10/10 Excellent
Douglas S.
Aug 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Douglas S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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The Vine House on Crystal Lake
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
5 bedrooms1 bathroom1496 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Beach view
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Frankfort, MI
- Benzie Area Historical MuseumPlace, Benzie Area Historical Museum5 min drive
- Betsie Valley TrailPlace, Betsie Valley Trail5 min drive
- Betsie LakePlace, Betsie Lake6 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)43 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Frankfort
With a stay at this apartment in Frankfort, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Benzie Area Historical Museum. .This apartment is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Crystal Mountain.
What's nearby
- Benzie Area Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
- Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
- Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
- Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
Getting around
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Cherry Hut - 7 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Vine House on Crystal Lake
Welcome to The Vine House on Crystal Lake
A peaceful 4-bedroom, 2-bath getaway that comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. This charming 1950s lakefront home offers a private dock, kayaks, and stunning views from a large yard that leads directly to the water. While a public access point borders the property, it’s rarely used—offering a nearly private lakefront experience. Enjoy calm mornings, seasonal sunsets, and close proximity to downtown Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City.
🛏️ Bedrooms & Layout
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Twin bunk beds
Living Room: Pull-out sofa
2 full bathrooms
Sleeps up to 10 guests
🍽️ Amenities & Features
-Fully stocked kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender)
-Smart TV, Wi-Fi, board games
-Air conditioning & heating
-Washer & dryer (in covered outdoor area, not heated)
-Outdoor shower (preferred to conserve septic tank capacity)
🌅 Outdoor Highlights
-Private dock on Crystal Lake (note: boat on-site is not for guest use)
-Kayaks for guest use
-Gas fire pit, grill, outdoor dining & lounge areas
-Large yard with lake views
🔑 Guest Access
-Guests have full access to the entire home, yard, dock, and amenities
-Smart lock entry is on the north (lake-facing) side of the home
-West-side entrance near the driveway does not have guest access
-Parking for 2 cars in driveway + free street parking
📍Location
-2.5 miles to downtown Frankfort (shops, restaurants, beach)
-7 miles to Beulah
-20 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes
-40 miles to Traverse City
-Close to bike trails, hiking, and scenic drives along M-22
ℹ️ Additional Notes
-Public access borders the property but is rarely used
-Septic holding tank: please be mindful of water use
-Outdoor shower is ideal to help reduce tank fill-up
-Ring camera on exterior (north side, facing lake) for security
-Minimum Stay: A 3-night minimum stay is required most of the year. However, in July and August, bookings require a 7-night minimum with Friday check-in and Friday check-out only.
-No pets allowed
A peaceful 4-bedroom, 2-bath getaway that comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests. This charming 1950s lakefront home offers a private dock, kayaks, and stunning views from a large yard that leads directly to the water. While a public access point borders the property, it’s rarely used—offering a nearly private lakefront experience. Enjoy calm mornings, seasonal sunsets, and close proximity to downtown Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City.
🛏️ Bedrooms & Layout
Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Twin bunk beds
Living Room: Pull-out sofa
2 full bathrooms
Sleeps up to 10 guests
🍽️ Amenities & Features
-Fully stocked kitchen (oven, microwave, fridge, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender)
-Smart TV, Wi-Fi, board games
-Air conditioning & heating
-Washer & dryer (in covered outdoor area, not heated)
-Outdoor shower (preferred to conserve septic tank capacity)
🌅 Outdoor Highlights
-Private dock on Crystal Lake (note: boat on-site is not for guest use)
-Kayaks for guest use
-Gas fire pit, grill, outdoor dining & lounge areas
-Large yard with lake views
🔑 Guest Access
-Guests have full access to the entire home, yard, dock, and amenities
-Smart lock entry is on the north (lake-facing) side of the home
-West-side entrance near the driveway does not have guest access
-Parking for 2 cars in driveway + free street parking
📍Location
-2.5 miles to downtown Frankfort (shops, restaurants, beach)
-7 miles to Beulah
-20 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes
-40 miles to Traverse City
-Close to bike trails, hiking, and scenic drives along M-22
ℹ️ Additional Notes
-Public access borders the property but is rarely used
-Septic holding tank: please be mindful of water use
-Outdoor shower is ideal to help reduce tank fill-up
-Ring camera on exterior (north side, facing lake) for security
-Minimum Stay: A 3-night minimum stay is required most of the year. However, in July and August, bookings require a 7-night minimum with Friday check-in and Friday check-out only.
-No pets allowed
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing 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)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,496 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
385876
Reviews
The Vine House on Crystal Lake Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Tom D.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
Our family with seven kids ages 3 to 18. Enjoyed our stay on Crystal Lake. The water was beautiful and this location made it easy to swim out to the sandbar.
Tom D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025