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Haugen's Haven - Fabulous Family Home - 3 Blocks to Lake, Steps to Downtown

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen and outside.
A living room with two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, a staircase, and a door.
A two-story house with a porch, American flags, and a garden with various flowers.
A backyard with a brick pathway leading to a wooden deck and a house.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a ceiling fan, and a motivational quote on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Frankfort Light - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Haugen's Haven - Fabulous Family Home - 3 Blocks to Lake, Steps to Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Haugen's Haven - Fabulous Family Home - 3 Blocks to Lake, Steps to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Haugen's Haven - Fabulous Family Home - 3 Blocks to Lake, Steps to Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Haugen's Haven - Fabulous Family Home - 3 Blocks to Lake, Steps to Downtown located?

Situated in Frankfort, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise was a perfect host ... great communication, very clean home, many thoughtful details, and generously stocked. Our family vacation was wonderful and we would like to rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

From the porch to the beach!

This is a lovely lake home within a short walk to the beach, harbor, and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect haven

This was a great home for my family ( 8 adults, 4 children). We had plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked with what we needed. The front porch was a favorite spot for morning coffee or evening relaxing. The beach only three blocks away was a plus. We had a wonderful week at Haugen’s Haven and would definitely choose it again. Laurie. aug.21
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2021
Thanks so much Laurie for the great review. It was wonderful and so joyfully surprising to reconnect. It was heartwarming to see you and took me back to my childhood. So happy to host you. You are like family and will always be welcome at Haugen's Haven.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location , beautiful front porch and size of bedrooms. It was a great house for our family .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Perfect location to beach and town. Plenty of space. Perfect Porch. House is very well supplied with anything you need. This is our second time vacationing in this home. Five years vacationing in Frankfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort House

Great location walking distance to beach and downtown Frankfort Lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2021
Thanks so much Ken. It was wonderful to meet you and your family. Glad you enjoyed your time at Haugen's Haven.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend Trip

My family had a great time staying here! The house had everything we needed. We all had plenty of space and loved the outdoor areas, especially the spacious front porch. The hosts were incredibly helpful and accommodating. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2021
Thank you so much Danielle. It was a pleasure to host you and your family. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you again when the weather is a little warmer. Warm Regards, Denise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home, great location

This is a terrific home that is very close to downtown Frankfort and the waterfront. The hosts were wonderful, very friendly and very easy to work with. This is a great location to enjoy Frankfort and the overall area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best house in Frankfort

Everything about the rental, location, owners and town was perfect for us. We had 7 adults staying in the house and it was the perfect home for the week. Great kitchen for cooking dinner, big table we could all sit at and a wonderful front porch we enjoyed daily. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location and set up are great!

You can’t beat the location! Steps to both the beach and downtown. The house set up is great for groups. Lots of areas to hang and chill or all come together! And Denise is super helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location is key

This Frankfort home location was key. Walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants. The front porch was our favorite place for morning coffee and evening beverages!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, perfect location and excellent host.

Booked for our annual ice fishing trip to Frankfort. We had 6 guys and the place was plenty big enough for all of us. Nice big kitchen, living room and dining room. Also the location can't be beat, directly behind Stormcloud Brewery and the other restaurants/bars in the area. Would 100% book again and hope to do so for next year as this is the best house we have stayed at in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home in downtown Frankfort

Wonderful home in downtown Frankfort, just a block from Main Street. Easy access to shops and beach. Perfect location for the entire family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Family House

We spent the holidays at Denise’s house and it was amazing! Great location, clean, very well stocked, comfortable beds, and wonderful communication with the owner! We would def stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVE Frankfort!! Warm and welcoming.

The house was perfect for our family. It was like home away from home. The location is perfect for downtown and the beach. The house was well supplied with everything we needed. Will definitely return if available. Thank you for sharing your home
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at Haugen's Haven. So pleased to know we gave you a home away setting for your Frankfort vacation. Hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming home close to everything

Stayed here with my family and my sisters family. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is awesome especially if you like to walk to town for shopping or dining. We also walked to the beach every day, less than a ten minute walk. Communication with the host was easy and we had no issues. Great value for the home size and location!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you so very much Anne for your kind review. It means alot to use when we get such great feedback. Most importantly so pleased you had a great time with your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun!

Denise DeCook was very accommodating to any questions I had and got back to me quickly in emails! Her home is in the perfect location with a very short walk into town and 3 blocks to the beach which is awesome for families with children. The home is very quaint and is very spacious in the common areas. I would definitely go back here as we have fallen in love with Frankfort, Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thank you so much Marguerite for your kind review of Haugen's Haven. Most importantly so glad your family had a great time in my hometown of Frankfort and we could provide our home for you to enjoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This house is perfect for a big family stay. They have everything you need, and it’s perfect distance to downtown and the beach. We loved it, and will be staying again!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thanks so much Kayla for the kind remarks. It was such a pleasure to meet your delightful family.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rental Summer 2016

Let me first say this, we have been going to Frankfort for 9 years now, this is our 3rd house (first was sold and second was a last minute find and then we found this wonderful home, Haugen's Haven. Everything is as described, the front porch is the GREATEST, large and very comfortable with seating for 12. There was nothing to need in the kitchen, well stocked with quality utensils and dishes, enough pots, baking dishes, appliances etc. The bathrooms were nicely done and everything worked, there were enough electrical outlets throughout the home. (I am mentioning this because someone asked us if the plumbing was working and how many outlets there were in the home). Water pressure was great. Enough seating for TV watching and eating. Very short walk to the beach, not even a block to downtown. Close to Sleeping Bear and floating on the Platte River, Betsie Beach and Elberta Beach. Everything was clean and tasteful. There were 8 adults and 2 children and we had no problem with showers or baths. There were people renting the back, but could not hear them. I recommend this home to everyone, with 3 days of rain our spirit wasn't dampened because of the accommodations of this gorgeous home. I am renting again. Thank You Haugen's Haven for the best vacation!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, comfortable accommodations

We really enjoyed our time in Frankfort, due in large part to the terrific location of this property. Being within easy walking distance of all of Frankfort's restaurants, the marina, and the beach really allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves. It's also a very easy drive to the rest of the region's fantastic outdoor activities, including hiking in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and canoeing the Lower Platte River. The property was a great fit for our family of four, but certainly could have easily accommodated a few more people. The kitchen is spacious and has plenty of cookware, dishes and flatware. Four of us comfortably showered in the mornings with plenty of hot water. While we benefited from fantastic weather throughout the week (dry, mid-70s during the day and cooler nights), the window AC units in the bedrooms were perfect for cooling off overnight after the two warmer days. And the front porch.... I miss the front porch the most! Frankfort was quiet the week we visited, so we chose to park on the street, but there was plenty of space behind the house had we chosen to use the private parking area. And while the property owner was on-site in the attached apartment for a couple of nights overlapping our stay, we would not have even known they were in residence had we not bumped into them once during our coming and going from the house while they were doing some yard work.
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