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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    4 min walk
  • Frankfort Beach
    11 min walk
  • Agape Hot Dogs and Brats
    3 min walk
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Frankfort

In Frankfort .You'll find Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Frankfort vacation home. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 4 min walk
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min walk
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 14 min walk
  • Elberta Beach - 6 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bayside Cottage - Large, Newly-Remodeled, and Great Location! Walk to Beach and Downtown!

Bayside Cottage is a very comfortable dog-and-family-friendly cottage right in the downtown Frankfort residential area! It is just a short walk to Lake Michigan, Frankfort Beach, Betsie Lake, and downtown Frankfort with its lovely shops and restaurants. Includes super-fast Wi-Fi (up to 1000 Mbps), 4 Roku tv's with live streaming via Hulu, board games, jetted bathtub, washer / dryer, both front and back porches, fenced-in backyard, gas grill, outdoor dining furniture, and a bonfire ring!


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The property is located in the downtown Frankfort residential area. It is basically a northern Michigan small vacation town environment. It is very safe!

The home is in a great location for exploring the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula! It is conveniently located close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Betsie Lake, Crystal Lake, and the fun beach towns of Frankfort, Arcadia, Elberta, Beulah, and Empire. The home is also only a 21-minute drive from Crystal Mountain Resort for skiing, snowboarding, and winter sports.

Also, if larger-city things are desired such as lots of restaurants, great shopping, and lots of entertainment and nightlife options, the home is only an approx. 1-hour drive from downtown Traverse City, which has a wonderful collection of dining, shopping, and entertainment options!



ACCESS:

Guests have access to everything on the property except for the following:

* the large boat garage that is on the alley behind the house (There is a separate small garage at the end of the driveway that is available for guests to use.)
* owner storage closet on the second floor that is locked off



THE SPACE:

The Bayside Cottage is a very comfortable, cozy, bright, and dog-and-family-friendly vacation rental cottage to stay at while enjoying a nice family or group vacation in northern Michigan. The house has been extensively remodeled within the last 10 years. It has a bright, beautiful, and modern design that features a considerable amount of lightly-colored woodwork, a large number of windows that provide exceptional natural lighting and a relaxing, beachy, 'lake-effect' feel to the home, and the home is filled with beautiful original artwork that has been created by the property owner herself.

The cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and is approx. 1750 square feet in size. It can sleep up to 12 adults. In terms of bedrooms and bathrooms, one of the 4 bedrooms is located on the first floor. It has a lovely queen-size bed in it and it has its own private bath. A thick curtain in the entryway to the bedroom can be closed for privacy to shut off the bedroom from the rest of the house. There are three bedrooms upstairs, including a kids room that has 2 very cute matching twin beds in it. The other two upstairs bedrooms each have a comfortable queen-size bed in them. (One of these two bedrooms also has a sofa bed in it, so that 4 adults can sleep in the bedroom.) There are 1.5 bathrooms downstairs (each downstairs bathroom has a shower) and a full bathroom upstairs that features a large and relaxing jetted tub. The common downstairs bathroom also includes a washer and dryer in it.

The kitchen has been recently updated and includes a new stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. The kitchen also has a gas range (with 4 gas burners and an oven), which works great for cooking delicious meals! The home also has a coffee pot, crockpot cooker, blender, toaster, and a good supply of pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and cutlery. There is also a gas grill in the backyard for grilling and an outdoor dining area in the backyard with outdoor dining furniture. The backyard is also fully fenced-in (which is great for kids and dogs) and there is a fun and family-friendly bonfire ring with Adirondack chairs in the backyard for cooking delicious s'mores at night!

The cottage also includes free super high-speed Wi-Fi, with speed up to 1000 Mbps. The home has 4 televisions with a very large 55-inch flatscreen television in the living room and 43-inch flatscreen televisions in 3 out of the 4 bedrooms. All of the televisions have Roku with live-streaming from Hulu (which provides the equivalent of cable television), PureFlix, Netflix, and Disney+. A good collection of board games is also provided at the home (in the living room) for lots of family fun!

The house does not have air conditioning, but it does have numerous ceiling fans and pedestal fans. Given these fans, the weather in northern Michigan, and the cottage's proximity to ever-cool Lake Michigan, air conditioning really is generally not needed to keep the cottage cool and comfortable. Central natural gas heating is provided for keeping the house warm and cozy in the winter. Water for the home is provided by Frankfort's public water system and a new water softener is in place to soften Frankfort's fairly hard public water. Sewage is handled by Frankfort public sewage system.

In terms of wheelchair-accessibility, the cottage unfortunately is not very wheelchair-accessible and we would not recommend it for individuals in wheelchairs. For individuals in wheelchairs or other special needs, we recommend one of our other cottages in Frankfort, The Leelanau Cottage, which is quite wheelchair-accessible.

Parking for up to 3 cars is available in the driveway. There is a small garage at the end of the driveway which is available to guests to use for storage of kayaks, canoes, bicycles, motorcycles, skis, snowboards, snowmobiles, or whatever else will fit in the garage.


TRANSIT:

It is recommended that guests have their own vehicle for transportation.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) PARKING: There is parking available in the driveway for up to 3 vehicles. There is also parking available behind the house and along the street in front of the house. Overnight parking is not permitted on the street though from November through April to facilitate snow removal from public streets. To avoid issues with the neighbors, we do limit the maximum number of vehicles at the property to 3 vehicles though. We also ask that guests do not park on the street in front of neighboring properties.

