Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪47 min drive‬
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About the neighborhood
Frankfort
This vacation home places you next to Crystal Lake and within a 5-minute walk of Bellows Public Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪The Manitou - ‬12 min drive
‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 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.
Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!
This is a spectacular 3700 square foot home that is both large and luxurious in a lovely classical manner! Features 4 bedrooms (2 of which are huge), 3.5 bathrooms, living room, sunroom, TV room, enclosed front porch, backyard patio, outdoor grill w/ dining furniture, and private Crystal Lake frontage with a beach area, dock, and mooring buoy for a boat! Includes use of 2 bikes, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddleboards! This property truly provides all that is needed for a wonderful family vacation!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value (including this one). The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse. Crystal Lake Paradise is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast). The home is great for group or family ski trips to Crystal Mountain!
The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
Please note that 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #1 and #2) are on the first floor. The other 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #3 and #4) are on the second floor. There are 2.5 bathrooms on the first floor and 1 bathroom on the second floor.
In addition to the previously mentioned outdoor items, on the private beach there is a beach box with beach toys for kids, including two boogie boards, pails and shovels. Also in the beach box are 4 adult life vests and 2 children's vests as well as 2 foam noodles. On the beach are two stand up paddle boards and two kayaks. There is also a private swim raft that is in approximately 4 ft of water. There are also two bikes in the garage. (Helmets are not provided though.)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) CHECK-IN: The guest who made the reservation must be present at check-in and must present photo ID at the time of check-in.
2) PET POLICY: Under NO circumstance can pets be allowed. The owners have severe allergy issues.
3) FIREPLACES: Neither of the fireplaces are usable. Use of the fireplaces is strictly prohibited!
4) MAIN ROAD: East South Shore Drive runs between the house and the lake so you do need to cross the road to get to the lake from the house.
5) STAIRCASE: The home has a somewhat rickety spiral staircase from the first floor to the second floor. It may be slightly hazardous for elderly persons and young children and guests are advised to use it with caution.
6) AIR CONDITIONING: Air conditioning is available in sleeping quarters via multiple mini-split room air conditioners. Please note that the house does NOT have central air conditioning and that not all of the house is air conditioned.
7) DOCK: The dock is not available for use with motor boats or pontoon boats.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: The property is strictly limited to no more than 8 guests and no more than 4 vehicles. Please also note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) BOAT MOORING: Overnight mooring of boats at the property is not permitted. Smaller boats (peddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards, row boats, etc.) can be beached on the shore.
10) NUMBER OF VEHICLES: No more than 4 vehicles are permitted at the property at any time.
11) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask guests to observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
12) NEARBY APARTMENT: On a separate, but adjacent, lot behind the property, the property owners own a garage that has a second floor apartment above the garage. The second floor apartment may be used by the owners on occasion.
13) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
14) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 3,700 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the home.
CARS: Guests are permitted to bring up to 4 cars with them. More than 4 vehicles is strictly prohibited.
QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask that guests observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
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 indicated 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: 21
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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home in Frankfort is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal Lake and Bellows Public Beach. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Point Betsie Lighthouse within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! good for couples?
At this beachfront vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen and a smart TV in each house with some featuring a water view.
Does Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! have connecting rooms available?
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 26.6 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
Yes, every house at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! comes with a patio and some offer water views.
Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Very nice place that was accurately displayed in photos and description. It worked for my family during a recent visit, and very close to the surrounding towns.
Kevin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Neal H.
Nov 20, 2023
Renter
Excellent location , beautiful views, great home for family gatherings.
The house was fantastic, sprawling with a lot of areas to spend time with our family members who came in from another state to catch up. Very comfortable and well stocked. Across a not-very-busy-street from the lake, there are very few homes that are actually on the lake. Frankfort is super close and has a nice assortment of restaurants and shops for a little lakefront town its size. The lake was beautiful and we heard that it has a lot of fish in it - we may have to bring our boat next time and get on the water. A good base to check out Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and all the cherry/apple/wineries/farms/lighthouses/etc. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.
Paul S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kim H.
Jun 18, 2024
Crystal Lake Paradise
Overall this is a nice property but is showing age.
Currently there are items within the house that need attention. The air conditioner unit upstairs did not work. It was cool enough we did not need it.
The front door sticks. The trim around door need s to be fixed before it is ruined by door opening/closing.
The couches and some chairs need attention. The couches need to be updated with cushion support or replaced. Several of the chairs show wear and rips.
The trundle bed upstairs had dead bugs in the sheets.
Kitchen garbage can needs to be replaced with one that has a working lid.