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Crystal Lake Effect - Private Direct Lakefront!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3+ bathrooms Sleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Frankfort, MI
- Betsie Lake
- Frankfort Beach10 min drive
- Point Betsie Lighthouse12 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Crystal Lake Effect - Private Direct Lakefront!
Full Renovation – Book Now!
This stylish home completed a full renovation, featuring Cafe appliances, West Elm furniture, updated bathrooms, a modern kitchen, stunning tongue and groove walls, AC/Heating and fresh paint inside and out. Get ready to enjoy a sleek, luxurious space blending modern design with comfort. Book your stay today!
Welcome to a fully renovated lakefront house in Frankfort, MI! This charming retreat offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and stunning views of Crystal Lake, one of Michigan's cleanest lakes. Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming, or explore nearby Frankfort for dining and shopping. The home features a chef's kitchen, cozy living space and outdoor amenities including a patio, gas grill, and fire pit. High-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning/heating are included.
Nestled along the serene shores of Crystal Lake in Frankfort, MI, this charming lakeside retreat offers a unique blend of comfort and natural beauty. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape or an adventure-filled vacation, our home is the ideal base for your stay.
One of only 12 homes on the waterside of South Shore Drive with its own private frontage, this exquisite 2-level home boasts 4 bedrooms (1 downstairs and 3 upstairs), 3 ½ baths, and private frontage right on serene Crystal Lake. The south side is known for its quiet and peaceful setting.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Crystal Lake from the main floor, which features a primary bedroom with a plush king bed and an ensuite full bathroom. There is also a half bath just off the living room.
Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms: one with a plush queen bed and ensuite full bathroom, another with a queen bed, and a third with a bunk bed with a pullout trundle accommodating three beds, sharing a full bathroom. Each bedroom has its own separate controlled Daikin Mini Split wall mounted unit.
The chef's kitchen is equipped with brand new high-end Café appliances for all your cooking needs, and a cozy living space with a TV, along with a dining room just off the kitchen, perfect for gathering with family and friends. The living area also has its own separate controlled Daikin Mini Split wall mounted unit.
Outdoor Amenities:
Step outside to enjoy a patio dining table for 6, a Weber 3 burner gas grill, and 4 Adirondack chairs around a cozy fire pit. The property also features a brand new dock with a 16-ft patio at the end, ideal for waterfront entertaining and three single seat kayaks and three standup boards to enjoy out on the lake!
Amenities Include:
High-speed Wi-Fi
Air conditioning and heating
LG Washer and Dryer
Outdoor grill
Fire pit
Private dock for swimming and boating
Three Standup Boards and Three Single Seat Kayaks
Check-in time is 4:00 PM, with check-out at 10:00 AM.
Garbage day is on Wednesday.
Come and experience the tranquility and beauty of Crystal Lake Effect – your perfect lakeside retreat awaits!
Crystal Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Michigan. Covering just under 10,000 acres, it’s the ninth largest inland lake in the state and among the cleanest lakes in the United States, boasting crystal-clear blue waters. The lake and the surrounding townships are beloved by those who appreciate Michigan’s raw and natural beauty and the rural charm of Northern Michigan.
On sunny days, the turquoise hues of the lake rival those of the Caribbean. You’ll discover endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, tubing, and beyond. There’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in Crystal Lake on a hot summer afternoon.
As if the lake itself weren’t enough, the charming town of Frankfort, Michigan, is just minutes away from our lake home. Here, you can enjoy a delicious smash burger, indulge in some delightful ice cream and fudge, and stroll along the beach with Lake Michigan as your beautiful backdrop. There’s plenty of shopping in town, and you can even swing by some of the best brewing companies in the state.
Additionally, some of the best golf courses in Michigan are located near our lake house, offering fantastic opportunities for golf enthusiasts. The surrounding townships are incredibly charming as well—grab ice cream in the tiny town of Beulah, venture to the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline in Frankfort, or make the 39-mile trip to either the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or Traverse City, which boasts over 50 different wineries located on the 45th Parallel, aligning it with some of the most prestigious wine regions in Europe.
This stylish home completed a full renovation, featuring Cafe appliances, West Elm furniture, updated bathrooms, a modern kitchen, stunning tongue and groove walls, AC/Heating and fresh paint inside and out. Get ready to enjoy a sleek, luxurious space blending modern design with comfort. Book your stay today!
