Cabin in Lake Township
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cabin rental
Summary:
Red Shutters at the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) in gorgeous Frankfort, Michigan was built by hand in 1939 and offers guests a rustic, close-to-nature, "old-school" vacation experience with tons of amazing private community amenities available! Half-mile walk to Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. 6-night minimum stay is required.
The Space:
Welcome to the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) and step back in time to this wholesome, peaceful resort offering family events and activities. Our rustic cabin features a large primary bedroom with a king bed, an old-school upper-level bunk room, a screen porch, and all the peace and relaxation you could want.
The activities are posted weekly and include arts and crafts, dancing, tennis, watersports, theater, bible studies, nature observation, area history, yoga, swimming lessons, and water aerobics. This community has multiple tennis and pickleball courts and offers private beach access to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.
Step inside this wooded, rustic cabin with a recent addition of a primary bedroom with a king bed, half bath, fireplace, and walk-out deck, offering a place to rest and relax. The cozy kitchen has everything you need to cook on your vacation, including a small electric stovetop and oven. The living room has a propane stove for heat and opens to a screened-in porch, which has a dining room table and additional relaxed seating. The porch is the perfect place to sit for meals between activities, play games, read, or build puzzles. Take the stairs up to the loft where the second floor has been sectioned into 3 sleeping areas-2 with queen beds, and 1 with twin bunks. Open the windows to appreciate the sounds of nature and the gentle evening breezes.
From the house, you can walk or drive to all the fun on the property. Time moves slower here, and the opportunities for enjoyment are endless. The exclusivity of activities to just the residents and their guests throughout the summer allows for new friendships to be made. During your weeklong stay, you will make many memories, and it may become your group's annual summer vacation tradition.
Rental Policy:
- No smoking or fireworks are permitted.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Minimum booking age is 25.
- No pets.
- We have partnered with Safely to provide rental property damage protection for all reservations.
- Photo ID required.
CSA Rental and Guest Policy:
- Weekly rentals only. 6-night minimum is required.
- Check-in 3:00 pm Check-out 10:00 am
- CSA office hours Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- CSA Registration is required upon arrival. Costs $41 per person/per week for all guests over 3 years old. Activities are planned a week in advance and posted each Sunday by 4 pm on the porch of the Assembly Building and on their website.
- Vehicle Stickers are required. Costs $20 per car. Max 2 cars.
- Guest tennis at the Woods Court is an additional cost of $5 per day.
- No motorcycles, campers, RVs.
- Yellow bag trash system. Garbage pick-up is on Tuesdays and Fridays on the CSA grounds located at South Shore Drive and M-22. You may purchase the yellow bags required for trash pick-up at the CSA office or the Family Fare market in Frankfort. Yellow bags cannot be put out the night before. If you miss trash day, you must remove all trash from the property before checkout.
License Number CLT2026 – 19
Guest Access:
This property features self-check-in. Check-in after 10 pm is not permitted. Check-in instructions are sent after completing our guest check-in form. The home's property address will also be sent separately 72 hours prior to check-in.
The Neighborhood:
Crystal Lake Township
Getting Around:
Lots of walkability within the CSA! Car recommended.
Other Things to Note:
Guests are provided with a small amount of essentials, including paper towels, toilet paper in each bathroom, laundry pods, dish pods, dish soap, hand soap, and basic cleaning supplies.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
•November-April: Set the heat/thermostat to 55 degrees and close the blinds.
•May-October: Shut off everything and close the blinds.
•Strip beds (not mattress pads) and pile all sheets and towels on the floor near the washer. Start a load of towels in the washer. (If applicable.)
•Dispose of food and trash.
•Put all trash in the garbage bin. Trash instructions are noted in your Guest Guide Link.
•Put patio cushions back. (If applicable.)
•Washed, dried, and put away dishes.
•Turn off lights.
•Lock the door.
Interaction with Guests:
Rental Management One is available to assist via email, phone, or directly through OTA messages. Detailed contact information will be provided with the check-in instructions.
Red Shutters at the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) in gorgeous Frankfort, Michigan was built by hand in 1939 and offers guests a rustic, close-to-nature, "old-school" vacation experience with tons of amazing private community amenities available! Half-mile walk to Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. 6-night minimum stay is required.
The Space:
Welcome to the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) and step back in time to this wholesome, peaceful resort offering family events and activities. Our rustic cabin features a large primary bedroom with a king bed, an old-school upper-level bunk room, a screen porch, and all the peace and relaxation you could want.
The activities are posted weekly and include arts and crafts, dancing, tennis, watersports, theater, bible studies, nature observation, area history, yoga, swimming lessons, and water aerobics. This community has multiple tennis and pickleball courts and offers private beach access to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.
Step inside this wooded, rustic cabin with a recent addition of a primary bedroom with a king bed, half bath, fireplace, and walk-out deck, offering a place to rest and relax. The cozy kitchen has everything you need to cook on your vacation, including a small electric stovetop and oven. The living room has a propane stove for heat and opens to a screened-in porch, which has a dining room table and additional relaxed seating. The porch is the perfect place to sit for meals between activities, play games, read, or build puzzles. Take the stairs up to the loft where the second floor has been sectioned into 3 sleeping areas-2 with queen beds, and 1 with twin bunks. Open the windows to appreciate the sounds of nature and the gentle evening breezes.
