Experience the pure beauty of Frankfort, a charming coastal beach town on Lake Michigan's shores. Stroll down to the beach or explore downtown main street, where you'll find numerous restaurants and shops within walking distance. Lounge on the back deck or unwind with a glass of wine on the covered front porch while watching passers-by.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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 Frankfort Surf Cottage
Come visit the pure beauty of one of Northern Michigan's favorite small coastal beach towns- Frankfort. Frankfort is situated on the gorgeous shores of Lake Michigan. This splendid coastal beach town has plenty to offer for your perfect family get away! Frankfort is the gateway to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan, Surfing (yes surfing), Charter Fishing, the Bestie Valley Bike Trail, Shopping, numerous eateries, and countless adventures. The pristine dunes, beaches, and spectacular sunsets over the vast open freshwater sea will keep you in awe of what our family calls, Northern Michigan Surf City. Once you arrive to the cottage, there is rarely a need to drive. Simply grab the towels, chairs, and a cooler. As it’s a mere 5 minute stroll down a treelined Victorian home sidewalk to one of Lake Michigan's most beautiful beaches. Bring your Bikes, Paddle-boards, Kayaks, and beach toys. Or rent surfboards, paddle-boards, or bikes at Coastline Bikes or Crystal Lake Adventure Sports, both downtown. The cottage is a mere 50 yards away from downtown main street where you will find numerous restaurants, bistros, breweries, and shopping. Again, all within walking distance. Sit on the covered front porch and relax with a glass of wine while watching passers-by on our treelined Victorian street that leads right to the water. Or choose to lounge on the back deck and bask in the sun. There is a flagstone fire pit area in the backyard with several Adirondack chairs for your night time enjoyment. The cottage sits on a corner lot with room for the kids to play. The cottage has wireless internet for connectivity. Please note: by design there is No T.V. This is one of 120 licensed rental properties in Frankfort. In the lower level walkout there is a Ping Pong table, foos ball table, and video arcade games for those seeking refuge from the sun. As with most Northern Michigan cottages there isn’t Air Conditioning as the nights are generally cool. However, there are ceiling fans in all 3 rooms, as well as stand up fans placed in the closets for use if need be. We recently added a Culligan reverse osmosis water system to our kitchen sink so no need to bring or buy all those plastic water bottles. Over the years this cottage has provided our family and friends with countless wonderful memories. We are certain it will do the same for you and yours. Sincerely, The Mackey Family
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Close to skiing
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Absolutely No Smoking allowed Inside property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
NO Parties Allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely No Smoking allowed Inside property
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
Note from host: NO Parties Allowed.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Located in Frankfort, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
How much is parking at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Frankfort Surf Cottage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Frankfort Surf Cottage located?
This family-friendly Frankfort cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Beach are also within 10 minutes.
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The Frankfort Surf Cottage Reviews
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Wonderful place. The owners have thought of EVERYTHING. The kitchen was incredible, and we loved the bonfire area too. We enjoyed our stay and would choose the house again. Oh, the location is perfect.
My family and I enjoyed another great summer stay at Surf Cottage. The cottage is spacious, well equipped and perfectly located. And Michelle is a fabulous host - so easy to communicate with. We hope to return next year!
This is such a great property! Plenty of space indoors for a sizeable group, and multiple areas outside for fun and conversation. Situated in a lovely neighborhood. Only steps from town and the beach!!
Wonderful beach cottage in the perfect location… steps to the restaurants and shops of town. 3 blocks to the beach. Friendly neighbors. Super responsive and accommodating host who went out of her way to make our stay comfortable. Highly recommend!!
We had another great week at the Frankfort Surf Cottage! A big thank you to Todd and Michelle for sharing such a special place with us! Great location for walking to town and to the beach! Took a few hiking adventures, visited Point Betsy Lighthouse, and took a day trip north to Leland, MI, on our rainy day. From our morning coffee on the front porch to our sunsets on the beach, and ending with a campfire, we were thankful for the rest and memories that the cottage provided. Thank you!
