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THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a bench and cushions.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a small bench, a towel rack, and a white tiled floor.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a black stand.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a mirror, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are windows and a fireplace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort

> Enjoy this newly renovated property in Frankfort, Michigan. Our home has been fully remodeled and features modern amenities while still retaining all its classic Northern Michigan charm.

> Conveniently located just a short 3-minute drive from charming downtown Frankfort, the home sits on a quiet piece of property - RELAX IN PEACE

> 2 bedrooms/ 1 bathroom - The perfect getaway for couples, small families or groups of friends.

> Co-Hosted by two Superhosts

We have done everything we can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and give you the best space to explore Northern Michigan.

Master Bedroom - Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom - Queen Bed
Couch / Sofa Bed
Air Mattress (if needed)

Having spent 30+ years vacationing in and around Beulah, we are happy to share our favorite "to do's" and "to eat's", plus any other needed recommendations. It's our hope we can help you enjoy our area of the Mitten as best we can!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3423296vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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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Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crystal Lake - 2 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Elberta Beach - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE BEAR - Frankfort - NEW! 3 min. to Frankfort located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Betsie Lake, Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Frankfort Light are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property just outside of town. Suited our needs for the vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, a great experience! I wish I would have looked at the address or location just a little bit better. I didn’t realize it was so close to the main highway. That was all on me. Excellent communication with the host. The inside was nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place just outside of Frankfort. Property was clean and looked exactly as it does in the photos. We had a great stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and very clean. Just a quick drive to Frankfort. Nice outside area for our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

carl t.

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

Color tour, fall color

Very clean place and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Frankfort getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at this property! Very clean and a 4 minute drive into town, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the dog watched TV when we went out to dinner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great pet-friendly stay. All the amenities of home in a nice rustic setting just a little ride from downtown Frankfort. Only caution is for taller individuals - ceilings in the stairwell did result in a bumped head a few times by my partner who is 6’. Great stay overall and thankful for the inclusion of our furry friends. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Adorable, modern cottage in convenient location

Everything is super new, clean, and cozy! A very short drive into town and close to all the activities in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W.

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

Beautiful home close to town!

This rental was outstanding and completely remodeled and up to date! It offered every amenity we could need plus it was located close to downtown. I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josie Ann L.

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

Bearly Enough Time.....

We loved our short stay at The Bear. It left us wanting more time here and visiting Frankfort. It was cute, clean, and felt homey. We loved how close it was to town and the beach while still feeling secluded and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kailyn B.

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

Highly recommend staying here!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The host had very quick response time to any questions I had. The house was very nicely renovated. You can tell the host really puts forth the effort to ensure the house is stocked. Fully stocked kitchen and even had toiletries if you needed them. Overall very pleased and would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Just far enough away from town for peace, but close enough to hit the beach!

Very clean and well appointed. Everything is brand new! There are some stairs to get to either living area. Was not an issue for us, but important if you have issues traveling stairs.A few miles from town and close to everything benzie county has to offer. The hosts were very communicative and we had no issues while here.Truly a relaxing place to stay while away
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hannah 0.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette weekend

The property was very nice and well decorated inside. We had an amazing time and loved the area! There was a bad smell (cat litter) in the basement and we were not aware there was not AC. Other than that, it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

July

We did not know this property was a split level. It had been disclosed that the basement had a bedroom but we were surprised that 2 flights of stairs had to be ascended to reach the main level from the basement Property had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Good rental for the price

We had a nice stay at the Bear. Check in and out was easy and the duplex had a very nice interior renovation. Beds and couch were comfortable, and we enjoyed the deck! The house was a challenge with a young kid - the landing and dual staircase was difficult to navigate each time we had to leave the house or load the car, the door did not lock from the inside so I worried our son would let himself out, and the second bedroom was on a different floor so we were very separated in the evening and the stairs were tough at night. The house was outside of downtown and was on a pretty loud, busy corner. We didn't end up using the outside space much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Spencer Vanderheide

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Hello! My wife and I love traveling and are so excited to have you at stay at our newly renovated property! Enjoy!

Why they chose this property

Our home sits on 5 acres of property, so privacy will be no problem for your relaxing vacation!

What makes this property unique

We are a 3 minute drive to Frankfort and the beach, yet you can fully enjoy to benefits of a secluded getaway surrounded by nature.

Languages:

English

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