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Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly
Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4806 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Elberta, MI
- Place, Betsie Lake13 min walk
- Place, Elberta Beach20 min walk
- Place, Crystal Mountain17 min drive
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 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
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 skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, horse drawn surrey rides, and other winter activities as well as live music, fine dining, and the Crystal spa.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing 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.
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 skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, horse drawn surrey rides, and other winter activities as well as live music, fine dining, and the Crystal spa.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing 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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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.
Important information
You need to know
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
Elberta is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Elberta, MI
What's nearby
- Betsie Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Elberta Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
- Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 28.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 6 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Upriver Pizza - 13 min drive
- The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Erin
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. :)
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
Premier Host
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