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Quiet and cozy cottage, in town

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk bed room

2 Single Beds

Main floor

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet and cozy cottage, in town

**new central air conditioning and new appliances!**
Centrally located on a quiet residential street in the quaint town of Frankfort, MI. 2 main floor bedrooms with cozy living room with lots of light, and kitchen with attached dining room. Upstairs large master suite with king size bed and private bathroom. Front porch and back patio for grilling and relaxing outdoors, with a fire pit for evenings. Spend your getaway walking or biking the downtown area, relaxing at the beach, and exploring the many local outdoor attractions. Wineries, breweries, the Sleeping Bear national lakeshore, and Platte River are all within 15 minute drive. Many opportunities for golfing within 15 mile drive south to Arcadia, or southeast to Crystal Mountain. Excellent location for driving to Crystal Mountain (17 miles) for skiing in the winter as well.

Property manager

Kristen Semeyn
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elberta Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet and cozy cottage, in town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quiet and cozy cottage, in town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet and cozy cottage, in town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet and cozy cottage, in town located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Great host, great stay

We enjoyed our stay, clean and a very walkable location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Happy Stay

Property was clean and tidy when we arrived. Kitchen fully stocked. Just a nice pleasant place. Only thing missing was a firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

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

Great getaway

This was a beautiful old home with charm and character. The communication with the host was easy and prompt. My family enjoyed staying here very much and hopes to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Wonderful Oroperty!

Great property with a terrific location to downtown and activities! Very clean and spacious. Wonderful large kitchen with updated appliances. Easy access and great communications! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis T.

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

Good house, good location

Good house in a good location to Frankfort. We were staying for the 2023 Ironman and couldn't have been happier with the location. Short drive to the very nice beach. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet s.

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

Spacious house - great location

Excellent location. The house was bigger than it looked in the photos. Only down side was the master suite on the second floor didn't have a door. Also the front door was missing a screen (or window) which made it a little tricky to keep out the flies when we went in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Once again... great vacation!

This is our second time of staying at this property. It's a great rental. And the owner is wonderful to work with, very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Gem in town

We enjoyed our stay here. It was a great location and perfect size for our family of 5 teens/adults. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

James R., Charlotte

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

Frankfort

Great spot to relax and enjoy Frankfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great place for a family getaway!

Great charming house close to downtown Frankfort, beach, and everthing. All as advertised. Well stocked and with everything needed. Friendly host and good experience. Will come back again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Frankfort home

The property was clean and everything that you need was there. There was a nice grill to do some grilling out. The kitchen was fully supplied with utensils and dishes. There were towels and linens. The owner contacted us up upon arrival to let us know that the previous tenants caused Some small damage to a wood strip for the flooring that separated two rooms They didn’t have time to fix before our arrival. It’s close to all amenities in Frankfurt and Centrally located so you can visit the entire area. Will definitely consider for an next trip up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Affordable Frankfort reunion

Spacious home away from home. My second stay here. Perfect for families. I love the ease and proximity to everything within walking distance. Five star all the way. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Sisters week

My sister and I enjoyed Lullaby House and the Benzie County area. We found beaches, restaurants, galleries and shopping and were glad to come home to our cozy, air conditioned home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

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

Winter 2022

Charming home in a nice and quiet neighborhood, excellent location for walking to everything in downtown Frankfort. Had everything we needed for a winter getaway to get some skiing in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JILL P.

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

Thankful for a cancellation!

We had a nice stay in Frankfort - the house is an easy walk to downtown and to the beach. Plenty of room in the house for a family of 6-8. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires made mediocre sunsets and water views but we had fun, riding bikes, playing games and sampling several restaurants and of course all 4 ice cream shops in town!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

Simple, clean and great location

My family of 4 including 2 teens and our friendly pup stayed for a few days and this home was just what we were looking for. Nothing fancy, but clean, great location and owners were very friendly. Pretty easy walk to the beach and restaurants, shopping etc. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a couple meals and breakfast. Beds were comfortable and we slept well. Upstairs was hot when we arrived, but after a couple hours of running the window air conditioner up there, it made it comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Up north getaway

