Skip to main content
Entire home

Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.

Photo gallery for Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.

A wooden dock extending into a clear lake, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with two chairs.
A view from inside a house looking out to a snowy deck with a wooden staircase leading to a deck area.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of trees and a body of water. There is a leather chair and a table with a lamp.
A stone sign with 'HERBAN' engraved, surrounded by rocks and potted yellow flowers, with a house in the background.
A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your private spa moment
    A rare find — soak and unwind in the jetted bathtub.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

View in a map
Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.

Our family cottage is on Crystal Lake's, beautiful south shore just minutes from Frankfort, Beulah, and the Betsie Valley Trail. Home sleeps ten with everything you need to make your family vacation unforgettable.

Home features four bedrooms.

1- Main floor primary with queen bed
2- Upstairs lakeside with queen, twin, and private deck
3- Upstairs center bedroom with two twin beds
4- Upstairs back bedroom with queen and twin
All bedrooms have dressers and closets

Indoor amenities include:
*Two living rooms with flat screen smart TV’s
*Free Wi-Fi
*Fully equipped kitchen
*Linens and bath towels ( beach towels not provided)
*Onsite laundry with iron and board
*Two full baths
*Central heat and AC
*Paper products to get you started
*Living room has a fireplace. For safety concerns, this is not available for use

Enjoy the outdoors:
*Two large decks
*Lakeside fire pit with firewood provided
*Private dock with 3000 pound capacity boat hoist and buoy for daytime mooring.
Two kayaks, row boat with oars, two stand up paddle boards, pedal boat, and a canoe

*Lakeside picnic table
*Large yard for your outdoor activities
*Corn hole boards with bags
*Ample parking for cars and boat trailer

-Summer rentals by the week only
Saturday to Saturday
3:00pm check in/10:00am check out
-Other dates are four day minimum
-This is a quiet, family oriented area with year round residents. Please keep this in mind when renting.

Thank you for visiting our listing. We are excited to share our beautiful cottage with you. Your friends and family will agree that The Herban Cottage is the place to be.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Soft white sand dunes and gorgeous blue water on your own private strip of beach
Griners Life Saving$ Station on Lake Michigan w/ Private Beach, Pet-Friendly
Frankfort
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
Griners Life Saving$ Station on Lake Michigan w/ Private Beach, Pet-Friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our neighbors are important to us. Most of them live here full-time. Please minimize noise between 11:00pm and 8:00am.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3179788vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain.
View more Holiday homes in FrankfortOpens in a new window
Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Glen Lake - 35 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 63.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

As of 29 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. on 12 Sept 2026 start from ÂŁ3,181, 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.

How much is parking at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crystal Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house for our family reunion! The check-in process was extremely smooth--we were even able to get in a few hours early. The hosts were attentive, reaching out early on to make sure everything at the house was to our liking. We enjoyed the beach, the lawn, the fire-it--they even left us some fixing for s'mores! We would definitely come here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home! Easy check-in, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and dream location! So much fun on the lake, we are already planning to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

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

Great time

Lovely part of the lake and great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the house and its space and of course Crystal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo V.

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

Great Northern Michigan stay

The property was spacious, clean, modern, rustic and cozy! There was plenty of room for everyone and the lake access was sandy and perfect for our three year old granddaughter to enjoy the water. Dock was new and nice! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Family Fun

House was roomy, well upkept, very generously provided with everything possible. Wonderful shallow lakefront with grass and sand approach. Great location for all types of activities and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

great times

property and the owner were great, owner was nice enough to ship us items we left behind after checking out...a great experience from start to finish +
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Awesome Place!

Fantastic family stay! Super blessed to have stayed. Thank you for hosting! Great family memories on timeless Crystal Lake with awesome attention to details! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Lakeside Family vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation on beautiful Crystal Lake. The house was very clean with updated bathrooms and kitchen. The large yard was great for family wiffle ball games. We loved fishing off the dock, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. We had several great campfires in the fire pit. A great time was had by All!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Crystal Lake Stay

Everything was as described and clean, from the house to the large lawn area. The house was well stocked and the host was very accommodating and responsive. Our grandkids enjoyed the shallow beach area and all the toys, paddle boat, canoes, stand up paddle boards. We had a great time and would book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

Spectacular!

What an amazing location! Right on Crystal Lake and so close to Frankfort and Beulah. The home was cozy, spotless, and had everything our family needed for the week. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect Family vacation!

We had such a wonderful vacation on Crystal Lake! The house was perfect for our family of 5, plenty of space if you have a larger group. Kitchen provided everything we needed; plenty of towels, washcloths in the spacious bathrooms. Great yard and dock. We had tons of fun on the clear water with the provided kayaks and canoe. The fishing was great off the dock as well as the drop off, the kids caught a ton of fish! Easy check in and the lovely welcome basket was wonderful! Thank you for a great week, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2023
Thank you so very much for the wonderful review. We are so happy your family enjoyed our cottage as much as we do. I have to admit when I read your son’s note I teared up a little. Thank you for treating our home so well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Great Family Get Away

Perfect location and home for 6 adults & 1 toddler. One of the cleanest VRBOs we have rented. Location was great to get to Frankfort for our needs. We cooked most meals at home and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen & grill. While the weather was very cool, on the warm days we enjoyed all of the kayaks and pedal boat. Dock was perfect for our grandson to fish & catch a few blue gills on his first few tries! Communication with Mike was always on point and we appreciate his feedback provided to us re: renting a pontoon along with checkin/checkout. We all agreed it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped kitchen, updated. Beautiful yard & lots of room for games. Right on the lake, nice dock & water shallow for younger ones. Kayaks, etc available & life jackets. Boat lift if you needed one. We enjoyed our stay & would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Brynee & Michael Herban

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback