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The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth

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Exterior
Master Bedroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Frankenmuth, MI
  • River Place Shops
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Main Level King Room

1 King Bed

Main Level Room w/ 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Level Common Area

1 Double Futon

Upper Level King Room

1 King Bed

Upper Level Room w/ 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upper Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upper Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth

Be our guest at the beautiful ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn, an estate home accommodating up to 16 people and located just steps over the wooden covered bridge to all Frankenmuth offers. The ResidenZ offers five bedrooms that sleep up to 14 guests with an additional sofa sleeper for a total count of 16. In addition, there are five full bathrooms (two with a jacuzzi tub). Complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a washer & dryer with laundry soap, irons & ironing boards, linens & towels, and hairdryers are just some of the additional amenities offered.

While in Frankenmuth, we are sure you will want to experience world-famous dining at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, but when at the estate, you will have a well-equipped kitchen to create family dinners during your stay. A stove, microwave, pots, pans (including cooking and baking pans), blender, bowls, and platters for serving, utensils, coffee maker (combination drip and Keurig machine, filters not included), wine and pint glasses, and more are provided. The stunning vaulted ceiling dining room is the perfect gathering spot for special meals. A maximum of 16 guests are allowed on the property during your booking unless special arrangements and approval are granted in your booking agreement. Any gatherings or events over 16 guests will incur additional charges and are subject to special event policies and procedures.

The main level has the master king bedroom and two additional bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with two queen beds. The second floor has two bedrooms, one king room and one room with two queen beds, and a loft area featuring a sofa sleeper.

Enjoy several common spaces offering comfortable seating and spots for socializing. There are six total Smart Roku TVs (two at 65" and the others at 55") with a wide variety of channel options through the Spectrum Cable App – or log into your apps (remember to log out when you leave)! An excellent selection of board and card games will keep everyone happy!

The gorgeous property will give you plenty of space for fun outdoors, including a table and chairs, a swing set, yard games, and a grill. There is plenty of parking, green space, and walking trails nearby. Remember to take family photos on the stately porch!

This ResidenZ is next to Frankenmuth River Place Shops and the Bavarian Inn Lodge, which offers additional dining options, nightly entertainment in the Lorelei Lounge, and Family Fun Center with over 160 video games! Access to the Bavarian Inn Lodge water features are not automatically included in your stay. ResidenZ guests can purchase access to the Bavarian Inn Lodge water features for a discounted price. Please get in touch with the Bavarian Inn Lodge for more information during your stay.

Just park your car in one place, and you can walk through the heart of beautiful downtown Frankenmuth. You are only a few steps away from Heritage Park, the location of most of Frankenmuth's festivals. If you decide to drive, everything in town is only 10 minutes away. The Birch Run Outlet Mall is approximately a 15-minute car ride.

This house is ideal for families or groups of adults looking for a fun getaway to Frankenmuth. Enjoy the charm of "Michigan's Little Bavaria" while staying in a grand estate.

Property manager

Ruth Eddy at Bavarian Inn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Frankenmuth

Located in Frankenmuth, this vacation home is in a rural area. Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum and Frankenmuth Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grandpa Tiny's Farm and Wilderness Trails Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Alpine Mountain Golf, or check out an event or a game at Birch Run Speedway & Event Center. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Frankenmuth, MI

What's nearby

  • River Place Shops - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Fortress Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Julians Winery - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zehnder's Snowfest - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tony's I-75 Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bus Stop Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ResidenZ at Bavarian Inn - Historic Estate located in downtown Frankenmuth located?

This family-friendly Frankenmuth vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of River Place Shops and Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum. Grandpa Tiny's Farm and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Perfect for large families

We came with our children and grandchildren to go to the waterpark. This house was perfect instead of individual hotel rooms. It gave us the areas we needed to visit together when we were not at the waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Great wedding weekend for family

The bridal party and family all stayed together before and after the wedding. Great place to get ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Family Trip

We loved our stay and the property was beautiful! Great memories were made!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Wonderful property!

The home was very clean and accommodated our family perfectly. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

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

Family NYE Vacation

We rented this property for our annual cousin's NYE vacation. We are four families of four with kids ranging from 6 y.o. to 14 y.o. This is our second year staying at the house, and we just love it. Lots of large spaces for us to gather and be together, as well as plenty of private and sleeping places to get away to. Great location close to downtown Frankenmuth (directly behind River Place Shops). We spent a day at Splash Village Waterpark and then another day playing and shopping at the Bavarian Inn. Highly recommend for large family gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Frankenmuth Gem

We had a wonderful family vacation in Frankenmuth. This property was perfect for our group of 12. Great location within walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shops. Home was very clean and beds very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Christmas Family Get Together.

