Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor
5.0
Outstanding(56 Reviews)House in Lake Township
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
Come to Our Cottage for a Summer vacation or Fall Get-a-Way. Built in 2012 our family cottage is close to the Crystal Lake Public Beach and the City of Frankfort. With four bedrooms it can accommodate up to 9 guests. The cottage comes with all appliances, cooking equipment, washer and dryer, three and a half baths, towels, bed linens, and beach towels. Main floor: Master bedroom with its own bathroom, has a queen bed, dresser, and closet. Just off the open concept kitchen, living, and dining room is a screen porch. There is a half bathroom next to the laundry room. Upstairs has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. Two of the bedrooms have a queen bed and the third bedroom has a twin and a queen bed. A dresser is in each bedroom for your use. The upstairs living room has a TV in the sitting area and a game table to do puzzles or play a game. The cottage has central air conditioning, gas cooktop, washer & dryer, TV, internet, fireplace, gas BBQ Grill, and parking for up to 4 cars. This cottage is a NO Smoking and NO Pet environment.
Located a block off M22 close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. It is only three miles south on M22 to the City of Frankfort for restaurants, shopping, or a beach day at the Frankfort beach on Lake Michigan.
There are at least two public beaches on Crystal Lake:
The Village of Beulah on the east end of the lake has a nice large public beach area and you are very near restaurants and stores.
On the south shore there is another public beach, however much smaller but it does have a boat ramp for smaller boats. There's a small playground on the beach as well. Across South Shore Road from the beach is a park-like area. There is a map in the Welcome Book that will show you how to get to the Bellows Park Public Beach. It is about a mile from the cottage on South Shore Road.
Located a block off M22 close to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. It is only three miles south on M22 to the City of Frankfort for restaurants, shopping, or a beach day at the Frankfort beach on Lake Michigan.
There are at least two public beaches on Crystal Lake:
The Village of Beulah on the east end of the lake has a nice large public beach area and you are very near restaurants and stores.
On the south shore there is another public beach, however much smaller but it does have a boat ramp for smaller boats. There's a small playground on the beach as well. Across South Shore Road from the beach is a park-like area. There is a map in the Welcome Book that will show you how to get to the Bellows Park Public Beach. It is about a mile from the cottage on South Shore Road.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Lake Township
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(56 Reviews)5.0
Great
5.0
We loved our stay, and felt the home had anything and everything we could have wanted.
5.0
The cottage provided a great place to hangout, before a family member participated in the Ironman. The layout was perfect for family dinner and football viewing, while she relaxed before the race. It was in the perfect location to allow for extra rest, before her race.
5.0
We enjoyed everything about this property! All 6 adults in our group were more than impressed.
Location: only about 5 minutes from Frankfort, but in a woodsy area. Deer visited the yard more than once.
The house: beautiful, with quality furnishings. Every item you could think of has been provided; attention to detail is incredible (I.e. well-equipped kitchen, with a printed guide to help you find everything). Comfortable beds. Beautiful well-functioning fireplace. Spacious, relaxing (and clean!) screened porch.
Cleanliness: spotless everywhere.
A great home base for all the fun things to do in the Benzie/Leelanau counties area.
We would all return to this lovely home again!!
5.0
We stayed the weekend with two of our daughters while our third daughter got married. The location was great and the accommodations were perfect! The cottage is absolutely beautiful!
5.0
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! This is our second summer staying here and we absolutely love it. The location is very convenient to the CSA and the lake. The home is very spacious, kitchen is well stocked, and Joanna is very accommodating and responsive. We especially loved having the fire place as this summer we had a few colder rainy days during our stay. Highly recommend! Thank you Joanna!
5.0
Another excellent stay at the cottage. Truly excellent property, location and host. Will be back again!
5.0
This was the nicest property we have stayed in since our group started meeting 10 years ago. It was immaculate, spacious, very tastefully furnished and decorated, and the kitchen in particular was amazingly supplied and organized. A peaceful retreat for sure.
5.0
Well appointed beautiful family home. Perfect location. I am sure we will stay again. Loved our stay!
5.0
Our family has been coming to the area for over 40 years and this is the nicest "cabin" we have stayed at in the area. Everything was extremely clean and there is plenty of space for the family to hang out, play cards, etc. It is perfectly located to enjoy all the activities the area has to offer. We will definitely be renting this property again in the future!
5.0
This was our third stay and we possibly enjoyed your cottage more than our other trips. Total comfort and convenience. Such a retreat after an active (sometimes exhausting) day.
