Year round Crystal Lake cottage, newly remodelled 4br/1ba, w/semi-private beach
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 1,500 sq ft |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 4 nights |
Overview
Spacious 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath with lg. kitchen/dining area plus laundry & fireplace
Located on the South shore of Crystal Lake with 60 feet of semi-private sandy beach this newly remodeled 4 BR/1BA (w/separate room w/double vanity) comes to you with a deck, fireplace, laundry, and wonderful lakefront views from the deck or beach itself. The four bedrooms include 2 x Queen, 1 x Bunk & Twin & 1 x Full are all on the 2nd floor. Plenty of room between the house and beach to relax on the hammock or roast marshmallows in the fire pit (don't have to worry about cars and kids!). Interested in setting up horseshoes or badminton? No worries, plenty of room. A charcoal Weber grill is also available for use. Conveniently located half way between Frankfort & Beulah and minutes from area attractions such as Crystal Mountain, Point Betsie, biking trails and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.
Smoking is prohibited. Beds have pillows, mattress pads & blankets. Pillow cases, sheets & towels are NOT Provided.
About Jay Kulesza
I grew up spending my summers here since 1968 - my first dip in the waters of clear blue Crystal Lake was when I was 2 weeks old! Spending summers here was such a special part of my life growing up as was my mother and grandmother before her. We've been very fortunate to keep the property within the family for 5 generations and counting and one thing I find most rewarding is being able to share this special place with others.
Jay Kulesza purchased this cottage in 1922
Why Jay Kulesza chose Frankfort
Built in 1922 by my great grandparents, only within the past year has it been completely renovated bringing it up to the 21 century modern standards but continues to hold the old world charm of a northern Michigan cottage. Plenty of room to spread out inside and out there is room to explore on land, in the water or climbing trees. The area abounds with adventure and is regularly featured as one of America's finest destinations, also known as "the other West Coast".
Guestbook comments from the owner
Jay, we had a great time at the cottage. We are interested in next year also, thanks!
Amenities
Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Frankfort, Michigan
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1500 sq ft
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 8
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only
- Beach View ...
- Beachfront ...
- Lake View ...
- Lakefront ...
- Resort ...
- Village ...
- Water View ...
- Waterfront ...
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Free Wifi
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- The roomy bathroom contains a 6 foot soaking tub/shower combination with a separate attached room containing a double vanity sink maximizing the usage to multiple persons at the same time.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4 - 1 double
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games ...
- Television ...
- Video Library
- Boat ...
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- long term renters welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- marina
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- pier fishing
- roller blading
- sailing
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- snowboarding
- surf fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(19 traveler reviews)
Beautiful home with room to spread out, and turquoise waters just steps beyond back door
This is our 2nd year coming here. We love it, and are very happy we found such a nice home that's dog friendly. Our dog loves swimming in the lake. Home is beautifully furnished and has washer/dryer, full kitchen, BBQ grill.... everything you need to immediately settle in and get comfortable. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City and other great destinations are 30-60 minutes away, so easy day trips. Only on this 2nd trip did we find a great trailway along the coast of Crystal Lake. Go east on main road from home to DNR boat launch on SE corner of lake, from there you can walk at least a mile or 2 in either direction I think. With views of the lake along the whole path. The owner (Jay) is always very responsive and great to work with.
Beautiful cottage - great experience!
We decided to book this cottage with some friends (including a kid and a dog) for the Memorial weekend. The cottage is very nice inside and wonderful outside. We loved the private beach on Crystal Lake and having a barbecue in the yard. :-)
Thanks for the great experience! We would widely recommand this cottage for group of friends or families.
Best experience in the Frankfort area
We had a wonderful time staying at Helen's Haven. I've been coming to the area twice a year for the past decade, and this was easily the best property I have stayed at. It was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for an excellent week. It's hard to beat a a relaxing night by the fire after a full day of hiking Sleeping Bear. Thank you for everything!
The property was very nice
Liked the house and location, the property owner was responsive and easy to deal with.
Lovely home with beautiful Crystal Lake access
The home worked nicely for our family for a quick weekend up north. Easy access to Frankfort while being nestled in the woods. Clean and family friendly home and property. The zip line was an added bonus. We would recommend to family and friends who wanted to visit any season.
Lovely and quaint
It was just what we were expecting. Very spacious and updated.
We were able to enjoy breakfast on the beach in front of a fire
we built down at the beach. This will certainly accommodate a
large group. Downside is that our mom was with us and we
didn't realize all the bedrooms were upstairs with no bathroom.
As a result, she needed to sleep downstairs on the sofa, which
did not pull out. We really enjoyed our stay.
Location
Enjoy nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore including canoeing / kayaking on the nearby Betsie or Platte Rivers. Take a leisurely walk along the Frankfort pier or Point Betsie to get an up close view of our area light houses. Come during Autumn to enjoy the splendor of the areas Fall Colors along scenic M-22. During the Winter months Crystal Mountain and its fine downhill and cross-country skiing await you.
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Rates & Availability
Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Frankfort, Michigan
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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2018 Peak Season
May 25 2018 -
Sep 29 2018
4 night minimum stay
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C$396
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C$2,641
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Fall Color Tour
Oct 1 2018 -
Oct 20 2018
3 night minimum stay
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C$231
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C$1,452
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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C$205
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C$1,301
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | C$198.06 |
| Pet Fee | C$132.04 |
| Damage Deposit | C$396.12 |
Rates are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed. A reservation is not confirmed until paid in full and a signed rental agreement is returned (you may sign/scan and email me the agreement via VRBO if you'd like). Keys to the cottage will be provided once a reservation is confirmed.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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