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The historic Castle House
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The historic Castle House

The Castle house; on the corner of Park and M 22 across from St. Ann's Catholic Church, the Castle house offers four bedrooms and a bathroom with tub upstairs and a first floor bedroom and bathroom. With a bath on each level this home can accommodate up to 12 people. There's queen beds in 4 bedrooms and a king in the master as well as a double bunk in the larger upstairs bedroom. The entire house has been newly refinished and refurbished and is waiting for your family and friends. In addition to the more than one hundred years of history, the house comes with gas grill, plenty of offstreet parking, nearly an acre of lawn, a back patio and a front porch. The house comes with all appliances, cooking equipment, washer and dryer, two full baths, towels and linen changed at least weekly.
Highspeed internet is free and there is DVD and a smart TV for streaming. High end Spectrum Cable service provides hundreds of channels and On-Demand services.
There is an outdoor RV outlet box and a J1772 charger for your electric hybrid car. There are outdoor faucets and hose for your outdoor cleanup.
The Castle House has quiet, safe, hotwater radiator heating, a modern boiler and unlimited Hot Water for showers! It also has a powerful central air conditioning unit to keep you comfortable and dry.
Best of all its just a 10 minute walk to the beach! Choose a leisurely route through town and enjoy all the shopping and amenities Frankfort has to offer or take the shortcut to the steep stairs down directly to the undisturbed beaches which stretch miles to the north of the busy harbor.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Adjacent lawn area may be used for outdoor events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Adjacent lawn area may be used for outdoor events
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Elberta Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The historic Castle House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The historic Castle House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The historic Castle House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The historic Castle House located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Frankfort Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Fantastic Cool House

Stayed here for Ironman Michigan with 9 other athletes doing the race. The house is big with plenty of parking and the location is wonderful. Just a 1/2 mile walk down to transition. Loved being able to sit out on the deck and watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee the day before the race. House is spacious inside, nicely decorated and in great shape. Had a little bit of an issue with an air conditioner leaking on the stairs but we just turned it off after speaking to the host. Also had some wonky light issues in the entrance and the dining room but it seriously wasn't a big deal. Very pleased with our stay here and would love to stay here again the in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura W.

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

Great location/too warm in bedrooms at night

Everything was great, location, cleanliness, outdoor space, response from owner, except the air conditioning. It is limited to main rooms and main bedroom. The other four bedrooms got pretty uncomfortably warm at night, even with the provided fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

The Castle Is The Best!!

Well first of all, just the house castle design on the outside won over the children before we even arrived. The check-in process was quick and flawless. Everything in the house was immaculate. The beds were extremely comfortable, the bedrooms attractive and all had plenty of charging stations….much better than a hotel! Bathrooms were well cleaned and each had shampoo and conditioner in them. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and many little extras like seasoning and spices you might initially need bf you get to the store. Also, there was a supply cupboard in the laundry room that included batteries, extra toiletries, mosquito spray, etc….again all things you might need bf you get to the store. The porch in the front porch and deck area in the back were great for family gatherings and the oversized yard provided plenty of space for little ones to run around. All in all, The Castle will be the perfect spot for your next family or other group outing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth g.

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

Great location

Perfect for our stay in Frankfort! Close to downtown, groceries and beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

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

Family vacation for the July 4th holiday

Our family enjoyed our stay in a terrific location. Downtown Frankfort and beach were walkable for our adult children. Nice updates in living and dining area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great Trip

House was great. Clean and ready to go. Very easy to communicate with the owner. Great location to easily walk into downtown Frankfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Okemos, MI

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

Love the Castle!

Our family has stayed here several times and absolutely love it! Many new updates that enhanced our experience. Location is perfect! The castle home felt like home while we were there. Clean and spacious for our family of 12. We have made many memories over the years and can’t wait to make more! We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

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

Castle

Rooms were tight but had all the beds we were looking for. Location was VERY convenient. Parking was not clear. We parked in neighbor’s property when we arrived after dark. Deck and Patios were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars P.

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

Weekend event

The property is in a perfect location. Very easy to walk to the main street and a beautiful deck out front to enjoy. A great weekend had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Noelle K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very responsive to our requests

Upon arriving at the property, we discovered that the house had not been properly cleaned by the cleaning company and the previous guests had left the grill in an atrocious condition. The owners of the house were extremely apologetic and sent us a bottle of wine as an apology for the cleanliness issue and actually ordered a new grill the day we made them aware of the situation. While I believe the home could use some improvements, our stay overall was pleasant. The park right across the street was a bonus for anyone with a family as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

BriNanFlory F.

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

The Castle

Great rental. It was well stocked and clean. A great home base to explore the Frankfort area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Okemos, MI

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

Great Stay!

We truly enjoyed the castle home. Plenty of room inside and out. Home was clean and had all the essentials we needed. We walked downtown and enjoyed all that Frankfort offered. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil D., Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best beds ever

Overall this stay met our expectations, but I must note that the bed in the main room was the most comfortable we've ever had at any rental. We would definitely stay again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

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

Very clean, great location

We stayed here with our four kids and another family of five. The house was very clean and well appointed, and close to downtown Frankfort and the beach. Everyone had a great time. Plenty of dishes and cookware, lots of towels, and adequate seating. Our only critique is that the Wi-Fi router wasn’t working well for us. We could plug the cord from the modem right into a computer, but none of our devices could stay connected wirelessly. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenn B., Crown Point, Indiana

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

Great location, everything we needed!

Home was as described- plenty of sleeping space. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen had all the essentials for convenience. Nice front porch and yard area, and very convenient location. We walked to beach often but it would be a long walk with kids/beach gear- however it would be a very short drive to drop off anything needed also. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Friend Ski/Snowboard Trip at Crystal

The place was cozy, nice, and very conveniently located close to Crystal Mountain. The owners also respond promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H., Ottawa Hills, OH

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

Nice stay in Frankfort

Good location and enough beds to accommodate our group!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Historic Castle House

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Okemos, MI

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

Great Family Getaway!

We enjoyed the castle so much and had a wonderful time making memories. The home was spacious and clean. Owners were always available if/when we needed them. We already booked for next year! Great location near downtown and the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

kathleen b.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Don’t rent this property

Bad. No air conditioning except little portable one. Bad beds. Bad bathrooms. Etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Nice family rental

Clean, nicely appointed and good parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donny N.

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

Amazing experience

We had an overall excellent experience staying at the castle house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Wonderful stay at the Castle House

My family had a great vacation stay this August. The house was just as described and worked great for my family.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great location, great beaches, great hospitality!

Charles had everything we needed for a great vacation! House was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the deer that were frequently in the large yard. We would book this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S., Okemos, MI

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful stay. Location was great and the property was plenty spacious for our family of 12. The owner was always quick to response. We are looking forward to staying again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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