Big House

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Check out the area

Frankfort, MI

Bellows Public Beach7 min drive
Frankfort Beach8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse13 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Junior Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Guest Bedroom (no Closet)

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Entry Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bedroom Batroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

The Frankfort area is home to a deep water marina, the Stormcloud Brewery, Pointe Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Courses, wine tours, hiking, and mountain biking. Crystal and Platte Lakes and the Betsie and Platte rivers provide sportsmen with fishing, kayaking, tubing and swimming with many gear rental businesses in the area.

This iconic property was built in the 1930s and has been in the same family for generations. Affectionately known as Big House, this property has stunning views of Crystal Lake in the foreground and Lake Michigan and Great Bear Dunes in the distance. The expansive outdoor patio provides for leisurely meals and taking in world class sunsets from “the top of the world.” The charming town of Frankfort and its wonderful Lake Michigan beach is a five minute drive through an enchanting forest. The home was recently refreshed with new furniture in many rooms, new mattresses and linens throughout, and a fresh coat of paint upstairs. With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, multiple families can gather and enjoy idyllic Crystal Lake and Frankfort.

Property manager

Penne's Property Management

Amenities

Honor Vacation Rental | 5BR | 3BA | 2,800 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Frankfort

This farm stay is located in Frankfort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive
Old Indian Trail - 18 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 14 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big House located?

Situated in Frankfort, this farm stay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kamrie P.

2 Jan 2024

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

Amazing Stay!!!

We just loved the surreal feeling of this house. It made us feel as if we were in the country side but we had frankfort and the crystal clear lakes right close by. The property manager was so informative and helpful. 12/10 will be booking again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

1 Jan 2024

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

Hidden Treasurer

Architectural style of the home was beautiful only topped by the phenomenal views! Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Penne's Property Management

I have lived in Frankfort for 22 years and love hosting visitors that want to see our slice of heaven!

Why they chose this property

This property is in a rural area with views of both Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.

What makes this property unique

Construction of Big House began in 1933. Graves bought the ceiling beams when they tore down the grandstands of the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair and the brick from the McCormick factory, and shipped them here via chain-driven truck. Workers used blow torches and steel wool on the wall paneling to enhance the grain of the wood

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