Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a dresser.
A porch with a wooden bench, a lamp, and a planter with flowers.
A marina with boats docked, a residential area with houses, and a hill with trees in the background.
A waterfront property with multiple buildings, including a large white house with a red roof and a smaller blue house.
A surfboard leaning against a wooden house with a staircase leading to a deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home 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 cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frankfort Light - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan on 27 Sept 2027 start from £427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunny suite w/ private entrance; view of Betsie Bay one block from Lake Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second Labor Day visit in a row to Serendipity House, and it won’t be the last. Easy (and early!) check in. Comfortable bed. Close to beach, coffee, and ice cream—what more could you wish for in Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you Stephan, we're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is an older house. Neat and clean and had a great front porch. Location was walking distance to beach and to the beautiful downtown area. Parking was great. Saw many beautiful sunsets. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Bonnie, Thanks for your review, we're glad we met your needs for the Ironman race and welcome your return. Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ironman weekend

Incredible location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
Thanks Terry, we agree and we hope to see you next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for a visit to Frankfort!

The location of this property is perfect for walking to the beach, downtown shops and restaurants, or biking over to hop on the Betsie River Trail. We had everything we needed, just might bring flannel sheets and an extra blanket next time for the blow up mattress that’s in the pull out couch. It truly was a great spot for our weekend up north!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Kristin we agree that our location cannot be beat. We have a brand new sofa bed with a very comfortable inflatable mattress in the living room as well as a queen size bed in the bedroom. We’ll also make sure that we put the blankets and heavy comforters on in the fall in case it gets chilly. We always have space heaters and a wall heater available so next time you come please let us know if you have trouble locating those items or turning on the heater.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Great location and nicer than the listing photos. One of the most comfortable vacation rental mattresses I’ve ever slept on. Appreciated the folding table and chairs. As some other reviews mention, the shower is tiny (a handheld sprayer would help). Will very likely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Thank you, Stephan. We agree with you about the bed. All of our mattresses are top of the line, made in Grand Rapids. We would welcome your return and will look into a hand-held sprayer for the stall shower. Best, Sarah
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location!

This place is close to the beach, restaurants, shops, bike rentals, etc. Had a little trouble checking in as the keys weren’t where they were supposed to be, but got a quick response from the owner/manager. Loved being able to sit on the front porch to read and just watch the world go by.. The porch was a popular place with everyone saying there .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Megan! We're glad you enjoyed your and have since fixed the lock box which was malfunctioning prior to your arrival. We agree that the front porch is the best spot in town to people watch!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location

The upstairs rooms were comfortable, the TV had a cable connection and the wifi worked. It was perfect for a couple day- stay. For our 2-week stay, the mini fridge was too small, the shower stall (like a phone booth) was too small, and the single-ply toilet paper was disappointing. There were lots of nice towels. And Sarah was always available if there was any questions or issues. The need was comfortable. We would definitely come back for a short stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Doug, it was very nice to meet you and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. We switched back to higher quality tissue after trying a septic safe variety that left much to be desired! Maybe you stay you could try the Manitou Suite, which has a full-kitchen and large soaking bathtub.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As expected

The location is the selling point. Could not be better. The listing says it can sleep 4 which is true, but I would not put more than three in there. Also, the kitchen has everything you need for a short stay. Just do not plan on cooking alot of meals in the kitchen. It is not that well appointed. Better to go out and enjoy the local restaurants. Overall we were very pleased and plan to rent again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We agree our location can't be beat. Many of guests are families with young children and the pull-out sofa and private bedroom suits a family of four perfectly. The Lakeview offers a kitchenette which is a wee bit smaller than a full kitchen but has everything you need to prepare a meal if you choose. We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Basic but clean and great location

The location of this property is fantastic - it's right across the street from the bay, two blocks from the beach, and steps to restaurants. The space itself is clean and very basic. A few things that weren't necessarily noted in the VRBO description - there are zero toiletries provided - no soap, no shampoo, etc. We didn't bring any so the first day we had to make do until we made a trip to the store. The molded stand up shower is tiny - an average person can barely turn around in it. The compact fridge has no ability to keep a bag of ice. It's a second floor walk up - no elevator (important to me as I was carrying my bike). None of these things were a major issue for us or hindered our stay, but important to note for other renters. Overall the stay was very enjoyable and would recommend the apartment to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Dear Katharine, We agree that our location is the best. We're sorry you didn't know we don't provide bath soap, shampoo or conditioner - that information was listed on the welcome letter I emailed you prior to your stay. We do provide our guests with liquid soft soap and dish soap but not bar soap for the bath. The Lakeview Suite has a beautiful view of the Betsie Bay as noted on the listing. It also has a full kitchenette with sink, disposal, toaster, coffee, sugar, napkins, paper towels, coffee maker, microwave, over, cooktop and mini-fridge. We also provide linens and towels for our guests. Thanks for booking with us and we hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location, nicely stocked, peaceful retreat

The rooms were very clean, the view was great, the house had very little noise from other guests, the kitchen was stocked well. We really enjoyed our stay and will stay there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and great location.

