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Beautiful modern farmhouse close to Lake Michigan and Frankfort, A/C, sleeps 8

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Golf
Dining
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Elberta, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Elberta

When you stay at this vacation home in Elberta, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Crystal Mountain and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Betsie Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful modern farmhouse close to Lake Michigan and Frankfort, A/C, sleeps 8

This 3-bedroom house is perfect for your escape to a delightful retreat. With 1 king bed and 3 queen beds, this phenomenal property offers all the comforts you desire. Our charming modern farmhouse is perfectly located just minutes from the beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and popular tourist city of Frankfort.

Relax on the large front porch and enjoy the sunrise while sipping your morning coffee. Popular restaurants are in walking distance including the Lighthouse Cafe, Mayfair Burger Bar, and the Cabbage Shed. Walk or ride bikes to the beaches or Frankfort in minutes!

Experience privacy within the white picket fence surrounding the entire property, keeping your little ones safe. Our beautiful manicured lawn offers both sun and shade throughout the entire day. Our outdoor patio features a gas grill next to an additional area for campfires and star gazing. The Elberta Lighthouse features a large dining area and family room with plenty of comfortable seating for movie nights or sports games. Our newly remodeled house offers a full-service kitchen, new windows, A/C, first floor laundry, and plenty of parking for cars/boat trailers. There is also a shed to lock your bikes and toys during your stay.

Outdoor enthusiasts-Hop on your bikes to the 22 mile-long Betsie Valley Trail, which extends from Frankfort to Beulah to Thompsonville. Walk two blocks to the trailhead of the Elberta Dunes hiking trails and ascend to the glorious 360-degree view overlooking Lake Michigan! Fun activities await including swimming, beach walks, boating, fishing, shopping, farm markets, restaurants, concerts…the opportunities are endless.

Other popular nearby destinations include the premier golf courses of Arcadia Bluffs and Crystal Mountain, Crystal Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, St. Ambrose Cellars, and Little River Casino. For winter fun-enjoy skiing, snowboarding, sledding, ice fishing, and winter festivals. Take reassurance that your car will never be stuck in the snow as we are conveniently located right on M-22.

Whether seeking relaxation or excitement, we know you will love your stay at the family-friendly Elberta Lighthouse. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in paradise!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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
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, 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

This property does not have elevators

Beautiful modern farmhouse close to Lake Michigan and Frankfort, A/C, sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ami S., WARREN

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay. Was perfect for our family
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen had a lot of dishes, pots & pans and gadgets, which was helpful. It was in a great location and easy to access. Our family of 5 enjoyed the spaciousness of the house. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Northern Michigan Cottage

We enjoyed our 8 day stay at this beautiful home in Elberta. Everything was so CLEAN! Comfortable beds with nice linens. Kitchen was well stocked. Nice front porch, fire pit, and outdoor seating. The home was close to restaurants, hiking trails, farmers markets, beaches, etc. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you, Vicky!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property, great area

We had a nice time fishing and enjoying local restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Betsie Lake

We had a great stay at this property. Large common areas, comfortable beds and well maintained. Elberta and Frankfort beaches are great. Nearby bike trail to Crystal Lake was added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The house was exactly as pictured, very clean, and cozy. The hosts made check in and out super easy, and were quick to respond when we had a question. The cafe next door has great breakfast. My husband and I would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025