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Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8

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A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a small garden.
A patio with outdoor seating, yellow umbrellas, and a grill.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table with a decorative birdhouse, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A residential street lined with trees and houses, featuring a sidewalk and a road.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a kitchen, and a dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Frankfort Beach
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•8 beds

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Sleeping Loft

3 Double Beds

Sleeping Loft

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8

"The Birdhouse" (Guest Suite above the garage) has 1 bedroom (King bed ) and a spiral staircase leading up to a large sleeping loft (3 double beds). Full kitchen, dining room, living room, 1 bathroom. Very flexible ... works great for a couple or a small family!

Equipped with Refrigerator, electric stove, Microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, cable TV & wireless internet, TV/DVD/CD player, Board games and cards. Small private porch with 2 chairs/table. Shared use of a large entertainment patio, and gas grill.

"The Birdhouse" is unlike any other vacation rental you will find. It is artsy, charming, fun and frivolous. Kids love it – who wouldn’t love a spiral staircase, a sleeping loft, original art pieces, a cookie jar & lunchbox collection, resident mermaid, and magnetic letters on a vintage refrigerator door hung on the wall?

Parents will love their private bedroom to relax in, a tidy kitchen to cook breakfast in, and the outdoor grill for dogs and burgers. Best of all, the beach is steps away, and downtown Frankfort is just a short stroll. Older kids can “run free” exploring the downtown, while young ones head to the beach with Mom and Dad.

It's a 5 minute walk to the beach, to enjoy the water, sand & sunsets, or to downtown Frankfort for the movie theater, ice cream parlors, upscale restaurants, and shopping. Take a 15 minute drive to the "Cherry Bowl" drive-in theater with the kids and don't forget to stop at the "Cherry Hut" restaurant for their delicious cherry pie!

The day is complete when you’ve returned to the beach for the sunset, or possibly even later to gaze at the Milky Way or watch for shooting stars.

But the best part of all ... memories that will last a lifetime!



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the washer, preferably by 9:00 AM, on your departure day. This will help our cleaning crew complete their turnover within a reasonable time limit. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
See owner's Rental Agreement for Cancellation Policy. (100%@90; 50%@60-89; 10%@30-59; 0% refund if cancelled 30 days or less prior to check-in)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 781718vb
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 first aid kit
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

Located in Frankfort, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. 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 sledging and snowmobiling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bella’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Birch & Maple - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8 located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this apartment building is steps away from Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Snook

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The two of us – Cathy and Jerry – have four children, 18 to 44, and have been blessed with four granddaughters. Cathy is a retired physician and Jerry is "nearing the tail end” of his career as a psychologist.

Beyond family and work, our “fun” includes skiing, our friends, bicycling, and an assortment of hobbies. Our youngest child is Grace – 18 – just beginning her college career in upstate New York. She loves to bake, plays a pretty mean ukulele, and claims “happiness” to be her main pursuit in life!

Why they chose this property

The “Birdhouse” was the third rental in our quest to find the “perfect spot” in the Frankfort area. We fell in love with the chaming, artsy décor, easy walk to the beach, and short stroll into downtown for dinner, ice cream, and shopping.

We had tired of hotels, corporate lodging, and having to use the car just to go out to eat. The Birdhouse had it all we realized, and only steps away. We could enjoy time together, or go our separate ways, meeting back for lunch or dinner. If we wanted a break from the beach, short drives would put us into the wonders of Sleeping Bear Dunes, the fun of Traverse City, or any number of area attractions and activities.

It was during our second visit – late August 2015 – that we realized that the “Birdhouse” and it’s attached home, (now called the “Beachcomber”), was our ideal Michigan vacation home. Three hours after this epiphany, we agreed on a price with the owners, signed an offer, and shook hands. Four weeks later the home was ours!

What makes this property unique

There are two units on this property and each have their own unique personalities! (Many large families rent both units to have everyone in one place) The Beachcomber is a spacious, modern, updated home with all of the amenities! Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and the large gourmet kitchen is perfect for hosting large family dinners. The Master Suite could rival some of the best hotels with it's walk-in 8 jet shower, whirlpool tub, private balcony, 4 poster bed (& an extra sofa bed!), sitting area and walk-in closet! The "Bunkroom" has it's own TV and game console complete with games to keep the kids busy on rainy days while the adults socialize in the living room beside the double sided fireplace. Board games and cards are provided for hours of fun & laughter.

The Multi-level Guest Suite above the garage has it's own separate entrance and is called "The Birdhouse". It is unlike any other vacation rental you will find. It is artsy, charming, fun and frivolous. Kids love it – who wouldn’t love a spiral staircase, a sleeping loft, original art pieces, a lunchbox collection, resident mermaid, and magnetic letters on a vintage refrigerator door hung on the wall?

Parents will love their private bedroom to relax in, a tidy kitchen to cook breakfast in, and the outdoor grill for dogs and burgers. Best of all, the beach is steps away, and town just a short stroll. Older kids can “run free” exploring the downtown, while young ones head to the beach with Mom and Dad. The day is complete when you’ve returned to the beach for the sunset, or possibly even later to gaze at the Milky Way or watch for shooting stars.

But the best part of all ... memories that will last a lifetime!

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