With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Frankfort, a 1-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Frankfort Beach.
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Bellows Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 18 min walk
A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive
Villa Marine Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - 20 min walk
Birch & Maple - 17 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.
Recently Updated Private Home less than 1 mile from Downtown Frankfort & Beaches
Recently updated 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home nestled on a dead end street less than 1 mile from quaint downtown Frankfort and it's beautiful beaches. Bunk room sleeps 5 with additional sleeping available in the lower level rec room. Enjoy all Frankfort and the surrounding areas have to offer with ability to retreat to your own private home.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Reviews
Recently Updated Private Home less than 1 mile from Downtown Frankfort & Beaches Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.4/10
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amie O.
17 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time! The property was exactly as described plus more. Location couldn’t have been better in proximity to the half Ironman. House was well stocked with all that you’d need. Set up was perfect for our two families. Kids loved the bunk room as well as the extra room downstairs for our teens. We utilized the bikes a ton as well as the outdoor sauna and solo stove. We had a wonderful time and communication with the owner was above and beyond. Thanks for a great weekend!
Amie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric J.
30 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet/ Relaxing
Great stay in quiet Frankfort neighborhood. Functional kitchen house and property. Appreciated the outdoor spaces trees, yard, fire pit and deck.
Eric J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Geoff J.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Thanks for the great hosting and home!
Geoff J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay A.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place near Lake Michigan
Four of us stayed here for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon weekend. It is a great place. Stocked with several basics needed to cook, eat meals, bathroom supplies, etc. Less than a 1 mile walk down to the town/restaurant area/water. Clean. Very easy check in. Minimal requests for check out. Would recommend and stay again.
Lindsay A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audra C.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute, fun AND comfy!
We stayed for a long weekend with our two adult children and their significant others and our teenage daughter. The home was updated, really cute and hipster deco’d. We enjoyed the fire pit, swing, corn hole, woodland fairy hut and sauna. The beds were really comfortable too, which is a rare find in my book. Location was perfect. Loved it and our time together.
Audra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin D.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than we imagined!
My whole family said they thought the listing looked nice, but what we came to was even nicer! We've tried many different spots in Frankfort and will definitely return to this one. We had everything we needed for cooking, and space to hang out both inside and out, on the rainy day the sauna was exactly what we needed. It wasn't downtown, but still a short walk to the beach. Thanks!
Caitlin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tara H.
24 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home
The pictures captured the place accurately.
Tara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rolland S.
5 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very very nice
The cottage was exactly as described. Comfortable beds, a beautiful fire/picnic area with lights strung in the trees. This cottage was probably the best-appointed vacation property I’ve ever rented. The kitchen supplies/utensils were numerous and in good condition. The games and beach supplies were perfect. Over all, a really great place to stay. The property manager was very nice and quick to respond to any questions. We will book again.
Rolland S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David P.
27 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Frankfort, Michigan
Half Mile Cottage is a great house located under a mile from downtown Frankfort, Michigan. The place is clean, well-stocked, with a lot of amenities (fire-pit, ping pong table, and sauna). House is tucked into some trees and neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. We had two families (four adults and four teenagers) and plenty of room for everyone. We loved this place.
David P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good vacation spot
It was a nice, private place. Close to Lake Michigan and downtown Frankfort. Enjoyed the entertainment options inside and outside of the house
Susan G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Joanna E.
24 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Half mile cottage
Very nice place to stay. I’m used to having AC, so that’s the only thing I really missed.