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Big House

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Living area
Dining
Exterior
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    6 min drive
  • Bellows Public Beach
    7 min drive
  • Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
    8 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    39 min drive

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About the area

Frankfort

With a stay at this farm stay in Frankfort, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. .This farm stay is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Bellows Public Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Old Indian Trail - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Platte Lake - 25 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Big House

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.


There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Penne's Property Management

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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

Big House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking Trip
Enjoyed the views after biking the Betsie Valley Bike trail
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kamrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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