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Escape to beautiful Lake Michigan!

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Elberta, MI
  • Popular LocationBetsie Lake2 min walk
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse13 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)44 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Just right for our purpose. Explored area. Found great restaurants. Played table games . Together we intentionally pulle...
Homer Y.
Oct 8, 2023

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing 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
Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children 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 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

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company - 6 min drive
  • The Hotel Frankfort - 6 min drive
  • Frankfort Dairy Maid - 4 min drive
  • Port City Smoke House - 4 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Homer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Adriana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Shayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spit
Great place to unwind after a long day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

heleena p.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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