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Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories!

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories!

Located in Frankfort a few blocks from Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake Betsie Bay House offers four-season lodging.

Betsie Bay House is located on a beautiful, tree-lined street in downtown Frankfort; a beach town that is known for its restaurants, ice cream shops and colorful surfing culture. Stroll the beach for hours, take a walk on the piers, visit some of our quaint shops; Enter a world that reflects a simpler time, where children chase fireflies and parents remember how good it feels to dig their toes in the sand.
Please note that this property is montored

Please note that this property is monitored by ADT and has three outdoor cameras on the west side of the house to ensure your safety..

A home with natural surroundings will put every guest at ease. . . We invite you to explore all the activities that Frankfort offers you!

Property manager

Vicki Lints

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

June August weeks Available
2020 Newly Remodeled Betsie Bay House
Newly Remodeled Year Round Vacation Home
Fall Getaways Available Betsie Bay House
Fall Family Week/Weekend Getaways Available
Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories! Frankfort

About the area

Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Elberta Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories! located?

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

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Betsie Bay House - We help Create Memories! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa H., Mason, MI

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

Great location

It was great to have a nice front porch to sit on and a good-sized back yard for a fire. We walked 2 blocks to several wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vance S.

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

In the Heart of everything

Our 3-generation family really enjoyed our stay at the Betsie Bay House! It's an easy walk to the beach, to the bay, and to downtown restaurants - even for toddler! Just off the beaten path, the slower pace of life is just we needed for a week to wind down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHRISTOPHER H., Canton

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

Fishing trip

The home is very nice and is in a great location. The home is in the downtown area of Frankfort which is as you can walk to the boat launch and to the local shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Betsie Bay

What a perfect house for a family get-a-way near Lake Michigan! Beach is just blocks away and cottage is clean and updated. Everything you need is right there: bonfire pit, grill, front porch, quiet neighborhood and just short drive to wonderful dune hikes and bike trails!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Excellent Rental

The home is well equipped with everything we needed for 8 people - beach equipment, games, puzzles, lots of table space, well equipped kitchen, and cleaning supplies. Perfect location close by 2 parks, grocery store, and downtown Frankfort. We always found parking near the beach if the kids weren’t up for a stroll.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Stay in Frankfort

The location was great as it was walking distance to downtown and the lake. The front porch was a great spot to hangout, eat, play games and relax. The property itself could use some updating. It would have also been nice to have some more bath towels as there were 5 of us staying for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dennis S., Farmington Hills

very clean

very clean,could use a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Frankfort

Nice, large home. Plenty of space. Great neighborhood. Beautiful outdoor area and porch. At first, we were concerned about lack of dishwasher and laundry but both were non-factors for our stay. Our 6th visit to Frankfort and among our best. Our greatest distance from beach, so far, but beautiful home helped make it worth the walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Beach vacation

This is a great location; the house is on a quiet residential street that is only a 10-15 minute walk to a beautiful public beach, and even closer to shopping, dining, bars, groceries, and laundromat. There is lots of indoor and outdoor seating for groups, so it's great for entertaining or a larger group. We almost always cook all our meals, and while the cooking area is snug, we've always been able to make it work. And the kitchen is very well stocked with lots of cookware and anything you would need. The house has a bunch of games, and toys/equipment you might want at the beach (chairs, an umbrella, etc.) We've always enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Great house!

We had a great time at Betsy Bay House! The yard is beautiful. The house itself was spotless. The reason we gave it four stars on cleanliness, was due to the fact the grills were too dirty/rusty to use. We were looking forward to a few family barbecues while on vacation. The beds/bedding and living room furniture are a little uncomfortable and could us an upgrade. We would rent this cool house every year if that happened.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Megan M.

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

Ironman weekend

Only a few blocks from Ironman 70.3 transition and swim start. Only .8 miles from beach and restaurants. Nice neighborhood and friendly neighbors. Nice ane clean house. The one queen bed in the room to the left upstairs needs deplaced as you slide to the middle. I also wish it wasn't asked to strip the bed sheets when we already pay a cleaning fee. Great place though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Great house for our annual girls trip!

We absolutely loved this house and location for our annual girls trip. We really enjoyed the front porch and back patio areas for meals, snacks and hanging out. The kitchen was fully stocked with just about anything you would need. The living rooms and dining room were comfortable and spacious. Two full bathrooms was a definite perk. The four bedrooms were more than adequate. The only complaint we had was the beds are a little hard - a foam topper would do wonders for them:) We absolutely loved the little beach town! We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

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

Great location!

Had a wonderful stay. Plenty of room for everyone and great location to local shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great house, great location

The house was clean and checking in was easy. Vicki was very easy to communicate with when needed. Would definitely come back and works recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

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

Perfect stay. Wonderful place in very nice town

Was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great Place

Had a great time staying here with my family for Father’s Day!! Spacious and clean. Loved the bonfire and backyard. The home is beautiful. Our host was easy to contact if we needed and was very professional. Would def recommend and hope to stay again soon. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY N.

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

Walk to downtown

We had a great time. We had a full house but still had plenty of room. Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rikin P.

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

Great place in a hidden gem town

We stayed at Betsy house while we were on a golf trip to Arcadia Bluffs. Nice easy check-in, very responsive host, very nice location in a quiet neighborhood and a place as described. Nicely decorated with a lot of amenities. Wish there were more towels is my only feedback. This was first trip to Frankfort but the town is many many things to offer and we would stay here on our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

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

Great fall getaway!

My partner and I had a great time in Frankfort celebrating our engagement. The house was as advertised. The neighborhood was quiet and conveniently located near downtown restaurants and the beach. The upstairs renovated bathroom was gorgeous! We also enjoyed learning a bit about the history of the house. The beds were a little bit on the firm side, but overall, we had a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joni W.

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

The House was Perfect for us!

We were very happy with our stay. The house is large and has several rooms and outdoor spaces to gather with our family. We loved sitting on the front porch every morning & night. It is a quiet and pretty neighborhood, within walking distance to the lakefront. The house has many updates. The upstairs bathroom has been newly remodeled and is beautiful and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Frankfort beach vacation

This is a perfect vacation house in a beach town if you like things quiet, clean, updated and walkable (and we do). Everything about the house met the description except the photos really didn't do it justice. Things have definitely been updated, so honestly it was even better than advertised. Walking distance to an amazing Michigan beach and a nice downtown area. Great communication with the host as well. Loved our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

Convenient location ...walking distance to downtown. Great for fall color.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alice M., Hot Springs

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

Great location

We were looking for a place convenient to downtown Frankfort - we wanted to walk. Perfect for that and only a couple of Blocks to the grocery store. Such a quiet neighborhood and it is a lovely house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jacquie M.

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

Betsie Bay House in Frankfort

Nice, cute home close to all that Frankfort has to offer. We enjoyed our stay. We would prefer more comfortable seating in common areas as well as access to a washer and dryer.

6/10 Okay

Deborah S., Lake orion mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice house, spacious, great yard. However, not having a washer and dryer was an inconvenience. In

the future would only rent house with washer/dryer. A very quiet street probably not the best setting for excited children who create noise. Seems most people on the street are retired and prefer calm and quiet.