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Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC

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A front porch with a wooden door, a glass window, and two blue chairs.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a front yard.
A kitchen with a black shelf holding a bowl and a wall-mounted sign that reads "Life is good".
A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a view, and a sign above the door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Betsie Lake
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Elberta, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC

Make Sandhill Cottage your home base for your up north adventures and enjoy a resort quality stay without paying resort prices!

A new build nestled in the quiet village of Elberta, Sandhill Cottage borders the Betsie River State Game Preserve. Enjoy sandhill cranes, geese, deer, rabbits, and other wildlife from the many windows facing nature.

Just a quick drive to Crystal Mountain Resort for golf, alpine slide, biking, and other summer activities as well as live music, fine dining, and the Crystal spa.

Hiking opportunities are just across M-22 at the Elberta Dunes South Natural Area or just down M-22 at Green Point, both offering beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the dunes.

Local shopping, dining, and public beaches are just minutes away in Elberta and nearby Frankfort. Enjoy the sight of the Point Betsie Lighthouse silhouetted against the sunset over Northern Michigan or enjoy a movie and popcorn at the historic Garden Theater in nearby Frankfort.

Sandhill Cottage offers a convenient central location for so many of your next adventures.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We love having dogs stay, but you must bring a blanket or sheet to cover any furniture your pet may use. Our cleaner thanks you in advance! 🙏🏻
Do not leave pet(s) alone in Sandhill Cottage unless they are crated.
You must pick up after your pet.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4720031vb
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 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

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Elberta, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Elberta Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC ?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC on 22 Oct 2026 start from £410, 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 Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly, AC located?

Situated in Elberta, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Erin

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Welcome to Sandhill Cottage!

We're Earl and Erin, and we grew up here and settled here after college and military life. We built the cottage ourselves (with a lot of family help) and are so very excited to share our love of the area with you!

We enjoy mountain biking, skiing/snowboarding, and taking our dog Roomba to the beach (and out for ice cream!).

We enjoy hosting because we get to share our love of this gorgeous corner of Michigan with people from all over, some for the first time, and others who loved it so much they had to come back.

Please reach out with any questions at all. :)

Why they chose this property

We chose Elberta and this property specifically because of its proximity to nature and the calm feel of the village. For us, being out here, hearing the cranes and the wind in the trees, is restorative.

What makes this property unique

Our property is new and purpose built to be as comfortable and beautiful as possible. We strive to make Sandhill Cottage the best place our guests have ever stayed!

Languages:

English

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