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Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Living Room which is a great room with the kitchen and dinning room.

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Location
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Frankfort Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Point Betsie Lighthouse
‪11 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort!

Come and stay at our Lake Michigan Vacation Rental, Coast Guard Pointe Cottage, in beautiful Frankfort, Michigan! It is a perfect location to stay for families visiting for a Spring, Summer, Fall Color Tours, golfing trips, kayaking, visiting local wineries, wandering the quaint downtown, and as always, enjoying a week on the beach!

Our Cozy Cottage is next to Lake Michigan. The house sits next to the Coast Guard Station and Harbor Lights Condo's. It does have a direct view of Lake Michigan across the Coast Guard Property, and it does have direct Beach Access located 50 feet away between two condos. The Coast Guard Property is Federal Property and not able to be accessed by the rental.

The cottage is located 2 blocks from Main Street down town, 30 minutes from Traverse City, and 30 Minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, noted as the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' by ABC's Good Morning America!!

The cottage is a ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, living room, dining room, and porch which can easily be used as the 4th bedroom. We have a yard and patio area. The cottage is nestled among private residents and provides for a quiet weekly stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.

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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Elberta Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
‪Birch & Maple - ‬12 min walk
‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort! located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is steps away from Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Betsie Lake are just steps away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Sharon T.

24 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location

This property sits in a parking lot, surrounded by a small yard. It is not a good location if traveling with children. Having to keep windows open in such a centrally located place was not ideal relative to noise and safety. While the cottage is very affordable, not having air conditioning or a dishwasher on vacation was quite inconvenient. It’s easy to miss that in the listing. The laundry room is also the bathroom, which is not ideal functionally. The ant traps in many places on the floor was a safety issue with our small children, but we picked them up and put them out of reach. For a budget friendly visit in a beautiful area, it’s an ok choice. The beach is just a short walk away.The owner was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell & Abby F.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Great for families

This property is a great place for a family. It’s affordable, has a short walk to a great beach, and is close enough to beautiful Frankfort to stroll to shops, the water, and a playground. It’s one of the most well-furnished rentals I’ve stayed at, making great use of a small space. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Family Vacation

Cottage was clean and as described. Great location. Steps from the beach and walking distance to downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

14 Sept, 2024

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

Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Marci B.

16 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing location but that’s were it ends…

Our family of 4 adults and 2 children stayed at this property for my husbands Ironman competition. There is absolutely no doubt about it the location of this place was TOP NOTCH. We were steps away from the beach, the finish line of my husbands Ironman and Main Street. Unfortunately the house itself was quite a let down. When we arrived the front door was wide open with laundry running but no one was there. We got a note 24 hours ahead of time telling us there wouldn’t be enough towels for our family and since we had a long journey we had already left home and had to stop at Target for towels. Everything in the home was quite outdated and musty smelling. Additionally there was a pretty bad spider problem as we saw 10+ in our 2 day stay. I’d also add the air conditioner was not operational which made sleeping uncomfortable, the WIFI passwords didn’t work so we had to use our own hotspots and when I text the number given to us by the VBRO host I got a message back saying “wrong number”.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Webster Township, Michigan

17 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful space and location

It was a wonderful property and the owners were easy to reach when we decided to extend a day. I would definitely stay again if in the area. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment and we made some yummy meals there. And the location was awesome, just a minute walk to the beach. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Muskegon

2 Oct, 2022

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

Great Cousin’s Weekend

This was our second year staying at this cottage. It is extremely clean, well stocked and the owner is great to work with. It is a couple of blocks from downtown Frankfort, so it is a beautiful walk to town. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a great place to stay in Frankfort.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

18 Aug, 2022

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

Fantastic

We absolutely loved the location and the house itself. Its location is convenient and minutes from some.of the most beautiful views in all of Michigan. The house itself was clean and had plenty of room for our family of 4. Our absolute only wish was to have a hose or spigot to wash off after long beach days. Suggestion: update pictures on site to show the great remodeling work and more pictures of the beautiful beach!! Communication with Rayan was always positive and easy, and she worked with us when we had a family emergency. Will be back in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

10 Jun, 2022

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

Great location

This property is in great location to the beach and the main street.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Muskegon

8 Oct, 2021

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

Coast Guard Pointe Cottage

We stayed almost a week. It is extremely clean, perfect location and the cottage looked exactly like the pictures on the VRBO site. There were 5 adult women and we had plenty of room, the cottage is furnished with everything you will need for your stay. The owner was great to work with, we are definitely booking this cottage again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa Y.

13 Jun, 2021

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

Nice property but bring a fan!

This property was nice with plenty of space and location was perfect! We could walk out the door and be at the beach or walk to downtown Frankfort. Not to mention jump in the car and be at Sleeping Bear Dunes in about 30 minutes. The biggest issue was there was no air and it was warm the first night with only 2 window fans available. In addition, the property is surrounded by condos so with a little one and having to keep the windows open, it was a bit of a challenge getting her to sleep with the activity of kids outside on the balconies. But honestly that’s the only complaint. The owners were responsive and helpful with the couple questions we had and the house had plenty of space! It is a great location in a nice city and we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David C.

