Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David B.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
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The Frankfort Surf Cottage
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Guest Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Main
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom main
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom master
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Frankfort Surf Cottage
Come visit the pure beauty of one of Northern Michigan's favorite small coastal beach towns- Frankfort. Frankfort is situated on the gorgeous shores of Lake Michigan. This splendid coastal beach town has plenty to offer for your perfect family get away! Frankfort is the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Surfing (yes surfing), Charter Fishing, the Bestie Valley Bike Trail, Shopping, numerous eateries, and countless adventures. The pristine dunes, beaches, and spectacular sunsets over the vast open freshwater sea will keep you in awe of what our family calls, Northern Michigan Surf City.
Once you arrive to the cottage, there is rarely a need to drive. Simply grab the towels, chairs, and a cooler. As it’s a mere 5 minute stroll down a treelined Victorian home sidewalk to one of Lake Michigan's most beautiful beaches. Bring your Bikes, Paddle-boards, Kayaks, and beach toys. Or rent surfboards, paddle-boards, or bikes at Coastline Bikes or Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, both downtown.
The cottage is a mere 50 yards away from downtown main street where you will find numerous restaurants, bistros,
breweries, and shopping. Again, all within walking distance.
Sit on the covered front porch and relax with a glass of wine while watching passers-by on our treelined Victorian street that leads right to the water. Or choose to lounge on the back deck and bask in the sun. There is a flagstone fire pit area in the backyard with several Adirondack chairs for your night time enjoyment.
The cottage sits on a corner lot with room for the kids to play. The cottage has wireless internet for connectivity. Please note: by design there is No T.V. This is one of 120 licensed rental properties in Frankfort.
In the lower level walkout there is a Ping Pong table, foos ball table, and video arcade games for those seeking refuge from the sun.
As with most Northern Michigan cottages there isn’t Air Conditioning as the nights are generally cool. However, there are ceiling fans in all 3 rooms, as well as stand up fans placed in the closets for use if need be.
We recently added a Culligan reverse osmosis water system to our kitchen sink so no need to bring or buy all those plastic water bottles.
Over the years this cottage has provided our family and friends with countless wonderful memories. We are certain it will do the same for you and yours.
Sincerely,
The Mackey Family
Once you arrive to the cottage, there is rarely a need to drive. Simply grab the towels, chairs, and a cooler. As it’s a mere 5 minute stroll down a treelined Victorian home sidewalk to one of Lake Michigan's most beautiful beaches. Bring your Bikes, Paddle-boards, Kayaks, and beach toys. Or rent surfboards, paddle-boards, or bikes at Coastline Bikes or Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, both downtown.
The cottage is a mere 50 yards away from downtown main street where you will find numerous restaurants, bistros,
breweries, and shopping. Again, all within walking distance.
Sit on the covered front porch and relax with a glass of wine while watching passers-by on our treelined Victorian street that leads right to the water. Or choose to lounge on the back deck and bask in the sun. There is a flagstone fire pit area in the backyard with several Adirondack chairs for your night time enjoyment.
The cottage sits on a corner lot with room for the kids to play. The cottage has wireless internet for connectivity. Please note: by design there is No T.V. This is one of 120 licensed rental properties in Frankfort.
In the lower level walkout there is a Ping Pong table, foos ball table, and video arcade games for those seeking refuge from the sun.
As with most Northern Michigan cottages there isn’t Air Conditioning as the nights are generally cool. However, there are ceiling fans in all 3 rooms, as well as stand up fans placed in the closets for use if need be.
We recently added a Culligan reverse osmosis water system to our kitchen sink so no need to bring or buy all those plastic water bottles.
Over the years this cottage has provided our family and friends with countless wonderful memories. We are certain it will do the same for you and yours.
Sincerely,
The Mackey Family
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
NO Parties Allowed.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Smoking allowed Inside property
Important information
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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
Note from host: NO Parties Allowed.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
Frankfort, MI
What's nearby
- Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 33.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- A&W Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 4 min walk
- Petals & Perks - 2 min walk
- Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - 19 min walk
- Villa Marine Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathlyn B.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Kathlyn B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 summer vacation
David B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
CATHERINE N.
16 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frankfort vacation
CATHERINE N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gerald (Jerry) H.
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and wonderful location.
Gerald (Jerry) H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris and Rachel C.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris and Rachel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
31 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Summer Cottage
Heather M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie F.
28 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay in Beautiful Frankfort
Stephanie F.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie H.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Surf Cottage
Carrie H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Manal P.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Frankfort stay
Manal P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David B.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frankfort getaway 2024
David B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie H.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at Surf Cottage!
Carrie H.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
7 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came back!
Laura B.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim P.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location....
Tim P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray A.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2023
Ray A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel C.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation at Surf Cottage - 2024
Rachel C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim T.
28 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised
Jim T.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
3 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Michigan Getaway
Thomas K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
David B.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy Daze!
David B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ray A.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Ray A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas K.
1 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation Lake Michigan
Thomas K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
8 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surf-Cottage
Jennifer N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy B.
18 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location -Friendly Town
Wendy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim D.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family week!
Tim D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
11 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely!
