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The Beach Breeze Cottage on the first block of Forest Street.
Barbecue in our pleasant back garden.
Downstairs living room
Downstairs Living Room
Downstairs dining room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Back Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Downstairs Middle Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Breeze Cottage, Just Steps from the Beach, Sleeps 12.

Enjoy the breezes from the Lake Michigan beach while relaxing on the front porch of this charming old home just steps away from the water.

This house is set up to allow your relatives to vacation with you without getting on your nerves!

The downstairs unit sleeps eight in three bedrooms. Two bedrooms each contain a queen-sized bed, while the other room accommodates four in a queen-sized bed and a set of bunk beds. A well-appointed kitchen enables you to entertain in the spacious dining room or barbecue in the lush garden area in back.

The upstairs unit sleeps four in two bedrooms. One bedroom contains a queen bed, while the other bedroom allows for flexibility: it's outfitted with two twin beds and can be used in this fashion, or you can push the twin beds together to form a perfectly level king sized bed. Mattress pads and bedspreads are provided for both configurations. The upstairs unit features a comfy living area, a charming kitchen and a private, shady deck overlooking the back garden.

The Beach Breeze Cottage is located on a beautiful, tree-lined street in downtown Frankfort, a beach town known for its restaurants, ice cream shops, and colorful surfing culture. Walk the beach for hours, on the other hand, and feel that you've escaped to God's country. This location has it all!

Guests must provide their own sheets and towels. Everything else is at hand. No need to bring toilet paper, paper towels, dishwashing detergent or other cleaning supplies.

Call or email for more information. Reduced rates for groups of six or less. See our listing for #1905028 for pricing and availability of the upstairs unit by itself. It's available for several weeks this summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children under 4 not encouraged upstairs.

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Events

Events allowed

Small gatherings are fine-no bachelor parties.

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No candles, incense or fireworks either.

Tenants must provide their own sheets and towels.

Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep the noise down. By city ordinance, quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. After 11? Move indoors.

Upon vacating, units must be left in picked-up condition. Trash cans must be locked and bungeed to discourage raccoons and the occasional bear.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 281159vb
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Small gatherings are fine-no bachelor parties.
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 first aid kit

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home 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, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as 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
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Breeze Cottage, Just Steps from the Beach, Sleeps 12. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Breeze Cottage, Just Steps from the Beach, Sleeps 12.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Breeze Cottage, Just Steps from the Beach, Sleeps 12.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Breeze Cottage, Just Steps from the Beach, Sleeps 12. located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the historical vintage of the home and nice with it being two unit so some could have their own apace
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came to town for a wedding and stayed with my partner and 7 friends! It was very comfortable, cute, and peaceful. AND this home is an amazing piece of history! I’d love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
We are glad that you enjoyed it, Anna. We'd love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a great stay at the Beach Breeze cottage in Frankfort. You can’t beat the location which is steps from Main Street and the beach. Communication leading up to the stay was easy and the cottage was exactly what we were expecting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
Proof once more that all kinds of family reunions are successful at The Beach Breeze Cottage--large, small, and really really small! Your little family is welcome back, Tim!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan K.

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

Great location

Short walk to the Frankfort pier and beach. Property manager makes the check in process easy and very helpful with any questions or concerns you may have. We loved staying there!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Good to hear! We'd love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vlckle G.

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

Beach house

Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Annual Mother-Daughter Trip

Ot was within walking distance to everything. Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2024
I'm glad our house worked out well for your gal's reunion. Keep us in mind for your next get together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Super hosts, fantasic location

Turn of the century home at a great downtown location. Super functional. All the amenities for great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
We're glad that our house worked out well for you and your golfing friends. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan K.

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

Excellent Location

Place was clean and spacious. Walking distance to the beach and pier. Kathy was very helpful throughout the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Well, Ethan, your review is very helpful to us! I'm glad your family found our house to be a good match. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

Location, location, location!

We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Everything is in walking or biking distance. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the beach. Memories were made
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Tina--This is exactly the kind of reaction we love. We hope to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim g.

A wonerful home close to the water.

Our whole family had a great time. Enjoyed walking to the beach, and when the fog rolled in for most of one day it was an amazing sight and experience for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
We're pleased that you enjoyed our house. You can see why we love being so close to the lake--it's different every day, and always breathtaking. We'd like to have your family back anytime, Kim.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Memorial day

Plenty of space for our group of 6 adults. Loved the top deck and the proximity to everything. Host was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Danielle, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. We're looking forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Simply the best

An amazing house in the perfect location in the best little beach town in Michigan. Clean, well stocked, just steps from the beach and great downtown. My family and I wanted to come back as soon as we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Glad you liked it! We're working at getting you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Excellent location and charming property

Our group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Beach Breeze Cottage. We had plenty of room and loved the upstairs patio which we used for a group yoga session. The location is perfect and easy to walk to the beach and town. Kathy was an excellent communicator and easy to work with. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I'm delighted that your girl's weekend turned out well. We had never thought of our deck as being a location for yoga--but what a terrific use! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

2024 Memorial Weekend

Kathy was great. The house had everything we needed. Look forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Glad you liked our home. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Fun in the fall

Wonderful place to stay. We highly recommend it. Awesome location. A 5 minute walk to watch gorgeous sunsets. Love the bike trail. We rented both units. Beautiful deck upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Glad you liked it! You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alani T.