31 May, 2021

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

All wonderful…except the beds…

Great location in downtown Frankfurt, MI. Just steps to the beach at the lighthouse. Great kitchen and bathroom, and plenty of parking! Only thing that prevented a 5-star rating were the mattresses on the beds. Twin mattresses were very thin, and the other beds could use an update.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

17 May, 2021

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

One of the best trips of our lives!

I can't say how perfect this place is! The location, the amenities, the owners - all of it! The house was very clean and contactless check-in/out was perfect and easy. Lots of options for sleeping arrangements. The beach access was a short walk - and WHAT A VIEW! We enjoyed some of the best family time with our adult children (and our son even proposed on the beach! SHE SAID YES!!). If you're considering renting this place, do it. You won't regret it for a minute. The main strip is within walking distance so you don't need to fight for that parking spot for dinner. Even the construction didn't impact our trip in the slightest. Rayan and Peter gave very clear instructions on everything. Just a note: bring laundry pods and paper towels with you. Thanks a million for the incredible memories!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

23 Nov, 2020

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

Cozy cottage

Exactly what we were looking for! Cozy little cottage, close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Rosebush

9 Nov, 2020

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

Great place

It was just bug enough to give us space and small enough to have fun in. Location is great

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

2 Nov, 2020

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

Clean & Convenient

The owners did a great job cleaning the House. We felt very comfortable staying here during Covid. Beds were extremely comfortable The location worked out perfectly. Only about a block to walk into town in a short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Laura W.

19 Oct, 2020

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

Casual clean cottage

We had a great stay! The location was excellent, and we were able to enjoy Frankfort and also use it as a starting point for a lot of Northern Mich sightseeing. The house was comfortable and clean and the hosts were friendly and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C., Whitmore Lake, MI

8 Jul, 2019

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

Great location for fun

Can’t beat this. Just a couple minutes to the beach and a couple minutes to downtown. The place was clean and everything you need. The owner was very nice and accommodating. No complaints here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

16 Oct, 2018

Very accommodating for 9-12 people

It was nice to be so close to the lake, little cold when we stayed but overall great place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M.

5 Jul, 2018

Perfect vacation cottage!

We loved our stay in Frankfort! This house was the perfect size for our family of 7, and we had a very pleasant stay. We especially enjoyed being able to walk down to the beach so easily! The house does not have a dishwasher or air conditioning. This was not a problem for us; the owner has it well-stocked with fans that can be set in the windows, and the air outside cooled down quite a bit at night so it was comfortable for sleeping. Towels are not provided here, but bedding and kitchen linens are. The kitchen is well-stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils for dining in, and everything was very clean. We spent a day visiting the Point Betsie lighthouse and Sleeping Bear Dunes, and we had a lovely evening walk through Frankfort - charming town! We would rent here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

26 Jun, 2018

No view, privacy or towels.

Surrounded by condominiums, owner has people across the street watching house at all times. No towels provided and town of Frankfort does not have a store that sells towels.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Eileen T.

23 Jul, 2017

Small piece of paradise

The location of this cottage could not be any better. Short walk to downtown and steps to the beach. We enjoyed our trip and the town of Frankfort immensely.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

10 Apr, 2013

Kids' Favorite Annual Vacation... AMAZING!!!

The cottage is located in the perfect spot...right on Lake Michigan and also in town. You can walk everywhere you go. I have five children and they look forward to our Frankfort week each and every year. The cottage is kept clean and has plenty of space for all of us; ice cream at a local place each night, and a pizza night is our usual tradition. Otherwise, we eat all meals in the cottage and have enough room to cook, eat, and enjoy. There are also so many things to do around that area if you do choose to leave the beach for the day, such as Sleepy Bear Dunes, tubing down a nearby river, and driving to Point Betsy to see an amazing old lighthouse. I truly cannot express the joy that our whole family gets from a week at Coast Guard Pointe Cottage!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

6 Mar, 2013

Great Location and Stay!

We have stayed here for over 10 years each summer and always look forward to coming back. The house is in a great location...essentially on the beach and a couple blocks from downtown. The house is so cozy, always clean, and is a great spot for our family to stay. There is always enough room to bring our family friends for the week too. We enjoy the beach, ice cream shop a couple blocks away, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes each year. We started coming when our children were under the ages of 3 and they now always look forward to coming as teenagers. We highly recommend staying here. And if you have children, this is a great spot. Not only do you have the beach, but a nice yard for them to run around in.

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Hosted by Rayan Anastor

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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Affordable house on Lk Michigan in Downtown Frankfort!

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House Rules

Children

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Pets

Smoking

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You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Frankfort

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.6/10

9.8/10

9.4/10

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9.4/10

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6/10 Okay

Sharon T.

Sharon T.

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell & Abby F.

Great for families

Mitchell & Abby F.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Family Vacation

Kelly P.

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Thank you

Mark R.

4/10 Poor

Marci B.

Amazing location but that’s were it ends…

Marci B.

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Webster Township, Michigan

Wonderful space and location

Donna W.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Muskegon

Great Cousin’s Weekend

Sharon I.

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Fantastic

Christina S.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Great location

Melissa S.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Muskegon