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Suite Baby James

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Frankfort

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A white house with a porch, steps, and a mailbox marked '718'.
A living room with a blue sofa, orange armchairs, and a wooden coffee table. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a window.
A neatly made bed with white linens and patterned pillows, a wooden nightstand with a potted plant, and a lamp on the wall.
A Char-Bri grill with four burners and a side burner, mounted on a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Frankfort

City center stay.You'll find Betsie Lake and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital within a 15-minute walk of this Frankfort vacation home. Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Frankfort Light - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪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.

Suite Baby James

Welcome to James, this boutique rental is ready for friends! It has been built with vacation in mind and designed for your comfort, convenience and leisure!

Come stay in Frankfort! Discover Northern Michigan's beautiful coastline and all the activities it has to offer. Our house is perfect for four people looking for a getaway. Whether it be a weekend trip or week-long stay, Suite Baby James awaits your next adventure.

This two bedroom, two and a half bath home offers a warm and welcoming space inside and out. James is a single story home with a covered front and rear facing porch. Both bedrooms have a Casper memory foam queen size bed, with fresh white linens and a selection of pillows for your sleeping needs. The bedrooms also include open closet space with built-in shelving units. The spacious private master baths have custom tile showers and vanity space stocked with basic toiletries.

The decor is crisp, clean and eclectic. Boasting classic features with modern amenities. James is efficient and open in the common spaces, yet quiet and secluded in each of his master suites. This house has been designed specifically with you, the traveler, in mind.

The open concept kitchen is equipped with all new appliances and is stocked with an array of easy to locate dishes, pots, pans and everyday utensils. Central air conditioning and heat are available throughtout home. There is wifi. We provide both washer and dryer in the back entry for your use, as well as a large entry with storage for your beach supplies.

There are covered porches off of both the front and back of house with outdoor seating on each. A gas grill is provided. James is accessible both curbside and from the alley, private parking is available for multiple cars.

We absolutely love the location of this home. James is just around the corner from the downtown center; you can easily wander the Saturday farmer's market a few blocks away or take your coffee to the beach. This house will make your vacation in Northern Michigan an exciting new experience while still living like a local in a neighborhood that is an eclectic mix of full time residents and other travelers like yourself.

We are conveniently located 6 blocks from the local supermarket, 4 blocks from the downtown Frankfort shops, and 8 blocks from the city beach. Frankfort is close to Crystal Mountain, Point Betsie, numerous hiking and biking trails, and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.

This is a turn key vacation rental, we provide all pillows, linens, robes, bath towels as well as beach towels. Also provided are all soaps, detergents, shampoos, and conditioners. No pets allowed. Smoking and vaping are prohibited.

Follow James on Instagram @SuiteBabyJames to get the remodel story and meet the owners!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
New! Suite Baby James
Suite Baby James Frankfort
Suite Baby James Private vacation home
Suite Baby James Private vacation home Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

How close is Suite Baby James to the airport?

This vacation home is 30.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Suite Baby James have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Suite Baby James to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Frankfort Beach and 3.1 mi (5-min drive) from Bellows Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Suite Baby James offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Suite Baby James?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Suite Baby James?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Suite Baby James?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Suite Baby James have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Suite Baby James have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Suite Baby James to downtown Frankfort?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Frankfort.

Suite Baby James Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property! Very clean, really cute, close to downtown without being on a main road, and very well-appointed. The hosts were awesome and very responsive! We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melainie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate house. Just perfect for our long weekend stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much thought went into this property. It was well stocked for our stay. So cute--great updates! One suggestion...we had someone with us that would have appreciated hand rails in the bathrooms for handicapped stability. Loved the openness. Warm and sunny. Lovely visit!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Our stay

We do el
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Millie P.

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

Best stay ever!

This thoughtfully laid out house was absolutely amazing for our family of 4. We love Frankfort and this house made our stay so comfortable. And our hosts made the whole process so easy. Truly a gem and we can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Perfect!

A lovely home with space and comforts perfect for two couples. Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TomLinda B.

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

Would Love to Return

About perfect in every way that counts. Attractive location, well equipped and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

clean and comfy - great cottage!

This cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and shiny, and has all you could need for a getaway. Our family (2 adults, 2 kids) stayed here while skiing nearby. The stock of toiletries came in handy since we had packed lightly for a short trip. Great location in Frankfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really great place. Very clean, cozy and comfortable. The owner is a delight to work with and communicated with us often. Instructions were clear. I highly recommend Suite Baby James.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

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

Suite Stay

We had a wonderful, relaxing time with friends at Suite Baby James in Frankfort. The place is within walking distance to town and Frankfort Beach. It is immaculate and we enjoyed listening to records in the living room in the evening. We had an amazing time and look forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Sweet Baby James Crib

Charming, comfy home a nice walk to town & the wonderful beach! Nice touches in every room. Frankfort is a great location for seeing some of the prettiest parts of Lake Michigan’s coastline!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon H.

