Lovely Suite w/ private entrance and Betsie Bay view a block from Lake Michigan

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Entire home

View of house from Betsie Bay. Lakeview suite has view from the second floor.

The Lakeview suite is on the second floor and faces the Betsie Bay.

With our 5 suites, Serendipity House works especially well for wedding parties.

Just steps from the beach and downtown- location, location location!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 428 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake3 min walk
Frankfort Beach4 min walk
Point Betsie Lighthouse10 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Serendipity House is a one-of-a-kind inn designed for vacationers who want a unique experience that includes their accommodations. Situated on Main Street a block from Lake Michigan and at the edge of Frankfort's charming downtown district, the inn recalls an earlier time when residents would call out greetings from their front porch to passersby.

Serendipity has the big front porch and updated living space with all the amenities for vacationers who enjoy something unique.

Serendipity House offers four-season lodging in 5 suites at the water's edge. Pack your beach gear and turn right to enjoy Lake Michigan's beaches and spectacular sunsets. Cross the street to start biking the 26-mile Betsie Trail. Or turn left to enjoy downtown Frankfort's unique shops and restaurants. Then come back for fall colors. winter skiing, and spring awakenings.

With five suites, we're especially well-suited for wedding parties, family reunions, or for sharing vacations with friends. Special weekly and off-season rates.

We're listing the Lakeview Suite, but if the dates you'd like are not available, please go to one of our other suites: Betsie (#195186); Manitou (#180215); Nannybird (#186194); or Sandune (#178405).

Property manager

Sarah Bannister McCallum

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a Pack-n-Play on hand.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Weddings parties and family reunions welcomed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All suites are smoke-free

Pull out sofa is in living room so it's best for families with kids under 12.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4

Note from host: Weddings parties and family reunions welcomed.

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 3 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 4 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 4 min walk
Elberta Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 2 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 2 min walk
The Hotel Frankfort - 1 min walk
Frankfort Dairy Maid - 16 min walk
Port City Smoke House - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Suite w/ private entrance and Betsie Bay view a block from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Suite w/ private entrance and Betsie Bay view a block from Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Suite w/ private entrance and Betsie Bay view a block from Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Suite w/ private entrance and Betsie Bay view a block from Lake Michigan located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

9.0

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Steve S.

23 Sept 2022

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

As expected

The location is the selling point. Could not be better. The listing says it can sleep 4 which is true, but I would not put more than three in there. Also, the kitchen has everything you need for a short stay. Just do not plan on cooking alot of meals in the kitchen. It is not that well appointed. Better to go out and enjoy the local restaurants. Overall we were very pleased and plan to rent again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

28 Aug 2022

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

great location, nicely stocked, peaceful retreat

The rooms were very clean, the view was great, the house had very little noise from other guests, the kitchen was stocked well. We really enjoyed our stay and will stay there again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kirstin P.

17 Oct 2021

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

Great location for a visit to Frankfort!

The location of this property is perfect for walking to the beach, downtown shops and restaurants, or biking over to hop on the Betsie River Trail. We had everything we needed, just might bring flannel sheets and an extra blanket next time for the blow up mattress that’s in the pull out couch. It truly was a great spot for our weekend up north!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Katherine L.

27 Sept 2021

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

Basic but clean and great location

The location of this property is fantastic - it's right across the street from the bay, two blocks from the beach, and steps to restaurants. The space itself is clean and very basic. A few things that weren't necessarily noted in the VRBO description - there are zero toiletries provided - no soap, no shampoo, etc. We didn't bring any so the first day we had to make do until we made a trip to the store. The molded stand up shower is tiny - an average person can barely turn around in it. The compact fridge has no ability to keep a bag of ice. It's a second floor walk up - no elevator (important to me as I was carrying my bike). None of these things were a major issue for us or hindered our stay, but important to note for other renters. Overall the stay was very enjoyable and would recommend the apartment to others.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

14 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful house and great location.

House is beautiful and room was fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Bannister McCallum

The Bannisters got into innkeeping accidentally, when Tim's stepfather surprised his mother with the purchase of a resort with 12 cottages and a motel in nearby Arcadia. It was a long, colorful and rocky road until the resort was sold off in 2007, but Tim learned a great deal as an innkeeper and decided to build off that experience.

Why they chose this property

Pierside Lodging had been a bed-and-breakfast that had been closed and mothballed for 4 years when Tim purchased the property and renamed it 'Serendipity House.' Built in 1890, the house had started out as an inn, going back to hosting the workers who built the Frankfort Pier.

What makes this property unique

Today, Serendipity House is a one-of-a-kind inn designed for vacationers who want a unique experience that includes their accommodations. Situated on Main Street a block from Lake Michigan and at the edge of Frankfort's charming downtown district, the inn recalls earlier times when residents would call out greetings and exchange gossip from their big front porch to passersby. Serendipity has the big front porch and updated living space with all the amenities for vacationers who enjoy something unique.