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Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL!

Cottage in Frankfort with kitchen and patio

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OVERALL:  A nice view of the front of the house from June, 2020
OVERALL:  An overview of the living room.
OVERALL:  Part of the large second floor bedroom.
EXTERIOR:  Another angle of the front of the house, highlighting the large pine tree in the front yard as well as the tire swing.
EXTERIOR:  Another view of the front of the house.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL!

Beach Town Escape is an absolutely adorable cottage that has been completely remodeled during 2019-2020! It has matching vibrant beach tones throughout the entire home and echoes a very fun and cheerful atmosphere for all! It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and an upstairs living area that basically functions as a third bedroom with 2 twin-size beds. The cottage has WiFi, live streaming television, and DirecTV. It's in a nicely quiet and safe location, but still close to downtown and the beach.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The cottage is walking distance from the fun and excitement of downtown Frankfort and its shops, cafes, and restaurants. It also walking distance (about 1 mile) from Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. It is also conveniently located just 20 minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort (to the southeast), 10 minutes from Crystal Lake (to the northeast), 30 minutes from the start of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore (to the north), and about 60 minutes from downtown Traverse City (to the east). The cottage is really in an exceptional location to experience all that Northern Michigan has to offer!


GUEST ACCESS:

Guest have complete access to the entire property except for a storage closet and the storage shed in the backyard.


TRANSIT:

There is some limited public transportation via the Benzie Bus, but it is recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

(1) AIR-CONDITIONING: The cottage has window A/C installed during the summer months. It does not have central A/C.
(2) PARKING: Guests must park only in the driveway. Parking on the lawn or on any grassy area is strictly prohibited.
(3) COFFEE MAKER: The home has a Keurig coffee maker.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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
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

About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Elberta Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Birch & Maple - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Town Escape - NEWLY-REMODELED & GORGEOUS! GREAT LOCATION AS WELL! located?

Situated in Frankfort, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Betsie Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and very clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the house was cute. Check in was easy and host was accessible when we had questions or needed something. Loved all the rabbits in the yard!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth R.

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

Location is great

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Great rental

This is the third time that we have rented this VRBO and it never disappoints.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

It was a lovely home in a cute town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Easy communication with the host. Location was very convenient for getting around. We were visiting to see the color in the fall. Very easy to head North, East, or South to see other areas. Close to town for dining or watching sunsets or visiting the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Perfect Cottage Getaway!

The cottage was well maintained and very clean when we arrived. The neighborhood is quiet and super convenient, just a couple blocks from downtown, only a few min to the beach. There was plenty of space for the 4 of us and it is very cute inside. Communication with the property manager was great and check-in was easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Cozy, Peaceful Retreat

The house is conveniently located in a quiet part of town with everything you need. Just a short walk to downtown shops and the beach. Pet friendly too which is a plus! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Super Cute House - Definitely Pet Friendly

We had a lovely stay at this adorable and affordable spot. We had challenges with an extreme amount of pet hair when we arrived, but our local contact was very responsive in taking care of the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant rental house in the middle of Frankfort. Carefully thought out. Well provisioned kitchen. Two sofas with good lighting for relaxing and reading. Good reading lights on either side of comfortable bed. Great area to walk around in. Several walkable restaurants nearby. Pleasant one week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine H., Macomb,MI

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

Perfect

Great little cottage. Need to stay longer next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Nice vacation rental

Fits the Frankfort area perfectly. Very clean and comfortable. Check in went perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Wonderful house

Perfect house for us. Recently remodeled in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

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

Ski Trip

We recently stayed at the property after a last minute decision to ski at Crystal Mountain for a few days. Home was very clean and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Great little house!

This is a sweet little house. It’s been nicely renovated and there was everything you could need. I needed it for only two nights for a last minute visit to see family and it was really nice to have house instead of going to a hotel. It’s great for 2 adults. I stayed here with my daughter and we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

j e.

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

Wonderful house, property, location

Cute house, walk-in ready. Had anything you could possibly need. Walkable distance to grocery store, downtown, farmers market, and brew pub. Hannah, property manager, was great. Good communication. Would stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrisinte A.

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

Fun in Frankfort

Loved it! Walk to everything, eats, stores, but in a quiet end of town. Betsie Valley Trail. Hannah our property manager was fabulous, very professional and helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frankfort is a great town; close to the National Park, many bike trails, nature very close at hand and yet still many shops and restaurants in the area. This location was all that we needed for a great week. Very tidy place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the house was perfect! We were in town for a family wedding and we were close to everything. We had our dog and the church yard across the street was a great space to play with him. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away, quiet yet convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is the perfect place for a little getaway in Frankfort! We stayed for four nights with my husband, two children, and in-laws and had plenty of space to move around and sleep. The house is located a few blocks from downtown, making it ideal for visiting the shops, restaurants and beach area. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house to anyone looking for a comfy home close to downtown! A bonus: they had books and games in the living room. My son enjoyed looking through the card games!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

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

Nice getaway

My family and I had a great stay at this cottage. The listing was extremely accurate and the property manager was very helpful with excellent communication skills. I can’t say enough positive things about our stay. Would definitely stay there again- highly recommended !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Great mini working vacay

This is my 2nd time renting this house in 3 months because it is perfect to work from and explore the area afterwards. My hubby joined me on Friday. It was only 10 miles to Arcadia! House is well appointed and very user friendly. I'll rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

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

Great getaway!

This is our second time staying here, and we will definitely stay again if we come back to the area. We love the house and the location. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

A great place to stay

The location was quiet, easy to find and centrally located. Perfect for exploring the area and putting on a training class at a local business. Beds were comfortable and all the amenities were appreciated. I have to teach another class in the spring and I am hoping to stay again at this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!

We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.

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