Nice property, good location. House in some renovation we were not aware of…spackle, patching on ceilings, no paint therefore many decor items removed? cupboard floorboards missing in kitchen. The floors are very uneven; Watch your step. None of this affected our enjoyment of the beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

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

Frankfort

Great old house with character. . Great location. Hosts were very responsive. . Hot water heater stopped working and John was there that evening trying to fix.. Replaced it the next morning. Plan to return next year. Thanks to Kristen and John for opening up there house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., merrimac

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

Graduation and family reunion

The property wes wonderful for us. When we got there we realized because of a new injury and crutches my husband and i would not be able to use the huge upstIrs suite. Because there is a queen downstairs we used that and the two teen brothers used the suite. They were tickled to have their own bath and huge room with a tv. TV channel choices, the outdoor patio and a functional large kitchen made the stay even better. Neighbors were friendly and waved or spoke to us. It is very close to the lake and ,downtown Frankfort. Since i have a new injury I learned tha handicap bars in the bath would have helped me get in and out of the bath easier.. That would be an important add even for the more elderly. Thanks for the hospitality. I just have one sugfestion. It was really noce tha people left uneaten food like eggs, condiments, beer, soft drinks and Popsicles behind. Its great that younencourage it . It would be nice if they were to have a marker to write the date on it. Great stay and we would highly recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Serena M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs updating and a deep clean

The cottage was in a good location. It was clean but didn’t smell clean. The house is old and most of the furniture and lamps are old and marked up…coffee table was damaged, rugs need cleaning. The upstairs bedroom is large but needs updating with furniture. Beds are somewhat comfortable if you like sleeping on an added foam mattress cover. The upstairs bathroom needs remodeling….the shower looks like it could have mold. The wall is peeling around shower head and there is rust and black gunk at the grout/seam area. I did not feel comfortable showering in there and it is so small that you can barely turn around in it. The faucets creak and squeak to turn on and they need to be deep cleaned around bottom of handles. There were cob webs on the beam ceiling lights in bedroom. No cranks on the bay windows to open them up. Overall the entire house needs some detailed cleaning, especially all the windows, tracks and screens. I would not return unless this home was remodeled.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B., Muir, Michigan

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

Great Family Get Away, Close to Everything!

We enjoyed our stay, the home was exactly as described. It is an older home but nicely appointed. Some details on the house and area: Our kids (17,15,12,8) played basketball at the park which is within sight of the home, it also has a pretty good skating park so if they are into that, they will love it, they also met other kids that were traveling in the area. The neighborhood is a quiet residential neighborhood, with friendly neighbors (one of which, has a beautiful flower garden). We had parking for both vehicles in the back of the house in the alley area, which gives you access to the backyard. The kids had no problem with streaming on the TV's and the WIFI. One thing to note, the coffee maker when we stayed, was a drip coffee maker. So if you are particular, you may want to bring what you use at home. We had all the dishes and pans for cooking, even Tupperware for food storage. The refrigerator was nice and large, with no ice maker, but trays were already filled up when we arrived, a nice little gift from the brewing company was stocked when we arrived :) We walked to the coffee shop for coffee, the downtown is charming and friendly. The host left a nice binder with area maps and guides, we found that very helpful. You may want to take a few minutes to review the area and all the information. The beaches are clean and easy to get to, you can either drive if you have gear or walk and sit on one of the benches/swings along the boardwalk and enjoy the sunrise/sunset. We drove to Sleeping Bear for hiking and had a beautiful drive. The Point Betsie Lighthouse is worth checking out in our opinion, make sure to check out the tour times so you can walk up to the top and enjoy the view. I had great communication with the host and she was very accommodating. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G., Kalamazoo, Michigan, US

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

Attending a Wedding

House fit our needs, 2 retired couples. Not far to center of town. Close to all the outdoor sites in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Beautiful home, quiet historic neighborhood. ALL the conveniences of home.

Very easy and transparent doing business with this rental. Hopeful to experience this again next year. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tim S., Three Rivers, MI

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

Home as advertised. Only negative was unmowed yard which made appearance "iffy" when we pulled up.

Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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