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Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

On lake.You'll find Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Betsie Lake - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Old Indian Trail - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive

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 Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!

The Bright and Breezy is a gorgeous newly-remodeled home right on the south shore of Crystal Lake! Outside it features a NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB, huge dock, outdoor shower, hammock, bonfire ring, water toys (including a lilypad and a kayak), backyard deck, and a propane grill! Inside the home is beautifully decorated in bright and beachy tones. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi along with live streaming tv's! The property makes for a fantastic base year-round to explore all of northwest Michigan!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value. The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, 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. The Bright and Breezy is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast).

The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. 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.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guest have complete access to the entire house, except for a small closet that is used by the owners for storage.


THE SPACE:

This is ALSO a great destination for winter skiing! The home is warm and cozy in the winter with an indoor wood-burning fireplace and it's only a 24-minute drive from Crystal Mountain! It includes high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple televisions with live streaming, and board games as well! Also provides a beautiful wintertime of Crystal Lake and ice fishing right across the street! The new year-round SPA / HOT TUB is also great for relaxing after a day of skiing!


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) Outdoor surveillance cameras are in use at this property.
(2) ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED AT THIS PROPERTY! This includes service dogs. Please do not attempt to sneak in a pet. We do check-in guests in person and there are outdoor surveillance cameras at the property. If a pet is seen at the property, then the current guest will be immediately removed from the property without any refund of any portion of their stay.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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

  • No pets 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 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! to the airport?

This cottage is 34.5 mi (43-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 12-minute walk from Bellows Public Beach and 4 mi (8-min drive) from Frankfort Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! to downtown Frankfort?

This cottage is 2 mi away from Frankfort.

The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location for heading to many of the activities that are in the area. My kids loved the lake and they especially enjoyed the lily pad! It was a fun week of Up North activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candace S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps away from Crystal Lake

Great house with wonderful kitchen. 3 nice bedrooms. Only concern is if it is hot, only one bedroom has A/C. 90 degree weather was a struggle!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular stay

The house was exactly as shown. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect. Hot tub was added bonus. Check in was a breeze and communication with the property manager was instant. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A very gorgeous place

My husband myself and our 2 friends just loved it there. All the connivence of home. Close to everything we wanted to do. And after running around all day, it was nice to come back have a small bonfire and enjoy the hot tub. We defiantly what to come back during the summer months to enjoy the lake and to see other places we didn't get to see the 4 days we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Good location, beautiful lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

richard m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall very nice

Was a bit surprised with the $20 extra charge for each additional guest after 2. Also the $500 deposit and the extra late charge for every 15 minutes that would have been charged if not checked out on time. While I get this, it seemed a little much. Place was clean n nice ghogh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful place

one of the nicest places we have stayed. great hot tub, house is amazing. We will be back hopefully!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Lake View

Gorgeous quiet location. Beautiful view. Everything conveniently located. Locals are super friendly. Can’t wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Hyerim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Home and Lovely View!

The location was comfortable and so convenient - we will definitely try to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Girls Getaway Lakeside

Beautiful little cottage. Was very recently updated inside and we loved the space. The dock was great to sit and read next to the crystal clear water. Frankfurt was just a short drive away and we enjoyed some great meals and shopping there. We loved this place and will be back. Our only suggestion is a few more window AC units it was very hot weather while we were visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake

Great house on a beautiful lake
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place on Crystal Lake

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was clean and beautiful! We didn’t get to use the lake because of weather but it looked crystal clear and beautiful at the end of the dock! Lots of room for the whole family. Loved the outdoor shower too! Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our trip up north. Great host and communication. Great space for our family, so much to do in the area and a view that can’t be beat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Mountain Vacation

The property was easy to find, the sleeping arrangements were great, and the hot tub was a real hit. We were close enough to Frankfort to pick up carryout and it was an easy drive to Crystal Mountain for skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Q

Liked: Cleanliness

Modern & Cozy

For a lake front cottage, this place is open and feels like plenty of room. Even on a chilly or rainy day, we would be content inside with the fireplace and 2 large tables. One could be used for puzzles or games. The sitting area with the comfortable sectional set this cottage apart, as did the hot tub! Would certainly stay here again in the summer or fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon retreat

My husband and I stayed here after our wedding for a couple of days. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beauty’s of up north!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

It was perfect for our family. It was very comfortable and clean. Would definitely rent again. Easy to talk to rental manager with any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Amazing

Crystal Lake is just beautiful & this cottage is awesome! We had so much fun and just had time to relax & unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will definitely stay here again or recommend to all.

What a great property! Included everything we could have needed. Beds comfortable, spacious, and nice upgrades. We enjoyed playing some of the family games too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brinslee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Relaxing

We had a great stay here! The lake and street were both quiet even though it was mid-August. We were able to relax at the cottage and enjoy the water. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and peaceful

Of all the places I have stayed, this may be the most comfortable. The sofa, bed, pillows, sheets. The kitchen, the coffee, the grill, etc. It was a wonderful home. The lake is truly Crystal clear. I was sorry that we weren't able to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi L.

Beautiful getaway

This house is in such a prime location for many local sights. The house is nice with really comfortable beds and pillows!!! The hot tub out back was perfect with the cool weather that we had when we were there. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janae R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, clean cottage perfect for families!

We had myself and my husband and our 4 kids, and this was the perfect place for us! The house was beautifully renovated, clean, and very well-stocked with linens, dishes, cleaning supplies, water toys, board games, everything you could need! Beds were super comfy. The kids loved the private dock and fire pit. And the location can’t be beat! We found so much to do in the area: shopping/dining in Frankfort, climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes, touring Point Betsie lighthouse, watching a drive-in movie at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In. We spent many afternoons swimming and kayaking in Crystal Lake, and evenings playing board games or roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Wonderful place to make family memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

diane s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Lake Cottage fall 2021

An AMAZING property. Older cottage that has obviously just been completely renovated with new everything from paint and flooring to appliances, kitchen, beds, all furniture inside and out as well as high quality kitchen set up with EVERYTHING you could need! The place was pristine and all the lovely touches of fully stocked coffee bar, full spice rack and cleaning products made it a delight. We definitely will be looking forward to another stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is one of the best we have stayed at. Truly enjoyed ourselves and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021