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The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!

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A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating.
A kitchen with a double sink, grey cabinets, a window above the sink, and a potted plant on the counter.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and seating area.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a white building with a window and door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is $449
$416 nightly
$449 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

With a stay at this vacation home in Frankfort, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Frankfort Beach.

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Betsie Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Manitou - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!

This is a beautifully decorated and very well cared-for home in a great location just a few blocks from downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach, and Lake Michigan. The location is also very quiet and safe! It has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a full-size kitchen, a dining room, a washer and dryer, a backyard deck with dining table and chairs, a new propane grill, and a very nice backyard with a backyard fire ring and chairs. It is truly an exceptional home that provides for a great vacation!


GUEST INTERACTION:

Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to address any issues as needed.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

Frankfort has a beautiful Main Street that runs along Betsie Lake and ends at Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. The vibrant downtown has lots of shops, cafes, and restaurants to explore. The house is located just north of downtown. It is about a 5 minute walk to downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach, and Lake Michigan from the house. The house is also just a 20-minute drive from the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Guests have access to the entire house, except for the basement which is locked off for storage of personal items.


THE SPACE:

In terms of technology, the home is equipped with 400 Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi. There is also a newer Roku television with live digital streaming. Hulu provides the equivalent of cable channels and Pure Flix, Netflix, Disney+, and HBOMax are available on the television as well.

​The house is available for rent year-round as it has a forced-air furnace using nature gas. Although it does not have air-conditioning, this vacation home generally stays pleasantly cool in the summer given its proximity to Lake Michigan. There are also lots of fans in the house (including one in each bedroom) if needed. There are It is truly an exceptional home in a fantastic location for exploring Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and all that northwest Michigan has to offer!


TRANSIT:

The Benzie Bus does provide public transportation, but it is recommended to have your own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) PET POLICY: Up to 3 dogs are permitted at the property. If bringing 1 to 3 dogs, please make certain that they are included on the reservation and that the pet fee is appropriately paid. More than 3 dogs is strictly prohibited and any pets other than dogs are also strictly prohibited.

2) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.

3) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

4) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

5) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

* Fireplace: Use of the indoor fireplace by guests is strictly prohibited.
* Rule Violations: Any violation of these rules will result in up to a $500 fine.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

Property is also known as

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The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location, easy check in. Place was as expected, based on listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, quiet. Close to town and wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cute house! Pretty large home, very beautiful neighborhood and very close to the shops and the beach. Loved that we could bring our dogs. Easy trip to sleeping bear dunes. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I chose this home to attend my Aunt's 90th Birthday Bash in downtown Frankfort because it was a five minute drive. Pet friendly. Host/Manager managing the property was quick in responding back to any queries/questions we had. Would stay again given the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation spot

Great accommodations for a vacation, close to the beach and crystal mountain. Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice, clean home near the beach. We enjoyed the big back yard and short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t recommend the house or the area enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were conveniently located between towns and shorelines that were in our must see list of L MichJust awesome summer weather in OctoberAnd loved the deck for coffee and again in evenings
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed. Close to town and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoy our stays

Had a very pleasant stay and sleep. House was warm and welcoming. Neighborhood was very quiet during our stays.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and spacious

This was our 2nd time staying here, and it was as lovely as the first time. Very clean, well appointed, and enough room for the 5 of us to space out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Everything was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas family reunion

This property was perfect our get together with local family. It was an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy home!

Perfect home for families to stay and make a “home base” for day trips in the area or to enjoy the town and beach within walking distance. Everything was clean and as advertised, great communication! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Frankfort

Comfortable space near Frankfort beach and town (11 minute walk). Very responsive property manager (Jean). Nice patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

This space was perfect for our family of teenagers and dog. Enough space for everyone in a quiet neighborhood, very very clean, and a seamless check-in and check-out process. Our host made us feel welcome and the space was well appointed with sheets and towels. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick visit

House was clean, linens readily available. Short visit but truly enjoyed Frankfurt and Crystal Lk. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location for the Ironman triathlon. Property was clean and easy to find. Overall the property worked out well. Things to improve: lighting makes it dark and the shower didn’t drain well so we took showers in standing water. Check-in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maple Cottage

The property was clean and matched the description as listed. Great location! Pet friendly. Property Manager assigned was attentive and able to accommodate our very late check in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Maple Cotage

Had a great time --Ate at Goodies *** , Did walk to the beach , Had two nice camp fires --Looking forward to coming back next year hopefully end of July or first week of August . Ed and Rose
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in
This house is ok, nothing great, nothing awful. This house is very dark, it’s very hard to see anywhere beside the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet location in Frankfort

This spacious three bedroom home was perfect for two grandparents traveling with two grandchildren. Nice yard for the kids to play in. The home is located on a quiet street, but an easy, short distance from the heart of Frankfort and Lake Michigan. And Frankfort, Michigan with its restaurants and the public beach plus the surrounding area is a hidden gem!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great up north vacation

This was a great place to stay. The house was very nice. I really liked the deck and backyard. The deck and backyard gave me a very relaxing up north feeling. It was an easy drive to downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan. It was also a very easy short drive to Sleeping Bear National Park. I would love to return to Frankfort on another up north vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a property that I would rent again. It was easy to get to. It was very clean & comfortable. It’s in a very quiet neighborhood, on a deadend road. Although it’s walking distance to Lake Michigan and downtown, we chose to drive due to having our kids with us, and having all of our beach comforts. Having our wagon would have been a definite plus for walking. The house was in great shape, with just a few minor, cosmetic fixes needed. Not a deal breaker, at all. The appliances worked and were all clean. Although there is no central air, there are enough trees to buffer the heat of the sun. The windows are in working order, easily opening & closing. Plus there were plenty of fans to use. The master bedroom has a window a/c unit for use. My only suggestion to the owners is that an extension chain attached to the ceiling fan would be helpful for reaching to turn it on/off. We never did find a wall switch to operate it. Again, a minor detail. The hosts were great in quickly replying to my emails & texts when I had questions. This rental was perfect for my family’s beach weekend. I highly recommend this home for your get-away!! Thank you, Eric & Jean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026