This home is absolutely stunning! Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was absolutely noticed. From the 2 decorated xmas trees to each bedroom having a fan and individual air units available for use. We brought all 3 of our adult children and their spouses in for the holidays. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. They loved it so much, they have asked if we can make it a tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Great place for a family Christmaa

We were amazed at the spaciousness of this home. The 2 gathering areas were perfect for our group and provided breakoff areas for small groups to gather. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable. We would definitely return to this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

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

Gathering

Very nice property. Kitchen a bit dated but all the essentials. Overall an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genifer W.

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

Beautiful Home

This property is close to everything so we could walk to town. The home was perfect for our family, 8 gathered here and everyone had comfortable rooms, great privacy. Downstairs 2 bedrooms were a little warm but otherwise perfect. We had 2 who loved cooking so for our 5 day stay we enjoyed family meals.The Christmas Trees were gorgeous! We met 25 extended family in town for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is eager to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Grandmapalooza!

We decided to head to Frankenmuth to celebrate our mom/grandma’s 90th birthday! This house was perfect! When she needed to rest - there was a beautiful master bedroom just a few feet away. When it was time to eat? There was a beautiful large table for everyone to gather! And - all of the family could explore Frankenmuth whenever they wanted. This is a beautiful gathering place. Thank you to the Bavarian Inn/Zhenders families for sharing this beautiful home with us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great for large family

The perfect house for a large family at Frankenmuth. Beautiful house and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

Incredible house!

Our stay at the Residenz was amazing! The house, and all of its details, is truly incredible. If you have stayed at the Bavarian Inn lodge they have carried over the charm to this house. We had a group of 12 and fit comfortably. The house is stocked with everything you could need. The owners were very responsive. Our group cannot wait for a return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevi C.

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

Incredible Experience

We had such a wonderful experience at the property! We loved having the space to spread out, and enjoyed the amenities, like croquet! The property is highly walkable and we cannot wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie L.

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

Great experience

The property was so amazing that we decided to eat in both nights because of the beautiful dining room. We watched movies in the cozy family room. The massive primary bedroom was fit for a king. I will recommend this property to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

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

Girls weekend

This is our second year staying here for our girls weekend trip and as always it was perfect! Easy to check in, so clean and the hosts are easy to get ahold of if we ever need anything. We have already booked our next years trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice weekend

Clean house, nicely redone. Odd location and no lower blinds for privacy at night on a very busy street
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Great stay in heart of frankenmuth

Great place for a family to stay and enjoy all that frankenmuth has to offer. Very private yet close to everything. Will only stay here going forwards when we visit Frankenmuth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dove C.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

McGinnis F.

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

Perfect Wedding Weekend

The Residenz was perfect for our son's wedding weekend. We hosted the rehearsal dinner at the huge dining table and provided space for the bridal party to get ready. It was the perfect space. The beds were comfy and the the
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LONNIE M.

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

50th Anniversary Party

We had a fun time visiting with Family. They loved the ability to walk downtown. Called about wall unit A/C not working, a Maintenance person showed up and fixed it promptly. The swing set is aging ,but the young ones enjoyed it. House is beautiful. We highly recommend it for family gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
what i didnt like was that a campur could park righjt out out window on one side..the other side the parked car facing our living room window , at night, we couldn't draw the big curtains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Z.

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

Tremendous Property

For 14 folks it was spacious, immaculate, convenient to town and simply a great property. Walk to everything as well access to the Bavarian Inn Water Park and Family Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seven Sisters Q.

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

Perfect

We celebrated our parents 60th Wedding Anniversary here. It was a great time of just being together and staying close. Our parents were very impressed with the place and blown away by the master suite. We had an exceptional time. Thank you so much for making it all possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T R.

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

Loved the Residenz

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Residenz. The location was ideal. Everything was so close by. The Bavarian Inn staff was very responsive to our needs. The home was beautiful and had all the pots, pans and silverware we needed. There was a great fire pit outdoors and a fun climbing swingset perfect for younger kiddos. Bedding and towels were included. There was plenty of room for our extended family. We could not have had better accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ruth Eddy at Bavarian Inn

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