Location is great. Short walk to beach and one block off the main street of Frankfort. Very nice house with a great kitchen, front porch, deck and yard.
We had an amazing week during our stay at Surf Cottage! The location is perfect for time on the beach, browsing through shops in town and peaceful walks in the quaint neighborhood. Michelle was great to work with and the cottage had everything we needed for the week! Very clean and comfortable home base to relax and unwind. We are all looking forward to a return trip to Surf Cottage and the charming town of Frankfort!
I hate to write this as others will be interested in the property. We have stayed in this house 3 of the past 4 years. Never been disappointed. Great location, nice house extra property makes it easy to entertain the children.
We had a nice stay. We love Frankfort and Lake Michigan. The house was great and it was a treat sitting on the front porch and chatting with the neighbors and people walking by. Great location near the lake and downtown Restaurants and shopping.
We had a great stay in Frankfort! The cottage was perfect, very clean and location was super convenient to everything. Michelle was a great host, very responsive with communications and provided information about the area to help us enjoy our stay. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again in the future!
This has been our favorite stay in Northern Michigan! Blocks from the beautiful beach, amazing shops and restaurants, and plenty of space for all! Hosts were wonderful and were able to answer questions, provide recommendations, and even help us out with a postal delivery :)
Loved our time in Frankfort and can't wait to return!
My family and I had a wonderful extended stay at Surf Cottage this August. The location was perfect and the cottage was clean, spacious and well equipped. We especially loved all the outdoor spaces, downstairs game room and big dining table. The hosts were helpful and responsive. It was perfection all around and we look forward to returning!
It was our second time staying here because we loved it so much. Such a wonderful home and location so close to town and the beach. The owners are very kind and helpful. We hope to come back next summer!
- The Long family
We had a great stay. It could not be more convenient for walking to downtown Frankfort. Everything is a 5 minute walk, including the beach. The cottage has had a lot of great updates. We would definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our stay at the Frankfort Surf Cottage. The house is clean and fresh and very well located. We walked to the beach and to town easily. The communication with our host was great ... they got back to us quickly to answer our questions. We would definitely stay again.
The property location was perfect, just blocks from the Frankfort Beach, steps from downtown shops and restaurants. The house was clean, with a front porch to enjoy coffee, back deck to relax and fire pit to enjoy an evening under the stars. We enjoyed the Frankfort area with great activities including, Golfing, Bike Trails and Lake Michigan Beaches and Sunsets.
This is a lovely cottage. Great spaces. Clean.
Just a few steps to town, and just a few more to the beach. Very nice front porch and back deck. Fun basement room with bed, comfy couches, t.v. , ping pong, and arcade games. It was perfect for us!
Very clean house, five blocks to Lake Michigan’s beautiful sandy beach and awesome sunsets. Within walking distance to cute downtown. Within 20 minutes of Arcadia Dunes, Green Point Dunes and several golf courses with great views of Lake Michigan. The front porch and back deck were great for relaxing and enjoying morning coffee. Owners were very responsive to our needs.
We loved the location of the Frankfort Surf-Cottage, walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. The property was clean when we arrived and easy to contact owners. Thank you for sharing your home with us!! 🐠🐠🐠
A wonderful location for enjoying the beauty of Lake Michigan. The house and yard were spacious and comfortable with many options for outdoor enjoyment. Walking to restaurants and coffee downtown so close and sunset just a 5 minute walk (or less). The listing was accurate but it was so much more spacious than I anticipated with outdoor and common spaces. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.
Awesome house. Steps away from main street. 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan. Perfect house for family - Pac Man and NBA games in basement awesome rainy day activity. Ping pong was a keeper. Owner awesome and easily accessible. Perfect week in Frankfort.
Our family had such a wonderful stay here. The owners were great to communicate with and made sure everything was perfect at the house before we arrived. The house is beautiful- clean, comfortable and so close to downtown Frankfort! We walked into town and the beach every day. Our 4 year old loved the basement with the fun games! We really hope to be back again soon and would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks so much!
Laura & Brendan and kids