Open year round for adventure and relaxation. Cozy winter escape less than 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain!

Von Gästen am besten bewertet
OVERALL:  A nice aerial view of the house with Betsie Lake right next to the house and downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan in the distance.
LAUNDRY ROOM:  The home has a very convenient main floor laundry room with a newer front load washer and dryer.
BATHROOM #1 (MAIN FLOOR):  The home has a very convenient half-bathroom on the main floor.
BEDROOM #1 (SECOND FLOOR):  The home has a gorgeous master bedroom with a king-size bed, sofa, ceiling fan, dresser, closet, great views of Betsie Lake, and its own private en suite bathroom with a jetted tub!
DINING ROOM:  The home has a lovely dining room with seating for 8 adults.  (Please note that the gas fireplace is currently not working and is not to be used by guests.)
review stars
9,8
(61 Bewertungen)
"Very clean, access was easy and loved the stay!"
Anthony M.
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9,8 / 10
(61 Bewertungen)

Haus in Elberta, MI, USA, MI

10 Gäste · 5 Schlafzimmer · 3 Badezimmer

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This is a truly exceptional waterfront property in Frankfort! It was built in 2003 and was just purchased by the new owners in December, 2020. The new owners have made a number of great upgrades to the property in terms of furniture, appliances, and amenities!



INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

We check-in all guests in person, provide them with an overview of the house and answer any questions that they may have, and from there we are available locally to answer any questions or address any issues.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The location of the home is wonderful in that, in addition to being a great waterfront property, it is only about 1 mile from the start of downtown Frankfort and it is only about 2 miles from the house to Frankfort Public Beach on Lake Michigan. With the bike trail, it is a scenic and pleasant walk or bike ride from the property to downtown Frankfort and the beach. Downtown Frankfort features a wonderful and very family-friendly array of shops, restaurants, and cafes as well as Stormcloud Microbrewery and the beautiful and historic Garden Theater. Both in the summer and, particularly in the winter, Crystal Mountain Resort offers a wonderful variety of family activities including downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, golf, chair lift rides, and an alpine slide. Crystal Mountain is only about 16 miles (a 22-minute drive) from this vacation home!

There is an abundance of natural beauty in the area with much of it residing publicly in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This large and beautiful national lakeshore features incredible views of Lake Michigan from pristine dunes, miles upon miles of hiking trails, and extremely fun kayaking, tubing, paddle boarding, and/or canoeing excursions on the scenic Platte River. The start of Sleeping Bear Dunes is only about 10 miles north of this vacation home along beautiful M22, which itself provides for a great time driving up through the Leelanau Peninsula and exploring the charming little beach towns along the way.

If bigger city activities are desired, downtown Traverse City is only about a 1-hour drive from the property. Traverse City is the economic, cultural, and entertainment hub for all of northern Michigan and features a vast abundance of charming shops, great restaurants, and wonderful nightlife and entertainment.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house except for one or two owner storage closets.


THE SPACE:

This property has a number of great features that are difficult to find in the area:

* 2575 Square Feet in Size, 5 Bedrooms, and 3.5 Bathrooms! The house is very large and, with 3.5 bathrooms, it can easily and comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. The bedrooms have also been beautifully designed around Betsie Lake with all 5 bedrooms having water views!

* Lakefront! This vacation rental home is right on Betsie Lake, which connects the naturally beautiful Betsie River with Lake Michigan. The location of the property along with boating access to the Betsie River, Betsie Lake, and Lake Michigan really make this property a dream destination for boaters, fishermen, and nature lovers!

*Water Views Galore! The home is specifically designed to provide water views not only in the 5 bedrooms but the living room, and the kitchen!

* Boat Dock! This vacation rental home has its own private dock. The boat dock allows guests to dock their own small boat(s) and Betsie Lake provides access not only to Betsie Lake itself, but also to the Betsie River as well as Lake Michigan. (Please note that Betsie Lake is not ideal for swimming, but the beautiful Frankfort Lake Michigan Beach is less than 5 minute drive from the property. Crystal Lake is less than 15 minutes away. Please also note that the dock is only guaranteed to be in place from Memorial Day weekend until November 1 each year.)

* Kayaks and a Canoe! The rental includes free usage of two single kayaks, a tandem kayak, and a canoe!

* Incredible Master Bedroom! The large and elegant master bedroom features incredible views of Betsie Lake, a king-size bed, and its own private en suite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub!

* Central Air Conditioning! The property features a brand new central air conditioning, which is a rare find in the area.

