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Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), 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.

Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!

From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. 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:

This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.

There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.

The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 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

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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Old Indian Trail - 4 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Betsie Lake - 10 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive
  • Platte Lake - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse, and Old Indian Trail. Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving/Anniversary get-away
The home has a peaceful feel about it, a very cool kitchen, and was clean. The mattress in the front bedroom is extremely comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house getaway
Very clean, comfortable house with everything you need. The view of the lake is wonderful!! We will hopefully return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location!
Wow loved the location & crystal lake view was amazing! Katie the general manager was very kind, wonderful communication & helpful! Thank you so much for a beautiful time! Only wish that there was an air conditioner because when we arrived it was so hot in the cottage but we did open the doors & windows to get a breeze from the lake! Thank you! a br
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
IMMACULATE! PERFECT!
This lovely cottage was spotless and spacious. The beds wete comfortable and the view from th living room and dining room was beautiful. The private beach and firepit were just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kriza Bea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Crystal Lake
Perfect for us! We had a lot of fun. Just be careful if you have little kids crossing over the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgene c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long pleasant weekend.
We really liked this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Had all the items you would need for cooking, spending time in the water or enjoying the incredible view of Crystal Lake. Simple accommodations and we would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer stay
Clean property with beautiful spot on crystal clear lake! Close sleeping bear sunes national park. We enjoyed rock hounding at Bestie beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Escape
Wonderful time with family at the lake. We all enjoyed the sunshine and even the rain showers on the lake. Swimming in the lake was fun and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we wanted.
Very clean. I am quite particular about cleanliness. Loved the firepit by water and dock. Super nice to have the kayaks available. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute lake cottage close to the Dunes
Perfect location. Loved the lake and fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W., Mt Pleasant, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cozy retreat
Beautiful views, peaceful, tastefully decorated
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The house is very clean and bright. The beachfront is beautiful with a nice firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Escape
Very comfortable cottage with a nice view of Crystal Lake. Nice location to the surrounding area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Escape is wonderful!!
Can’t begin to say enough good things about the property. The property has been renovated and is very tastefully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked. We loved the dock and the shed to store our bikes was an added bonus. Loved enjoying the morning on the deck. Crystal Lake is incredible!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
We had a great time at the property. Crystal Lake is amazing and so clear. We really appreciated the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Color tour
Great place, super clean. The view from the house just can't be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natanya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Our stay was absolutely amazing! The house was beautiful and very clean. My new husband and I loved sitting by the fire on the beach and watching the water. The kitchen was gorgeous and fully stocked with everything we could’ve possibly needed. We’re already talking about returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
beautiful spot on crystal lake...spent the days swimming and kayaking...and the nights under the stars by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
This was a great stay for my family. It’s an older lake house that has had some nice updates, and has a beautiful view of Crystal Lake. As another review noted, there is a 45 MPH road between the house and lakefront, so I didn’t let my kids play outside alone. But we had a great time at the private beach and jumping off the dock, and visiting all the local activities. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shari C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing!
We loved our stay! Sunsets, swimming, soaking in the sun. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Show Me State enjoys Pure Michigan
We had a wonderful time at this charming house! We enjoyed the relaxing water of Crystal Lake right across the street and the proximity to Frankfort and Lake Michigan, as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes, Point Betsie, Glen Arbor, and other quaint towns. Was a fabulous mix of activity and rest and relaxation. The week went by way too fast!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patrice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Lake
Beautiful lake with Sandy bottom and clear water. We were there mid July and the temperature was perfect. House had nice lake views and the little private beach was perfect for our family vacation. The house so close to the road was a bit stressful because we had young children with us. Overall a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as described in the listing. very happy with our stay. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022