On the south shore of Crystal Lake, The Bright and Breezy offers a serene retreat with a private hot tub, outdoor shower, and hammock. Inside, enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi and live streaming TVs in beautifully decorated spaces. Explore downtown Frankfort's charming shops or visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore just 30 minutes away.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!
The Bright and Breezy is a gorgeous newly-remodeled home right on the south shore of Crystal Lake! Outside it features a NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB, huge dock, outdoor shower, hammock, bonfire ring, water toys (including a lilypad and a kayak), backyard deck, and new propane grill! Inside the home is beautifully decorated in bright and beachy tones. Plus high-speed Wi-Fi along with live streaming tv's! The property makes for a fantastic base year-round to explore all of northwest Michigan!
The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value. The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.
This is also a great destination for winter skiing! The home is warm and cozy in the winter with an indoor fireplace and it's only a 24-minute drive from Crystal Mountain! It includes high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple televisions with live streaming, and board games as well! Also provides a beautiful wintertime of Crystal Lake and ice fishing right across the street!
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse. The Bright and Breezy is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast).
The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
PLEASE NOTE:
(1) Outdoor surveillance cameras are in use at this property. (2) ABSOLUTELY NO PETS OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED AT THIS PROPERTY! This includes service dogs. Please do not attempt to sneak in a pet. We do check-in guests in person and there are outdoor surveillance cameras at the property. If a pet is seen at the property, then the current guest will be immediately removed from the property without any refund of any portion of their stay.
HOT TUB RULES:
• Please shower with soap and water before going in the Hot Tub. Rinse sand off feet as well. • Enter and exit the Hot Tub Slowly. • No jumping or diving. • Do not stand, sit or lay down on the Hot Tub cover or use it as a table. • Do not bring glass in or near Hot Tub. • Children must be supervised by an adult. • No children under 5 years of age in the Hot Tub. • Please replace the Spa cover after each use. • Please turn off high jets after use. • Please do not use soaps or oils in the Hot Tub. • If the Hot Tub is found to be excessively unclean, an additional fee will be incurred by guests. • Do not use alcohol, narcotics or medication while in the Hot Tub. • Elderly persons must consult doctor before use. • Pregnant women should NOT use the Hot Tub. • Do not use the Hot Tub at a temperature over 104 degrees F. • Anyone with heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure or any serious illness or infection should consult a doctor before using Hot Tub.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: 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
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
Is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! Reviews
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We really enjoyed our trip up north. Great host and communication. Great space for our family, so much to do in the area and a view that can’t be beat.
The property was easy to find, the sleeping arrangements were great, and the hot tub was a real hit. We were close enough to Frankfort to pick up carryout and it was an easy drive to Crystal Mountain for skiing.
The perfect location. Right on Crystal Lake that was beautiful and still swimmable in September. And also so close to Frankfort that it was easy to pop into town for ice cream. The house has everything we needed in the kitchen to cook, games galore, a stand up paddle board, and things we will have to come back to use, like a kayak and hot tub. Hope to return!
The house was exactly as shown. Very clean with everything we needed for our stay. The location was perfect. Hot tub was added bonus. Check in was a breeze and communication with the property manager was instant. Highly recommend!
We will definitely stay here again or recommend to all.
What a great property! Included everything we could have needed. Beds comfortable, spacious, and nice upgrades. We enjoyed playing some of the family games too.
We had a great stay here! The lake and street were both quiet even though it was mid-August. We were able to relax at the cottage and enjoy the water. Thank you!
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The house was clean and beautiful! We didn’t get to use the lake because of weather but it looked crystal clear and beautiful at the end of the dock! Lots of room for the whole family. Loved the outdoor shower too! Great experience overall.
My husband myself and our 2 friends just loved it there. All the connivence of home. Close to everything we wanted to do. And after running around all day, it was nice to come back have a small bonfire and enjoy the hot tub. We defiantly what to come back during the summer months to enjoy the lake and to see other places we didn't get to see the 4 days we were there.
Beautiful little cottage. Was very recently updated inside and we loved the space. The dock was great to sit and read next to the crystal clear water. Frankfurt was just a short drive away and we enjoyed some great meals and shopping there. We loved this place and will be back. Our only suggestion is a few more window AC units it was very hot weather while we were visiting.
For a lake front cottage, this place is open and feels like plenty of room. Even on a chilly or rainy day, we would be content inside with the fireplace and 2 large tables. One could be used for puzzles or games. The sitting area with the comfortable sectional set this cottage apart, as did the hot tub! Would certainly stay here again in the summer or fall!
Was a bit surprised with the $20 extra charge for each additional guest after 2. Also the $500 deposit and the extra late charge for every 15 minutes that would have been charged if not checked out on time. While I get this, it seemed a little much. Place was clean n nice ghogh
Great location for heading to many of the activities that are in the area. My kids loved the lake and they especially enjoyed the lily pad! It was a fun week of Up North activities!