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9.6

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Frankfort Beach9 min walk
Elberta Beach7 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse9 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)46 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Close to downtown. Within one hour drive of so many things. Hosts were great. check in process gave us great directions ...

Jim H.

Oct 18, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Home Downtown Frankfort Short Walk to Lake Michigan Beach

Quiet, convenient location, family-friendly, close to restaurants, shopping, library, marina, bike trail, large yard, spacious kitchen, golf, sailing, boating, skiing, cross-country ski. The house has a roomy living space with a comfortable seating arrangement with plenty of natural daylight. The dining area has plenty of seating for your family.
The open kitchen has an oven and a refrigerator and adequate counter space as well as all the utensils and dishes you'll need for your vacation.
Our large, fenced-in yard with picnic table and barbecue gas grill invites you and your family to enjoy outside dining.
Our vacation house is in a quiet location only a short walking distance to Betsie Bay and the beautiful Lake Michigan beach. Main Street and the Betsie Valley Trail are right around the corner.
The house has a roomy living space with a comfortable seating arrangement with plenty of natural daylight. The private bedroom has easy access to the bathroom.

Property manager

Wil

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 5 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 9 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 12 min walk
Elberta Beach - 7 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬7 min walk
‪Frankfort Dairy Maid - ‬10 min walk
‪Port City Smoke House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Home Downtown Frankfort Short Walk to Lake Michigan Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Cozy Home Downtown Frankfort Short Walk to Lake Michigan Beach located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jim H.

18 Oct 2023

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

Fall Color Tour

Close to downtown. Within one hour drive of so many things. Hosts were great. check in process gave us great directions to find what might have been hard to otherwise. Only draw back was the lack of electrical outlets to charge devices in the bedroom. We had a great trip and just love the Frankfort/M-22 area of Michigan.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

14 Aug 2023

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

A great spot for our week in Frankfort!

The space was clean and comfortable, and we especially appreciated the outdoor table and garden, where we could check in with the bunnies and butterflies (and our hosts, from time to time). Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

3 July 2023

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

Excellent location

Owners of property are very accomodating! Location within walking distance of many activities.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

22 June 2023

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

Nice minibreak in Frankfort

The property was just as advertised/depicted in the photos. Wil and Beth are very accommodating and helpful and shared some great recommendations of activities in and around Frankfort. The rental is convenient to downtown Frankfort and about a 10-15 minute walk from the Lake Michigan beach on a very quiet street with little traffic. The house worked well for our family of three, air conditioning was nice for some warmer evenings. There was plenty of space to store three bikes which was great.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millie P.

8 Sept 2022

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

Great little house with perfect location

My family ( 2 adults and 2 kids) very much enjoyed our stay in this little cottage. It was just what we needed and a great home base during our stay in Frankfort. Our hosts were so welcoming and helpful too! We will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

2 Aug 2022

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

Good Experience

Great hosts and clean home. Their hospitality was amazing. This is nestled right in Downtown Frankfort - location couldn’t get better.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

4 Oct 2021

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

lovely stay

We had a wonderful visit to Frankfort. This was our second trip to this little town and first stay at this property. It was clean and is in a great neighborhood. We enjoyed walks every morning to get our coffee and every evening to the beach to watch the sunset. The host were very kind and welcoming. The cottage was much smaller than anticipated. Could use some minor accommodation improvements such as new bath towels and linens. Overall, lovely visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eve S.

6 Sept 2021

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

August 2021

Nice accommodations. Enjoyed our trip here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

23 Aug 2021

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

Visiting Friends

Great location and friendly hosts! Exactly as pictured and described. We usually stay with friends who have a Summer home in Frankfort but their home was undergoing renovations and they couldn't host us. This small cottage was just what we needed; a bedroom, bathroom, & kitchen. Very clean and close to everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

17 Aug 2021

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

Our 4th year

This is the 4th year we've rented from Wil and Beth and the third time we've rented the Beach House. It's the perfect little place for our family of four since our boys are pretty young (3 & 6). The playground, shops, restaurants and beach are all a short walk away. The house is small, but perfect for a couple or family with little kids, especially if you spend most of your time out exploring. The property is always clean, the owners are pleasant and responsive, and so we keep coming back here every summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Erich H.

