At this holiday home you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .With a stay at this Frankfort holiday home, you'll be 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 5 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
Lighthouse Cafe - 7 min drive
Cabbage Shed - 8 min drive
Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - 5 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.
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
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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)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
The Violet Cottage Frankfort
The Violet Cottage Private vacation home
The Violet Cottage Private vacation home Frankfort
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to The Violet Cottage?
Yep, The Violet Cottage is a short 15-minute walk from Bellows Public Beach.
Fun beach activities include waterskiing, kayaking and sailing. You can also find motor boats.
Does The Violet Cottage have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Violet Cottage?
No, The Violet Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Violet Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Violet Cottage?
No, pets are not allowed.
The Violet Cottage Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Sherry
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Ann, michigan
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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 😊
Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
staci b.
13 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place To Stay
Safe, quiet place near the lake.
staci b.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Devin A.
17 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Violet House
Could not have been a better stay.
Devin A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Josh H.
16 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
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.