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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

This vacation home places you next to Crystal Lake and within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 26 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.

Our family cottage is on Crystal Lake's, beautiful south shore just minutes from Frankfort, Beulah, and the Betsie Valley Trail. Home sleeps ten with everything you need to make your family vacation unforgettable.

Home features four bedrooms.

1- Main floor primary with queen bed
2- Upstairs lakeside with queen, twin, and private deck
3- Upstairs center bedroom with two twin beds
4- Upstairs back bedroom with queen and twin
All bedrooms have dressers and closets

Indoor amenities include:
*Two living rooms with flat screen smart TV’s
*Free Wi-Fi
*Fully equipped kitchen
*Linens and bath towels ( beach towels not provided)
*Onsite laundry with iron and board
*Two full baths
*Central heat and AC
*Paper products to get you started
*Living room has a fireplace. For safety concerns, this is not available for use

Enjoy the outdoors:
*Two large decks
*Lakeside fire pit with firewood provided
*Private dock with 3000 pound capacity boat hoist and buoy for daytime mooring.
Two kayaks, row boat with oars, two stand up paddle boards, pedal boat, and a canoe

*Lakeside picnic table
*Large yard for your outdoor activities
*Corn hole boards with bags
*Ample parking for cars and boat trailer

-Summer rentals by the week only
Saturday to Saturday
3:00pm check in/10:00am check out
-Other dates are four day minimum
-This is a quiet, family oriented area with year round residents. Please keep this in mind when renting.

Thank you for visiting our listing. We are excited to share our beautiful cottage with you. Your friends and family will agree that The Herban Cottage is the place to be.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a private yard, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Our neighbors are important to us. Most of them live here full-time. Please minimize noise between 11:00pm and 8:00am.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Frankfort, just steps from Crystal Lake. You'll also find Frankfort Beach and Betsie Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a jetted bathtub and a smart TV in each house, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is about 25.3 mi away. Another top airport is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is around 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

Yes, every house at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home! Easy check-in, well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and dream location! So much fun on the lake, we are already planning to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

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

Great time

Lovely part of the lake and great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the house and its space and of course Crystal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MaryJo V.

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

Great Northern Michigan stay

The property was spacious, clean, modern, rustic and cozy! There was plenty of room for everyone and the lake access was sandy and perfect for our three year old granddaughter to enjoy the water. Dock was new and nice! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Family Fun

House was roomy, well upkept, very generously provided with everything possible. Wonderful shallow lakefront with grass and sand approach. Great location for all types of activities and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

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

great times

property and the owner were great, owner was nice enough to ship us items we left behind after checking out...a great experience from start to finish +
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Awesome Place!

Fantastic family stay! Super blessed to have stayed. Thank you for hosting! Great family memories on timeless Crystal Lake with awesome attention to details! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Lakeside Family vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation on beautiful Crystal Lake. The house was very clean with updated bathrooms and kitchen. The large yard was great for family wiffle ball games. We loved fishing off the dock, kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. We had several great campfires in the fire pit. A great time was had by All!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Crystal Lake Stay

Everything was as described and clean, from the house to the large lawn area. The house was well stocked and the host was very accommodating and responsive. Our grandkids enjoyed the shallow beach area and all the toys, paddle boat, canoes, stand up paddle boards. We had a great time and would book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

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

Spectacular!

What an amazing location! Right on Crystal Lake and so close to Frankfort and Beulah. The home was cozy, spotless, and had everything our family needed for the week. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect Family vacation!

We had such a wonderful vacation on Crystal Lake! The house was perfect for our family of 5, plenty of space if you have a larger group. Kitchen provided everything we needed; plenty of towels, washcloths in the spacious bathrooms. Great yard and dock. We had tons of fun on the clear water with the provided kayaks and canoe. The fishing was great off the dock as well as the drop off, the kids caught a ton of fish! Easy check in and the lovely welcome basket was wonderful! Thank you for a great week, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

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

Great Family Get Away

Perfect location and home for 6 adults & 1 toddler. One of the cleanest VRBOs we have rented. Location was great to get to Frankfort for our needs. We cooked most meals at home and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen & grill. While the weather was very cool, on the warm days we enjoyed all of the kayaks and pedal boat. Dock was perfect for our grandson to fish & catch a few blue gills on his first few tries! Communication with Mike was always on point and we appreciate his feedback provided to us re: renting a pontoon along with checkin/checkout. We all agreed it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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