The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!

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A living room with a large sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chair.
A deck with outdoor seating, a covered grill, and a potted plant.
A two-story house with a front porch, a picket fence, and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Frankfort is home to this holiday home. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown! located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of 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. 71 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location due to its close proximity to town and beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thanks, Erica! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean house in a convenient location. The host made it easy to check-in and was available with quick responses to any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2026
Thanks, Kevin! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at the Sundowner cottage three times - cannot beat the location so close to the beach and downtown. Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2026
Thanks, Lori! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Sundowner over New Year’s. Jean the manager was super full helpful and we had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2026
Thanks, Jason! We greatly appreciate the review and we are very glad that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay! The house is both spacious and cozy, making it the perfect home base. The location is unbeatable—we loved being within walking distance to the beach, local parks, and a great mix of restaurants and breweries. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook at home; we literally just had to bring our own food. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a stress-free getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Thanks, Christie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was second time staying here. Cannot beat the location! Very comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2025
Thanks, Lori! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and the house was incredibly clean. This was our 3rd stay at this house with our young 2 kids and dog and we always have the best time! The house is in the perfect location. The beds are very comfortable and decorated so cute. We will definitely be back again some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Thanks for the review, Laura! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Star

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thanks, Amy! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Sundowner in Frankfort

Great property! Very comfortable and spacious in wonderful location. Very comfy mattress.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. The yard was small but great for the dogs. So close the beach . We walked down to the beach and had it all to ourselves . Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2025
Thanks, Vickie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family getaway

The house is exactly as described, with plenty of room for our family of 4. Our dogs loved the fenced yard. The location is perfect to walk to the beach or town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2025
Thanks, Jessica! We are very glad that you (and your dogs ;-) liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house perfect location

We had a wonderful time in Frankfort While staying at the perfect house for our family. It had everything we could need and was just steps away from our favorite Michigan beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thank you Amanda, and we are so happy you had a great time staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This property was perfect for us (2nd year in a row). Great location easy check in and check out. We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks, Jeff! It was great having you stay with us again and we will look forward to seeing you again in the future! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location a block from the beach

Thank you for a pleasant, refreshing stay in an updated home with all the amenities for my comfort. I love the house... very quaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Thanks, Debra! We are very glad that you liked the house and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Great location walking distance to bars, restaurant, and the beach. House was clean and the property manager was very accommodating in allowing us to check in early to beat the winter storm. Definitely recommend and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nicely decorated and felt open and bright. Hosts were very quick in responding to messages. All in all I feel the listing was accurate and the house was pleasant, would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Thanks for the review, Noah! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and nice place

Group of buddies go ice fishing every year in Frankfort and this house was probably the best one yet out of the 8 we have stayed at. Excellent location, well updated and fit our needs perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2024
Thanks, Linda! We are very glad that you liked the location and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved The Sundowner. Spacious, well appointed, perfect location. Love that we could bring our fur babies. Can't say enough good things about this rental. We will definitely stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Getaway Weekend

A cozy yet spacious place for a holiday. The house has been renovated, is very clean, and was a great place to stay. It’s a short walk to the beach as well as Main Street and all the shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2024
Thanks, Louise! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Frankfort Sundowner

The location was great and the house was perfect, very impressive and recent renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy check in process and great property!

Very nice house and really close to downtown. Great communication back and forth with the property manager. Highly recommend if you’re planning a trip to Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs

We had to make a last-minute booking because of a family tragedy, but we were pleasantly surprised by our choice. The location was absolutely stunning, and we fell in love with the house! It turned out to be a perfect retreat during a difficult time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Thanks, Cheri! We are very glad that the house met your needs well. Hope to see you again under different circumstances. Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway house!

We had the absolute best time at this house! The location can’t be beat—easy walk to the beach and town. The bathrooms and kitchen feel very recently updated and the house had all our needed creature comforts. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Amazing house with modern updates. So close to downtown and the beach. We will go again for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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