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

Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Nestled in a quiet and safe neighborhood near downtown Frankfort, this beautifully decorated home offers an exceptional getaway. Stroll to Frankfort Beach, Lake Michigan, or the vibrant Main Street within minutes. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, unwind at the backyard deck with dining table and chairs or cozy up around the fire ring.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is €354
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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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 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Betsie Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Frankfort Light - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!?

As of 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN! on 1 Jan 2026 start from €353.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH, LAKE MICHIGAN, AND DOWNTOWN! located?

Situated in Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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

Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas F.

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

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carley L.

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

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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
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8/10 Good

Edmund W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lance O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Very relaxing

Everything was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

6/10 Okay

Richard P.

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

Frankfort rental

The place was clean and as advertised. Uncomfortable beds. Very tired on the exterior. No flower beds, crumbling brick. Worst looking house on the street. Can’t go over 3 stars. Not a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandan G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Ms

Absolutely fabulous, perfect, clean and so close to everything. It makes me want to move to Frankfort! The service was fabulous. Gene was extra helpful so was Eric! I strongly would suggest Agape to anyone!

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Nice place!

The house was clean. The neighborhood was quiet. I lost track of time on the way there and the manager reached out with the door code, so getting into the house was easy. My only complaint would be that the beds have seen better days. They are kind of squishy and sink in the middle. It was a great place to stay with an easy drive to two lighthouses and several beaches. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edmund W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cold and Windy

The weather was not so good---Everything was fine as usual. Umbrella needs a solid base to hold it in .See you next year Ed and Rose
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S.

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

Frankfort in August

We love the area and the home was very convenient to downtown, the beach, and so many other favorite experiences in the area. The house itself was quiet and comfortable and well suited to our needs for a group of six. We loved the firepit! It's a stretch to see the place working for a party of eight as suggested, and there is only one pull-out couch not two as mentioned. Didn't affect us much but want others to know. Thanks to Jean at Agape for making it easy for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita K.

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

Frankfort!

Jean is amazing. We have an adult son with a disability who uses a wheelchair. So our car is packed traveling 7 hours to Frankfort. She allowed us to drop off many of our things in the garage before check in so we could get Scott's chair out easier. The rental is centrally located close to the lake & town. Also the house was very clean! We will definitely rent this home again. Thank You! The Keener's
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Week Stay at Maple Cottage

The property manager, Jean was fantastic! She was readily available to answer questions and arrange for repair service within 24 hours (leak under kitchen sink). The ranch style cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood and is within walking distance to town. It requires the ability to walk down/up a steep winding hill, but there is an off road path. The kitchen is stocked fairly well with dishes, cutlery, and cookware. The back yard is shaded with a ground level deck. A gas grill is available for use. Plenty of room for dogs to roam. Plenty of clean towels, linens, etc available for use. The house does not have an air conditioner, but it is rarely needed. The major drawback of the cottage is the poor condition of the mattresses in each of the three bedrooms. The two queen mattresses are both well used, forming places that sink, making a good nights sleep impossible. The two twin mattresses do not have any box springs (it is a trundle bed), making it very difficult for an adult to sleep comfortably. Please note that the overall rating of 2 stars is only due to the condition of all of the mattresses (causing back pain and lack of sleep). If the mattresses had been adequate, the overall rating would easily have been 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023