* Large Family Dining Table! In addition to having a cozy gas fireplace in the dining room, the dining room features a nice large dining table that seats 10 people.

* Large Kitchen! The house features a large modern kitchen with all appliances (including a dishwasher) and there is even a kitchen island that has seating for two with a lovely view of Betsie Lake.

* Purified Drinking Water! The kitchen faucet is supplied with water purified via reverse osmosis from a Culligan water purifier. The water tastes great and is great for cooking!

* Tons of Closet Space! Built in 2003, the home has large closets in each bedroom as well as other closets that provide plenty of storage space for up to 10 guests.

* Washer and Dryer! This vacation home comes equipped with a new extra-large capacity washer and dryer in a main floor laundry room.

* Super High-Speed Wi-Fi! The property is equipped with super-fast 940 Mbps cable wi-fi, which allows this vacation home to work great if multiple individuals need to be working or studying from home.

* Desk! There is a nice desk with a great view of Betsie Lake in the living room if you need to do any serious work.

* Streaming Television! The Smart TV is equipped with Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus.

* Biking Access! There is a wonderful 22-mile biking trail, the Betsie Valley Trail, that runs right next to the house. The portion of the trail that runs next to the house (from Frankfort into Beulah) is fully paved.

* Outdoor Fire Ring! A lovely outdoor fire ring with chairs is provided next to the lake for having wonderful lakeside family bonfires and s'mores together.

NOTE: Please note that there are two cameras located on the property and they are outside cameras only. One is located at the side door facing the street and the other is located at the front entry door. For guest privacy, there are no indoor cameras.


TRANSIT:

It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE REVIEW THE GUEST RULES BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) EXTERIOR CAMERAS: There are two cameras located on the property and they are outside cameras only. One is located at the side door facing the street and the other is located at the front entry door. For guest privacy, there are no indoor cameras.

(2) PRIVATE DOCK: Please note that the private dock is only guaranteed to be in place from Memorial Day weekend until November 1 each year.

(3) GAS FIREPLACES: Please note that the 2 gas fireplaces are both currently not working and are not to be used by guests.

(4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please 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 after the first 2 guests. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

(5) 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.

(6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

(7) PET POLICY: Pets: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with each reservation. More than 2 dogs or any other kind of pet are not permitted. Pets are not permitted on beds nor on furniture. Guests are expected to pick-up pet waste during their stay and all pet waste must be picked up prior to departure. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation so that the pet fee is appropriately paid.

Ausstattung

Nicht-Raucher
Familienfreundlich

Karte von Elberta, MI, USA, MI

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Bewertungen und Rezensionen

9,8 / 10
(61 Bewertungen)
8 / 10Ausgezeichnet·Juli 2026
My family and I enjoyed our stay on the property. Our biggest disappointment was the lack of transparency with pricing. When we booked the house and paid the deposit there were taxes and fees listed as one would expect. However, upon making our final payment the taxes and fees were itemized and we discovered a 616 extra person fee. When I asked about the fee, the Agape Vacation Rentals manager said that there’s a fee for every person over 2 people and that the information was listed on the property info on VRBO. When I checked the listing again I found the only information related to an extra person fee to be under the information you need to know as stated: “Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy”. The house is advertised to sleep 10 people and that’s exactly how many people we had at the house. We all would have appreciated transparency in the pricing and likely would have chosen another property to accommodate our group without an additional fee. The property manager, Jean, was helpful and responsive during our stay. The outdoor area near the basement and the deck were very dirty with cobwebs and we found some trash and empty beer cans by the fire pit that we disposed of. Overall we enjoyed our time and the location of the house. The sunsets were beautiful and the use of the kayaks was enjoyable!
10 / 10Herausragend·Juni 2026
Very clean, access was easy and loved the stay!
10 / 10Herausragend·März 2026
Lovely, spacious house right on Betsie Bay, adjacent to the Betsie River bike path and one mile from downtown Frankfort. We visited in late winter, and enjoyed all the waterfowl gathering on the bay as the ice gradually retreated. Lots of Trumpeter Swans, Goldeneye, Buffleheads, and Mergansers, along with regular visits from the local family of Bald Eagles.
10 / 10Herausragend·Okt. 2025
A beautiful home right on the Betsie Lake. The lake is shallow, so no boats, but lots of birds and wildlife. The second floor porch right off of the kitchen is a great place to have a morning cup of coffee. We spent several nights around the fire pit while stargazing. The bike trail goes right past the house and is perfect for a walk. We took advantage of the kayaks and paddled up the river several times. The house was clean, bright, and had everything we needed. Lots of space for hanging out together. Would come again!

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