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Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan

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A small waterfall surrounded by rocks and greenery.
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A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a forest.
A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a snow-covered driveway.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a checkered tablecloth.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan

Owner now has over 100 @5 Star reviews ! In this beautiful town of Frankfort, find your dream getaway in a lovely 5-bedroom house by the lake. Nestled just 4 minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, you'll be perfectly positioned to explore the stunning Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just 15 minutes away. For a day on the slopes, Crystal Mountain is only a 20-minute drive. Back at the house, you can unwind in the soothing hot tub, connect with free WiFi, and refresh your wardrobe with the in-home washer and dryer. Gather the family for movie nights on the smart TV or friendly competitions at the ping pong table. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need to craft delicious meals, from the stove and oven to the lobster pot and coffee grinder. Sip your morning brew at the kitchen island or enjoy meals together at the dining table. With 3.5 bathrooms, air conditioning, and plush linens, you'll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Venture outside to the fire pit and outdoor play area, or relax on the beach loungers with a good book. Whether you're seeking lakeside tranquility or family fun, this vacation home has it all.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet 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 AC up a few degrees. Thank you !
We have a brand new house keeper ! Wish us luck !
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please gather up used towels/linens/laundry, when striping beds (bedspreads stay unless soiled) START laundry.
Please take the trash out to the main road, roadside pickup is Friday AM. do your dishes. If you move it put it back. If you turn it on turn off.
This is a large home it takes the House cleaner time to clean all surfaces. There will be an additional fee for unreasonable amount of cleaning.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3823044vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 32
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

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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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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) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience panoramic views in ur 5-bed Frankfort retreat minute to Lake Michigan 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great weekend up north! We love sitting in the porch in the morning and evening! Great location and fit the whole family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2026
thank you for the kind review ! We built the large wrap around porch envisioning a great relaxing spot even in inclement weather to relax on. The people before you said they had rain almost everyday that week and the porch literally saved their vacation !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this Frankfort property. The house was clean and comfortable, and it was close to many areas we wanted to visit.It was well stocked and had everything we needed — the kitchen had everything for cooking, the beds were comfortable, and the hot tub was a great way to unwind after a day out. Relaxing on the porch was a highlight. We’d happily stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, well-equipped retreat near Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location in the woods with easy access to downtown Frankfurt. Plenty of room for our large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the excellent review. Remember you and your crew are always welcome back. If you need even more space we have the other home just as nice 3 acres away on the same private setting also ! And the Yurt !...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place with lots of room and supplies. Host was available if needed. Close to Elberta and Frankfort beaches, lovely space around and fire pit near house. Private and delightful! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review Mary. It was nice to meet you and we are excited to be hosting you again next summer ! Thanks also for taking such good care of our home. Guests like you make it worth all the extra hard work to keep our large private parcel in great condition year round. You are always more than welcome back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is as listed, very well equipped and plenty of room. The kitchen is large and open, great for cooking. We loved the porch with all the comfy seating and a table for eating. The property is very private, but close to town and the beach. A great location, so much to see and do. Michele is very responsive and helpful. Our family of three generations had a great time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michele was prompt with communications, very friendly and helpful with any questions about our stay and suggestions about attractions in the surrounding area.The house and property are beautiful. This is a family friendly home and yard. Having 4 bathrooms is very convenient for a larger group. The porch was a favorite spot to relax and enjoy the spectacular landscape. We took an entire day to stay at the property to appreciate the house, having a campfire, and leisurely outdoor meal with family.We absolutely recommend this property and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had 8 adults (4 couples)and 6 kids ranging from 1-11 years old. The house accommodated all of us we had plenty of room. The house is beautiful we enjoyed all the sitting areas around outside including the hot tub and waterfall was very peaceful . However, there where a few things that
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
We own 2 new built vacation homes on a 10 acre wooded ridged private setting close to beachs. We also use these homes frequently so there is much more included that we share to make your/our vacationing comfortable..These are not empty homes with 4 forks 4 knives and 4 spoons. I love to cook and have a large selection of kitchen devices and accesories and supplies for your use. We have a very small amount of personal property that we keep to the side- most of the available space is open to our guests. Our consistent 5 star reviews and high percentage of rebooking speak for themselves. Im glad that you enjoyed your stay and all of the extras that we include in our vacation homes. We plan to expand ever furthur to offer more exciting oudoor amenities. More waterfalls IN hot tubs ?. Stay tuned...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, well-equipped house with plenty of room for a whole family in a beautiful location! My family and I had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect location- peaceful property very close to downtown Frankfort. Home is very spacious, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and property.

