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The Violet Cottage

The Violet Cottage

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Exterior
Property grounds
Bathroom
Interior
Dining

Overview of The Violet Cottage

Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Popular LocationBellows Public Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach5 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 1 upstairs

1 Double Bed

Bed 2 upstairs

2 Twin Beds

Bed area downstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Violet Cottage

This rustic family cottage will take you back to a simpler time where life moves by at a slower pace. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs (1 full and 2 twins) and a third area with a queen bed downstairs. There is one bathroom with a shower over the old clawfoot tub, as well as a washer and dryer. There is a wood burning stove in the living room that will take off the chill in the shoulder season. This Cottage is a member of The Congregational Summer Assembly that comes with access to 800’ of members-only sandy beaches on Crystal Lake, as well as shared access to Lake Michigan beach. Registered renters are included for a $33 weekly fee during the mid-June to mid-August season. There are also four tennis courts (the two closest to the cottage require purchasing an additional $10 season access ticket). The main assembly building has a ping pong table and foosball table, a library, activities board, and is where they hold dances and other indoor activities for young kids. There is also a meeting house with church on Sunday across the field from the main assembly building. As a guest in a CSA cottage, you are welcome to use/attend as many or as few of the CSA activities you wish.

Property manager

Melina Penne

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 15 min walk
  • Betsie Lake - 5 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive
  • Old Indian Trail - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company - 5 min drive
  • The Hotel Frankfort - 5 min drive
  • Frankfort Dairy Maid - 4 min drive
  • Port City Smoke House - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Violet Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Violet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Violet Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Violet Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellows Public Beach and Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a disgrace to the rental market. There are not enough words to describe all the negative things about it. It is a fire trap waiting to happen. Only 1 way out through a door that was impossible for me to un lock (the lock is ancient) from the inside and then the door sticks so bad that it takes a strong man to open. I was near to having a serious panic attack and ready to call 911 because i could not get out! The bathroom was a horror story all by itself...2 naked light bulbs....paper and cleaning supplies dumped the floor....The bathtub/combo shower: very unsafe! No elderly person could ever dream of getting in it! Because we arrived so late, we stayed only 1 night of our reservation and left the next morning. For this to remain a rental property, some serious upgrades need to be done to make it safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ann, michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer cottage
Older summer cottage. Perfect location. Stairs are difficult for older family members. No bath upstairs. Everything you need. Host is easy to work with. Location is a 10! Lovely stay! Screened in porch was wonderful for morning coffee 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

staci b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place To Stay
Safe, quiet place near the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Violet House
Could not have been a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
King Salmon Fishing
My friends and I were coming into town for King Salmon fishing on the Bestie and based on location and need, this place was perfect. A 10 minute drive to the boat launch and right in the heart of Frankfort, the place was perfect for everything you'd need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Melina Penne

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Languages:

English
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