10/10 Excellent
Kari D., Dorr, MI
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right near the beach!
Kari D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Entire home
Large Family Suite w/ private entrance one block from Lake Michigan
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8106.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
FRANKFORT, MI
- Frankfort Beach4 min walk
- Elberta Beach8 min drive
- Point Betsie Lighthouse10 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
North Bedroom
2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
South Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Large Family Suite w/ private entrance one block from Lake Michigan
Located in the resort town of Frankfort, Michigan, Serendipity House offers summer lodging in five suites just a block from Lake Michigan. The Sandune Suite is our largest at 1,150 square feet, has one bedroom with a queen bed and another with two queen beds and a twin bed. The suite sits on the second floor at the rear of the inn and has two private entrances, living room with a sofa bed, full private bath and full kitchen.
Available to all guests is the big front porch looking across Main Street to Betsie Bay and a backyard outdoor seating area with fire pit, picnic table, Weber grill, and comfy furniture. The inn sits on Main Street just steps from the beach and the downtown with its collection of unique restaurants, Stormcloud brewery, retail shops and the Garden Theater.
The Betsie Valley Bike Trail begins its 26-mile journey just across the street in Frankfort Park, while biking and hiking trails are all within 10 minutes from Serendipity House. We are a half-hour drive from Sleeping Bear National Park, with vineyards, farms and distilleries sprinkled throughout the area.
Available to all guests is the big front porch looking across Main Street to Betsie Bay and a backyard outdoor seating area with fire pit, picnic table, Weber grill, and comfy furniture. The inn sits on Main Street just steps from the beach and the downtown with its collection of unique restaurants, Stormcloud brewery, retail shops and the Garden Theater.
The Betsie Valley Bike Trail begins its 26-mile journey just across the street in Frankfort Park, while biking and hiking trails are all within 10 minutes from Serendipity House. We are a half-hour drive from Sleeping Bear National Park, with vineyards, farms and distilleries sprinkled throughout the area.
Property manager
Sarah McCallum
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available
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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
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Weddings and family reunions welcomed.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
House is smoke free incl. porch & sidewalk
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: 10
Note from host: Weddings and family reunions welcomed.
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
FRANKFORT, MI
What's nearby
- Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Frankfort Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Elberta Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
- Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 2 min walk
- A&W Restaurant - 2 min drive
- Lighthouse Cafe - 5 min drive
- Cabbage Shed - 5 min drive
- Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Clay J.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and location.
Clay J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Timothy C.
11 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
Timothy C.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cathy S.
19 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as listed
Cathy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jerinda S.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1890s home is a gem
Jerinda S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joe W.
17 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Joe W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darlene B.
22 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer!
Darlene B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mark N.
8 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
review
Mark N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn F.
19 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family vacation one week before starting schooll
Marilyn F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
8/10 Good
P C.
7 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location
P C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bart G.
18 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walking distance to the beach.
Bart G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cherie J.
28 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Frankfort ❤
Cherie J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
10 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage!
Amy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Erin K.
21 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was beyond what we expected. House was super cute!
Erin K.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ryan K.
5 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a blast!
Ryan K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Marc M.
27 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and place
Marc M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Amanda S.
22 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short walk to everything!
Amanda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Laurie G.
22 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an Oversight!!
Laurie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Jenny H.
16 June 2019
Great Stay!
Jenny H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Pam Z.
16 May 2019
Wonderful!
Pam Z.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
8/10 Good
julie b.
5 September 2018
very clean, good space
julie b.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kathy L.
24 July 2018
Great place!
Kathy L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
10 July 2018
Great property for family of 5. Walk to beach & restaurants. 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
Anne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Naheed R.
15 April 2018
Serendipity vacation
Naheed R.
Stayed 150 nights in Nov 2017
About the host
Hosted by Sarah McCallum
My family has a long history of innkeeping. My grandmother, Nancy Bannister, owned the Sunset Valley Resort Motel and 13 waterfront cottages on M-22 in Arcadia in the 1960's. Our family has been enjoying Benzie County for years and we'd love to share our experiences with you and help you create your own memories.
Why they chose this property
My father Tim Bannister purchased Serendipity House in 2007 and lovingly restored the c.1890 historical home. He often referred to the house as a "she" and after painting, fixing or planting flowers on the porch he could be heard to exclaim in a campy sailor's voice "she's looking good yar!"
What makes this property unique
Close to everything! One block from the sparkling waters and sandy beach of Lake Michigan and one block from downtown.
Languages:
English
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