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Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach

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Cottage is on the rear corner of the overall property
A pleasant good morning on the porch
Living room includes full size futon
Sunny Dining Room
compact kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Frankfort Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach

Harbor Haven is tucked away from the bustle of town but is still just two blocks from Main Street's shops and restaurants. The cottage includes a full kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom and full bath. Parking provided.
The kitchen is stocked with microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, dishware, glassware, and cookware.
The bedroom, located off the living room, features a queen-size bed and large closet.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only please
1) Frankfort Guest Rules are posted in the cottage and must be adhered to.
2) No items other than toilet tissue may be flushed in commode
3) Any items broken or ruined must be immediately reported to owners

Important information

You need to know

Property # 663651vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this cottage. 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, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Frankfort Light - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Frankfort Cottage - Short walk to beach located?

Situated in Frankfort, this cottage 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.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

duane g.

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

Great Cottage

Loved the cottage and we really love the Frankfort area. Plenty to do and great food
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The perfect size for three people. The cottage had everything we needed. Being able to walk to the beach every night was a peach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the little cottage! Super cute and cozy. The outdoor space was lovely! Kitchen was small, but perfect for lunch and breakfast. They provided everything you could need! Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great location. Walkable to beach and town.

Relaxing and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gen H.

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

Frankfort house

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Really Nice

Clean and nicely decorated. Good location. We had a wonderful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

week in Frankfort

Property was exceptional! Had a great week and plan on staying here again, possibly this fall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Would love to host you again! Book soon for fall!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Sweet little cottage.

My daughter and I absolutely loved staying here. So clean and comfortable. Walking distance to everything we wanted to do in town. I would recommend this cottage highly. Owners are as sweet as can be.
Stayed 27 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
So glad you could make this your home away from home for a little while!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla E.

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

Fantastic, Cozy Cottage

We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful, clean cottage located within walking distance to downtown Frankfurt. The property managers were prompt to respond to our inquiries and very helpful. We would stay here again and highly recommend it, especially for couples. Great stay! 5+ stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

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

Memorial weekend

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Cottage in Frankfort for 70.3 Michigan

Very clean, neat and tidy. Very quiet area and close to Ironman Village for the 70.3 Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony Z.

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

An incredible place!

This property is beautifully situated in Frankfort. It is a short walk to the amazing beach and pier, as well as the shops and classy restaurants. The property itself is very comfortable and well equipped with everything you’ll need for your visit. Communication with our host, Jon was easy and she was very helpful and kind. I am certainly planning to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Nice visit

We found the property exceeded our expectations. The property was clean, orderly with sufficient amenities. WiFi signal was strong and consistent. Location was as we had hoped, was within close proximity of the town's retail and city beach. Bill and Jon were excellent and cordial hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
We loved having you visit - come back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tralaw a.

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

Todd

It was a very pleasant experience
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

deborah p.

Deborah

Fantastic stay. The owner was great to work with and helpful with any request. The cottage was cute, clean and close to everything. We ended up staying an extra day. We walked to everything. My husband and I plan to return next year. I would highly recommend this adorable cottage
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
We would love to have you stay again! So glad you found Frankfort as delightful as we do!
Verified

8/10 Good

LARA C.

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

Cute cottage

Well designed and enjoyable small cottage for two ppl. Guests staying at the main house used their front porch so the backyard was available for us to use exclusively. The large yard with furniture is technically a shared space. There is also a cute table and chairs for two next to the cottage. We were fine with no washing machine or dishwasher. Clothesline came in handy! Walking distance to downtown Frankfort and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kayla H.

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

Enjoyed Frankfort but...

We loved staying in Frankfort and the closeness of the cottage to downtown shops and restaurant was so nice. It was also very nice to be able to walk to the beach as well. This listing is pretty accurate. However, it was VERY humid and hot this past week. Unfortunately, the window a/c unit does not cool the house down AT ALL. We tried running it the first evening for probably 4-5 hours and it was still just as hot as when we arrived inside. We ran window fans and several big fans (provided from the basement) to keep it bearable for the duration of our stay. Also, the wifi signal was very weak and constantly dropped.. just something to note for future renters. My biggest issue with the house would have been, because of some rain, we did stay inside a couple mornings and the furniture is just not comfortable for lounging. I would suggest that a new a/c system and a comfortable couch would make a world of difference for this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your comments! We are sorry your stay was not as good as you would have liked. You did hit a few days of unusually hot weather but we will address the a/c adequacy for future heat waves. We have been working on the internet signal strength but based on your feedback we don't have it nailed yet. We'll keep working!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

Cute cottage!

This little house was so cute! Very convenient to the rest of Frankfort. We loved our stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Perfect Location!

The cottage is quaint as described but is cozy has everything you could need. It was perfect for 2 people and you can't beat the location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Perfect location in a walkable town.

Compact cottage with everything provided for two visitors. Very clean and easy to recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Northern MI weekend

This cottage is an absolute gem. It was extremely clean, well stocked and comfortable for our quick trip to MI. The patio was lovely and relaxing. It’s obvious a lot of thought and care went into this property. It’s proximity to downtown and all the events of the weekend was superb. We walked every where, we never had to get in our car. Jon was super responsive to our questions. We will most definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigid K.

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

The location was perfect for walking to the beach, stores and restaurants.

A very nice place. It was clean and kept up well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Great little cottage

This was our second year staying at the cottage. It is clean and adorable with everything we needed to be comfortable. We would have enjoyed a bit more privacy but I'm not sure that's possible while also being so close to town and also sharing the grounds with the main house. Overall a great place if you want to be in Frankfort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie G.

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

Nothing short of amazing!

The cottage was beautiful and in a quite location yet right outside the city strip where we could get food, drinks, souvenirs and beautiful views of the water! It was perfect! We loved riding the bikes on the trails, down to the beach or just to have dinner at the local establishments. Absolutely amazing and would recommend to any and all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Cozy cottage

This cozy cottage is what we needed for our stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jon and Bill Hautz and Sheryl Robertson

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We stopped in Frankfort while on a bicycle trip around Crystal Lake and it was love at first sight. That was more than 20 years ago. After years of planning and researching, we have finally settled on a place where we can welcome family, friends and guests to share in our Michigan retreat.

Why they chose this property

Dating back to 1890, this property is one of the early homesteads in Frankfort. The large yard with house and cottage provide us plenty of room to relax. The property is located on one of the most desirable streets in Frankfort and is a 5 min walk to the beach or bakery.

What makes this property unique

This property's location offers quick and safe access to the beach without having to worry about traffic which was a top priority for us. We want parents and children alike to feel safe on their jaunts to the beach. This ideal location makes it easy to return home for lunch or head down to the beach after dinner for spectacular sunsets.

Languages:

English, French, German
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