Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan

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Entire home

Serendipity/Betsie is located at the front of the house, facing Betsie Bay.

With adjacent suites, the inn works well for weddings and family reunions.

Our front porch was made for vacation reading.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

1 bedroomSleeps 422.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake
3 min walk
Frankfort Beach
3 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
4 min walk
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
48 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Exterior

About this property

Located in Frankfort a block from Lake Michigan, Serendipity House offers five charming suites just steps from the beach. The Betsie Suite is 245 square feet and perfect for two adults or families with small children. Pack your beach gear and head right to enjoy Lake Michigan's beaches and spectacular sunsets. Cross the street to start biking the 22-mile Betsie Valley Bike Trail. Or head left to enjoy downtown Frankfort's unique shops and restaurants.

Then come back for hiking or driving through the autumn colors; winter downhill and cross-country skiing; and the trillium and morels awakening to spring in the area forests.

With five separate suites, we're well-suited for wedding parties, family reunions or sharing vacations with friends.

We're listing the Betsie Suite; but if the dates you'd like are not available, we invite you to check out one of our other suites: Manitou #180215; Nannybird #186194; Lakeview #188035; or Sandune #185719.

Property manager

Sarah Bannister McCallum

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

Similar properties

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have one Pack n Play on hand. Please ask for it

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We welcome family reunions and weddings.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House/porch is smoke-free. $250 smoking fee.

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: 4

Note from host: We welcome family reunions and weddings.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 3 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 3 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 4 min walk
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital - 12 min walk
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Cabbage Shed - ‬5 min drive
‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful!

The Betsie suite was cute and clean. Just what we needed for a short stay. Location right near the beach too.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

9 Aug 2023

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

Cute little place , perfect location!

Clean , quiet right in downtown . Seconds to the beach or restaurant ☺️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

16 July 2023

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

Excellent location in Frankfort

We stayed in the Betsie suite and really enjoyed it. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We liked sitting on the front porch and watching the people go by. The beach was just steps away. Parking was never a problem, even on the 4th of July holiday. Note, bring a hairdryer if you need one.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW M.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great stay right downtown

The rental was just what I was looking for. Right downtown and convenient access to the lake and local area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

14 Oct 2021

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

Great Spot

In Town, Great value for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

1 Oct 2021

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

Mini vacation

Very nice accommodations and location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Didier C., Grand Haven

22 Sept 2021

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

Serendipity house

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

22 Sept 2020

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

Labor Day Weekend

We loved that everything was a 5 min walk away - beach, restaurants, bakery and bike/walking trail. Loved sitting on the front porch and relax/people watch.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Brighton

29 July 2020

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

Girls Weekend

Four friends and I stayed here for our girls weekend. The efficiency room was just as described. The reviews said that the bathroom door didn’t open all the way. That is accurate, but it opens almost all of the way. This really isn’t an issue. Also, we found the beds to be VERY comfortable. The mattresses are firm, which we found great for our backs. We could sometimes hear other people, but that’s to be expected when staying in a partitioned off house. The location is AMAZING!!!! Four doors to your left is the quaint, beautiful town of Frankfort. Two short, and I mean short, blocks to your right is the beach. There is one thing that should be changed. When we were checking out our room, there was a closed door that we opened. Much to our surprise, we saw a woman sitting on the couch in her suite. This door should not have been accessible by either side. They were a kind family and we all apologized. Other than that, I highly recommend the Serendipity. One more thing, there is a fire pit in the back. Another added bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

29 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Location - Gracious Hosts

The house has an awesome front porch to relax. You can see part of Lake Betsie marina. It is a very short walk (about a city block) to Lake Michigan. Beautiful (and large) beach with benches to watch the sunset. There's also volleyball on the beach. A short and beautiful drive to gorgeous Lake Crystal. There are 4 suites in the home. Be sure to know which suite you are renting. The hosts were very gracious and accessible.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

28 Oct 2019

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

Perfect location in city center. Clean. Ann was very helpful 😄

Easy online

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Bruce S.

7 Oct 2019

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

Great location, however not everything we expected

While the owners were very courteous and easy to reach, the property did not meet expectations, - Beds very old and broken down, both our backs hurt - Paper thin walls, one gentleman left his room to take an am call, unfortunately this put him on the nice front porch, outside our room. We heard every word - Every footstep above was very loud - Do not feel we should have to strip our beds and clean up, take out garbage since we are paying a cleaning fee - Water heater was out first morning, which is understandable. Unfortunately we wasted an hour waiting for the water to heat up, thinking it was just used up by other guests. After we had wasted an hour we called, were told they were aware and taking care of. All understandable, just would have been nice to get a call or text before we had to call. We could have gone to breakfast and come back

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

24 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice place to stay, listing inaccurate

Great location, room is sufficient. It's a nice kitchenette. The porch is lovely. It's oddly decorated, the bathroom door doesn't open all the way, shower amenities are not provided (all other properties we've stayed at had soap for the shower) so be prepared, coffee maker is nice but there was no cream provided. The front of the property leaves much to be desired. It doesn't look cared for. Overall, I would stay here again, however the property needs to work on the details to make it truly desireable.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mike S.

20 May 2019

Not bad

A but worn with a few minor issues but overall a good choice for a night's stay in a great location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Anne W., Lexington Ky

13 Oct 2017

Convenient to the lake, walking to good restaurants, comfortable beds.

We really enjoyed coming to Frankfort. Good side trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes well worth the time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shane B.

2 Oct 2017

Fantastic

Owner is very accommodating and provided everything needed for a great stay. Great location as well

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James P.

11 Aug 2017

Great!

Nice,clean,easy access.Perfect location.Will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Bannister McCallum

My father, Tim Bannister got into innkeeping accidentally, when his stepfather surprised his mother with the purchase of Sunset Resort; a motel and 12 cottages in Arcadia in the 1960's. It was a long, colorful and rocky road until the resort was sold off in 2007, but Tim learned a great deal as an innkeeper ad decided to build off that experience. We are continuing with our family tradition today.

Why they chose this property

We are close to everything! One block from Lake Michigan and one block from charming downtown Frankfort. Built in 1890, the house has a long history as an inn, going back to its hosting of the workers who built the nearby Frankfort Pier. Pierside Lodgings had been a bed-and-breakfast that closed in 2005 and Tim purchased the property in 2007.

What makes this property unique

Today, Serendipity House is a one-of-a-kind inn, tailored to vacationers who want a unique experience. Situated on Main Street, the inn recalls earlier times when residents called out greetings to passersby from their front porch. Serendipity House has the porch, as well as updated living space with the amenities for vacationers who enjoy something unique.