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Open July 4! Waterfront 2 for 1 House & Cabin Betsie Bay/Trail, Kayaks/Canoes!

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Waterfront! Relax on the deck overlooking Betsie Bay and watch the wildlife!
Interior
Our expansive backyard is beautifully landscaped!
Kayaks, canoes, life jackets, grill are located under the deck.
Living room has a pull-out sofa and recliners.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Open July 4! Waterfront 2 for 1 House & Cabin Betsie Bay/Trail, Kayaks/Canoes!

Enjoy our Frankfort waterfront house and cabin located on the Betsie Bay/Betsie Bike Trail and Bridge:
- Two separate living areas (house and cabin)
- Separate kitchens & bathrooms
- House: 2 beds/1 bath/1 sofa sleeper
- Cabin: 1 bed/1 bath/1 queen air mattress
- Amazing location/huge yard right on Betsie Bay & bike trail
- Large back yard, patio, picnic table, deck
- Fire pit & horseshoes
- Kayaks & canoes
- Walk or bike to downtown & beach
- Float river to back yard
- Fish from back yard
- Kayak or canoe in the bay
- See swans from deck/house windows
- Crystal Mountain Resort 20 minutes away
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park 10 minutes away
- 5 Star Host!

Welcome to Sleepy Bear Lodge on the Betsie! Our Betsie Bay/River waterfront home is located between Frankfort and Elberta. We have two canoes and two kayaks to put into the water from our yard. The Betsie Bike Trail is in our backyard so fishing, kayaking, boating, restaurants, bars, shopping and the Lake Michigan beach are literally a walk or bike ride away! Our large and gorgeous yard features a fire pit, horseshoes, large deck, picnic table, and patio. Watch the swans, geese, ducks, herons, eagles, and other wildlife from the big picture windows in the house or from the deck while you sip your morning coffee or tea.

House:
The upper level of the house contains one bedroom and a loft area, each with new comfortable queen beds, dressers, and nightstands. The main level is open with a spacious living room with a sofa sleeper, double recliner, a kitchen/dining area, and bathroom with jetted tub and shower. The laundry is located in the basement. The flooring in the home is new.

Cabin:
The cabin is another full living space with a full kitchen (gas range, full-sized refrigerator), living room, bathroom with tiled shower, and a bedroom with a queen bed. We also provide a queen air mattress.

The house and cabin are adjoined by the deck with spectacular views of the bay.

Hulu tv and wi-fi are included.

Our kitchens are stocked with dishes, cookware, toaster, microwave oven, full-size refrigerator, tea pot, and coffee-maker (both drip and Keurig). We provide towels, linens, soap, and laundry detergent.

There are two parking spaces in the driveway. Use keypads to access the house.
NO SMOKING OR PETS!

What to do within 20 minutes:
- Walk or bike on the trail
- Fish from the back yard or off the bridge
- Kayak around the bay - set off from the back yard
- Float from the boat launch into the back yard
- Gather around a campfire and connect with family and friends
- Play horseshoes
- Bike or drive to Frankfort and Elberta Beach to sunbathe, play in the sand, or swim
- Walk to the Elberta and Frankfort farmer's markets or shop and get lunch, dinner, and ice cream
- Drive to Crystal Mountain Resort
- Charter a fishing boat less than a mile away to fish Lake Michigan
- Tour and hike Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
- Sample beer at Storm Cloud Brewery in Frankfort
- Sample meads, wine, and seltzers at Ambrose Cellars just a few miles down River Road
- Enjoy dinner, music, and spirits at Iron Fish Distillery near Crystal Mountain
- Sit out on the deck and watch the wildlife, stars, and beauty of western Michigan.

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 59.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 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

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin with many adventurous options for fun! The location is perfect, on the river with trail access and less than a mile from town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Fishing in Frankfort

Absolutely great location. Very clean! Great place!!! Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane N.

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

Family Vacation 2025

We are a Birding and Nature family and the location gets high marks from us. Especially the bike path. Easy drives to Glen Arbor and Leland and of course the Sand Dunes. Frankfort has some good restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Loved the location

Loved the proximity to the Betsie, bike trail, and downtown Frankfort. Both the house and the apartment were well equipped. The owners responded quickly to any questions we had. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Great up north getaway

This house is in a great location, between Frankfort and Elberta. It comfortably fit our large family. Great amenities such as canoes/kayaks with access to Betsie Bay, and a spacious outdoor area with fire pit, patio, grill and deck. Beaches, restaurants and shopping all within walking or biking distance. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for booking with us!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave S.

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

Long walk

Two loft bedrooms with one bath downstairs. Many night climbs up and down. I would not rent again due to this alone. I must have missed in the listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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