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Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom75 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Elberta, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Elberta

With a stay at this vacation home in Elberta, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 15.6 mi (25 km) from Crystal Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Elberta Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬13 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.

Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly

Make Sandhill Cottage your home base for your up north adventures! A new build nestled in the quiet village of Elberta, Sandhill Cottage borders the Betsie River State Game Preserve. Enjoy sandhill cranes, geese, deer, rabbits, and other wildlife from the comforts of the covered porch. Hiking opportunities are just across M-22 at the Elberta Dunes South Natural Area or just down M-22 at Green Point, both offering beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the dunes. Local shopping, dining, and public beaches are just minutes away in Elberta and nearby Frankfort. Four-season activities from golf and mountain biking to skiing and more are available at Crystal Mountain Resort, only 15.6 miles away. Enjoy the sight of the Point Betsie Lighthouse silhouetted against the sunset over Northern Michigan in nearby Frankfort, or enjoy a late night at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In for their double feature. Sandhill Cottage offers a convenient central location for so many of your next adventures.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features snowboarding nearby, cross-country skiing nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 806 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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

Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ajones038

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the entire place! Location was a pleasant surprise. Close to things but felt secluded. Nice walking area right across the street! Nicely supplied. Can use a couple more things for comfort but would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greatest place we have ever stayed. Used to live nearby didn’t want to leave. Our host Erin they left us wine and a card for our wedding. Made it feel like a family friend. Was amazing. Beautiful great neighbors. Awesome spot. Want to be there in 2026 for our anniversary.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a truly beautiful cottage. It is immaculately clean, roomy and well-equipped (especially the kitchen). It also has really lovely woodwork.The only suggestion we would have is maybe some additional window coverings (unless installing them would damage that lovely woodwork).The location is perfect - just down the street from Frankfort, and an easy drive to the National Lakeshore. The neighborhood is nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sandhill Cottage was very welcoming and comfortable. It was in a great location for my wife and i to get to everywhere that we wanted to go this weekend, and still nice, quiet, and secluded feel.Thanks Earl and Erin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here! The location was perfect for the event in Frankfort we came to town for, a short drive to Frankfort downtown and beach. It's in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to nature trails. Erin's communication was friendly with quick responses. The cottage was very clean & new with cute decor, and well equipped with everything we needed for a stay. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the northern lights dance above the treetops our last night there. It's a wonderful cottage to stay in, & I highly recommend these hosts & this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
what a great place quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lev P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly, clean and located close to Frankfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandhill Cottage was brand new and well appointed. It was in a quiet corner surrounded by trees for privacy. It was a great jumping off point for us to explore the "little finger" of Michigan. We had room for our motorcycle trailer and loved the front porch. The only suggestion we have would be to include a grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cottage was perfect for our family of 4. It had a secluded and woodsy feel but close enough to ride a bike to both Elberta and Frankfort attractions. The cottage itself was very modern with an open concept that felt like home to us. We enjoyed being minutes from the beach and the boat launch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place. Bed was comfortable which was a huge bonus. Very close to downtown Frankfurt which was nice because of boat launch was right there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect! We loved hiking the dunes and love the quietness of ELBERTA, any option to go into a bigger town like Frankfort 2 miles away. We had so much fun exploring the area going to food trucks going to the shops and the beaches. Alpaca farm was a great success as well! We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry P., Chelsea, MI | USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place nestled back in the woods which makes it feel secluded. This was a last minute booking along with a last minute addition of a pet, which Erin kindly allowed. Everything you need can be found in the home. Theres a nice little hiking trail across the street that overlooks Lake Michigan. We had a great time and most definitely will be coming back. Erin is a great host thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025