Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community

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A wooden cabin with a large bed, two chairs, a fireplace, and large windows.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, and a large window.
A wooden cabin with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the forest.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining table, chairs, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden floors, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Non smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellows Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 24 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community on May 15, 2027 start from $234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community located?

Situated in Frankfort, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. Bellows Public Beach and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is rustic and cozy. The stand outs are the large first floor bedroom suite and screened in porch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is a true northern Michigan cottage. It was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic house in a great location

wonderful rustic house in a great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your time here and hope that you will make it a tradition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

At Red Shutters you fall asleep in front of a roaring fire and wake to deer grazing in the yard. The accommodations are clean, the bed comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked with cooking gear and dried spices. The propane stove in the main room was nice when the weather turned colder. It’s lovely to be surrounded by dense woods and just 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. A wonderful retreat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! It is certainly peaceful and cozy! We hope you will stay with us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic cabin in good location

This is a cute but rustic cabin. Pros: place was clean and the primary suite bed very comfortable. There is good internet and a small smart TV. The private access to Lake Michigan was awesome, especially for rock hunters like us. There was plenty of hot water and a nice gas fireplace in the living room for cooler nights/mornings. Linens were provided and there is a washer/dryer. The location is great - quick drive into town, to Point Betsie, or to our family’s cottage on South Shore. Cons: The CSA charges you to register cars and people, so it was like $275 extra just for the privilege of being on the property. The shower is super tiny - okay for us as none of us are super tall, but bigger people might have struggled in the shower. The kitchen is tiny - and almost nonfunctional for meal prep beyond the basics. Communication was good and efficient. Overall, it worked for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rustic cottage in a MI dream location

The location is fantastic! If you are not familiar with the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA), it is an association of cottages established in 1918. There is a common activity building, tennis/pickleball courts, a private beach area on Crystal Lake, private beach access to Lake MI, and daily activities (tennis, swim lessons, crafts, etc.). The cottage is within walking distance of both Lake MI and Crystal Lake, which makes for the ultimate MI lake vacation. It is a 30-minute drive to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, which is filled with hikes with amazing views of Lake Michigan from high on the bluffs. The cottage is rustic (e.g., no drywall in the place), but was very clean. If you are looking for luxurious or modern accommodations, you might want to look elsewhere, but this suited my family just fine. The beds were comfortable. If you are into cooking, it may be helpful to know that the kitchen is quite small with a diet-sized refrigerator and skinny stove. However, there is a grill! This wasn’t mentioned in the listing, so we were delighted to find one. There a plenty of places to sit in the cottage, but the furniture could use a little updating. The house provided plenty of linens, but you will need to have other household supplies upon arrival—soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags (there were no “starter supplies”). Again, if you are looking for a fantastic location and a clean (but basic) cottage, we highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2023
We are thrilled that you loved the cottage! Starter supplies are supposed to be provided. We apologize that they were not set out for you and will touch base with our cleaners regarding this. We hope you will stay with us again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
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