Welcome to a fully renovated lakefront house in Frankfort, MI! This charming retreat offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and stunning views of Crystal Lake, one of Michigan's cleanest lakes. Enjoy boating, fishing, and swimming, or explore nearby Frankfort for dining and shopping. The home features a chef's kitchen, cozy living space and outdoor amenities including a patio, gas grill, and fire pit. High-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning/heating are included.
Nestled along the serene shores of Crystal Lake in Frankfort, MI, this charming lakeside retreat offers a unique blend of comfort and natural beauty. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape or an adventure-filled vacation, our home is the ideal base for your stay.
One of only 12 homes on the waterside of South Shore Drive with its own private frontage, this exquisite 2-level home boasts 4 bedrooms (1 downstairs and 3 upstairs), 3 ½ baths, and private frontage right on serene Crystal Lake. The south side is known for its quiet and peaceful setting.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Crystal Lake from the main floor, which features a primary bedroom with a plush king bed and an ensuite full bathroom. There is also a half bath just off the living room.
Upstairs, you’ll find three additional bedrooms: one with a plush queen bed and ensuite full bathroom, another with a queen bed, and a third with a bunk bed with a pullout trundle accommodating three beds, sharing a full bathroom. Each bedroom has its own separate controlled Daikin Mini Split wall mounted unit.
The chef's kitchen is equipped with brand new high-end Café appliances for all your cooking needs, and a cozy living space with a TV, along with a dining room just off the kitchen, perfect for gathering with family and friends. The living area also has its own separate controlled Daikin Mini Split wall mounted unit.
Outdoor Amenities:
Step outside to enjoy a patio dining table for 6, a Weber 3 burner gas grill, and 4 Adirondack chairs around a cozy fire pit. The property also features a brand new dock with a 16-ft patio at the end, ideal for waterfront entertaining and three single seat kayaks and three standup boards to enjoy out on the lake!
Amenities Include:
High-speed Wi-Fi
Air conditioning and heating
LG Washer and Dryer
Outdoor grill
Fire pit
Private dock for swimming and boating
Three Standup Boards and Three Single Seat Kayaks
Check-in time is 4:00 PM, with check-out at 10:00 AM.
Garbage day is on Wednesday.
Come and experience the tranquility and beauty of Crystal Lake Effect – your perfect lakeside retreat awaits!
Crystal Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Northern Michigan. Covering just under 10,000 acres, it’s the ninth largest inland lake in the state and among the cleanest lakes in the United States, boasting crystal-clear blue waters. The lake and the surrounding townships are beloved by those who appreciate Michigan’s raw and natural beauty and the rural charm of Northern Michigan.
On sunny days, the turquoise hues of the lake rival those of the Caribbean. You’ll discover endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, tubing, and beyond. There’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in Crystal Lake on a hot summer afternoon.
As if the lake itself weren’t enough, the charming town of Frankfort, Michigan, is just minutes away from our lake home. Here, you can enjoy a delicious smash burger, indulge in some delightful ice cream and fudge, and stroll along the beach with Lake Michigan as your beautiful backdrop. There’s plenty of shopping in town, and you can even swing by some of the best brewing companies in the state.
Additionally, some of the best golf courses in Michigan are located near our lake house, offering fantastic opportunities for golf enthusiasts. The surrounding townships are incredibly charming as well—grab ice cream in the tiny town of Beulah, venture to the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline in Frankfort, or make the 39-mile trip to either the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or Traverse City, which boasts over 50 different wineries located on the 45th Parallel, aligning it with some of the most prestigious wine regions in Europe.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start a load of any used towels. This really helps the housekeepers in cleaning the place for the next guest.
Place covers back on the grill and fire pit.
Return kayaks and standup boards.
Thank you so much for choosing Crystal Lake Effect! We truly hope your stay felt like a five-star experience.
If there’s anything we could improve, we’d love your feedback right here in the messages. Your input helps us grow, and we’d be honored to host you again in the future.
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Important information
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Frankfort
Frankfort is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Frankfort, MI
What's nearby
- Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
- Frankfort Beach - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
- Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
- Old Indian Trail - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
- Platte Lake - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
- A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mark Pichowski

Languages:
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