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Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan

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A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors. - Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan (Frankfort)
A wooden hallway with a rug, a bench, and a table with a lamp. - Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan (Frankfort)
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a red roof, and a chimney. It is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway leading to the entrance. - Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan (Frankfort)
A large wooden dining table with chairs, large windows, and a chandelier. - Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan (Frankfort)
A patio with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a body of water. - Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan (Frankfort)
Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan

  • The Frankfort area is home to a deep water marina, the Stormcloud Brewery, Pointe Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Courses, wine tours, hiking, and mountain biking. Crystal and Platte Lakes and the Betsie and Platte rivers provide sportsmen with fishing, kayaking, tubing and swimming with many gear rental businesses in the area.


    This iconic property was built in the 1930s and has been in the same family for generations. Affectionately known as Big House, this property has stunning views of Crystal Lake in the foreground and Lake Michigan and Great Bear Dunes in the distance. The expansive outdoor patio provides for leisurely meals and taking in world class sunsets from “the top of the world.” The charming town of Frankfort and its wonderful Lake Michigan beach is a five minute drive through an enchanting forest. The home was recently refreshed with new furniture in many rooms, new mattresses and linens throughout, and a fresh coat of paint upstairs. With four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, multiple families can gather and enjoy idyllic Crystal Lake and Frankfort.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Frankfort is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse on a snowy beach with a cloudy sky.
    Frankfort Beach
    9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Crystal Lake
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Betsie Lake
    6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company
    7 min drive
  • A Papano's Pizza BEULAH
    15 min drive
  • Villa Marine Bar & Grill
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Frankfort, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Crystal Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Michigan. Bellows Public Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Large Historic Home with views of Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Treasurer

Architectural style of the home was beautiful only topped by the phenomenal views! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Enjoyed our stay at The Big House. We had plenty of room for us. Beds were very comfortable. Views of crystal lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear dunes was outstanding from the back porch. So relaxing and peaceful. Would definitely stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Biking Trip

Enjoyed the views after biking the Betsie Valley Bike trail
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend in Frankfort

We came up here for a wedding. This house is very secluded and rural but only a 7 minute drive to Frankfort. The interior of the house is very dated; the interior finishes and appliances have not been updated in 30 years. That said, it was very clean and orderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay!!!

We just loved the surreal feeling of this house. It made us feel as if we were in the country side but we had frankfort and the crystal clear lakes right close by. The property manager was so informative and helpful. 12/10 will be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025