5.0
What a pleasure it was to spend time in this fantastic cottage! You see amazing views from every single window including wildlife very close to the house plus all the beautiful trees. If you want to cook, you will find everything you need in that great and uniquely designed kitchen. The cottage is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for sharing ‘Our Cottage’ with us, Joanna!
5.0
We had a great anniversary weekend and the property was perfect. When we arrived the owners had a card and a bottle of wine waiting for us which was very nice. House is very big and set up very well. Our next trip up north I’m sure we will be coming back to stay again.
5.0
Amazing Property, Location and Value. We are already looking forward to returning next year.
5.0
Traveling for triathlon Everything was fine
5.0
The house is spacious, clean, and well equipped. It is nestled in the trees and has a great screened in porch. We loved the location as it was a quick drive to Frankfort public beach. We watched the sunset from there every evening. Empire Bluff and Sleeping Bear dunes were a 30 minute, scenic drive away.
5.0
Amazing! What a great getaway with life-long girl friends of 40+ years. The cottage was beautiful and roomy enough for all of us. We had the best time catching up, shopping, drinking and eating. It was just what we needed. Joanna was wonderful to work with! Love to come here again!
5.0
We’ve been coming to northern Michigan every summer for >15 years, sometimes twice a summer. We’ve stayed in hotels and houses, on the east side - Charlevoix, Boyne, Petoskey, Mackinac - and west side - Mission Bay, Onekama, Interlochen, Cadillac, Traverse City, etc. This is hands down the best hosted house we’ve stayed in. It might be the best hosted house we’ve ever rented anywhere. The house was immaculate, the organization is impressive (with cheat sheets for kitchen drawers), and the house layout is perfect. My older parents stayed in the ground floor master bedroom, and my wife and I and our 4 kids stayed upstairs. The upstairs loft had a nice TV where we watched a couple of movies. The kitchen was easy to work in. The screened porch was very nice, lots of bathrooms, excellent appliances, outdoor grill, and a wonderful location. The furniture was clean and comfortable, the beds were excellent, and the whole house felt like a real home that is lived in and well maintained. Joanna, our host, was very responsive. And she even left us some welcome gifts at check in. I look forward to the opportunity to return. Highly recommended.
5.0
Very much enjoyed the accommodations! 10/10
5.0
Beautifully designed and maintained home near Crystal Lake
Our family has stayed here several times and always love to come back. The home is more than a cottage. It has everything you need and is designed for comfort. You truly feel like a guest in their home.
5.0
Second splendid Summer
Thank you again to Joanna for thinking of EVERY detail to make our second stay in this Frankfort cottage perfect!
We have stayed at many cottages in the CSA over the years but Joanna’s place is by far the most comfortable for our multigenerational family gatherings.
First of all the cottage itself is so clean and spacious. There is room for folks to spread out to the screen porch for privacy but also it is spacious and well-accommodating enough for the whole gang to be very comfortable gathering out there as well. The same can be said for the front porch where we enjoyed many early morning cups of coffee. The living room couches are so comfortable you can easily fall asleep and stay asleep right there.
I also used the handy work desk to catch up on some work (unfortunately).
The kitchen is second to none. My son in law is a professional chef and he was very pleased with all the kitchen had to offer. We were not wanting for anything.
The games provided were put to use…re-learning Chinese checkers was great fun!
Then there is the location…it is such a convenient walk to both lakes. The kids enjoyed the easy walk to Crystal Lake and those with longer legs enjoy the walk thru the woods to Lake Michigan.
We are definitely planning another stay at this beautiful place in the coming year(s).
5.0
Returning Next Year (3rd stay)
Once again, we had an excellent stay at the cottage (we booked for next year the day we got home). Because the cottage was roomy, comfortable, and beautiful, it always felt like a bit of heaven on earth to come back to at the end of a day trip or to just relax with a good book.
5.0
Beautiful house! Very clean and well stocked with basic necessities. Information and directions were very thorough. Great location -was close to both Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.
5.0
Weekend stay
Beautiful house! Very clean and well stocked with basic necessities. Information and directions were very thorough. Great location -was close to both Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.
5.0
Great house, better owner
The host is fantastic. Went above and beyond to keep us update d about road closures and other "race related" challenges. Just great. She even offered early check in which was a great benefit.
5.0
Peaceful and private
Just beautiful, the house was great! Very clean, very well stocked. Enjoyed are walks to Lake Michigan, quick drive into Frankfort.
5.0
We had an awesome vacation week in this Frankfort cottage. Just a hop, skip and jump away from town, beaches, biking, hiking and more. The cottage had all the space and amenities we needed. Perfect for the kids, their grandmothers and us!
The only thing we missed was an outdoor eating space and a fire pit.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Beautiful up north cottage!
