Title: Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90984334&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! ## Photo gallery for Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! ![Exterior - Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! (Frankfort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90984400/90984334/b505b8a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! (Frankfort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90984400/90984334/fd0415cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! (Frankfort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90984400/90984334/aadd7d41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! (Frankfort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90984400/90984334/a3786034.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! (Frankfort)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90990000/90984400/90984334/0e93142b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake at Trader Scott's, a beautifully decorated home featuring a huge dock and private beach with bonfire ring. Enjoy gorgeous lake views from the expansive deck or unwind in the colorfully designed interior with great natural lighting. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - 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. ### Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! Trader Scott's is a beautifully decorated home on the spectacular south shore of Crystal Lake! Outside, it features a huge dock, mooring buoy for boats, a family-friendly bonfire ring right on the private beach, a huge deck with a gorgeous lakeview, and lots of outdoor furniture for dining and relaxing. Inside, the home is gorgeous with lots of color, windows, and great natural lighting along with a huge kitchen, washer & dryer, and all amenities! NEIGHBORHOOD: 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. 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. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire house, except for the furnace room which is locked off for storage. THE SPACE: It is important to understand the layout of the house. The house is a bit of a "treehouse" in that the main shared living space in terms of the living room, dining room, and the kitchen ARE ALL LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR. Thus, the home may not work well for everybody. Another important aspect of the layout is that the two downstairs bedrooms and the downstairs bathroom are somewhat separated from the rest of the house. This works great for providing teenagers, a second couple, or extra relatives with their own private space. TRANSIT: It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) ROAD: South Shore Drive runs between the house and the lake. This might be an issue for families with small children. (Note that the speed limit on South Shore Drive is only 25 MPH though and there is little traffic on the road since the road basically only services houses that are directly on the lake.) 2) HANGING CANOE: Please note that the canoe that is hanging on the wall in the garage is not available for guest usage. It is for decoration only. 3) FIREPLACES: Please note that the 2 indoor fireplaces are NOT available for guest usage. 4) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property. 5) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside. 6) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct. 7) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not. 8) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### 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 - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 (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 ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93204700/93204688/9bced3f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Elegant Stone Cottage: Steps to Crystal Lake Beach Beulah - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=93204688&PinnedHotelID=93204688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70880000/70871300/70871232/7be661b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bright and Breezy - Lakefront with Spa! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as ee6ea7e8-0e31-443f-8e27-eb3d278e98a0 ## About the area Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. [Visit our Frankfort travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frankfort.dx6046165) [View more Holiday homes in Frankfort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Frankfort-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6046165-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.65782%2C-86.20148&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XpzrPFBvmwfADNSLpK_aqYJkOVI=) Frankfort, MI ### What's nearby - ![Lake Michigan is stunning in the winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046165/b24a4301-e641-421d-b56b-8d470e866ac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Frankfort Beach 8 min drive \- 4.3 miles - ![Light house ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092457/8a9916a8-74f9-4de4-8610-d701a8f2f0b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Point Betsie Lighthouse 8 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Bellows Public Beach 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Betsie Lake 7 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital 7 min drive \- 4.1 miles ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 12 min drive - A Papano's Pizza BEULAH 14 min drive - A&W Restaurant 7 min drive - Cherry Hut 13 min drive - Stormcloud Brewing Company 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING!? ### What time is check-in at Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING!? ### What time is check-out at Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING!? ### Where is Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Trader Scott's - GORGEOUS LAKEFRONT HOME WITH PRIVATE DOCK AND BONFIRE RING! 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location to enjoy Crystal Lake Just an ideal location on Crystal Lake, with plenty of frontage and water to play in. Amazing views from the deck and inside the house. The cottage had everything we needed for a great stay, including chairs, tubes, towels, games, and even a desk to get some work done. Depending on the size of your group, the two bedrooms and bathroom downstairs may not be ideal (needs some upgrading too). ##### Jason R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny C. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crystal Lake Paradise! Thank you for allowing our family to enjoy this slice of heaven! We have been wanting to stay on Crystal Lake for several years and the wait was well worth it. Everything was perfect! The house is well maintained and situated in a great location on the lake. There are many activities to do in the area and Frankfort is a very nice little town. Hope to be back again next year! Thanks! ##### Danny C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### KayA 4 Aug 2025 #### Lovely stay Beautiful house, beautiful view, lovely stay ##### KayA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke D. 9 Aug 2025 #### Renter Fantastic lake getaway! Beautiful spot on Crystal Lake. Everything you could want with great views of the lake, dock access, quick access into town. Clean. Great management team. Hope to be back soon.! ##### Luke D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. 11 Sept 2025 #### Trader Scott’s We had a wonderful time at Trader Scott’s!! The cottage is beautiful and the set up is perfect when you have family that can stay downstairs while not disturbing them if we are still awake upstairs! Jean was a huge help with any request that I had and a pleasure to deal with. I love this cottage and we really hope to keep renting it every year!! ##### Kim K. ---