Apartment

The Historical Franklin House

Apartment with a water park, near Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Frankenmuth, MI

Place, St. Julians Winery
‪2 min walk‬
Place, River Place Shops
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

The Historical Franklin House

The Historical Franklin House is located on Franklin St. - Frankenmuth's historical street. Situated close to downtown, you'll be within walking distance to local restaurants, bars, shops and other world famous attractions. Drink coffee on the front porch and watch the horse-drawn carriages gallop by or spend a lazy afternoon in the large, bay-window living room overlooking Franklin St. This space is newly remodeled featuring a sprawling white marble master bath, large front porch with seating, mid-century modern furnishings, and cozy living areas. Guests receive the entire second floor of the house only, which features a private front door entrance. Need a full kitchen? Ask about full kitchen use! Please message me with any and all questions!

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Frankenmuth

Located in Frankenmuth, this apartment is near theme parks. St. Julians Winery and The Fortress Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and River Place Shops. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Birch Run Speedway & Event Center or Clio Area Amphitheater. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Frankenmuth, MI

What's nearby

St. Julians Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
River Place Shops - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
The Fortress Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Zehnder's of Frankenmuth - ‬11 min walk
‪Bavarian Inn Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
‪Zehnder's Marketplace - ‬11 min walk
‪Ratskeller at Bavarian Inn Lodge - ‬4 min drive
‪Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historical Franklin House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historical Franklin House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historical Franklin House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historical Franklin House located?

Situated in Frankenmuth, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Julians Winery and Frankenmuth Historical Museum. River Place Shops and St. Lorenz Lutheran Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

11 October 2025

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

Great place to stay for a weekend in Frankenmuth!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Flavio F.

2 September 2025

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

Good quiet location, close to Main Street. Comfortable beds. Excellent shower!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

23 January 2023

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

Great stay!

Great property for a weekend getaway in Frankenmuth.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felice

11 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing experience, everything was perfect.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

5 December 2023

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

Great house

Great house and location!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

8 August 2023

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

Andy

We had a wonderful time.A great place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

6 July 2024

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

Very nice Apartment

We enjoyed our stay. No problems and very clean. Walking distance to all the shops on Main St. Would definately stay the next time we are in Frankenmuth.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

5 August 2025

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway in FrankenmuthWe had a fantastic weekend getaway with friends at this charming craftsman-style home in Frankenmuth, MI. The location was ideal—just a short walk to downtown shopping and dining, which made exploring the area super convenient.The house itself was cozy, clean, and well-furnished, with a quaint charm that made us feel right at home. It’s a great fit for two or three close friends or a couple looking for a relaxing stay. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay, which added to the overall positive experience.One small suggestion: it would’ve been nice to have body wash provided, as there was shampoo and conditioner but no body wash. That said, it wasn’t a major issue and didn’t take away from our enjoyment.Overall, the property served our needs perfectly, and I’d definitely recommend it to others looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Frankenmuth.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

12 October 2024

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

Amazing stay :)

My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights and enjoyed every second of it! The house is obviously old but has been well maintained and upgraded where needed. We were a little skeptical about sleeping apartment style above the family who owns it, but we could barely ever hear them and there was a ton of privacy. Super close to downtown so we were able to walk everywhere and enjoy the fall weather! Thank you for having us, we’d definitely come back to stay again :)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

21 December 2024

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

Great experience

We had a great stay! The home was very accommodating for our family of 4 (2 kids under 3 years old). The house is very close to downtown and would have been walkable if it wasn’t too cold and snowy. We got a few inches of snow over night and the owner shoveled the snow on the steps, walkway, and driveway before we were awake! The home is in a safe neighborhood. We will stay here again if we visit Frankenmuth in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

22 May 2023

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

Cute accommodations and great location

Our stay was great! Very clean, quiet and nicely decorated. The bathroom is beautiful and extremely big. Our bed was very comfortable (we slept on the king bed.) The kitchenette area has a nice mini fridge and in it was a filter water pitcher which was a nice touch. The house is a five minute walk to Frankenmuth Brewery. Neighborhood is quaint. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

16 December 2024

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

Cute little early 1900's home

If you ever wanted to experience living in an early 1900's home this is for you. With a lot of original things the home was built with - windows, doors, door knobs, etc. it was quite a treat. On the downside the floors and doors were a little loud and the windows were frozen on the inside. All in all, I really liked it. It was great being to walk downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 June 2023

