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3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1)

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Elberta, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Elberta

This apartment places you next to Betsie Lake and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Michigan. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elberta Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1)

This isn’t your grandma’s vacation rental, unless she ran a 1900s general store turned M22 getaway. Stay in a modern vintage condo just 3 minutes from Lake Michigan and 15 minutes from Crystal Mountain. Free kayaks. Free bikes. Walk to breakfast, bars, and live music. Paddle at sunrise. Sip cocktails at sunset. Wake up and hit the slopes in winter. Play like a local. Book now and live the M22 magic. Your adventure starts at our doorstep.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed and a coffee maker.

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Exterior
Empire Lakeshore Inn
Downtown Mmpire
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,014 reviews
$201 nightly
The price is $213
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
Empire Lakeshore Inn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

616798

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this apartment?

This apartment is located in Elberta, just steps from Betsie Lake. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1)?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1)?

With a stay at this riverfront apartment, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each apartment plus a lake view and a kitchen in some.

Does 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1) have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1) have connecting rooms available?

No, this apartment doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is about 23.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1)?

Yes, every apartment at 3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1) comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

3 Min to Lake Michigan, 15 Min to Ski Crystal (1) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, really clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay and we'll be in the top of our list to come back to. We also liked the smoke house, We went fhere twice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family Vaca

Wonderful place for a family. Easy access to the bike path. Quiet neighborhood. Close to restaurant and water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Long weekend away

The apartment was very clean and close to fun things to do. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana A.

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

Charming

Close distance to Frankfort, nice area, clean unit, friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Fine place

Bright, tidy space. We had 6 (3 adults and 3 teens), and while it was a tad tight, we were fine for a couple of nights. Kitchen is well stocked. Good location for doing things in the area, including some great restaurants and the Elberta beach right near by. Super responsive property manager who helped us right away when things came up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were clean except a hair in the shower, socks left in a drawer, and a pair of underwear behind the dresser when I pulled it out to plug in the tv. Air conditioning in both bedrooms and living room was a huge bonus. Ice machine and water in fridge was not hooked up. Personal deck and table outside was nice. I left my phone charger on the nightstand and was unable to get it returned to me unfortunately though. Overall we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 4 had a wonderful stay at this property and would highly recommend it. It was well stocked, clean, and a great location for us to set out on our daily excursions. Having bikes and kayaks on site was big for us because it was less we had to pack. The owners were always super responsive and helpful the entire time we were there.Plenty of good places to eat in the area: we would recommend Lighthouse cafe, Stormcloud Brewing, and The Scoop for ice cream. Perks is good for coffee.40 minutes to sleeping Bear dunes. 60 minutes to Traverse. 20 minutes to Crystal Mountain for alpine slides!It’s a wonderful little lake town with all the charm and amenities you’ll need for a successful escape from your busy life!
Beach in Frankfort
Frankfort lighthouse at sunset
Alpacas at Stormcloud Brewing
Betsie Lighthouse
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024