Title: The Violet Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Violet Cottage ![TV, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68590000/68588300/68588265/76478452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68590000/68588300/68588265/4bad8f21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68590000/68588300/68588265/d6459da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68590000/68588300/68588265/e6442246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68590000/68588300/68588265/ec8b3689.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a simpler way of life at this rustic family cottage near Crystal Lake. Enjoy access to members-only sandy beaches on Crystal Lake, shared use of the Lake Michigan beach and tennis courts nearby. Cozy up by the wood burning stove in the living room or spend time playing ping pong, foosball or reading from the library. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Foosball table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - 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 available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as The Violet Cottage Frankfort The Violet Cottage Private vacation home The Violet Cottage Private vacation home Frankfort ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.66201,-86.24338&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:s%7CroGblkmO%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FW%40S%40W%40S%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBUBSBUBUDSDSBUDSDSDSFSDSDSFSFSFQFSFQFQFSHQFQHQHOHQHQHOHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJMJOJMJKLMJKJMLKJMLKJILILKLILILKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLENGLENELENCNCLENCNALCNANCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLHLHLJLHJJLHJLLJJLJJLLJJJLJNJLJLHNJNJNHNHNHNHPHNHPHPHNFPHPFRFPFPHRDPFRFRDRDRFRDRDRDRBTDRDRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40R%40V%40R%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FT%3FTATATATARAVATCRATCTCRCTCTCRCTETERCRERETERGRERERGRGPERIPGRGPGPIPGPIPIPINIPININIPILKPKLINKNKLKLKLKLMLKJKLMJKJMHKJMJMHMHMJMHMHMFMFOHMDMFMFOFMDODODMDOBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMKMGMKMKKIMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIOKMIQKMIQIOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGQGQGSGQGSGQGSESESGSESEUESCSESEUCUCSCUCUCSCUAUASCUAWASAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YzFF0ZkqoKA0Y4sil_jehQ-q0bc=) Frankfort, MI #### What's nearby - Bellows Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Betsie Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km - Old Indian Trail - 11 min drive - 12.2 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Birch & Maple - ‬4 min drive - ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬5 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Violet Cottage 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 4.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ann, michigan Sep 11, 2023 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 😊 ##### Ann Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sherry Sep 17, 2023 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. ##### Sherry Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### staci b. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place To Stay Safe, quiet place near the lake. ##### staci b. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devin A. Sep 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Violet House Could not have been a better stay. ##### Devin A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh H. Sep 16, 2021 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. ##### Josh H. 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