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The Frankfort Surf Cottage

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A white two-story house with a porch, a bicycle, and an American flag.
A living room with a dark blue sofa, two light blue pillows, a 'BEACH HOUSE' pillow, a woven basket with a bottle and glasses, a magazine, and a lamp on a side table.
A living room with a fireplace, a dark blue sofa, a white side table, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and recessed ceiling lights.
A white church with a steeple and a flagpole with an American flag.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.7 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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Frankfort Surf Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Frankfort Surf Cottage located?

This family-friendly Frankfort cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a beautiful town. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing. Walking distance to everything that I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place. It’s location is ideal and the accommodations are comfortable for a small or medium group.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review David! We are so happy that you had a wonderful time again this year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2023 summer vacation

It’s a great place to stay and a wonderful summer getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Wonderful place. The owners have thought of EVERYTHING. The kitchen was incredible, and we loved the bonfire area too. We enjoyed our stay and would choose the house again. Oh, the location is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort vacation

Beautiful cottage with everything we needed to have a wonderful vacation even though the weather was very uncooperative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house and wonderful location.

We had a nice stay. We love Frankfort and Lake Michigan. The house was great and it was a treat sitting on the front porch and chatting with the neighbors and people walking by. Great location near the lake and downtown Restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage! Thank you for choosing us and hope to have you as our guests again in the future. Michelle and Todd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summer Cottage

We had a great stay in Frankfort! The cottage was perfect, very clean and location was super convenient to everything. Michelle was a great host, very responsive with communications and provided information about the area to help us enjoy our stay. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words, Heather! We are very happy you had such a nice time at our place and in Frankfort. You are more than welcome back any time. We appreciate how clean you left the cottage. We could barely tell anyone had even stayed there! Thanks again for choosing us and we hope to hear from you again in the future. Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in Beautiful Frankfort

This has been our favorite stay in Northern Michigan! Blocks from the beautiful beach, amazing shops and restaurants, and plenty of space for all! Hosts were wonderful and were able to answer questions, provide recommendations, and even help us out with a postal delivery :) Loved our time in Frankfort and can't wait to return!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Have a wonderful rest of the summer! ~ Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay at Surf Cottage

My family and I enjoyed another great summer stay at Surf Cottage. The cottage is spacious, well equipped and perfectly located. And Michelle is a fabulous host - so easy to communicate with. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at Surf Cottage!

My family and I had a wonderful extended stay at Surf Cottage this August. The location was perfect and the cottage was clean, spacious and well equipped. We especially loved all the outdoor spaces, downstairs game room and big dining table. The hosts were helpful and responsive. It was perfection all around and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review, Carrie and also thank you for being such great guests! We look forward to seeing you in the future! Michelle and Todd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort getaway 2024

This is such a great property! Plenty of space indoors for a sizeable group, and multiple areas outside for fun and conversation. Situated in a lovely neighborhood. Only steps from town and the beach!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2024
Thanks for being such wonderful guests! So glad you have found your “Happy Place” up North:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Frankfort stay

Wonderful beach cottage in the perfect location… steps to the restaurants and shops of town. 3 blocks to the beach. Friendly neighbors. Super responsive and accommodating host who went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review and so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location....

We had a great stay. It could not be more convenient for walking to downtown Frankfort. Everything is a 5 minute walk, including the beach. The cottage has had a lot of great updates. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great review and so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2023

Location is great. Short walk to beach and one block off the main street of Frankfort. Very nice house with a great kitchen, front porch, deck and yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation at Surf Cottage - 2024

We had an amazing week during our stay at Surf Cottage! The location is perfect for time on the beach, browsing through shops in town and peaceful walks in the quaint neighborhood. Michelle was great to work with and the cottage had everything we needed for the week! Very clean and comfortable home base to relax and unwind. We are all looking forward to a return trip to Surf Cottage and the charming town of Frankfort!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Thank you for your sweet words, Rachel! So happy you had a great stay! We look forward to your return next year:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Michigan Getaway

The property location was perfect, just blocks from the Frankfort Beach, steps from downtown shops and restaurants. The house was clean, with a front porch to enjoy coffee, back deck to relax and fire pit to enjoy an evening under the stars. We enjoyed the Frankfort area with great activities including, Golfing, Bike Trails and Lake Michigan Beaches and Sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us again this year and a special thank you for keeping the house so clean! Enjoy the rest of your summer!~Michelle Mackey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another great week at the Frankfort Surf Cottage! A big thank you to Todd and Michelle for sharing such a special place with us! Great location for walking to town and to the beach! Took a few hiking adventures, visited Point Betsy Lighthouse, and took a day trip north to Leland, MI, on our rainy day. From our morning coffee on the front porch to our sunsets on the beach, and ending with a campfire, we were thankful for the rest and memories that the cottage provided. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay again at the Frankfort Surf Cottage and look forward to your return next year. Thank you for the nice review and for cleaning up so thoroughly!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Daze!

This is a lovely cottage. Great spaces. Clean. Just a few steps to town, and just a few more to the beach. Very nice front porch and back deck. Fun basement room with bed, comfy couches, t.v. , ping pong, and arcade games. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thanks for the great review, David. Also, thank you for leaving the cottage in immaculate condition upon your departure. We look forward to your stay again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf-Cottage

We loved the location of the Frankfort Surf-Cottage, walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. The property was clean when we arrived and easy to contact owners. Thank you for sharing your home with us!! 🐠🐠🐠
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed the Frankfort Surf Cottage!! We hope you can make it back again sometime. Thank you for cleaning the cottage so nicely upon your departure. ~The Mackey’s
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location -Friendly Town

A wonderful location for enjoying the beauty of Lake Michigan. The house and yard were spacious and comfortable with many options for outdoor enjoyment. Walking to restaurants and coffee downtown so close and sunset just a 5 minute walk (or less). The listing was accurate but it was so much more spacious than I anticipated with outdoor and common spaces. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
So glad to hear you had such a nice time! Congrats to those in your party on placing top ten in their age groups in the Ironman!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

I hate to write this as others will be interested in the property. We have stayed in this house 3 of the past 4 years. Never been disappointed. Great location, nice house extra property makes it easy to entertain the children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you for the review, Ray! So happy you enjoyed your stay and thanks for your continued stays!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Awning ower sun deck or umbrella table

Back Screen to deck was already torn at lower left corner . Not as big as as we left it, but still torn. Perhaps tape across face will help with visability?
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cross Country Get Together

The Mackeys were truly a delight to work with. Our party consisted of two families, one from Wisconsin and one from California coming together after 3 long years to slow down and catch up. Kids ages are 1, 5 and 6. Enough space for everyone to spread and out and have their own space but still spend quality time in the common areas. The location to downtown and the beach could not have been nicer. Every meal and customer service experience was exquisite. Anytime we had a question about the property the Mackeys were quick respond and so hospitable. We made life last memories here! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you for your sweet review, Katie! So happy you were able to have a wonderful little reunion and get away. Also want to thank you for keeping the cottage so clean upon your departure. You and yours are welcome back any time. Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer -The Mackey’s
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surfs Up!

This surf themed home is lovely. Perfectly sized for our group of 5. The updated and open concept made for great family time. The sleeping rooms are right off of the living spaces. The game room in the basement is perfect for the late nighters in your group. The kitchen is well stocked with dishes and cookware. You will need to bring Tupperware, foil, etc.... They have salt, pepper and sugar but the rest is up to you. No worries though, the grocery is within walking distance. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Hi Walimaki family! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and were happy with the cottage. The top drawer on the island does have foil and cling wrap. Sorry you didn’t see it.
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