From the house, you can walk or drive to all the fun on the property. Time moves slower here, and the opportunities for enjoyment are endless. The exclusivity of activities to just the residents and their guests throughout the summer allows for new friendships to be made. During your weeklong stay, you will make many memories, and it may become your group's annual summer vacation tradition.
Rental Policy:
- No smoking or fireworks are permitted.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Minimum booking age is 25.
- No pets.
- We have partnered with Safely to provide rental property damage protection for all reservations.
- Photo ID required.
CSA Rental and Guest Policy:
- Weekly rentals only. 6-night minimum is required.
- Check-in 3:00 pm Check-out 10:00 am
- CSA office hours Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- CSA Registration is required upon arrival. Costs $41 per person/per week for all guests over 3 years old. Activities are planned a week in advance and posted each Sunday by 4 pm on the porch of the Assembly Building and on their website.
- Vehicle Stickers are required. Costs $20 per car. Max 2 cars.
- Guest tennis at the Woods Court is an additional cost of $5 per day.
- No motorcycles, campers, RVs.
- Yellow bag trash system. Garbage pick-up is on Tuesdays and Fridays on the CSA grounds located at South Shore Drive and M-22. You may purchase the yellow bags required for trash pick-up at the CSA office or the Family Fare market in Frankfort. Yellow bags cannot be put out the night before. If you miss trash day, you must remove all trash from the property before checkout.
License Number CLT2026 – 19
Guest Access:
This property features self-check-in. Check-in after 10 pm is not permitted. Check-in instructions are sent after completing our guest check-in form. The home's property address will also be sent separately 72 hours prior to check-in.
The Neighborhood:
Crystal Lake Township
Getting Around:
Lots of walkability within the CSA! Car recommended.
Other Things to Note:
Guests are provided with a small amount of essentials, including paper towels, toilet paper in each bathroom, laundry pods, dish pods, dish soap, hand soap, and basic cleaning supplies.
CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS:
•November-April: Set the heat/thermostat to 55 degrees and close the blinds.
•May-October: Shut off everything and close the blinds.
•Strip beds (not mattress pads) and pile all sheets and towels on the floor near the washer. Start a load of towels in the washer. (If applicable.)
•Dispose of food and trash.
•Put all trash in the garbage bin. Trash instructions are noted in your Guest Guide Link.
•Put patio cushions back. (If applicable.)
•Washed, dried, and put away dishes.
•Turn off lights.
•Lock the door.
Interaction with Guests:
Rental Management One is available to assist via email, phone, or directly through OTA messages. Detailed contact information will be provided with the check-in instructions.
Amenities at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Map of Lake Township
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2024
At Red Shutters you fall asleep in front of a roaring fire and wake to deer grazing in the yard. The accommodations are clean, the bed comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked with cooking gear and dried spices. The propane stove in the main room was nice when the weather turned colder. It’s lovely to be surrounded by dense woods and just 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. A wonderful retreat.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
This is a cute but rustic cabin.
Pros: place was clean and the primary suite bed very comfortable. There is good internet and a small smart TV. The private access to Lake Michigan was awesome, especially for rock hunters like us. There was plenty of hot water and a nice gas fireplace in the living room for cooler nights/mornings. Linens were provided and there is a washer/dryer. The location is great - quick drive into town, to Point Betsie, or to our family’s cottage on South Shore.
Cons:
The CSA charges you to register cars and people, so it was like $275 extra just for the privilege of being on the property. The shower is super tiny - okay for us as none of us are super tall, but bigger people might have struggled in the shower. The kitchen is tiny - and almost nonfunctional for meal prep beyond the basics.
Communication was good and efficient. Overall, it worked for us!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2023
wonderful rustic house in a great location
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2023
The location is fantastic! If you are not familiar with the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA), it is an association of cottages established in 1918. There is a common activity building, tennis/pickleball courts, a private beach area on Crystal Lake, private beach access to Lake MI, and daily activities (tennis, swim lessons, crafts, etc.). The cottage is within walking distance of both Lake MI and Crystal Lake, which makes for the ultimate MI lake vacation. It is a 30-minute drive to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, which is filled with hikes with amazing views of Lake Michigan from high on the bluffs.
The cottage is rustic (e.g., no drywall in the place), but was very clean. If you are looking for luxurious or modern accommodations, you might want to look elsewhere, but this suited my family just fine. The beds were comfortable. If you are into cooking, it may be helpful to know that the kitchen is quite small with a diet-sized refrigerator and skinny stove. However, there is a grill! This wasn’t mentioned in the listing, so we were delighted to find one. There a plenty of places to sit in the cottage, but the furniture could use a little updating. The house provided plenty of linens, but you will need to have other household supplies upon arrival—soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags (there were no “starter supplies”).
Again, if you are looking for a fantastic location and a clean (but basic) cottage, we highly recommend this place!
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"At Red Shutters you fall asleep in front of a roaring fire and wake to deer grazing in the yard. The accommodations are clean, the bed comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked with cooking gear and d..."
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