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Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!

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Property grounds
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!

INTERNET • CABLE TV • OUTDOOR GAS GRILL • FIRE PIT • 5 BICYCLES • WASHER-DRYER

Narrow Escape Rental sits in a quiet neighborhood in the village of Elberta with a short walk to Betsie Bay, just a half mile from the shores of Lake Michigan and one mile around the bay from Frankfort. Our 1200 square foot rental has a private back yard with a privacy fence that backs up to a wooded bluff, and is just 150 yards from Elberta’s waterfront park and the Life Saving Station — a popular venue for weddings and events.

• No smoking
• No pets
• No parties or events.

The area is full of recreational outdoor opportunities and a number of good coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. In addition to typical amenities, the rental includes five bicycles for exploring the area. Internet service and a gas grill is also available.

The house has a roomy main living space with a comfortable seating arrangement. The three bedrooms include beds of the following sizes: a queen in the master bedroom, a queen size in room 2, and three single (twin size) beds in room 3 (a built-in bunk with an extra third bed). The dining table seats six people, and the bathroom includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. The kitchen is furnished with custom cabinets, a full-size stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, electric stove, coffeemaker, dishes and utensils.

Note: For rental availability, click on the 'calendar' link above (the dates that are not grayed out are available!), or click the 'book it' link to type in specific dates to get exact prices before you make your reservation.

Property manager

Clark Most

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children welcome
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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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

Escape Beautiful Lake Michigan House Elberta
Escape Beautiful Lake Michigan House
Escape Beautiful Lake Michigan Elberta
Escape Beautiful Lake Michigan
Escape To Beautiful Michigan
Escape to Beautiful Lake Michigan! Frankfort
Escape to Beautiful Lake Michigan! Private vacation home
Escape To Beautiful Michigan
Escape to Beautiful Lake Michigan! Frankfort
Escape to Beautiful Lake Michigan! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Elberta, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! located?

Located in Elberta, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Taunya F.

Lots of room-very clean and great location!
Clark was very helpful and accommodating-would definitely consider staying at The Narrow Escape again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spit
Great place to unwind after a long day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Multigenerational family vacation
This house was perfect for our parent/teen/grandparent vacation! Easy access to Elberta and Frankfort beaches, biking trails, great restaurants, and many ice cream options. Property was exactly as listed and owner was awesome. Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for a weekend in early October. This home was clean, quiet, and comfortable with nice decor. The property manager was friendly and helpful with suggestions for activities and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
You will be so happy that you picked this gem of place in Elberta to book your stay! This house is super clean, had everything that we needed and it was decorated so beautifully. Simply put wow! What a great location, so close to the many beautiful places that we love up here. You will want to come back and stay again. We do. Thank you Clark, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience and awesome accommodations!
We had a great stay at this property and it was the best place we've rented in the area over the past 10 years we've been coming here. My only wish was for better pillows, sheets, comforters but I was glad I didn't have to bring them all for the beds (which I've had to do in the past). The owner was very communicative and friendly and did everything possible to make our stay a great one. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two small families
The house was a great fit for all of us. We like to share a house with a couple who also has a daughter the same age as ours when visiting the area. It’s a nice quiet location close to beaches, parks and biking trails. I loved having amenities to get us through a week and the beds were comfortable for us. The house is beautiful and we loved staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Inclement weather, but comfortable stay!
The weather didn’t cooperate for our vacation, but where we stayed did! We were pleased with the cleanliness and comfort of our rental. It was situated across the bay from Frankfort and was very close to some of the highlights of the northwestern Michigan area. We were able to keep in touch with Clark Most, the owner, who, by the way, is an excellent photographer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

heleena p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another awesome stay!
Clark' s home is clean & offers great location to Betsie lake, Elberta Beach, and town of Frankfort & Frankfort Beach. Its in a quiet neighborhood yet walking distance to the new Furnace Street distillery with pizza food truck & amphitheater on Betsie Lake with music on Mondays. Only a 5 min drive to Frankfort its a great place. Communication with owner is great, home has everything as described in listing. Lots of local areas to fish nearby too! This is our 4th time staying here and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
We travel up to the Frankfort area frequently but have never stayed in Elberta. We loved our stay. The cottage is a short walk to the waterfront park and just a little farther to bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan. The home is nicely renovated with a mid century modern vibe. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom was large with stackable washer/dryer. Stainless steel appliances. Grill and fire ring in the yard. Clark was very great to work with and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sibling reunion
Just right for our purpose. Explored area. Found great restaurants. Played table games . Together we intentionally pulled together memories of parents’ and family’s lifeline in written form with goal of passing it on to our children.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Great house!
We really enjoyed our stay at Clark's house. The photography of his was beautiful! The house was clean and spacious and Clark was very helpful when we had a TV issue during our stay. Elberta itself was a little underwhelming (we had never been there before) but we love nearby Frankfort and exploring the Sleeping Bear area so this house was perfect and affordable for us as a home base. We had plenty of kitchen supplies for making a big breakfast before being gone all day; we used the grill a few times and we really enjoyed the private yard and firepit for Smore's every night. My only suggestion is to perhaps upgrade the towels. :) Other than that, really great spot and we'd stay there again when we're in the area! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful area
The home was clean and uniquely designed. Close to Frankfort. No water view from home. Limited cooking and storage items.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September quiet
Wonderful stay. Clean, quaint, comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
We had the best time at Clark’s home! Was so much fun and perfect for our 1 year old and 2 year old. They had plenty of room to run and play both inside and outside. Location was perfect and Clark was a great host! Definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and perfect location
We really enjoyed our short stay of two nights. Everything was available, clean, and the location is perfect for the beach and Frankfort shopping! Tha. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing visit
Great home. Walk to 2 restaurants. Parks close by. Elberta beach is beautiful and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and location
We love the area and the house was clean and well stocked. Awesome location - my preschooler loved being able to walk to the park after dinner. Plenty of dishes, sharp knives, cotton sheets, plenty of pillows and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Easy access to nice beaches, sleeping bear, trails and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, modern house
This is a very nice house close to Frankfort, MI. Excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

andrew s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
professional owner
owner was extremely attentive our needs which made for a very enjoyable experience
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BARRY R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
enjoyable trip. Clark is excellent to work with
excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem!
This was our second stay in this wonderful rental, and it did not disappoint. Our active family loves Elberta as a jumping-off point for our adventures, and this home is perfect for our crew of four. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful- can not wait to go back!
Great location. The owner is a wonderful communicator and quick to respond. The home was even more lovely then the photos. The location was perfect- so close to Everything!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022