The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C!

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A dining area with a view of a sunset through large windows.
A staircase leading to a second floor, a framed picture on the wall, a lamp, and a small table with a book.
A room with a large window, a sofa, a table, and a heater.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a central island with stools, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a balcony and a chimney.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lower Herring Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

BATHROOM #1 (MAIN FLOOR)

BATHROOM #2 (LOWER LEVEL)

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in a rural area. Benzie Area Historical Museum and Arcadia Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Pinecroft Golf Course.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Betsie Lake - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lower Herring Lake - 5 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Crystal Lake - 7 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C!?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C! on 17 Oct 2027 start from AU$879, 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 The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Hilltop Retreat - QUIET, PEACEFUL, & FAMILY-ORIENTED WITH GREAT VIEWS AND A/C! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 miles (10 km) of Upper Herring Lake and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Elberta Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is in a very beautiful location, very quiet location but very conveniently near town and shopping. We really enjoyed our stay and working with the property manager was very effective. We would definitely recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views!! Lots of space to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thanks, Amy! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
Thanks, Holly! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great, amazing views. I have trouble with firm beds, and they are firm but in good shape so that's not a negative on the property, more information based if anyone else is like me. Communication was great. The house is comfortable and clean. We will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Thanks, Nicole! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect! It's close to all shops and restaurants, and at the same time very secluded and quiet. The sunsets from the terrace are breathtaking! A lot of hiking, kayaking and sightseeing activities are within a short driving distance. We went kayaking on the Crystal Lake and the Little Platte River. The Old Mission peninsula with its wineries, cherry orchards and lavender fields is only one hour away. And the sunset at the Point Betsie lighthouse was spectacular! Too bad the Betsie River was closed for kayaking due to high water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thanks, Anna! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at the Hillstop Retreat. Fantastic views—even better than the photos show. Very convenient location to all of the things we wanted to do and see in the area. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks, John! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very accommodating

Beautiful area in June. Adequate and nice accommodation for a family .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks, Donald! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice get away. House was as advertised and well equipped and comfortable. Beautiful view of the surrounding area. Town of Frankfort is 10 mins away and a great coastal town with shops and restaurants. Property management quickly responded to questions throughout our stay.Would not hesitate to book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks, Chad! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice!

Great views over the surrounding forests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fathers Day Weekend

Great time exploring Frankfort to Northport - wonderful views from the hilltop deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

The Hilltop Retreat was a most comfortable home with lots of room. We were a group of seniors who quite enjoyed our time in Frankfort, the retreat was very close to the Betsie River, small lakes and Lake Michigan, church, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Michigan IM Race weekend

Absolutely Beautiful view from the deck. Very nice and cozy. There was an issue with ants in the kitchen when we got there. Didn't spoil our time, just annoying. Flies just from it being closed and didn't seem like anyone was there in a while Im used to living up north and not a big deal but should be noted for others renting in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thanks, Lynn! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the feedback on ants and flies! We will look into this issue. Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Girl's Week

Our first impression of the house sitting on top of the hill all by itself with the winding driveway leading to it was breathtaking! Once we got to the top and saw the view we were just blown away. Spectacular! The house itself is sparsely decorated but very clean and functional. The beds were comfortable and we all slept well while we were there. We only had 3 issues with the house. We were supposed to be a party of 4. The vrbo pictures showed 2 bedrooms on the main level, a bed in the loft area and a bedroom downstairs. When we walked into the house we realized the 1st bedroom with the piano in it did not have a bed as pictured in the ad. There was only a recliner. Thankfully we ended up being just 3 of us because the only other option would have been a very uncomfortable platform bed in the living area downstairs. We also discovered that the lights in the kitchen didn't work. We figured a breaker had been tripped. When the property manager was called, she did not know where the breaker box was and just suggested it was probably burnt out light bulbs and told us we could take one out and call her back with the type of bulb we needed. We tested the fixture with a bulb we knew was working and the light did not come on. Instead of calling the manager back we decided to just live with the dark kitchen since the light under the microwave was working. Lastly the downstairs bathroom needs a brighter light. Other than that we loved our stay! We're hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort House

The house and property were both beautiful! The view, spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will come come back here

The location was good the pics don't do justice definitely a lot better in person and great sunsets
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin, beautiful view

Little gem on hill. Private with beautiful view, lots of space, clean, and close to town. Property owner and manager were pleasant, communicated quickly. Has coffee maker, keurig, dishes, soap, paper towel, TP, lots of towels. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

This is a very nice house with a beautiful view. We visited with kids and they had a great time. There is a fireplace and a beautiful terrace for viewing sunsets. There is a projector in the basement. The internet was fast enough for us to stream Netflix on some evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Very clean and comfortable home. Amazing view! Very close to Frankfort. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2026
Thanks, Mike! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
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