We had an awesome vacation week in this Frankfort cottage. Just a hop, skip and jump away from town, beaches, biking, hiking and more. The cottage had all the space and amenities we needed. Perfect for the kids, their grandmothers and us!
The only thing we missed was an outdoor eating space and a fire pit.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
5.0
Enjoyed our stay
Really enjoyed this property! No complaints. I was concerned about the late 6 pm check in and early check out 10 am, as it essentially burns a day of your vacation. However, after seeing the VERY clean nature of the property, I can see why they do it this way. 10/10 worth it.
5.0
Our second year staying at this lovely cottage!
5.0
Gracious hostess shared her large, lovely home with us
The owner treated us as valued guests in her home. The home, located in a lovely forest setting, has spacious and well-appointed rooms with several seating and gathering areas. The large, well-equipped kitchen allows several people to work at one time. It's a wonderful place to come home to for a nice family meal after one of the many adventures and activities in the area.
5.0
Another wonderful week!
Our second year staying at this lovely cottage!
5.0
Didn't Want to Leave
Our entire group ( 5 adults, 2 youngsters ) was extremely happy with this "cottage" in the woods. There was more than enough room for everyone to play, cook, and especially relax. The bedrooms and baths were very spacious and accommodating. If you enjoy cooking at all you will LOVE the well equipped, spacious, and beautiful kitchen. We looked out the immense windows to see lovely trees and wildlife from every direction and level of the house. Our only regret was leaving.
5.0
Northwoods Retreat
Excellent experience overall. The owners and caretakers really care for this property with incredible attention to detail. Property was spotless and well stocked with cleaning and sanitizing supplies. Highlights include: Fully equipped kitchen with great appliances, island etc. Even the pots/pans/dishware were top notch! Location was convenient for access to crystal lake, sleeping bear, etc! Planning to visit again!
5.0
Fall Color Weekend
Beautiful Home and Location, highly recommend
5.0
Absolutely Amazing Cottage! The cottage was perfect in every way; location, hospitality, cleanliness, spacious and beautiful. Everything you could possibly need was available for us to use, truly, the owners have thought of everything. Our family of 9 (6 adults and 3 toddlers) spent a wonderful week exploring the area and relaxing at the cottage. Our first and lasting impression was that this home was the best we have ever stayed in and we are seasoned VRBO travelers. We all agree with other reviews that say the home is even more beautiful in person. The house was extremely clean, sanitizers and cleaning supplies were well stocked and we had confidence and felt secure that all precautions were being taken for our health and safety. Everything was so comfortable; beds, linens, plenty of room to relax and the screen porch was such a bonus. Everything about the cottage was beyond our expectations. Joanna was very easy to work with and always responded to any questions I had. This was a great location for exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes and surrounding areas.
5.0
Crystal Lake Comfort
Absolutely Amazing Cottage! The cottage was perfect in every way; location, hospitality, cleanliness, spacious and beautiful. Everything you could possibly need was available for us to use, truly, the owners have thought of everything. Our family of 9 (6 adults and 3 toddlers) spent a wonderful week exploring the area and relaxing at the cottage. Our first and lasting impression was that this home was the best we have ever stayed in and we are seasoned VRBO travelers. We all agree with other reviews that say the home is even more beautiful in person. The house was extremely clean, sanitizers and cleaning supplies were well stocked and we had confidence and felt secure that all precautions were being taken for our health and safety. Everything was so comfortable; beds, linens, plenty of room to relax and the screen porch was such a bonus. Everything about the cottage was beyond our expectations. Joanna was very easy to work with and always responded to any questions I had. This was a great location for exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes and surrounding areas.
5.0
This is a wonderful property. While the weather was cold & rainy, we enjoyed our stay in such a nice place. It was clean and spacious with a great kitchen. The only suggestion I have would be to add a handrail to the outside steps as my elderly parents found them a bit challenging. If we return to the area, we definitely would like to stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful!
This is a wonderful property. While the weather was cold & rainy, we enjoyed our stay in such a nice place. It was clean and spacious with a great kitchen. The only suggestion I have would be to add a handrail to the outside steps as my elderly parents found them a bit challenging. If we return to the area, we definitely would like to stay here again.
5.0
Very Clean and Awesome for large groups
A quick 25 min drive away from Arcadia Bluffs brought myself and 7 friends (in our 20’s) to this location. Couldn’t be happier with the house. Extremely clean and nice open floor plan made for a very enjoyable stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Township?
The average price for a rental in Lake Township is $400 per night. This rental is $121 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Welcome to our cottage on the M22 corridor?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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