We had a fantastic trip! Great location, wonderful house, excellent communication with host. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!! Will come back

Everything was perfect! We are definitely planning on coming back and staying longer next year. Plenty of room, great location to the Lakes, shops and restaurants. The owner did an amazing job with this place. It's beautiful and cozy. We had a wonderful time here. The owner was easy to communicate with and gave us tips and information on what to do around here and being so gracious with any questions we had. We absolutely look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
I cant wait to meet you guys this Fall ! The colors will be perfect ! It will be here before you know it .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay at this lovely property. Both the house and the property were wonderful. One of my favorite features was the “on demand” hot water. We were all able to shower when returning from the beach without anyone having a cold shower. We also thoroughly enjoyed the covered wrap around porch both in the morning and in the evening. We would gladly return to this property for future trips.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
I am so happy to have been able to meet you and your family before your summer vacation . It makes sharing our home so much more rewarding and think of possible features or amenities to add to our home to make your vacation even more enjoyable, You are more than welcome in the future as a guest and please remember of our free one night stay offer to previous reservations !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our big family getaway! Close to Elberta Beach, Frankfort Beach, Crystal Lake Beach, Platte River, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more. This home was large enough to accommodate our large, multi-generational family with no lack of space. Great fire pit and hanging chairs for nightly campfires. The hot tub was also a big hit! 3 beds on the top level and two on the bottom. A second living room & small kitchen area made it convenient for extra food and drinks. Downtown Frankfort is buzzing with many restaurants and shops. Hosts were pleasant and very responsive! We will certainly come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful clean house

It’s a new house. Very well maintained. The host is still trying to figure out few things to get the process streamlined. But she did amazing job to accommodate us. House is clean- centrally located. Definitely give it a try to Crystal lake Gateway properties on their website.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay!

The house was wonderful and allowed plenty of room for the entire family. We enjoyed the back yard/patio area and played our corn hole game every evening. Even though there were many things wrong/missing/misled, I would give a 5 star rating. The description on VRBO is not 100% accurate. There is no hot tub, no spa tub or children's playground. The stair gate was still in the box and not attached to the wall, so we had to go buy a baby gate to protect our one year old from falling down the stairs. We had to call to request the baby high chair which was brought the next day. And although I didn't expect it, there was no "Breakfast included". Several things in the house were unfinished (master bathroom door wouldn't slide, no shelves for shampoo so it had to sit on the floor, shelves/decor hung on wall with thumbtacks or finishing nails which doesn't hold, and no dressers/drawers to put your clothes/bags). But overall, it was a wonderful home that just needs some finishing touches. The owner was hospitable and communicated quickly. The location close to Frankfort was lovely. Great town, wonderful shops, fantastic restaurants, and close to the beach. I would certainly visit again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review. Building and completely furnishing 2 new build vacation homes in 2 years has been crazy yet exciting ! The Hot tub was ordered but had installation and delivery issues. We are working on it. The gate cannot stay up at all times so it was in the box in the closet where I said it was. We are fine tuning dressers ( most people do not use them and we did not have time to put dressers in all 5 bedrooms before the season started. They will be there this next season) The couple bedrooms that do not have them have tables in closets to set your suitcase on ) I'm glad you saw that we have enough value for a great review but are just working on finishing touches. We fell in love with the property and its proximity to all of the Beauty Benzie county has to offer and are excited to continue developing and offering more amenities for next season.

About the host

Hosted by michele blair

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I am a Real Estate Broker and my husband a Builder. We are from Genesee county and have been coming up to Benzie for many years now (we are also very easy to contact personally ! ). We never get tired of enjoying Northern Michigans constant natural beauty and peace that it brings to our souls. I post many pictures of the area and love to share them ! We are very excited to share our Dream with others that have the same passion of the area as us or of course introduce the area to those curious on what we all are so passionate about ! We own 2 homes in this area so we are able to support groups for larger events also.

Why they chose this property

It is quite simply absolutely beautiful here. We are not only centrally located to the beauty of Northern Michigan but have a large amount of privacy for you and your group. Its very easy to get to any of the dozens of attractions in the area. The best of both worlds for a low stress vacation experience.

What makes this property unique

We have many options for different sized groups and all of our properties are new homes that we have we built specifically designed for your enjoyment and your parties vacation experience. Not only are all of your basic amenities as far as paper products supplied but many extras-easy to prepare-canned goods -mac-n-cheeses-butter-dried soups and such- that are not offered on most other vacation homes. We are here to make it easy for you and your Group ! I love to cook and keep many of the necessary staples available that easily get missed on your shopping trip to the grocery- from many dried whole food type spices, coffee beans-2 coffee pots ! We are coffee snobs -ha- to dozens of different shapes and sizes of cookware, bowls, utensils cups and such. We furnish all of our homes as if we lived there full time to make it as low stress of a stay as possible !

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