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Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort!

Cottage near Lake Michigan in Frankfort

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A kitchen with a large sink, grey cabinets, a window with blinds, and a sign above the window that reads "LAKE HOUSE".
A two-story house with a covered porch, a small front yard, and a clear sky.
A single-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a small front yard with a potted plant.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, a side chair, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Frankfort

In Frankfort .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach. Lake Michigan and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 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.

Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort!

***EXCLUSIVE -- 1 out of 120 verified City of Frankfort Rental Homes!!!*** NOTICE: As of 2023, Frankfort has implemented a 120 house limit for rental homes. Ensure you are booking a verified City of Frankfort rental so that your reservation does not get canceled!***

2 BR 1 BA family cottage in the heart of Frankfort, MI. Literal steps from the excitement of downtown Frankfort -- Simply walk to the grocery store, boutiques, restaurants/bars, ice cream parlors, beach, and more!
The Frankfort Beach House is the place for you -- sleeps 6 comfortably with use of the pull out trundle couch. The house is stocked with all of the essentials to make your stay comfortable (*Please note that we provide enough supplies to get you started, but it may not last the entirety of your stay depending on length of stay and number guests). Enjoy a complementary bottle of Northern Michigan wine with your stay!
*Please note: The house has bedroom window air conditioning units, the rest of the house does not have air conditioning.
*Please note: Due to the beauty of Northern Michigan and the encouragement to be outdoors, we do not provide cable. We do have a Smart TV with Netflix and other apps that you may use your own log-in for.

Frankfort is known for its beautiful, large freshwater beach directly on Lake Michigan. No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries!

Check us out in all seasons: Early spring to beat the summer rush and enjoy small town Frankfort living, during the summer months for amazing beach days, September for the annual Iron Man race, during the fall months for Up North Fall Color Tours and beer festivals, or even visit us in the winter for a ski trip to Crystal Mountain!

We look forward to hosting you in the Frankfort Beach House in the heart of beautiful Frankfort, MI.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 1,097 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Parking in front of house. Driveway is not ours!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! to the airport?

This cottage is 34.2 mi (39-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Frankfort Beach and 3 mi (7-min drive) from Elberta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! to downtown Frankfort?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Frankfort.

Frankfort Beach House — Located Just Steps From Downtown Frankfort! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house. Extremely convenient to downtown Frankfort and walking distance to the Lake Michigan beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint place

Great location ! Loved this place all around great place to stay in Northern MI!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! It is a perfect place for 2 people. Check in and check out we’re quick and easy. The location is perfect just steps from food and shopping, It is an easy stroll to the beach along a tree lined street with some very nice homes. The owners did a great job communicating with us throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Frankfort Beach House was perfect for our family vacation. The home was clean and excellent proximity to downtown Frankfort’s shops and restaurants. Madeline was a wonderful host and made check-in/check out seamless. We would absolutely stay here in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Frankfort

This place has everything needed for family with kids: toys, books, very well equipped kitchen. Location is very convenient, 5 min walk to beach and one block away from all the activities. Madeline is very responsive, trying to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5th Street Frankfort

Beautiful home downtown Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great Frankfort stay

This house is perfectly located in the heart of Frankfort and so close to Main st so you can walk everywhere. It’s spacious and so much bigger than it looks in the photos which is amazing! The front porch was our favorite place to relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Place

Great house. Fantastic location. Super clean. Madeline, the owner/manager was super great at communicating. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Everything within walking distance! House is very cute, but beds are very uncomfortable and one seems very unstable so suggest bringing along some extra bedding if you have room. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Location and Home

We stayed here for a wedding weekend with our family and a friend’s family. It fit our families well between the 2 bedrooms and pull out couch. The living room is very spacious (a pleasant surprise as I couldn’t tell from the pictures) and same goes for the kitchen- larger than expected. We loved the nook eat in kitchen table for playing games. The whole home was bright and airy! The home was clean and well kept. We loved the location being one block off the Main Street with shops, restaurants and the lake. We would stay again if we ever return to Frankfort!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Town, Great Location, Perfect Beach Vacation

Our family has stayed all up and down the Lake MI coast and we loved Frankfort! Everything about our trip exceeded expectations! The house is in a great location - we biked to the beach every day & walked to shops & restaurants (and ice cream!) every evening. A couple 1/2 day trips to Glen Arbor / Sleeping Bear, and the alpine slide at Crystal Mountain. The house is as described and Madeline was great on communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frankfort stay

This home was perfect for our family of 5. Located downtown, everything was within walking distance. The laundry room is brand new and huge. We so appreciated that because we had stayed somewhere else prior and had to do 2 loads right away. There is no yard for kids to play in, but we did so much hiking and other activities that it was not an issue. Nice quiet neighborhood too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jake P.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025