Title: Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly Holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly ![Exterior detail - Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly (Elberta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/38e69b47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly (Elberta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/9130d142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly (Elberta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/be192faa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly (Elberta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/b07ae00a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly (Elberta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/59525c9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom806 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## 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. ### Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly Make Sandhill Cottage your home base for your up north adventures and enjoy a resort quality stay without paying resort prices! 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 many windows facing nature. Just a quick drive to Crystal Mountain Resort for skiing, snowboarding, fat tire biking, horse drawn surrey rides, and other winter activities as well as live music, fine dining, and the Crystal spa. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing 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. Enjoy the sight of the Point Betsie Lighthouse silhouetted against the sunset over Northern Michigan or enjoy a movie and popcorn at the historic Garden Theater in nearby Frankfort. Sandhill Cottage offers a convenient central location for so many of your next adventures. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118440000/118437400/118437341/114d75de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1-bedroom apartment downtown Frankfort 3 blocks from the beach! 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Our cleaner thanks you in advance! 🙏🏻 Do not leave pet(s) alone in Sandhill Cottage unless they are crated. You must pick up after your pet. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.61717,-86.22149&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kdjoGhcgmO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40S%40U%40UBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUDSBUDSDUBSDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFSFQHQFSHQFOHQHQHOHOHQHOJOHMJOJOJMHOJMJMLMJKJMJKLMJKLKLKLIJKLILILILGLINILELILGNGLENELENGLCNENCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLFNDLDNDLFLFLHNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJLJJHLJLJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLJNJLJNHNJLHPHLHPJNHNHPFPHPFNHRFPFPFRHPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDRDRBTDTDRBRBTBTBRBTBTBR%40T%40T%40TBT%3FR%40V%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTARAVARCTCTCRCTCTCRCTERETCRERERETERGRERGREPGRIPGRGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNIPILIPKLINKLKNKNKLKJKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMJMHMJMFMHMHMHMFOFMHMDMFODMFODMDOBOFMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOGMCOEMEOGMEOGMEMIMGOGMIMIMGMIMKKIMIMMMKKKMKKKKMKMMMKKKMIOKOKMKOIMKOIOIQIOIQIOIQGQIQGQIQGQGSGQGSGQESGSESGSEUESCSESESCUEUCSCUCUCSCUAUASCWASAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EsXig24-reee3gVtzaIh3k58K90=) Elberta, MI #### What's nearby - Betsie Lake \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Elberta Beach \- 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore \- 14 min drive \- 10.3 miles - Crystal Mountain \- 17 min drive \- 18.0 miles - Little River Casino \- 36 min drive \- 35.5 miles #### 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 - ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly? ### Where is Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Sandhill Cottage, 15mi from Crystal Mountain, dog friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### vincent 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This place is amazing!! Everything was super clean and very nice. The Host Erin was wonderful to work with. Her response time with messages was top notch. I would stay here 10 out of 10 times. ##### vincent Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 1 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Michael R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann M. 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the place. ##### Ann M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cory S. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy what a great place quiet and clean ##### Cory S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lev P. 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Pet friendly, clean and located close to Frankfort. ##### Lev P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin H. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Kevin H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy L. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Randy L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey R. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Audrey R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon W. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Shannon W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Laura M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Al R. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Al R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barry P. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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 ##### Barry P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---