🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort

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Host

8.6

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake1 min walk
Frankfort Beach3 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse11 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

About this property

Killer views from this 34 foot boat. You can ride bikes into town on the Betsy Valley Trail, one of the most scenic bike trails in Michigan that just happens to pass through the marina. Less than a mile from quaint downtown Frankfort. Enjoy shopping, antiquing or simply grabbing a bite to eat. Beautiful beaches, beautiful, beautiful people!

For an additional $300. Captain Scott will take you out for a Sunset Cruise.

Property manager

Sherry Cleland

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Checkout time 11:00. Late checkout will result in an additional $200.00 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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this houseboat is on the waterfront. 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 - 1 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 3 min drive
Elberta Beach - 6 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬3 min drive
‪Frankfort Dairy Maid - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort on 9 July 2024 start from AU$402.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this houseboat is steps from Betsie Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Hanna M.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Manage Your Expectations

The listing says a lot of things that might be technically true or may have been true at one time. This is a slightly battered fishing boat (screen door doesn’t close fully, skylight has parts hanging down, etc). You can use the toilet but not the shower, lots of tvs but they get no signal, beds but the cushions are long past being soft enough for any type of restful sleep (and the top bunk is two separate cushions so you sleep in a crevice on the wood base the whole night.) The marina bathrooms (with showers) are very nice; the internet at the building works well. As long as you know what you’re getting into it’s not bad, but the description should not list wifi as an option, at the very least. The communication was quick, and it’s a lovely place to be in the early morning, but we wouldn’t stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janna C.

7 Sept 2023

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

Labor day weekend getaway

Amazing hosts! We had some technical difficulties which the hosts responded to within minutes, and unfortunately were unable to charter fish due to weather and craft advisories! Would highly recommend this rental, and we are looking forward to another stay next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Hangry O.

27 Aug 2023

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

One Time Only

I wanted to give this more stars because it was so convenient to the boat I was on the fishing tournament. Much to my surprise we were right next door! Here is what cost this place stars: 1. There was no communication. We should have heard by 3:00 for check-in. I left a message since I knew we were coming late that night. No reply. Left another. No reply. Finally, I called VRBO and they gave me their number. I called after 8:00 p.m. and they finally answered and gave an excuse. Fine, it is what is. We got in. Clearly they don’t book this a lot though or else they would actually read their bookings. 2. It smelled like poop. Literally. In the message they told us not to use the boat toilet too much. You didn’t even want to open the bathroom door because the pee and poop was literally at the top of the toilet. Who does this? It costs $20 to dump a toilet and we just spent how much for 3 nights? You have got to be kidding. We are on boats all the time and that is just unacceptable. 3. My kid had spider bites all over him. Yes, boats are on water and spiders like that area. However, there is only one way for the spiders to hop on and that’s the ropes. They should be spraying the ropes and the boat. All in all, it was convenient for our Thursday and Friday tournament. But, it was SO disgusting that we left a day early. We checked out Friday instead of Saturday because we could not do the smell anymore.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F., Harrison Township

28 July 2023

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

Great boat with an ideal location

Nice boat plenty of room for just two of us. Few things needs some attention, had to call owner as couldn't get the door opened, once she explained how to open it, got it opened.. Screen door didn't want to slide.Upper bunk needs a better mattress, and no internet or wifi, Marina is changing their internet, so hopefully they get it updated soon. I think owner should inform you before check in how to open door and no wifi. The people at the marina were very friendly. The keys to the bathrooms and showers are in the rec room. Would stay again as location was great, and it's nice staying on a boat. Also if you are not familiar with the area, all the restaurants close by 9 during the week. One bar stays open but no food after 9 so plan ahead.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

22 June 2023

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

Would Stay Again

The boat was docked reasonably close to town in a small marina. It's not IN town but overall good location. There was more space than I anticipated (It's still a boat, so keep expectations reasonable). We had a nice stay and I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Boat not quite as advertised

We enjoyed our stay, the boat was like a tiny house docked at a nice marina with clean modern facilities. BUT...... We did not receive check-in information until almost 4:00. After repeated attempts to contact the host, we had to call VRBO and have them contact her. The boat was advertised as having a bathroom onboard, but when we arrived we received the information that the toilet was broken and that we would have to use the marina bathroom, a somewhat awkward situation for two women 55+ who generally have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Also, the top bunk in the bunkroom had a mattress that was split down the middle lengthwise, if you rolled over in the middle of the night you would end up sleeping on a board. When the owner was contacted she said the problems would be fixed in October. We were promised a small refund for the inconvenience, but 3 months later, have not received anything.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

19 Aug 2022

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

Fishing Trip

Ideal for a planned fishing trip. Marina and boat have everything available for a pleasant stay. Other residents in marina are friendly and helpful. Overall assessment is excellent!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

17 July 2022

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

Great little getaway

We had a great quick girls weekend. Slept three adults comfortably, the marina was quiet and well taken care off and in a great location. The boat was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away. It was fun and I would recommend to anyone looking for a little adventure in their stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tierney O., Michigan

5 July 2022

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

Nice getaway

I stayed on the boat with my husband and 3 kids over the July 4 holiday for something different to do with the kids. It was within perfect walking distance to downtown Frankfort. The marina is nice and has extra bathrooms and showers if the boat is too cramped for you but, we didn’t need to use them. The host was very friendly and wonderful with answering all of my questions ahead of time. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022