Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan

Sleeps 423 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake3 min walk
Frankfort Beach3 min walk
Point Betsie Lighthouse10 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located in Frankfort a block from Lake Michigan, Serendipity House offers five charming suites just steps from the beach. Pack your beach gear and head right to enjoy Lake Michigan's beaches and spectacular sunsets. Cross the street to start biking the 22-mile Betsie Valley Bike Trail. Or head left to enjoy downtown Frankfort's unique shops and restaurants.

Then come back for hiking or driving through the autumn colors; winter downhill and cross-country skiing; and the trillium and morels awakening to spring in the area forests.

With 5 suites, we're also well-suited for wedding parties, family reunions, or for sharing vacations with friends.

We're listing the Betsie Suite; but if the dates you'd like are not available on the calendar, we invite you to visit one of our other suites: Manitou (HomeAway #180215); Nannybird (HomeAway #186194); Lakeview (HomeAway #188035); or Sandune (HomeAway #185719).

Property manager

Sarah Bannister McCallum

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have one Pack n Play on hand. Please ask for it

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

We welcome family reunions and weddings.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

House/porch is smoke-free. $250 smoking fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 3 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 3 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 4 min walk
Elberta Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 2 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 2 min walk
The Hotel Frankfort - 1 min walk
Frankfort Dairy Maid - 16 min walk
Port City Smoke House - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a view of Betsie Bay from your studio suite a block from Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful!

The Betsie suite was cute and clean. Just what we needed for a short stay. Location right near the beach too.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

9 Aug 2023

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

Cute little place , perfect location!

Clean , quiet right in downtown . Seconds to the beach or restaurant ☺️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

16 Jul 2023

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

Excellent location in Frankfort

We stayed in the Betsie suite and really enjoyed it. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. We liked sitting on the front porch and watching the people go by. The beach was just steps away. Parking was never a problem, even on the 4th of July holiday. Note, bring a hairdryer if you need one.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW M.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great stay right downtown

The rental was just what I was looking for. Right downtown and convenient access to the lake and local area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

14 Oct 2021

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

Great Spot

In Town, Great value for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Bannister McCallum

Tim Bannister got into innkeeping accidentally, when his stepfather surprised his mother with the purchase of a resort with a motel and 12 cottages in nearby Arcadia. It was a long, colorful and rocky road until the resort was sold off in 2007, but Tim learned a great deal as an innkeeper ad decided to build off that experience.

Why they chose this property

Pierside Lodging had been a bed-and-breakfast that had closed 4 years earlier when Tim purchased the property. Built in 1890, the house had a long history as an inn, going back to its hosting of the workers who built the nearby Frankfort Pier.

What makes this property unique

Today, Serendipity House is a one-of-a-kind inn tailored to vacationers who want a unique experience that incorporates their accommodations. Situated on Main Street a block from Lake Michigan and at the edge of Frankfort's charming downtown district, the inn recalls earlier times when residents called out greetings to passersby from their front porch. Serendipity House has the porch, as well as updated living space with the amenities for vacationers who enjoy something unique.

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