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Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8

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A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a small garden.
A patio with outdoor seating, yellow umbrellas, and a grill.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, a kitchen, and a dining area.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table with a decorative birdhouse, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A residential street lined with trees and houses, featuring a sidewalk and a road.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Sleeping Loft

3 Double Beds

Sleeping Loft

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.6 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) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps To The Beach & 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort - Sleeps 6-8 located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this apartment building is steps away from 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. 64 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, bakery and the ice cream store (my favorite). Good WI-FI and TV. Excellent kitchen and bathroom. Excellent communications with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Birdhouse was cheery, with lots of natural light and eclectically decorated. Outside patio was delightful and the location was superb. Beach, shopping and ice cream are all easy walking options.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Birdhouse for IM 70.3 weekend. The quiet and quaint property is tucked into the beautiful neighborhood of Frankfort. Minutes from beach access and Main Street with everything you might need for s busy weekend. Jerry was great in making sure we had everything we needed and the property was in order. The amenities were fantastic and many thoughtful items are present at the property. I’d highly recommend this location for any weekend or extended stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!! Clean, comfortable and you cannot beat the location. Communication with the host was second to none. Overall a perfect experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place for a getaway, steps to the beach, restaurants and shops. The place was immaculate, very well-stocked, decorated for fun and extremely comfortable. The owner was quick to respond to inquiries during our stay and check-in was a breeze. Loved the beach items offered for use as well. Overall, we loved our time at the Birdhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We love this place. Fits our family perfectly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Cute, clean, and good location. Best for smaller, athletic people, however. Many steeper, outside stairs to the bird house; a challenge for luggage and coolers, as well as those with bad knees or backs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; well stocked ; host very responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable stay

It’s a nice place. We enjoyed our stay. Loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for your review, Kim.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Walkable to beach and town

Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Frankfort! Super close to the beach and the nice downtown area. A lot of beach gear in the garage to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in the birdhouse. The lococation was perfect, just 2 blocks from downtown and 1 block from the beach. We had 4 adults and 2 children and it was plenty of space for us. Host was very responsive and pleasant to talk to. We are definitely planning to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Adorable!

We loved the Birdhouse! The decor is very cute, and the place has everything you'll ever need for cooking, games and comfort. It was perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Ave House

It was amazing. They provided everything that you could possibly need! We all loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birdhouse

Location is the best to the beach and town. So cute and always something to look at. So artsy! Easy, good communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We rented the space to attend a wedding. The house was rented by the family of the bride. It was a perfect set up being able to be together and apart on the same property. Loved being able to walk to the beach and downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks Lezlie! I'm glad it worked out for the wedding!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Perfect Place

Our stay in ‘The Birdhouse’ was amazing! A safe, quiet, and well, perfect location, is steps from the stunning lake Michigan Beach and 2-blocks from quaint Downtown Frankfort! Along with its ideal location, the Birdhouse is spacious, exceptionally clean, and well-equipped in the kitchen and has many beach chairs - and umbrellas available for a beach day. Jerry is very responsive and accommodating. This place has everything you will need for a pleasant stay, and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at The Birdhouse in Frankfort

This property is clean and well maintained. It is located on a nice residential street, within walking distance of downtown Frankfort and the beach. The pictures and website description are accurate. The owner is easy to work with and responsive to any requests. We recommend this property for a couple or small family, as long as stairs are not an issue (they were not for us).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entire apartment was clean and comfortable. Bathroom and kitchen were very clean. Plenty of towels and other necessities. Apartment is well-appointed and neatly decorated. Wi-Fi & TV all good. We are a retired couple. Had no issues navigating stairway to reach entrance. Situated on a very nice, very walkable street. 5-minute walk to Frankfort Beach. Quick walk to Main St. - very close to excellent restaurants, bakeries and ice cream shops! Excellent value for comfort, cleanliness, convenience and amenities. Excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family of four - feet from the beach and so much more!

Booked last minute getaway to kick off the summer. Jerry was super accommodating with checkin and duration of stay. Place was very clean, very fun and perfect for our family - kids loved the loft space. Owners have thought of everything from hairdryer to shampoo in the shower, paper products, coffee grinds, beach chairs and buckets and even a salad spinner! Don't hesitate this place is great! We've rented up and down the east coast and throughout Frankfort. This is the most well equipped home we've ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2020
Thank you for your kind words. It was great to meet your lovely family! We aren't always able to meet our guests but truly enjoy it when we can. We try to think about what we would want to have in a rental and then make sure to supply it in our home. Our goal is to create an extraordinary experience for our guests! Having a supply of ground coffee in the morning after a long trip into town the night before seems essential!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feels like home

Our accommodating, warm and friendly hosts made us feel at home even before we arrived. We loved the space, where we could enjoy many charming nooks to relax and share one another’s company, even with our teen! She loved her private loft! We played games and watched movies - generously supplied by the hosts. It was whimsical and clean and full of charm! The house is nestled among other beautiful homes on a quiet street, just a 5 minute walk to a STUNNING beach and the picturesque town filled with with coffee shops and other fun things to explore. Thank you for the perfect home for some much-needed time away together! We hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2021
Steven, thanks for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special Memories

We booked this vacation not knowing days before we went they found a tumor in my husband"s spine. It was the most peaceful place for my husband and our girls to just spend time playing cards and games and do puzzles - all provided in the cottage. Our adult daughters walked to the beach every evening and walked the beach enjoying their time together swinging on the swings, processing all we had ahead. They still talk about this time together 9 months later. The cottage was clean, well stocked. We loved the town, shopping, eating at Storm Cloud, but mostly just family time in such a quaint, peaceful place. We loved the signatures in the bathroom and look forward to seeing ours again when we come back someday soon. My husband has since passed and we thank you so much for the wonderful memories of this last family vacation we had. We will be booking soon again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2020
Thank you for such a touching reminder that we never know how much time we have left on this earth and it’s the memories we make along the way that matter. They comfort our loved ones when we no longer can, and keep us alive in their hearts. We’re honored that we could provide a comfortable haven for those sweet family memories. And when you return to see your names on the bathroom wall we hope it brings you some peace as you relive those moments in time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Close to beach and downtown. Sweet space. Owner communication was perfect ... friendly without overly monitoring. Stairs to access the unit, then stairs again if you are the ones sleeping in the loft. It was fine. Reasonable price for the location and time of year. Cute little grill on the landing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Great place. Cannot recommend it enough. We needed to add a day and Jerry made it happen. Jerry communicated well and the property is lovely! Plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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