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Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, boats, and a forested landscape.
A waterfront property with a dock leading to a house surrounded by trees.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a red roof, surrounded by trees and a sandy area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Crystal Lake Beachfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frankfort cottage is steps from Crystal Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our family of ten. Beautiful home and gorgeous view. Back porch was amazing. We had lots of privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
Greg, thank you so much, this made our day. We're thrilled Summer House was the perfect fit for your family of ten, and that the view and that back porch delivered. The privacy on Crystal Lake is something special. You're welcome back anytime, we'd love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house with private beach was nicely secluded. We loved the privacy and the fantastic, enormous deck overlooking the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning rental!

Gorgeous house with a beautiful beach and perfect outdoor space. Everything was very tasteful, comfortable and made for a perfect family vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of paradise in northern Michigan

Great location and property; access to beautiful Crystal Lake/beach is perfect for families with children. Amenities were excellent including high quality kitchen tools, cookward.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful house

We loved this house. 4 adults and 4 teens fit easily and happily here. Crystal Lake is gorgeous and we rented the extremely nice boat and went out on the Lake many of the days we stayed here. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful!

This is a wonderful property! The porch and its view makes you feel like in you in heaven. The water WAS Crystal clear. Accommodations were great. EVERYTHING was provided for. All in excellent condition.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week!

The Summer House was perfect! With Caribbean blue/green water and sandy bottom, Crystal Lake is an amazing location. The Summer House feels very private with an amazing deck that steps right onto the beach. The house was pristine with all the amenities of home. The property manager was responsive and thorough. We cannot wait to return next summer!.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thanks so much Leslie. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that Jon was so accommodating. We hope to see you again next summer! Dates are filling up quickly, so please let us know if you'd like to join us again. Best, Christa @ Terra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

This was our fourth summer vacation in northern Michigan, and probably our favorite location of them all. Crystal Lake is truly beautiful, and this property was a great accommodation for our group of 9. The home was very clean, well-stocked and comfortable. Having two separate living rooms was a big plus for our large family, and the huge outdoor covered deck (with hot tub and fire pit) was a big hit with everyone…. In fact, we did most of our evening meals on that deck. Our adult kids loved the property’s canoes & kayaks, especially since the water was still a bit too cold for swimming. And the fishing was decent…. We caught enough big smallmouth bass for two meals. Unlike many other rentals, this property offers lots of privacy, and also has lots of room for parking if you are coming with multiple vehicles.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

This was a new rental so there were a couple of hiccups, but the rental company was quick to reach out and respond and help out. Very easy to work with and views we’re stunning we really enjoyed most of our Time out on the deck. The main house had a very comfortable master and 2 additional rooms that were good for kids as they were bunk beds and 2 twins. The guest house has 1 queen and 1 king and a bathroom. It was a pleasant stay and we’d love to comeback sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
Thank you, Paul, we are grateful for your 5-star review and we look forward to having you back!
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