Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan
We have fallen in love with this little lake town, Frankfort, and we hope you do too! Cottage is 1 mile from Lake Michigan, 1/4 mile to the Betsie Lake boat launch, and 1/2 mile from downtown. You can walk to its amazing restaurants & bars, including Stormcloud Brewing, cute coffee shops, and 4 of the best ice cream stops! Short drives to Crystal Lake, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City.
The Space Our cottage is new to us in 2022. It was built before the 1900s. We have fully renovated the bathroom, bedrooms, living room, laundry room, and partial kitchen remodel. We had fun designing the bathroom. We hope you enjoy the skylight, stained glass window, and “shower” fridge. Fill it with adult beverages, pop, or any drink of your choice. Just in case you need to quench your thirst when showering ; ] Kitchen includes stove, fridge, microwave, and cookware necessities. No dishwasher. We have 3 bedrooms, small in size, but they work just fine. They hold a Queen, Full, and Twin Bunk bed. There is a 65 inch Smart TV for you to log in to any of your streaming services. High Speed Wifi. We have air conditioning. There is a clothes washer and dryer for you to use. We have a few beach towels and provide essential toiletries and linens. There is a fire pit, small charcoal grill and 2 picnic tables in the backyard to enjoy too! We have enough room to park 2 boats on site.
Guest Access You have full access to the property. Feel free to park in the driveway. We will provide the code for the front door prior to your arrival.
To Note The cottage is walking distance from everything the town has to offer. The restaurants are amazing with a variety of foods- Birch & Maple, Italian at Vita Bella, multiple coffee shops like Crescent Bakery, small town bars, and its very own Stormcloud Brewing. There are lots of little shops to explore downtown and four cute ice cream shops. Nice clean beach with great public bathrooms, right on Lake Michigan 1 mile away. We try and watch the sunset on Lake Michigan every night. The cottage is on the same road as the boat launch if you are a fisherman. Great area for biking. Try the Betsie River Valley 24 mile bike trail or just cruise around the adorable houses in town. Bike rentals are available at Coastline Cycles. Distances to near by places and attractions listed below.
Local Attractions:
-Farmers Market- on Saturdays (0.3 miles) -Boat Launch on Betsie Lake (0.4 miles) -Grocery Store- Family Fare Supermarket (0.4 miles) -Downtown (0.7 miles) -The Garden Theater- Movies, live music, & shows (0.8 miles) -Frankfort Beach (1 mile) -Park- tennis courts, basketball court, playground, Frankfort Skate Park, walking track, and shade trees (1 mile) On 7th St and Sky Pl -Crystal Lake (3.2 miles) *Boat rentals available at Crystal Lake Marina -Crystal Lake Alpacas- Farm, Boutique, & Animal Park (5.8 miles) -Cherry Bowl Drive-In Movie Theater (12 miles) -Platte River & Lake (14 miles) -Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (3 other golf courses nearby with varying price ranges within 20 minutes) (15 miles) -Crystal Mountain Resort- golf, outdoor pool & water park, Coastal Alpine Slide, Chairlift rides, Edge Adventure Course, Climbing Wall, Disc Golf, skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating, horse drawn Surrey Rides, and snow biking (17 miles) -Interlochen Center for the Arts (25 miles) -Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (27 miles) -Traverse City (49 miles)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this cottage is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Power boating, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Frankfort Light - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 32.8 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
A&W Restaurant - 12 min walk
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 16 min walk
Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - 12 min walk
Crescent Bakery & Cafe - 14 min walk
The Lighthouse Cafe - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan on 21 Apr 2026 start from AU$275, 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 Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Echo's Cove- Downtown Cottage- 1 Mile from Lake Michigan located?
Located in the heart of Frankfort, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
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This Frankfort cottage was perfect for our family. It was clean, had very comfortable beds, and was well appointed with items we might need. The space was bright with a great layout and thoughtful decor. The cottage was about a mile away from the beach and was an easy walk.
Heather L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you Heather! I’m so glad you liked the cottage.