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The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!
Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Frankfort, MI
- Place, Frankfort Beach8 min walk
- Place, Betsie Lake10 min walk
- Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts13 min walk
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Living room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!
This is a beautifully decorated and very well cared-for home in a great location just a few blocks from downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach, and Lake Michigan. The location is also very quiet and safe! It has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a full-size kitchen, a dining room, a washer and dryer, a backyard deck with dining table and chairs, a new propane grill, and a very nice backyard with a backyard fire ring and chairs. It is truly an exceptional home that provides for a great vacation!
GUEST INTERACTION:
Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to address any issues as needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Frankfort has a beautiful Main Street that runs along Betsie Lake and ends at Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. The vibrant downtown has lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore. The house is located just north of downtown. It is about a 5 minute walk to downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach, and Lake Michigan from the house. The house is also just a 20-minute drive from the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Guests have access to the entire house, except for the basement which is locked off for storage of personal items.
THE SPACE:
In terms of technology, the home is equipped with 400 Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi. There is also a newer Roku television with live digital streaming. Hulu provides the equivalent of cable channels and Pure Flix, Netflix, Disney+, and HBOMax are available on the television as well.
The house is available for rent year-round as it has a forced-air furnace using nature gas. Although it does not have air-conditioning, this vacation home generally stays pleasantly cool in the summer given its proximity to Lake Michigan. There are also lots of fans in the house (including one in each bedroom) if needed. There are It is truly an exceptional home in a fantastic location for exploring Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and all that northwest Michigan has to offer!
TRANSIT:
The Benzie Bus does provide public transportation, but it is recommended to have your own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 3 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 to 3 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 3 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
3) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
4) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
5) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
GUEST INTERACTION:
Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to address any issues as needed.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Frankfort has a beautiful Main Street that runs along Betsie Lake and ends at Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. The vibrant downtown has lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore. The house is located just north of downtown. It is about a 5 minute walk to downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach, and Lake Michigan from the house. The house is also just a 20-minute drive from the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Guests have access to the entire house, except for the basement which is locked off for storage of personal items.
THE SPACE:
In terms of technology, the home is equipped with 400 Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi. There is also a newer Roku television with live digital streaming. Hulu provides the equivalent of cable channels and Pure Flix, Netflix, Disney+, and HBOMax are available on the television as well.
The house is available for rent year-round as it has a forced-air furnace using nature gas. Although it does not have air-conditioning, this vacation home generally stays pleasantly cool in the summer given its proximity to Lake Michigan. There are also lots of fans in the house (including one in each bedroom) if needed. There are It is truly an exceptional home in a fantastic location for exploring Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and all that northwest Michigan has to offer!
TRANSIT:
The Benzie Bus does provide public transportation, but it is recommended to have your own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: Up to 3 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 to 3 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 3 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.
2) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
3) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
4) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
5) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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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
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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
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
About the neighborhood
Frankfort
Frankfort is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Frankfort, MI
What's nearby
- Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Betsie Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 14 min walk
- A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive
- Villa Marine Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
- Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - 16 min walk
- Petals & Perks - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas F.
Sep 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Douglas F.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
John M.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill D.
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bill D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carley L.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot
Carley L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Lisa P.
Oct 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in
Lisa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David K.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Michael C.
Sep 18, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good
Edmund W.
Aug 25, 2025
Maple Cotage
Edmund W.
10/10 Excellent
Lance O.
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy our stays
Lance O.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becky N.
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and spacious
Becky N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Betsy R.
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Betsy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joanne C.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home!
Joanne C.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Richard P.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frankfort rental
Richard P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
Dec 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas family reunion
Kimberly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brandan G.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick visit
Brandan G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica B.
Sep 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maple Cottage
Erica B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jay G.
Jul 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Frankfort
Jay G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky N.
Jan 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway
Becky N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven C.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location in Frankfort
Steven C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theresa B.
May 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great up north vacation
Theresa B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Anne C.
Oct 15, 2024
Ms
Anne C.
10/10 Excellent
Jill B.
May 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Jill B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Edmund W.
Sep 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cold and Windy
Edmund W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Chris S.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
Languages:
English, Spanish
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