Laura B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
About the host
Hosted by Michelle & Todd Mackey
We are a family of seven (7) Five kids, 3 girls and two boys. Our children, now grown are off to college and beyond. Our family cottage now sits awaiting to make you and your family life long memories like it has ours.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this cottage as a get-away for our large family (5 kids). It has provided us with countless memories and experiences over the years.
We have always loved that fact that once you park the car there is really no need to use it again. In fact, it only a 2 min walk to downtown stores, shops, and the beach.
Our kids loved the water, the beaches, the downtown, etc. A typical day for our kids would be a big breakfast at the 10 ft kitchen table, possibly a morning bike ride on the BVT trail, maybe some tennis at the public park, a skateboard session at the skate-bowl park, and of course Beach Time playing in the waves, Sand volleyball, and who can forget jumping off the Frankfort city pier. If the winds are 20kts or more out of the South or SSW it means waves- Surfing Waves! Yes you can surf Frankfort when the conditions are right. Each of our children became proficient surfers learning on Lake Michigan. (If the surf is up there will be numerous surfers in the break as the secret is now out).
After a long day playing outside, our routine typically involves a stroll downtown (50 yards from our back yard) to eat at any one of the downtown restaurants. This is always followed by Ice Cream at one of four (4) downtown ice cream shops. Finally, a must-do is watching the Sunset over Lake Michigan at the Beach. In the summertime this may be as late at 10:30pm in June/July. There will definitely be a crowd, and yes they do clap each night when the sun sets into the water. Finally, in the evening we often pull up an Adirondack chair encircling the flagstone fire-pit and enjoy a warm fire under the stars with family and friends.
You're going to love it here!
We have always loved that fact that once you park the car there is really no need to use it again. In fact, it only a 2 min walk to downtown stores, shops, and the beach.
Our kids loved the water, the beaches, the downtown, etc. A typical day for our kids would be a big breakfast at the 10 ft kitchen table, possibly a morning bike ride on the BVT trail, maybe some tennis at the public park, a skateboard session at the skate-bowl park, and of course Beach Time playing in the waves, Sand volleyball, and who can forget jumping off the Frankfort city pier. If the winds are 20kts or more out of the South or SSW it means waves- Surfing Waves! Yes you can surf Frankfort when the conditions are right. Each of our children became proficient surfers learning on Lake Michigan. (If the surf is up there will be numerous surfers in the break as the secret is now out).
After a long day playing outside, our routine typically involves a stroll downtown (50 yards from our back yard) to eat at any one of the downtown restaurants. This is always followed by Ice Cream at one of four (4) downtown ice cream shops. Finally, a must-do is watching the Sunset over Lake Michigan at the Beach. In the summertime this may be as late at 10:30pm in June/July. There will definitely be a crowd, and yes they do clap each night when the sun sets into the water. Finally, in the evening we often pull up an Adirondack chair encircling the flagstone fire-pit and enjoy a warm fire under the stars with family and friends.
You're going to love it here!
What makes this property unique
Frankfort, located on the gorgeous beach shores of Lake Michigan. This splendid beach town has plenty to offer for your perfect family get away! Frankfort is the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Surfing (yes surfing), Charter Fishing, the Bestie Valley Bike Trail, Shopping, eateries, and countless adventures. The pristine dunes, beaches, and spectacular sunsets over the vast open freshwater sea will keep you in awe of what our family calls, Northern Michigan Surf City. Once you arrive to the cottage, there is rarely a need to drive...just grab the towels, chairs, and cooler. It's a mere 5 minute walk down a treelined victorian home sidewalk to one of Lake Michigans most beautiful beaches. Bring your Paddle Board, Bikes, and beach toys, or, rent surf and paddle-boards at Adventure Sports downtown. The cottage is a "stones throw" away from downtown where you will find restaurants, breweries, and shopping, again all within walking distance.
Sit on the covered porch and relax with a glass of wine while watching passers-by on our main street that leads right to the water. Or choose to lounge on the back deck and bask in the sun. There is a flagstone fire pit with several Adirondack chairs for your night time enjoyment.
Wedding guests...there isn't a better spot!! Located kitty-corner (across street) from the First Congregational Church.
The cottage sits on a corner lot with room for the kids to play. The cottage has wireless internet for connectivity although by design..NO T.V. In the lower level walkout there is a Ping Pong table, Foosball table, and arcade games for those seeking refuge from the sun.
Over the years this cottage has provided our family with countless wonderful memories and we are certain it will do the same for you and yours.
The Mackey's
Sit on the covered porch and relax with a glass of wine while watching passers-by on our main street that leads right to the water. Or choose to lounge on the back deck and bask in the sun. There is a flagstone fire pit with several Adirondack chairs for your night time enjoyment.
Wedding guests...there isn't a better spot!! Located kitty-corner (across street) from the First Congregational Church.
The cottage sits on a corner lot with room for the kids to play. The cottage has wireless internet for connectivity although by design..NO T.V. In the lower level walkout there is a Ping Pong table, Foosball table, and arcade games for those seeking refuge from the sun.
Over the years this cottage has provided our family with countless wonderful memories and we are certain it will do the same for you and yours.
The Mackey's
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