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House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan!

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Frankfort

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Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

City center stay.Your stay at this Frankfort vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Elberta Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan!

Lovely two story historic 130-year-old home located in downtown Frankfort. The lower level has two large bedrooms with queen beds, one bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and a living room with cable TV and a full-sized sleeper sofa. Upstairs is a one bedroom apartment with a queen bed, full bath, kitchen, and living room. Close to bike trail, downtown, parks, and the beach. Close to enough for the action yet far enough away to allow for peace and quiet.

No Smoking, No Pets, No Parties, please.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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 hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Please put all towels on the downstairs bathroom shower floor.
No need to strip the sheets off the beds; we will take care of that.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. 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 House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! 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 House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! to the beach?

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

Does House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! to downtown Frankfort?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Frankfort.

House located in downtown Frankfort • 5 blocks from Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in an excellent location within walking distance to shopping, dining, Betsie Lake, & Lake Michigan. We didn’t need to use our car because everything was close by! We loved staying in this home and our host Janet was very responsive and so kind.We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, gracious host, clean property great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Janet's place was perfect for our 3-night family vacation for 7 of us. I can't say enough great things about our host Janet & the many comforts & amenities she included. She really thought of it all! It was impeccably clean, spacious with beautiful gardens, a large porch & a patio. It's on a very quiet street 1 block from the park, marina, riverwalk, shops & restaurants. The upstairs suite with a bedroom, private full bath & kitchen were perfect for our daughter, her husband & their 3 year old daughter. On the 1st floor, my son & his wife had a private bedroom as did my wife & I, and we shared a a sparkling clean bathroom. The beds and linens were very luxurious. Both the kitchens (upstairs & on the main floor) were amazingly stocked with excellent cookware, dishes, utensils, spices & everything we needed since we cooked most of our own meals. The beach is a leisurely 8-10 minute walk. We loved Janet & her husband's hospitality. They even had an outlet in the garage that they let us use to inflate our floaties with our electric pump. Hanging out on the spacious front porch with Janet's beautiful surrounding gardens was our favorite place to relax. Our favorites in the area were The Cabbage Shed, the Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm, the Empire Bluff Traill & the Treat Farm Trail, the small Frankfort park & playground just steps away, Frankfort Beach, & the Point Betsie Lighthouse & Beach. We had a wonderful time and will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved hanging out on the front porch. It was .5 walk down our street to the beach. Easy walk to restaurants. Can get on a bike trail from there. House was roomy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location. Very clean and spacious home. Highly recommend. Our grandchildren loved the park and playground nearby. Just a short walk to Frankfort beach which is our favorite beach in the area. Spacious, beautiful beach for swimming, volleyball, making sandcastles. Gorgeous sunsets at beach. Walking distance to many restaurants, ice cream shop, T-shirt shops. Host was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

This was our second stay in this lovely home, and we're looking forward to a third. It's comfortable and is stocked with everything you might need. The location is great, being close to shops and restaurants, the Betsie Valley Trail, and the beach. The hosts are pretty great, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation home. Spacious, clean, many amenities and a block from downtown Frankfort. Janet super helpful with any questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! We loved being able to walk to the restaurants and shops. There was a playground very close by that our kids loved. The front porch was a great place to spend time while at the house. This was the perfect place for our family of four to stay! Highly suggest renting a boat on nearby Crystal Lake for fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frankfort getaway

The property was perfect for us. We loved the quaintness of the house. It has an upstairs apartment so traveling with our adult daughter worked great so she had her own space as well. The host was very friendly and we enjoyed talking with her about the area. It is a perfect location for the downtown. We really enjoyed our stay, certainly hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house was located in a quiet very walkable part of town. It was 5 blocks to downtown Frankfort. Frankfort had great restaurants and shops. It was a nice easy walk to Lake Michigan. The Frankfort beach was beautiful. Host was great. I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ironman worthy!

Amazing place to stay. Super close to the downtown area. Came into town for my first 1/2 ironman. My son and I were running late and our eta was 10:30 pm. The amazing hosts turn on some lights for us before we got there. The house had everything we needed and was super close to the transition area for my race. Hoping that Ironman 70.3 comes back to Frankfort so I have an excuse to come back north but if not the people and sunsets by the light house are just a few reasons to come back for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Dexter, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This house was perfect for us. Great location, perfect amenities and kind hosts. We can’t wait to come back with our children!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and wonderful hosts!

My family travels to Frankfort every summer but as the kids have gotten older, we have outgrown sharing hotel beds. But we also want to be close to town. This house is in a terrific location; a tree-lined neighborhood walkable to all of the Frankfort shops and restaurants, the library and parks, Frankfort beach and more. Frankfort itself is an ideal home base for up North day trips to places like Elberta beach, Point Betsie, Platte River, Crystal Lake, the Cherry Hut, Sleeping Bear Dunes, etc. With a beautiful front porch and amazing next-door hosts, this is a perfect choice and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay!

We loved this home! We spent a few days with our adult children, and this house was absolutely perfect for us. The kids stayed in the two rooms on the first floor, while we took the little apartment upstairs. We appreciated a little bit of separation in the mornings since the kids slept later than us, and we didn't have to worry about waking them. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for walking to the beach and to the stores and restaurants, and for accessing the Betsie Valley Trail. The hosts were very kind and quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesica L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We really loved Frankfort and this house is all about location! You can walk to a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan and walk right into downtown for restaurants, shops, ice cream, and more. Really great little park for small children steps away. The house was clean and cozy and as described. We wanted to visit the dunes and this got us really close by. Thank you hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B., Saline, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Late Summer Getaway

We had such a great time staying in at this place. We loved the character and charm that it offered plus it was literally in the center of everything we did during our stay. The host was amazing and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

It is a very nice large space in a good location within Frankfort. The house was clean, had a great front porch, and worked very well for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy stay in a great location!

The best part about the house is its proximity to downtown and the beach. The check-in process was smooth and Janet was easy to get in touch with and so friendly. The house is cozy with a lovely porch for spending mornings/evenings on. As the second floor has its own living area, bathroom, and kitchen, it provides privacy from the first floor. Great stay! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The host is excellent to deal with. Property is exactly as advertised and a great option for the Frankfort area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Home Close to Evwrything

This house is a beautiful home, extremely clean, and close to everything. We really enjoyed our time here. We sat on the front porch with coffee, we made a great homemade meal. This home has it all! Very spacious!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and convenient

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home in Frankfort. Perfectly located within walking distance of Main Street businesses, Lake Michigan beach front and the harbor for our fishing experience. Clean home with a relaxing porch swing and all the necessary amenities. Definitely a vacation worth repeating!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Just a block from downtown this rental has many advantages for those who like to simply walk for shopping and food. It is also close to biking/hiking trails. The house was very comfy and easy to settle into with a large living room with adjoining dining room. Kitchen is medium size and has everything you would probably want. We stayed in one of the two bedrooms which are not large, but I would think adequate size for most couples. Barroom is small, but hey, have you ever been to Europe? It works and no complaints other than the size. Overall a very “good feeling” comfortable rental. Janet has done an excellent job decorating all the spaces and everything is exceptionally clean. Oh, and I thought our bed was very comfortable. Not too firm and not too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ward A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic fall weekend stay!

This charming property was everything we'd hoped for during our weekend in Frankfort. It was inviting, well stocked, and the location was perfect! Janet is an incredible host. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022