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

Frankfort stay

If you come visit the lovely town of Frankfort you will want to stay here! Lauren and her husband have put so much work into this home and the attention to detail shows. They went above and beyond as hosts and have everything you need. It was one of the best vacation rentals I’ve ever had. Don’t think twice, book it, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James J.

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

We are sweet on Suite Baby James

House was quite comfortable for three people. Floor plan works well with spacious entry including hooks and storage, large closets in the bedrooms, and spacious, well furnished kitchen. The house is nicely furnished and decorated with a keen eye for detail. Good location in town on quiet residential street.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Suite James was perfect

We enjoyed our stay, very bright, clean, and beautiful touches! Only surprise was no TV. Perfect size for us two sisters or party of four. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great guick get away!

The property was great. They layout, beds and 3! Bathrooms made everything easy. Communication with Lauren was on point. Also we enjoyed the fact that there’s no television. Made for great time to walk to the beach or play games.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Very, very pleased

This is a very, very nice rental. Conveniently located to downtown's shops and restaurants as well as the beach. It was very clean, well laid out, and the host had focused on many details to make our stay extra special. The house features two bedrooms - each with a large bathroom - that made our stay with another couple a great weekend. Each room boasts privacy with a shared living space. And the decor is beautiful. We'd stay again and would definitely recommend this wonderful rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Suite Baby James is outstanding!

This is a delightful place to stay when visiting the Frankfort area. The house is clean and has everything, except a TV. But who needs TV when you have good friends and the beauty of northern Michigan. The only suggestion is to add a picnic table to the back yard. We will definitely look for Suite Baby James when we return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

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

Perfect Summer Escape!

Our family enjoyed staying at Suite Baby James! The house was spotless and perfect for our family of four. We loved the quick walk to the beach and downtown Frankfort, the proximity to the park for basketball and pickle ball and listening to all the records/ playing games every night. My teen boys and husband didn’t even miss a tv! Lauren was available at a moments notice to help if we needed anything too. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rory D.

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

Picture perfect

Suite Baby James is perfect! The house is beautiful, cozy and so comfortable. No detail was missed from the toiletries to the beach chairs, beach toys, coffee, trail books and more. Location is great just a short few blocks to beach and town. Loved this house and the beds/sheets/pillows were so comfy! I need to know where they are from!! Defiycimong back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cory e.

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

A perfect house!

I wish I could give this house more than 5 stars - it was perfect! The owner was welcoming from the moment we booked. Once we arrived, we were all in awe of the beautiful home. From the craftsmanship, to the decor down to the record player! The kitchen, baths and laundry room were well stocked with everything we needed. I would come back here in a heartbeat and can't wait to share this gem with my friends! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

This place is perfect!

The owners just remodeled the place from the ground up and you can tell they put every bit of thought into every little detail. Having two bedrooms each with their own large full bathroom and then a half bath for entertaining is both brilliant and unexpected in a smaller home. The place was spotless when we arrived and they include higher end linens, shampoos, soap and pretty much everything you could need so you can just show up and enjoy. The rest of the place is open concept and so enjoyable for relaxing and hanging out. Frankfort and the surrounding areas have endless possibilities for how you can spent your time. We walked into town every morning for a coffee and pastry and then down to the beach to enjoy a Lake Michigan view. If you’re a small family of four or two couples looking for the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, look no further.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John and Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We can't say enough about how amazing this property is or how great the hosts are. Check-in and check-out were a breeze. The place was immaculate. The communication with the hosts was always fast and trouble-free. Both bedrooms are large with lots of closet space and both have a full bath with shower. The kitchen has everything you need. We didn't use the washer and dryer but they are new and I believe full sized. The back porch is a great place to relax at any time of day. A 5 minute walk (less than 1/4 mile) to a couple of great restaurants that we highly recommend: Dos Arboles and Birch & Maple. We would definitely stay here again. P.S. The record collection is impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david D.

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

Weekend at the beach

We had a great weekend at Suite Baby James. Beautifully updated, spectacularly clean and completely updated appliances. A wonderful location, attentive host and great weather, shopping, restaurants and beach action. Books , music, board games, beach accessories, yoga accessories all to make your stay memorable. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Great weekend, great home

We had a wonderful stay with two friends and my wife. House was clean, area was perfect, lots to do. I will definitely stay again in future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Amazing home in Frankfort!

This was a last minute trip, the owners could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Communication with them was fantastic. I just can't say enough about their home, every detail is top notch, from the cleanliness, colors and wonderful decor to the amenities in the bathrooms, kitchen supplies and much more. I can't think of anything the home was lacking. We will definitely come back to this wonderful home in Frankfort. Walking a couple blocks to the main shopping and dining street and then down to Lake Michigan was just great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022