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

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom65 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!



During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Laundry facilities are available. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 15 minutes by car from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Frankfort apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please start a load of towels in the washer, preferably by 9:00 AM, on your departure day. This will help our cleaning crew complete their turnover within a reasonable time limit. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Steps To The Beach 2 Blocks To Downtown Frankfort Sleeps 2 6

Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve K., Clarkston MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location; well stocked ; host very responsive
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Walkable to beach and town

Comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kweku O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C., Southeast Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rebecca F., Frederick Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Steve K., Clarkston MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Melinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

The Birdhouse

This is a cute and clean property in an excellent location. Walk to the beach and downtown shopping and restaurants. Owners are great communicators and thoughtful with amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Frankfort!

This property was perfect for my family full of teens. Super close to the beach, cafes, restaurants and shops. The kids could explore on their own. We also had a lot of fun on the bike path at the end of our road. Played beach volleyball and had fun walking the pier. Perfect summer getaway! We will be back in the future! *The hosts have thought of everything! We had to repair a bike and we even found tools! Campfire in the evenings, beach chairs and first aid kits! Amazing hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021