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

Frankenmuth is a very lively town

The house was near down town A calm and secure place Just on box of air conditioned so with that hot and humide weather it was very very warm on the second level of the house The house was clean and like the photos and the bathroom was so beautiful and so clean Lovely place to go for a vacation at Frankenmuth We where satisfaite of the place We will choose that house for another vacation. We had a very nice vacation Christ always write me back and answer all my questions Lovely place to stay

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

16 August 2024

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

Great place

Everything was great what a beautiful place. Our dog however couldn’t relax. There’s a yard but not fenced in so we had to but him on a lead. He didn’t like it. I would stay there again if it’s just my husband and I but not with a golden retriever

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

9 May 2023

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

Cute Getaway

Came to Frankenmuth for a long weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends. Chris was a responsive and thoughtful host! The accommodations were just as described and the location was perfect for our needs. When not walking the few short blocks to the "city center" we strolled the neighborhood with out dog, enjoying the sunshine and local flora. Chris also had amazing recommendations in his Guestbook! We ended up eating brunch at Honey B's twice :)

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice older home. Was on a quiet street with minimal traffic. The bathroom was an A ! The two bedrooms and sitting area were clean and beds were comfortable. Due to the weather being so great we were able to open the windows, however, the sills definitely need cleaning out. Anyway, about a 5 minute walk to town. If you can’t do or don’t like stairs, this may not be the place for you. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

15 July 2024

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

Girls Trip

It was a nice place. We would have preferred to have a sink in the kitchenette but, it was a short stay. We couldn’t get the tv in the living room to connect to WI Fi but we watched the one in the bedroom and it worked good. Also I would suggest a blind or non sheer curtain on the bathroom door. It overall it was great. Make sure you realize it was a second floor rental. I didn’t see that but we did good. That was on me.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

9 October 2025

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

Great location. Very clean. Beds comfy. Communication with host very quick. Enjoyed our quick trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

17 August 2025

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

Super simple check-in, comfiest beds, and a BEAUTIFUL bathroom with balcony

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

10 August 2025

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

Beautiful space. We loved our stay in this charming spacious home. Everything was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BirdK L.

8 August 2025

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

Owner was very responsive to our needs. Very helpful! Such a nice area; friendly neighborhood. First time using Vrbo and he assisted us. Upper floor was just what 2 ladies needed. Rental uses front door, street parking in front. It was a comfortable stay. Loved the large bathroom w/great towels, upper deck, front living area, kitchenette for a quick bite, 2 bedrooms (1Q/1K) were spacious. Had refrig, micro, toaster, mugs, Keurig w/pods. Sat on front porch for a treat! Drove 2 blocks to Main St. & parked in ample parking area for strolls/eating/shopping.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

7 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was perfect!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug S.

15 June 2025

Disliked: Check-in

Great location but maintenance issues exist. Toe guards on the steps to house were loose and one came off during our stay. There were loose boards in the kitchen area. If we had stepped on these the boards would have broken. The exhaust fan in the bathroom made a terrible noise and had dead bugs visible when the light was turned on.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

15 June 2025

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

Great location. Great value. It's an upstairs unit above a permanent residence. Within walking distance of everything. Hoping the porch was a little cleaner and put together. You don't normally need AC but it's loud if you're trying to sleep. Bathroom was very nice but there's no mirror above the sink.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

8 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a top floor of the home. Please update the listing to include stairs.. We had a 3 years old and 2 stair wells where not gated off. We moved furniture to block the chance of him falling down them. other than the above….. GREAT HOME, GREAT Location, VERY clean, bathroom was amazing, great parking, weather was perfect didn’t need heat or A/C, owner gave us a nice wave! Thank you for a memorable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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House Rules

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Important information

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About the area

Frankenmuth

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Amy R.

8/10 Good

Flavio F.

Flavio F.

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

Great stay!

Jaclyn M.

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Felice

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Great house

Thomas B.

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Andy

Andy M.

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Very nice Apartment

Jill D.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Joseph M.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Amazing stay :)

Kelly C.

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Great experience

Brian M.

10/10 Excellent