House is beautiful and room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Bill, we welcome your return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful town. Great location!

Great location for a vacation. Centered in the middle of it all. Maybe a little tight for 4 people but, with so much to do in the area, we were hardly in the room at all. Beds were comfy which is important when traveling and all you want to do is pass out after a long day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We couldn't agree more regarding our location... just steps from the beach and downtown. Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We welcome your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Steve, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super convenient to EVERYTHING

Nice family getaway to heaven on water. The house was easy to find and parking was simple.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Josh, we're glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very cozy apartment type rooms just steps from downtown and the beach. Always enjoy our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you Kathy, we welcome your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, clean, walk to everything

Loved landing at the Serendipity House just as the summer arrived. Never got back into the car, everything is walking distance. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks John! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay & welcome your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and a wonderful stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay for an anniversary weekend. The location — two blocks to the beach one direction, and two blocks to the brewery and restaurants in the other is ideal. It is a bit noisy from the other guests, but that is to be expected in a house of this age. All-in-all, we had a wonderful weekend, and will be back. I’d recommend adding a guestbook of some sort, so visitors can leave their notes and impressions for the next guests. It’s always nice to see how far people have travelled to get there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We're glad you enjoyed your anniversary weekend Stephen and appreciate the suggestion about the guest book, we will look into making one available for our guests. Thank you and we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nannybird

The Nannybird is in a great location and is a small but nice suite. Perfect place to stay for a beach weekend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We’re glad you enjoyed your stay in our cozy studio suite, the Nannybird. Come back and visit us again, we welcome your return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Locaton

The overall experience was good. There was a discrepancy between the listing and what was actually in the unit. When you search for 2 bedroom 1 bath this listing comes up. There is one bedroom and a living room with a pull out couch. The matress on the pull out couch is an air matress. It was very comfortable. Better than your standard pull out couch mattresses. The online description says there is shampoo and standard soaps, the detailed description after you have paid for the property says no bath soap and no shampoo. Anyway just FYI, the owners are aware and are going to change the online details. Other than that we had a great time. Wish we had another day to really wonder around town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thank you for your comments, we’re glad you enjoyed yourself. We provide dish soap, sponges and soft soap in each suite. Typically guests prefer to bring their own shower amenities so we do not provide bath soap, shampoo or conditioner. We have updated the listing on VRBO to reflect this. Thank you again and we welcome your return to Serendipity House!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay.

Our stay was short just overnight. The door between the two rooms ended up coming off its hinge at the top. But other than that it was a lovely spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Dear Michelle, thank you for your review. As we discussed, the door was intact prior to your arrival. We were able to replace the screws with longer ones and secure the door to the hinge after you left. So glad that you enjoyed your stay and had fun at the wedding! We welcome your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serendipity House

We had so much fun in Frankfort staying at the Serendipity House! The location is perfect, right near our favorite places to eat, The Coho and Stormcloud microbrewery and just a 1-minute walk to the beach! The rooms were spotlessly clean, owners were friendly and easy and the beds were comfy!!! We loved it and will always stay at Serendipity if we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Dear Sheri, Thank you for your nice comments, we enjoyed having you and you’re welcome anytime! Sarah Bannister
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and great lication!

Gorgeous grpunds, loved the fire pit and beautiful flowers on the front porch. Steps from the beach, lighthouse & sunset!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks for the kind words and your awareness of the little touches we've incorporated to make your stay more pleasant. -Tim Bannister, Host
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great View!

The view was great and we loved how close we were to the beach, shopping and marina! We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Thanks Gwenn. Come back and visit us again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place! The owner, Tim, was great and the unit had everything we needed.

Clean and close to everything. The lake was just a block away and shops and restaurants were in walking distance. Great brewery with tasty pub food selections, just a few blocks away. Wonderful experience. We stayed because it was a short drive to Arcadia Bluffs golf course.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
We should hire them to produce our next brochure! The review captures everything that makes us a great choice for a Northwest Michigan vacation getaway. And we're open year-'round.
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