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

Comfortable stay

We were in the area for the Sleeping Bear Dunes marathon. We had plenty of room in the house for sleeping and hanging out to play games and talk. Kathleen was an excellent communicator and made sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thanks for appreciating our wonderful old house. Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Easy Breezy!

Wonderful property, fantastic location, perfect host. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Loved all the thoughtful touches—such a cute place, super clean everything, great beds. It’s the whole package. Grateful for the hospitality! Oh, and the deck was the best part! We brought our own cafe-style lights (we always bring them!) and sat and caught up with friends and family from out of town. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Tara, we're delighted that you love our house as much as we do! We're excited to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

Overall Great Stay

The historic house proved perfect for our group with two young kids along with other visiting adults. Our family of 4 slept on the first floor unit, which could hold more if needed or if more adults were there. Our guests stayed in the upstairs unit, but the first floor hosted all the meals etc. The owners had many attention to details, such as preparation for nighttime electronic charging, night lights, and mirrors in the rooms for our ladies who valued them. We sat on the spacious porch each night and enjoyed very much. Location was a quick walk to the beach or town, and enjoyable for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2022
Erik, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated our attention to detail. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can’t beat the location! Super close to the beach and downtown. We had both parts of the house, which worked out so well for us, as we had a couple of people who were visiting from a later time zone, which allowed them to go to bed later and sleep in later than the majority of our group. We found the main kitchen to be very well-suited to our making our own meals. There were also fans in every room; ceiling fans, and well as smaller, oscillating fans. Bringing our own linens was tricky, as before checkout, we tried getting everything washed and dried before we left; and it meant bringing SO MUCH stuff with us. But I understand why they did it this way, and it worked out just fine. Kathy was super helpful and nice throughout our stay. We even locked ourselves out on the very first day, and she helped us get back in quickly. The house is pretty close to the neighbors, so if you have a rowdy or loud group (like 7 women who haven’t spent time together in many years), you’ll want to be mindful of moving everyone inside
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
Wow! Such a comprehensive review! Thank you, Sarah. I knew our house would work out for you and I guess it did! The separateness of the two upstairs bedrooms works well for family groups, but I had never considered it for a Time Warp. It can be its own little world up there while still including folks in the downstairs reunion. You ladies are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Perfection!

Everything about this house is perfection! Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The C.

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

Delightful Home with all the extra touches

The house was lovely, immaculately clean, and so well appointed. Kathleen was extremely helpful as we had a last minute need to be in the Frankfort area. Our family appreciated the layout of the home as some needed to work remotely requiring privacy. The location of the neighborhood was relaxing and welcoming, This was an unexpected gem that we plan to return to soon. If you're fortunate enough to find availability at this outstanding property, grab that reservation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Great Location

Great location with beautiful outdoor spaces. The house was very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn V.

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

Frankfort in June

The house worked perfect for our family. Loved having the lake and beach so close to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny F.

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

Great location! Perfect space!

This property was perfect for our family vacation. My family of 4, my brother’s family of 5, and our 2 parents all loved it. We all had our own space and the house was equipped with everything we needed. We LOVED how short the walk was to the beach. We could hear the waves from the porch. We cooked out and ate dinner on the upper deck. From the house we went up to Pierce Stocking Drive and on our way home we did Mac Dune Rides. It was a perfect trip at a cute cottage home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and that our perfect location worked out for you, Jennifer. I really appreciate how communicative you are, and your family is welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy B.

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

Lovely spot for family vacation

The home is spotless, hosts have many thoughtful touches throughout. And, Frankfort beach is great for families and people with disabilities - there is a wide sidewalk all the way down to the water with park benches all along. The Lake Michigan sunsets were stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Thanks for your kind review, Trudy. It's rewarding to see that tenants appreciate how much we stress cleanliness!

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Campbell

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Kathy is a retired school librarian and Bob is an architect who is still actively designing outstanding homes. This house is his favorite project! Every year we upgrade or add something. Because we love to travel, we understand the kinds of amenities our tenants appreciate.

Why they chose this property

Being life-long Michiganders, it was our dream to have our own place on Lake Michigan.
When we found this house available in 2005, we couldn't believe our luck. Although it needed lots and lots of work, we've persevered and transformed it into the perfect place to stay. It's just a few steps from the beach, but it's in an outstanding little town where you can walk to the restaurants, brewery, library, post office and grocery store. It's also close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, one of the most notable National Park locations in the country.

What makes this property unique

The house is a flat, with a downstairs and an upstairs. Each has its own separate entrance, living room, bathroom and kitchen, as well as a porch or deck. A young family can stay downstairs, and grandpa and grandma can have their own adult space upstairs. Vacation with your family and still be talking to them at the end of the week!

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