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THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake
Frankfort Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Point Betsie Lighthouse
‪13 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort

> Enjoy this newly renovated property in Frankfort, Michigan. Our home has been fully remodeled and features modern amenities while still retaining all its classic Northern Michigan charm.

> Conveniently located just a short 3-minute drive from charming downtown Frankfort, the home sits on a quiet piece of property - RELAX IN PEACE

> 2 bedrooms/ 1 bathroom - The perfect getaway for couples, small families or groups of friends.

> Co-Hosted by two Superhosts

We have done everything we can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and give you the best space to explore Northern Michigan.

Master Bedroom - Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed
Couch / Sofa Bed
Air Mattress (if needed)

Having spent 30+ years vacationing in and around Beulah, we are happy to share our favorite "to do's" and "to eat's", plus any other needed recommendations. It's our hope we can help you enjoy our area of the Mitten as best we can!

Property manager

Spencer Vanderheide

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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OVERALL: A nice view of the front of the house from June, 2020

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Elberta Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Bellows Public Beach - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬12 min drive
‪Upriver Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Betsie Lake, Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Light are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

carl t.

17 Oct, 2024

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

Color tour, fall color

Very clean place and a great location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

12 Jul, 2025

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

Just far enough away from town for peace, but close enough to hit the beach!

Very clean and well appointed. Everything is brand new! There are some stairs to get to either living area. Was not an issue for us, but important if you have issues traveling stairs.A few miles from town and close to everything benzie county has to offer. The hosts were very communicative and we had no issues while here.Truly a relaxing place to stay while away

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Frankfort getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! Very clean and a 4 minute drive into town, would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie Ann L.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Bearly Enough Time.....

We loved our short stay at The Bear. It left us wanting more time here and visiting Frankfort. It was cute, clean, and felt homey. We loved how close it was to town and the beach while still feeling secluded and private.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Linda N.

25 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

July

We did not know this property was a split level. It had been disclosed that the basement had a bedroom but we were surprised that 2 flights of stairs had to be ascended to reach the main level from the basement Property had everything we needed

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn B.

20 Oct, 2024

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

Highly recommend staying here!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The host had very quick response time to any questions I had. The house was very nicely renovated. You can tell the host really puts forth the effort to ensure the house is stocked. Fully stocked kitchen and even had toiletries if you needed them. Overall very pleased and would love to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liz K.

8 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Good rental for the price

We had a nice stay at the Bear. Check in and out was easy and the duplex had a very nice interior renovation. Beds and couch were comfortable, and we enjoyed the deck! The house was a challenge with a young kid - the landing and dual staircase was difficult to navigate each time we had to leave the house or load the car, the door did not lock from the inside so I worried our son would let himself out, and the second bedroom was on a different floor so we were very separated in the evening and the stairs were tough at night. The house was outside of downtown and was on a pretty loud, busy corner. We didn't end up using the outside space much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah 0.

18 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette weekend

The property was very nice and well decorated inside. We had an amazing time and loved the area! There was a bad smell (cat litter) in the basement and we were not aware there was not AC. Other than that, it was perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

12 Sept, 2024

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

Adorable, modern cottage in convenient location

Everything is super new, clean, and cozy! A very short drive into town and close to all the activities in Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

14 Sept, 2023

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

Beautiful home close to town!

This rental was outstanding and completely remodeled and up to date! It offered every amenity we could need plus it was located close to downtown. I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023