things) We all enjoyed the view from the park and the beach. We had a great time and will book the house again ( hopefully soon) Thank you so much. The Caloia family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was the perfect size for our family of 9 that included 4 younger grandchildren. The kids all slept in the bunk bed room on first floor and loved it.The distance to town and a very nice beach was only a few minutes by car.There were plenty of beds, bathrooms and couches and chairs on the main and lower floors.The kitchen was well stocked and the back deck was perfect to eat meals on overlooking the wooded tree line. We spent a few late evenings after kids went to bed enjoying conversations on the deck and lower level family room area. Our daytime excersions included convenient drives to Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Lake and Arcadia Bluffs for golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anshuman T.

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

Awsome Stay

Michele is a wonderful person. She explained every details before the trip. The house was too good, Spacious , clean and equipped with all needed stuff. Some more bigger utensils are expected as the house can accommodate 10 plus guest. The surrounding of house is breathe talking. I will definitely recommend the stay to others. We loved it....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week here with our family, including 9 adults and 8 children aged 2-13. The house is much more spacious than it appears in the exterior picture. The lower level family room was great for the kids. Kitchen is well-equipped and the small kitchen on the lower level was great for extra refrigerator space. The beds were great—probably the most comfortable we’ve ever had in a vacation rental. Michelle was very helpful with information about the area, and very responsive to any needs or questions we had. It’s a beautiful home in a gorgeous area, and we’d love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

2024 vcay

We stayed for a week with our 4 grown children, 4 spouses /significant other, 7 grandchildren, and 3 dogs. We had a fantastic time. There was more than enough room for comfortable sleep for everyone. The kitchen was convenient and well appointed. We enjoyed the hot tub. The location was excellent and we enjoyed the lakes and beaches, small towns, lovely vista and canoeing, tubing, golfing, and amenities at Crystal Mountain. Michele was a great host and friendly and easy to contact. All in all a great stay! I hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Wedding Party Getaway

We had a great trip to Michigan with our wedding party to celebrate. Michelle was great and had everything we could need plus some in the house. The house is beautiful and the property is so quiet and secluded in a wooded area. It was great for our large group. The beach is only 2 mimutes away and the little town is so cute with a few places to eat and shop. Fusion was a great place for dinner with our group of 15. The apps and sushi were 10/10 amazing. I def. Recommend this location and will be returning myself with my kids in the future ♡
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun, 2023
Thank you ! It was great to meet you all and best of luck with the Wedding !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Perfect Up North Labor Day Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this vacation rental home! The location couldn't have been better—just a short drive to the beach, the downtown area, and nearby lighthouse, which made our daily trips effortless and enjoyable. The house was incredibly spacious, comfortably accommodating our large group of four families. The kids loved the tree-lined property with trails all around - perfect for hide-and-seek! There was more than enough firewood for the fire pit. The kitchen was fully stocked with plenty of utensils and supplies, making meal preparation a breeze, even for a big group like ours. The owners were fantastic and made us feel right at home. They were easily accessible by text or phone and promptly answered any questions or concerns we had. Their attentiveness really added to the overall positive experience. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and will definitely consider returning for future vacations! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2024
I am grateful to you for sharing such high praise of the work that my husband has done as a builder. It has been a tough couple years to build 2 houses in 2 years plus excavating a condensed ridged pine forest ! I just shared your review with him and he literally got teary eyed ! He takes great pride in his work and so do I ! Our Dream is becoming reality to develope and share this special private sanctuary from waterfalls and trails to a very short drive to the beach and Lighthouse /Pier in Frankfort. You are welcome back anytime ! Hope you come back to see what we have accomplished over the winter down in the valley...

About the host

Hosted by michele blair

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I am an independent Real Estate Broker and love investing in real estate in Northern Michigan ! My husband is a licensed Builder and we hope to be able to relocate our business to this area very soon ! We also own a home on Platte River that is available here. Both areas have so much nature beauty we never tire of exploring just another "trail through the Woods."

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this 10 acre wooded setting on a ridge because it has just enough ridge to feel like you are on a mountaintop but also enough trees to feel private and secluded. Located only a couple miles from Lake Michigan so you can easily see the possibility of a colorful sunset before the sun drops, in the brilliantly colored sky filtered softly through the lit up towering pine trees ! Its beautiful ! Sometimes we just start a bon fire and watch it through the trees. Or you can jump in your car and be at the Pier in Frankfort in a couple minutes for the show ! Second home will be ready for summer also !

What makes this property unique

This is a brand new home with all of the bells and whistles of a new build but we wanted it to be comfortable most of all and convenient to all that the area has to offer.
This spot is just south of the entrance to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. There is so much nature to take in , we have been coming for over 10 years and still have not gotten tired of exploring new vistas and hikes and beaches ! Its an incredible area !

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