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Experience a simpler way of life at this rustic family cottage near Crystal Lake. Enjoy access to members-only sandy beaches on Crystal Lake, shared use of the Lake Michigan beach and tennis courts nearby. Cozy up by the wood burning stove in the living room or spend time playing ping pong, foosball or reading from the library.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Violet Cottage

This rustic family cottage will take you back to a simpler time where life moves by at a slower pace. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs (1 full and 2 twins) and a third area with a queen bed downstairs. There is one bathroom with a shower over the old clawfoot tub, as well as a washer and dryer. There is a wood burning stove in the living room that will take off the chill in the shoulder season. This Cottage is a member of The Congregational Summer Assembly that comes with access to 800’ of members-only sandy beaches on Crystal Lake, as well as shared access to Lake Michigan beach. Registered renters are included for a $33 weekly fee during the mid-June to mid-August season. There are also four tennis courts (the two closest to the cottage require purchasing an additional $10 season access ticket). The main assembly building has a ping pong table and foosball table, a library, activities board, and is where they hold dances and other indoor activities for young kids. There is also a meeting house with church on Sunday across the field from the main assembly building. As a guest in a CSA cottage, you are welcome to use/attend as many or as few of the CSA activities you wish.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    Point Betsie Lighthouse
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    24 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Michigan
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    27 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Bellows Public Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Little River Casino
    44 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom
    5 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company
    5 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Crescent Bakery & Cafe
    5 min drive
  • The Lighthouse Cafe
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Violet Cottage 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 The Violet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Violet Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Violet Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellows Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Violet Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Very Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Summer cottage

Older summer cottage. Perfect location. Stairs are difficult for older family members. No bath upstairs. Everything you need. Host is easy to work with. Location is a 10! Lovely stay! Screened in porch was wonderful for morning coffee 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a disgrace to the rental market. There are not enough words to describe all the negative things about it. It is a fire trap waiting to happen. Only 1 way out through a door that was impossible for me to un lock (the lock is ancient) from the inside and then the door sticks so bad that it takes a strong man to open. I was near to having a serious panic attack and ready to call 911 because i could not get out! The bathroom was a horror story all by itself...2 naked light bulbs....paper and cleaning supplies dumped the floor....The bathtub/combo shower: very unsafe! No elderly person could ever dream of getting in it! Because we arrived so late, we stayed only 1 night of our reservation and left the next morning. For this to remain a rental property, some serious upgrades need to be done to make it safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

staci b.

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

Great Place To Stay

Safe, quiet place near the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin A.

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

Violet House

Could not have been a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

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

King Salmon Fishing

My friends and I were coming into town for King Salmon fishing on the Bestie and based on location and need, this place was perfect. A 10 minute drive to the boat launch and right in the heart of Frankfort, the place was perfect for everything you'd need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021