2) PETS: Guests are allowed to bring up to 3 dogs. Pets other than dogs and more than 3 dogs are both strictly prohibited. If bringing 1 to 3 dogs, please make certain that the dogs are included on the reservation so that the pet fee is appropriately applied.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1750 sq ft (162.6 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Bayside Cottage - Large, Newly-Remodeled, and Great Location! Walk to Beach and Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 68 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met our needs!
We had a wonderful stay at this property, and felt comfortable, and pleased with all the room/bed options for our group of 12! Everything worked properly, and met our needs for a wonderful long weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Home - Great Location
The house was comfortable and spacious for our group of six. It was not as clean as I would’ve expected for the price. There were cobwebs and the floors left our feet dirty. (Pretty common for a beach house) The landscape and the backyard could have been spruced up. However, it was nice to have seating provided for outdoor enjoyment in the front and back. The kitchen was well stocked and the appliances were new. The beds were oh so comfortable. The main floor master gets road noise but a fan covers it up nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Thought the beach was easier to walk to? Wish there was more info on cottage for nearby activities. Restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lisa n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frankfort
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach getaway
Perfect location for family getaway within walking distance of restaurants and the beach. Perfect backyard space for dogs with a grill and fire pit. Only complaint was there were not enough dishes for family of 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was great. Large home with 4 bedrooms. We had two dogs who enjoyed the space and fenced in back yard. Very clean. Only thing we couldn’t get the jacuzzi tub to work called and was explained how to work but it still didn’t. Did text to let know still not working I did look forward to but other then that over all great place to stay. Walking distance to town and water. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric T., Elkhart, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
The property pwners were very helpful
I mistakenly booked a property the weekend AFTER I needed it. I found out the morning we were to leave for Frankfort. Unfortunately, the property I booked wasn't available. The owners worked to find me a similar property which was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., East Lansing, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for winter stop
Decided to stay in Frankfort for a weekend ski trip at Crystal. While it was very cold, my family of 5 very much enjoyed the town and short hike on the beach to view a spectacular sunset and some of the biggest waves I’ve ever seen on the lake. The house was very accommodating and provided space for my family to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Michigan Summer
Great communication from the host and location to lots of local sites. This home is an easy walk to the beach and offered a lot of extras like soap, towels, linens, and paper products. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frankfort sleeps 12
Great Location. Close to town and beach. Easy walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends annual gathering
Basic older house with simple functional furniture. Downstairs bathroom (only shower) is accessed through the master bedroom. No street parking at night (in the winter ???) parking behind the garage which was not cleared after the last snowfall. This resulted in two $ 20 parking tickets for us. Property manager was responsive and resolved minor issues promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Steve Z.

Ski trip
Close to activities, plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family vacation
This is a very spacious home located in Frankfort we enjoyed our stay with 2 other families in the house and never felt crowded. We went to the beach, rode bicycles or walked around town daily & even had a campfire one night. The home was very clean and Desiree was only a call away if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and family-friendly Frankfort house
This house served as a nice vacation home for four adults with two more family members visiting us daily. We enjoyed hanging out on the front porch and in the spacious backyard. The location is great for easy walks to Frankfort's quant shops and restaurants, water front parks, and local grocery store. Although the house shows signs of wear, the home is clean and family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

will r.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location
Nice home very close to town and lake michigan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

francis h., Louisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
Great time with family. Close to shopping, restaurants, beach. Accommodations were very comfortable, easy check in/out. Would recommend staying here and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruthann W., Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved every minute!
The house was clean and very comfortable. 🤗I had everything I needed for a week of work and R&R. The internet was fast and reliable for conferencing. I particularly enjoyed the lovely, quiet neighborhood and felt safe staying alone. Lots of blocks to walk! My pup enjoyed the fenced back yard and “playing” with the local bunnies. I hope to return to Frankfort in the warmer weather. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Me and my friends have an annual ice fishing trip to Frankfort and this place was perfect for 5 of us. Good size and layout and the location is perfect. Hope to book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B., North Judson Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to ski at Crystal Mountain with family and friends.
Giving this property the 3 c's. Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Amazing check in and check out. The house is amazing!! I loved that they had a crib and we just overall enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities
Had rented the property several years ago and was pleasantly surprised by new furniture and large screen TV in living room. Was great for watching football and movies. Kitchen was great for busy Thanksgiving dinner prep. Roomy bedrooms to retreat for personal time .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Joe T.

Would Love To Stay Again
This is a very nice property for a large family. The bedrooms are a great size and the backyard was fabulous with a grill plus a fire pit. The only concern we have is that the washer and dryer were full of sand and dog hair. Some of the amentities were not in good shape like the living room furniture but the size made up for it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay!
Everything was well kept and clean! Very big and roomy. The beds were comfortable as well. My daughter and I liked it so much we have decided to make it a yearly get away thing! All the stores we needed to go to were close by an convenient. Plus its not that far away from the sleeping bear dunes. Also, there is a lake a couple blocks away to have a nice picnic at. Very pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely birthday weekend get-away!
This charming house was perfect for our long weekend away for my birthday. Super spacious and enjoyable for everyone to have quiet time as well as family time. Walking distance to downtown, the beach and lots of hiking trail choices just a little car ride away. Great location and the owners were just as wonderful and so helpful too. It was perfect for a lovely birthday weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home in great location
The home had plenty of space for our family to spread out after a day outside. Close to skiing and close to hiking. Walkable to downtown Frankfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021