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

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View from the entrance into The Birdhouse
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View of the breakfast nook and kitchen as seen from The Birdhouse entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Elberta Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪48 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

About this property

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

"The Birdhouse" (Guest Suite above the garage) has 1 bedroom (King bed ) and a spiral staircase leading up to a large sleeping loft (3 double beds). Full kitchen, dining room, living room, 1 bathroom. Very flexible ... works great for a couple or a small family!

Equipped with Refrigerator, electric stove, Microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, cable TV & wireless internet, TV/DVD/CD player, Board games and cards. Small private porch with 2 chairs/table. Shared use of a large entertainment patio, and gas grill.

"The Birdhouse" is unlike any other vacation rental you will find. It is artsy, charming, fun and frivolous. Kids love it – who wouldn’t love a spiral staircase, a sleeping loft, original art pieces, a cookie jar & lunchbox collection, resident mermaid, and magnetic letters on a vintage refrigerator door hung on the wall?

Parents will love their private bedroom to relax in, a tidy kitchen to cook breakfast in, and the outdoor grill for dogs and burgers. Best of all, the beach is steps away, and downtown Frankfort is just a short stroll. Older kids can “run free” exploring the downtown, while young ones head to the beach with Mom and Dad.

It's a 5 minute walk to the beach, to enjoy the water, sand & sunsets, or to downtown Frankfort for the movie theater, ice cream parlors, upscale restaurants, and shopping. Take a 15 minute drive to the "Cherry Bowl" drive-in theater with the kids and don't forget to stop at the "Cherry Hut" restaurant for their delicious cherry pie!

The day is complete when you’ve returned to the beach for the sunset, or possibly even later to gaze at the Milky Way or watch for shooting stars.

But the best part of all ... memories that will last a lifetime!



Property manager

Jerry Snook

Languages

English

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See owner's Rental Agreement for Cancellation Policy. (100%@90; 50%@60-89; 10%@30-59; 0% refund if cancelled 30 days or less prior to check-in)

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elberta Beach - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬6 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.

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. 50 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great location. Walkable to beach and town

Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kim t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great location and amenities.

My family and I are very thankful to have had the opportunity to rent the Birdhouse. The location is great, close to town and the beach. All the amenities were excellent, for a family that flew in from Arizona and could not bring a whole lot.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F., Frederick Maryland

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Karen H.

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

Great for family reunions

Rent the birdhouse along with the main house and have lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Clarkston MI

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

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie G.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Trisha A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kweku O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Convenient, fantastic location

The owner communicated very well and check-in was easy. The location is really hard to beat. Amenities provided were outstanding. We never had to unpack our travel box.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Karen H.

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

Excellent Location

Last few years we stayed in the Birdhouse as part of our annual reunion with our family. It is a great location , and the grandkids love it here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Great week in Frankfort

Perfect for our family of 4 plenty of room had an unused bed upstairs great location and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Wonderful stay

We had such a wonderful time staying in the Birdhouse. It's super cozy and cute, just like the pictures. It was very clean and well appointed for our family of 4. There are so many thoughtful details like beach chairs and floats. The garage is so well organized and labeled for items for guest use. The patio space is beautiful and we really enjoyed the weber grills. Thank you for a great stay. We have been to Frankfort many times and this was our favorite place to stay. The proximity to the beach and town are unmatched!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Deania T.

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

Great location and great value

We loved the location and the instructions online were perfect. It was perfect for a family and my kids enjoyed the loft and games. The kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again! We had great communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A., Livonia, MI

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

Cozy Eclectic Retreat

We had a delightful stay in The Birdhouse. It's very clean, with a well-equipped kitchen, and the owners have thoughtfully ensured that you'll have everything you need for your visit. Lake Michigan is just down the street, so it was an easy walk to the beach for some nighttime stargazing. Definitely hoping to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

E S.

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

Fall weekend

Enjoyed the location and the rental and had good communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Cute spot for small groups near everything in Frankfort

Well stocked and very thoughtful accommodations. Whimsical decor puts you in vacation mode immediately. I would not hesitate to recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy D., Michigan

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

Honestly don't want to write a nice review because I want this place wide open whenever I want it!

Perfect location, describing it as "one block" to beach literally under states how close it is! All amenities are perfect, comfy king bed downstairs, plenty of space up. Great kitchen, just overall great deal and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jerry Snook

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The two of us – Cathy and Jerry – have four children, 18 to 44, and have been blessed with four granddaughters. Cathy is a retired physician and Jerry is "nearing the tail end” of his career as a psychologist.

Beyond family and work, our “fun” includes skiing, our friends, bicycling, and an assortment of hobbies. Our youngest child is Grace – 18 – just beginning her college career in upstate New York. She loves to bake, plays a pretty mean ukulele, and claims “happiness” to be her main pursuit in life!

Why they chose this property

The “Birdhouse” was the third rental in our quest to find the “perfect spot” in the Frankfort area. We fell in love with the chaming, artsy décor, easy walk to the beach, and short stroll into downtown for dinner, ice cream, and shopping.

We had tired of hotels, corporate lodging, and having to use the car just to go out to eat. The Birdhouse had it all we realized, and only steps away. We could enjoy time together, or go our separate ways, meeting back for lunch or dinner. If we wanted a break from the beach, short drives would put us into the wonders of Sleeping Bear Dunes, the fun of Traverse City, or any number of area attractions and activities.

It was during our second visit – late August 2015 – that we realized that the “Birdhouse” and it’s attached home, (now called the “Beachcomber”), was our ideal Michigan vacation home. Three hours after this epiphany, we agreed on a price with the owners, signed an offer, and shook hands. Four weeks later the home was ours!

What makes this property unique

There are two units on this property and each have their own unique personalities! (Many large families rent both units to have everyone in one place) The Beachcomber is a spacious, modern, updated home with all of the amenities! Each bedroom has it's own bathroom and the large gourmet kitchen is perfect for hosting large family dinners. The Master Suite could rival some of the best hotels with it's walk-in 8 jet shower, whirlpool tub, private balcony, 4 poster bed (& an extra sofa bed!), sitting area and walk-in closet! The "Bunkroom" has it's own TV and game console complete with games to keep the kids busy on rainy days while the adults socialize in the living room beside the double sided fireplace. Board games and cards are provided for hours of fun & laughter.

The Multi-level Guest Suite above the garage has it's own separate entrance and is called "The Birdhouse". It is unlike any other vacation rental you will find. It is artsy, charming, fun and frivolous. Kids love it – who wouldn’t love a spiral staircase, a sleeping loft, original art pieces, a lunchbox collection, resident mermaid, and magnetic letters on a vintage refrigerator door hung on the wall?

Parents will love their private bedroom to relax in, a tidy kitchen to cook breakfast in, and the outdoor grill for dogs and burgers. Best of all, the beach is steps away, and town just a short stroll. Older kids can “run free” exploring the downtown, while young ones head to the beach with Mom and Dad. The day is complete when you’ve returned to the beach for the sunset, or possibly even later to gaze at the Milky Way or watch for shooting stars.

But the best part of all ... memories that will last a lifetime!

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