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Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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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, Betsie Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

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

  • Betsie Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Benzie Area Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 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
Minimum check-in age: 27

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 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
  • Minimum check-in age: 27

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.
  • 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, close to Betsie Lake, Frankfort Beach, and Crystal Lake Golf Club. You'll also find Elberta Beach and Betsie Valley Trail within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a jetted bathtub and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

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

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

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 this vacation home?

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten.?

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

Charming South Shore Lake Front Cottage. Sleeps Ten. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B., Fowler

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very happy with the house and its space and of course Crystal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Oakland Township, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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