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The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Lake Michigan

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Nestled in downtown Frankfort, this charming Victorian beach house offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With a private back patio and lovely front porch, you can relax quietly or people-watch in style. Enjoy high-speed WiFi, a smart TV, and office space to stay productive while taking advantage of being just steps from Main Street's shops and restaurants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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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 Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!

Welcome to our charming Victorian beach house, steps from the beach and Main Street in downtown Frankfort! The house comfortably sleeps 9, with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. New furniture, fresh paint, beautiful landscaping, new bathrooms and lots of nice finishing touches makes it super cheerful and comfortable. With a private back patio, you can relax quietly, bbq, and hang out with friends & family. If you want a bit more action, you can sit on the lovely front porch and people watch.​


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The property is right in the heart of downtown Frankfort! It is just 1 block from Main Street and 2 blocks from the beach. Frankfort has a lovely family and dog-friendly public beach on Lake Michigan and the downtown area has a growing array of shops, restaurants, cafes, a microbrewery (Stormcloud), and a movie theatre (The Garden Theater). There is also a pier that goes out into Lake Michigan and a rather famous lighthouse at the end of the pier. All of this is just a short walk from the house!


THE SPACE:

One of the best features of the house is its location. You are literally a block from Frankfort's amazing public beach, and steps from all the shops, restaurants and activities on Main Street. We have high speed wi-fi, a smart TV, and 2 desks with office chairs in case you need to work remotely. We supply all linens, outdoor grill and even our beach cart, so all you need to do is show up and relax. Also, although the house does not have central air conditioning, there are window air conditioning units in all of the bedrooms.


TRANSIT:

It is suggested that guests have their own vehicle, but since the property is downtown you can just walk around and enjoy yourself without a 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) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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 transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 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

* Smoking: There shall be no smoking of any kind inside the home! Smoking is only permitted outside at least 25 feet away from the house.
* Minimum Stay: Minimum stay requirements vary by day, but there is at least a 2-night minimum stay requirement.
* Parking: Parking for up to 2 cars is provided. More than 2 cars is prohibited.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Frankfort Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cabbage Shed - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown! located?

Situated in Frankfort, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

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The Sundowner - Gorgeous Victorian Home Just 1 Block from Beach and Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

SarahM

The Sundowner in Frankfort

Great property! Very comfortable and spacious in wonderful location. Very comfy mattress.

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Five Star

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra A.

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

Good location a block from the beach

Thank you for a pleasant, refreshing stay in an updated home with all the amenities for my comfort. I love the house... very quaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Relaxing family getaway

The house is exactly as described, with plenty of room for our family of 4. Our dogs loved the fenced yard. The location is perfect to walk to the beach or town.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri F.

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

Perfect for our needs

We had to make a last-minute booking because of a family tragedy, but we were pleasantly surprised by our choice. The location was absolutely stunning, and we fell in love with the house! It turned out to be a perfect retreat during a difficult time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

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

Very pleasant stay

This property is exceptionally clean and provides many amenities like toiletries, kitchen spices, foil, plastic wrap, ample dishes, flatware, pots and pans, and Keurig coffee. Ample space in the house to have meals, spread out, and relax. Grounds are well groomed, and the house retains its 1908 character along side a well-done remodel. Really enjoyed the short walk to the beach.Property manager is excellent -- very responsive and genuinely interested in making sure one's stay goes very well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Great property close to downtown and beach

Overall we were so happy with our stay! Really cute and spacious house, perfect location in between beach and town. All the amenities were great, kitchen was well stocked with cookware and bathroom was well stocked as well. Only downside was that one of the bedrooms was listed as having a queen and a twin when we booked, which we were counting on fully using - the bedroom was just two twins. I did see the listing was updated, but that meant one of our guests had to sleep on the couch. That aside, this is a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve Y.

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

Frankfort Sundowner

The location was great and the house was perfect, very impressive and recent renovations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Frankfort

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

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

Girls Getaway Weekend

A cozy yet spacious place for a holiday. The house has been renovated, is very clean, and was a great place to stay. It’s a short walk to the beach as well as Main Street and all the shops. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Wonderful Stay!

We absolutely loved The Sundowner. Spacious, well appointed, perfect location. Love that we could bring our fur babies. Can't say enough good things about this rental. We will definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Perfect house perfect location

We had a wonderful time in Frankfort While staying at the perfect house for our family. It had everything we could need and was just steps away from our favorite Michigan beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Great Location

This property was perfect for us (2nd year in a row). Great location easy check in and check out. We will be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guido C.

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

Great Location

Great location walking distance to bars, restaurant, and the beach. House was clean and the property manager was very accommodating in allowing us to check in early to beat the winter storm. Definitely recommend and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Frankfort Rocks

Great property provided a much needed rest and lots of fun in the sand for our 3-year-old! Loved the proximity to downtown and the beach. Right combination of old bones with modern touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C., Pittsburgh

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

Great location and nice place

Group of buddies go ice fishing every year in Frankfort and this house was probably the best one yet out of the 8 we have stayed at. Excellent location, well updated and fit our needs perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheri m.

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

Great place and location!

Well appointed home and about a block to the public beach! Comfy bed and plenty of seating in the living room for watching tv at night. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and the quality of the pots, pans, utensils are good. Our pup loved the front porch - the fenced yard is nice too.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen V.

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

Frankfort 2024

I've stayed at the Sundowner a few times. It is always clean, well maintained and stocked with necessities. The location is terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Easy check in process and great property!

Very nice house and really close to downtown. Great communication back and forth with the property manager. Highly recommend if you’re planning a trip to Frankfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine P.

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

Enjoyable stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay. This was a perfect place to relax. We arrived to a nicely updated home with a well appointed kitchen and comfortable beds. We also really appreciated the blackout blinds in the bedrooms. The public beach, restaurants and shops are within quick walking distance. The hosts were responsive and easy to communicate with. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Perfect getaway house!

We had the absolute best time at this house! The location can’t be beat—easy walk to the beach and town. The bathrooms and kitchen feel very recently updated and the house had all our needed creature comforts. Would absolutely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Family fun

Amazing house with modern updates. So close to downtown and the beach. We will go again for sure.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here! It is a nice large home, clean with updates. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were cute. We loved the coffee options and extras in the kitchen. Our doggie liked the little fenced in area. Such a short easy walk to the beach or downtown shopping and restaurants. Recommend for a big group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Shelly S.

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

Great house, great location

The house was amazing! The fireplace was really nice for cool mornings. The kitchen had everything imaginable, and the backyard was awesome. The location was near the beach and near town, and was quiet, too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cathie L.

Location, Location, Location

My Mom, dog and I stayed at the Sundowner. We love this beautiful home just one block from the beach and Frankfort pier and lighthouse. Sundowner is very clean and has a well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds and furniture. We spend a lot of time on the little patio. It is really the perfect place to experience Frankfort from!