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The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!

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OVERVIEW:  Gorgeous living room that features a gas fireplace and a large television with live streaming via Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+.
OVERVIEW:  One of the 4 gorgeous bedrooms!
EXTERIOR:  The front of the home in summer.
EXTERIOR:  Another view of the front of the home.
EXTERIOR:  The lovely garden area that is fully fenced in.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!

Welcome to our charming Victorian beach house, steps from the beach and Main Street in downtown Frankfort! The house comfortably sleeps 9, with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. New furniture, fresh paint, beautiful landscaping, new bathrooms and lots of nice finishing touches makes it super cheerful and comfortable. With a private back patio, you can relax quietly, bbq, and hang out with friends & family. If you want a bit more action, you can sit on the lovely front porch and people watch.​


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The property is right in the heart of downtown Frankfort! It is just 1 block from Main Street and 2 blocks from the beach. Frankfort has a lovely family and dog-friendly public beach on Lake Michigan and the downtown area has a growing array of shops, restaurants, cafes, a microbrewery (Stormcloud), and a movie theatre (The Garden Theater). There is also a pier that goes out into Lake Michigan and a rather famous lighthouse at the end of the pier. All of this is just a short walk from the house!


THE SPACE:

One of the best features of the house is its location. You are literally a block from Frankfort's amazing public beach, and steps from all the shops, restaurants and activities on Main Street. We have high speed wi-fi, a smart TV, and 2 desks with office chairs in case you need to work remotely. We supply all linens, outdoor grill and even our beach cart, so all you need to do is show up and relax. Also, although the house does not have central air conditioning, there are window air conditioning units in all of the bedrooms.


TRANSIT:

It is suggested that guests have their own vehicle, but since the property is downtown you can just walk around and enjoy yourself without a 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) 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.

3) 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.

4) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
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About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! The house is both spacious and cozy, making it the perfect home base. The location is unbeatable—we loved being within walking distance to the beach, local parks, and a great mix of restaurants and breweries. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook at home; we literally just had to bring our own food. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a stress-free getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Thanks, Christie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Sundowner over New Year’s. Jean the manager was super full helpful and we had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2026
Thanks, Jason! We greatly appreciate the review and we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and the house was incredibly clean. This was our 3rd stay at this house with our young 2 kids and dog and we always have the best time! The house is in the perfect location. The beds are very comfortable and decorated so cute. We will definitely be back again some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thanks for the review, Laura! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was second time staying here. Cannot beat the location! Very comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2025
Thanks, Lori! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vickie l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. The yard was small but great for the dogs. So close the beach . We walked down to the beach and had it all to ourselves . Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks, Vickie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nicely decorated and felt open and bright. Hosts were very quick in responding to messages. All in all I feel the listing was accurate and the house was pleasant, would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thanks for the review, Noah! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Five Star

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thanks, Amy! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

SarahM

The Sundowner in Frankfort

Great property! Very comfortable and spacious in wonderful location. Very comfy mattress.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Relaxing family getaway

The house is exactly as described, with plenty of room for our family of 4. Our dogs loved the fenced yard. The location is perfect to walk to the beach or town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
Thanks, Jessica! We are very glad that you (and your dogs ;-) liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Good location a block from the beach

Thank you for a pleasant, refreshing stay in an updated home with all the amenities for my comfort. I love the house... very quaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thanks, Debra! We are very glad that you liked the house and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Perfect house perfect location

We had a wonderful time in Frankfort While staying at the perfect house for our family. It had everything we could need and was just steps away from our favorite Michigan beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Amanda, and we are so happy you had a great time staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Great Location

This property was perfect for us (2nd year in a row). Great location easy check in and check out. We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks, Jeff! It was great having you stay with us again and we will look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Frankfort

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thanks, Linda! We are very glad that you liked the location and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guido C.

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

Great Location

Great location walking distance to bars, restaurant, and the beach. House was clean and the property manager was very accommodating in allowing us to check in early to beat the winter storm. Definitely recommend and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

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

Perfect for our needs

We had to make a last-minute booking because of a family tragedy, but we were pleasantly surprised by our choice. The location was absolutely stunning, and we fell in love with the house! It turned out to be a perfect retreat during a difficult time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
Thanks, Cheri! We are very glad that the house met your needs well. Hope to see you again under different circumstances. Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Girls Getaway Weekend

A cozy yet spacious place for a holiday. The house has been renovated, is very clean, and was a great place to stay. It’s a short walk to the beach as well as Main Street and all the shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Thanks, Louise! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Great location and nice place

Group of buddies go ice fishing every year in Frankfort and this house was probably the best one yet out of the 8 we have stayed at. Excellent location, well updated and fit our needs perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

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

Frankfort Sundowner

The location was great and the house was perfect, very impressive and recent renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved The Sundowner. Spacious, well appointed, perfect location. Love that we could bring our fur babies. Can't say enough good things about this rental. We will definitely stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Easy check in process and great property!

Very nice house and really close to downtown. Great communication back and forth with the property manager. Highly recommend if you’re planning a trip to Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Frankfort Rocks

Great property provided a much needed rest and lots of fun in the sand for our 3-year-old! Loved the proximity to downtown and the beach. Right combination of old bones with modern touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
Thanks, Scott! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Perfect getaway house!

We had the absolute best time at this house! The location can’t be beat—easy walk to the beach and town. The bathrooms and kitchen feel very recently updated and the house had all our needed creature comforts. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Family fun

Amazing house with modern updates. So close to downtown and the beach. We will go again for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheri m.

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

Great place and location!

Well appointed home and about a block to the public beach! Comfy bed and plenty of seating in the living room for watching tv at night. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and the quality of the pots, pans, utensils are good. Our pup loved the front porch - the fenced yard is nice too.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Thanks, Sheri! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Frankfort 2024

I've stayed at the Sundowner a few times. It is always clean, well maintained and stocked with necessities. The location is terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thanks, Kristen! It was great having you stay with us once again and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
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