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Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor

Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Exterior
Driveway and Parking
Towel rack and a storage box with beach chairs and sand toys
View from Front Door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 92300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Bellows Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Master Bedroom on Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Gray Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Cream Bathroom - upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Green bathroom - upstairs

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom Main level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room by laundry room

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor

Come to Our Cottage for a Summer vacation or Fall Get-a-Way. Built in 2012 our family cottage is close to the Crystal Lake Public Beach and the City of Frankfort. With four bedrooms it can accommodate up to 9 guests. The cottage comes with all appliances, cooking equipment, washer and dryer, three and a half baths, towels, bed linens, and beach towels. Main floor: Master bedroom with its own bathroom, has a queen bed, dresser, and closet. Just off the open concept kitchen, living, and dining room is a screen porch. There is a half bathroom next to the laundry room. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. Two of the bedrooms have a queen bed and the third bedroom has a twin and a queen bed. A dresser is in each bedroom for your use. The upstairs living room has a TV in the sitting area and a game table to do puzzles or play a game. The cottage has central air conditioning, gas cooktop, washer & dryer, TV, internet, fireplace, gas BBQ Grill, and parking for up to 4 cars. This cottage is a NO Smoking and NO Pet environment.

Located a block off M22 close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. It is only three miles south on M22 to the City of Frankfort for restaurants, shopping, or a beach day at the Frankfort beach on Lake Michigan.

There are at least two public beaches on Crystal Lake:
The Village of Beulah on the east end of the lake has a nice large public beach area and you are very near restaurants and stores.

On the south shore there is another public beach, however much smaller but it does have a boat ramp for smaller boats. There's a small playground on the beach as well. Across South Shore Road from the beach is a park-like area. There is a map in the Welcome Book that will show you how to get to the Bellows Park Public Beach. It is about a mile from the cottage on South Shore Road.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not allow due to allergies.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
***Please be sure to log out of your Apps that you used on the television at the end of your stay***
* Please text 231-645-1338 upon checkout to let them know you have left. Include “Location 2280” in the text so they know which cottage is ready to be cleaned.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please sign and return the rental agreement. This is a new requirement that Crystal Lake Township is requiring. Thank You

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Kayaking, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Betsie Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Indian Trail - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellows Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to stay in the Frankfort area. This house had everything we needed, and the setting was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property. The house is very accommodating, spacious and the kitchen is very well stocked with any type of appliance you might need. The area also has lots to offer- we enjoyed several of the restaurants in town and also enjoyed several hikes in Sleeping Bear Dunes. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and the host was amazing. We all appreciated the attention to detail with all the extra touches. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and stocked with everything we needed. The location was peaceful yet close to everything, and the host was wonderful—so welcoming and responsive. Truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend!
Kitchen
Personal gift
Bedroom
Lake view
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Excellent and reliable!

Yet another excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is fabulous! It is exceptionally clean and well stocked with everything that you need. The beds are comfortable with plenty of space throughout. Four women stayed and not one complaint. That is saying a lot! We would love to stay here again, if we come back to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host/homeowner continued to wow us a second year in a row. We had a wonderful time - and SOOO easy. The kitchen/entire house isbetter equipped than our home. The personal touches - welcome gifts, toiletries. all kitchen/laundry items are ALL provided. The home is immaculate and set up for easy transition from our home to vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

Fabulous- Better than in the pictures

Our family loved everything about this home. Comfortable, very well equipped, clean, in the woods, lovely screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Joanna's place as always! We come back every summer and make wonderful family memories on Crystal Lake. Joanna is very helpful and responsive. Her kitchen is well stocked and she is very thoughtful about providing shampoo and laundry soap. Thank you again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is a home away from home. We had 8 guests, including 2 energetic boys. Everyone felt there was plenty of room, privacy, and comfort. Communication with the owner is easy and pleasant.The property team was quick with their response and solution. We hope to enjoy this M22 cottage again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Great place and close to town.

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great Home at Crystal Lake

We loved our stay, and felt the home had anything and everything we could have wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Great Stay

Property was everything and more!!! Great for adults with active toddlers. Location was perfect for quiet time and quick access to Frankfort, Crystal Lake, and Sleeping Bear. Hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Very much enjoyed the accommodations! 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne G.

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

Restful and convenient hideaway

Well appointed beautiful family home. Perfect location. I am sure we will stay again. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad Z.

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

Immaculate

This home is beautifully designed, immaculately maintained, and the owner provides every direction you could ever want to make it a really great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Home away from home

Another excellent stay at the cottage. Truly excellent property, location and host. Will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Wonderful Weekend

Amazing Property, Location and Value. We are already looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Fall Color Weekend

Beautiful Home and Location, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., St. Louis, Mo

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

Another wonderful week!

Our second year staying at this lovely cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

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

Another wonderful vacation

We stayed at Joanna’s place for two weeks and we wished it was longer. She is a very thoughtful host and the house is well stocked. We love the walkability to crystal lake beach and all the family activities nearby. Thank you Joanna.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Excellent place to stay

We had a great anniversary weekend and the property was perfect. When we arrived the owners had a card and a bottle of wine waiting for us which was very nice. House is very big and set up very well. Our next trip up north I’m sure we will be coming back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

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

Wedding weekend!

We stayed the weekend with two of our daughters while our third daughter got married. The location was great and the accommodations were perfect! The cottage is absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

theresa f.

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

Peaceful and private

Just beautiful, the house was great! Very clean, very well stocked. Enjoyed are walks to Lake Michigan, quick drive into Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Returning Next Year (3rd stay)

Once again, we had an excellent stay at the cottage (we booked for next year the day we got home). Because the cottage was roomy, comfortable, and beautiful, it always felt like a bit of heaven on earth to come back to at the end of a day trip or to just relax with a good book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joanna Hoerr

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Our family grew up going Up North, Michigan for vacation. Our children are the third generation to enjoy the beauty and relaxation that the Frankfort, MI area offers.

Languages:

English

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