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Comfortable home in a great location with enclosed yard, family room, & kayaks

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, travel crib, internet, bed sheets
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122126 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

When you stay at this vacation home in Frankfort, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Frankfort Beach.

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Betsie Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Frankfort Light - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Comfortable home in a great location with enclosed yard, family room, & kayaks

Gathering Place

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Located on a hillside lot within the village of Frankfort you'll find the effortlessly charming, Gathering Place. Boasting a wonderful indoor/outdoor living flow, the home's backyard comes equipped with outdoor seating, a gas grill, outdoor games, and a firepit.

Inside, the inviting interior is filtered by sunlight and adorned with bohemian touches. The full kitchen has been recently updated and boasts new cabinets and granite countertops. Connecting into the dining area and living room, family time is sure to come with ease. Kick back and enjoy watching your favorite shows on the living room Smart TV. Or, gather around the window-side dining table for a home-cooked meal.

The home's four bedrooms are equally cozy, one of the rooms features a trundle bed underneath a King-sized mattress, ensuring the little guests can be with their parents. The lower level of the home also has a large family room, equipped with a Smart TV - perfect for movie viewings. Perks like a private washer/dryer, gas fireplace, central air-conditioning, and Pack-N-Play round out Gathering Place's interior perks.

Located in a great location, enjoy being mere minutes away from public beach access, Crystal Mountain Resort, and the National Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. There will be no lack of things to do on your next visit to Northern Michigan!

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by Vacasa's good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
Streaming services available with guests’ own account(s).
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

Security camera details: One on the garage and one on the front door.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,126 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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

111961

Comfortable home in a great location with enclosed yard, family room, & kayaks Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M. J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice and spacious. Easy find location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S., Edmonds, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
The front door was broken and we could not get it. They needed to send someone to fix it but had no time estimation. It was about an hour of back-and-forth texts and phone calls before the garage code was given, which allowed us access. When the repairman did come to fix the front door, it was the next day. He was very nice but told us he's been telling them this need to be repaired for a while, that it's only getting worse, and that he doesn't have the capability to fix it. So that was very frustrating to hear! The overall cleanliness was good, except for sand on the rugs, but it is by a beach so to be expected, and the dishes weren't particularly clean. That's because the dishwasher just doesn't do a good job. The house overall was quite comfortable, well equipped and a great location for our group of six that raced the Ironman 70.3 while visiting. Very relaxing outdoor area with deer wandering through, and the beds were comfortable. Overall, it just needs a little bit of love, but it's kind of what one would expect in a vacation rental. I would absolutely stay there again but do hope the front door issue is addressed before the next round of guests
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun Location

We love Frankfort and everything that it has to offer. This house was a great addition to our stay. The backyard was perfect for a wide range of ages. The children used the fenced in backyard, swing set and ropes course for outdoor fun while the adults utilized the patios, and fireplace. The indoors provided enough space for three families to have their own space when needed. We hope to have the opportunity to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula T., Elkhart, In USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Aptly named, the Gathering Place!

Eight friends stayed here as part of Ironman Frankfort. The house was super spacious. We had a cookout the first night in the back yard and it was a great vibe. Quiet neighborhood. No street noise. Large garage so we could bring all of our bikes and gear inside to stage. Kitchen nicely stocked with spices, coffee station and soaps. Just one mile from town, so you can easily walk downtown or ride a bike. We LOVED this place! There is a playset in the back - incase you have kids, which we didn't and a fire pit- which we didn't get to. Also a ping pong table in the garage, so nicely appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Benzie frenzy

Found the place very enjoyable the nice yard and fire pit were enjoyed by all
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frankfort is a lovely town

The property was perfect for our stay. The house was just what we needed. I do think the management company could have mowed, one of the bedrooms was accidentally locked by cleaners, so it took us awhile to find the hidden room, and the check in was a little off, as the lockbox was not working properly. But none of this will deter me from renting this lovely house if we find ourselves back in Frankfort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024