10 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Wil was a gracious host and was very responsive to our needs, which was terrific. The cottage is in a great location and the surrounding area is very quiet. Unfortunately, the photos and descriptions of the interior were not very accurate, which is the cause for our low rating. Overall, the cottage needs a major makeover inside. Ceiling tiles are very old and one rubs against a cabinet, which causes flakes to come off the tile and into your hair or face. The carpeting throughout might be clean but the shag is so long and it is so outdated that it does not give one the sense of cleanliness. Lots of uneven edges of cabinets connecting to walls connecting to countertops, and fresh paint would help a lot too. While the Apple TV was nice, the reception was often spotty and I do not understand why a simple cable/internet hook up has not been done. The bathroom is incredibly tight (the toilet, sink and shower areas) and people over 5'10" and 200 lbs (I am 6' 3" and 225 lbs) will struggle to use the fixtures. Folks should definitely be warned about that as had we known, we likely would have looked for another place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

3 Aug 2021

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

Perfect stay

Thanks to great hosts, house and location the visit was wonderful. thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

12 July 2021

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

Comfortable and quiet

This is the perfect property if you like to be near action yet want a quiet location. The cottage is clean and comfortable. The owners are available to answer questions. Within walking distance to stores, restaurants and the Lake Michigan beach. We enjoyed our stay and added this place to our favorites list.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

1 Aug 2020

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

Wonderful week

We had a lovely time at the Beach House. Everything you need is there, and the Apple TV with Netflix was such a great add! This was our second stay and it was as lovely as the first. The owners are so friendly and the rental was very clean and we felt secure with our stay there during the pandemic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb J.

14 July 2020

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

Cozy Cottage

The location is perfect. Shopping, dining and beach are all within walking distance. Cottage is exceptionally clean and hosts are very friendly. Would definitely recommend this property!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

26 Sept 2019

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

Loved The Beach House!

We loved our stay at The Beach House in Frankfort! The cottage was adorable and well equipped. The location was perfect - in a quiet little neighborhood steps away from Main St. and the beach. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and ready to help or answer questions. We would certainly stay here again! 😍

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

9 Sept 2019

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

Beach House was perfect in every way

The ambiance, location, and personal welcome from our hosts, Wil and Beth was commendable. We had a wonderful experience at their cozy Beach House. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen m.

5 Sept 2019

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

Beach house

Neat, close to town, great people who own this rental. They are very nice and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

22 Aug 2019

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

Nice Little Cottage in a Nice Little Town

Cute cottage with all the essentials. Cozy but not cramped. Great location - on a quiet street within walking distance to town. Wil was great to work with. Definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y.

5 Aug 2019

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

Great 2nd Location for Extended Family

We rented two units from Wil and Beth for the same week. This particular unit was rented for a parent/grandparent that traveled with us. It worked out very well. It was the right size and right location! As with the other property, Wil and Beth were very easy to work with. The property was clean, well-maintained and just right for what we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

28 July 2019

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

Great little cottage

Perfect location to enjoy all that Frankfort and Sleeping Bear has to offer. Short walk to Lake Michigan beach. Beautiful sunsets! Close to bike and hiking trails. Great kayaking - get on the water early to see wildlife. Cottage was bright, cheery and very clean! Kitchen well stocked and outside a new gas grill was available. We cooked in several nights and found many great restaurants just a short walk away. Hosts Will & Beth were very welcoming and friendly! We truly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

21 July 2019

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

Excellent!

This property is close to the main street in Frankfort as well as the beach. We walked everywhere in town. The owners thought of everything so if you didn’t pack it, don’t worry. It’s probably in there! Northern Michigan is beautiful and Frankfort is an awesome little town. Check it out if you’ve never been.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen m.

24 June 2019

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

Beach house

Neat, clean, convenient to downtown. Owners are very nice to work with.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

16 June 2019

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

Frankfort cottage

Nice clean property , friendly owners . The property could use some updating.

10/10 Excellent

Edie C.

11 Sept 2018

Loved this little house

The cutest little house and perfect for 2. The perfect location to everything. The hosts were gracious and kind. Really enjoyed our time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wil

It was always our dream to live on the shores of Lake Michigan after we spend the last 10 years sailing on a lake in Wisconsin. Frankfort offers everything we like, i.e. farmer's markets, sustainable living, biking, paddling, and skiing (opportunities to be active outdoors all year around) as well as cultural events in and around town. Growing up close to Frankfurt, Germany, I always wanted to visit Frankfort, Michigan.

Why they chose this property

For the last twenty years we have spent our summer vacations on Lake Michigan. This year we visited Frankfort for the first time and fell in love with the city and area. We know that we have found the perfect location and we can imagine spending the rest of our lives in this area.

What makes this property unique

Tucked away in a quiet location and still in the middle of it all. Forget the car and walk to the beach, harbor, stores, shops and restaurants or take a bike ride along the beautiful Betsie Valley Bike Trail. The large fenced-in your will be the perfect playground for our future grandchildren. We also enjoy hiking along Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or canoeing on the Platte River, both only 15 minutes away.