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Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach

Apartment with kitchenette, 7-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Marina
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

This apartment places you next to Betsie Lake and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan. The apartment includes a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Frankfort Light - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach

Step out the door and be to your favorite restaurant or shop in minutes. Centrally located in beautiful downtown Frankfort. Pet Friendly. Mini kitchen, large TV, two comfy lounge chairs. Perfect for solo traveler or couple.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 350 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash any dishes and put trash in bin outside when you check out. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this apartment?

Located steps from Betsie Lake, this apartment is in Frankfort, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach. You'll also find Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Frankfort Light less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What do couples enjoy most about Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a kitchenette and a smart TV in each apartment and kitchenettes in some.

Are there hot tubs at Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

Where is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach?

No, at Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach, there aren't any apartments that list a balcony.

Downtown Studio - steps to restaurants, shops and beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient as we are salmon fishing and close to the boat slip. Enjoyed the stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location to beach, shops, restaurants. Super clean. Adequate kitchenette. Bonus: water view. We brought beach chairs and so enjoyed morning coffe al fresco.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The studio was nice, clean, comfortable and quiet. There is designated parking for the unit, and the location is excellent, just a short walk to restaurants, shops, marinas and the beach. I enjoyed eating dinner a block or two from the studio, and walking to the beach for a sunset over Lake Michigan. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe A., Houghton

Liked: Cleanliness
We wouldn’t change a thing! We loved the location. Very clean and comfortable. Much better than a hotel room at the same price. The mini kitchen was perfect for chilling wine, morning coffee and heating up leftovers. We are already planning our return next summer. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

elizabeth L.

I ended up leaving after one night. I could not get in . i called the host and left a message and texted him and did not receive an answer over several hours. I was finally able to get in and then discovered an infestation of spiders. When I turned the lights off, a strong light entered from outside creating a bright streak across the ceiling through a high uncurtained window. I left the next morning because I was not going to spend my day trying to communicate with an unresponsive host and possibly spending another uncomfortable night. I'm trying to upload a picture of one of the spiders but it's not working. I set a complete description of the problems to the host and also to VRBO support. I think I deserve at least a partial refund for having my vacation ruined. I go to Frankfort every year and it is virtually impossible to finda place of any kind last minute. I chose to drive home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quinlan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
My twin sister and my 6# dog, Eddi, had an absolutely lovely stay. Everything was so clean and comfortable and we loved the downtown atmosphere. The marina was a great place to hike Eddi and the beach was a beautiful walk. Our older sister would have loved to been there with us but she had hip surgery scheduled so was not able to make it. Although, if the upstairs apartment is available for us three, we certainly would be interested. Thank you so much for making our vacation a great memory!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHN C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Misleading pictures.

We were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. We found this studio which was fine because it appeared to have a deck, grill and marina view. Site had 12 pictures. 2 of the pictures showed a marina in rear of property and a wood deck with a grill. Those 2 pics were from the 2 bdrm “luxury “ property above our studio. I called the contact person and she stated, “ no one else has complained of the pics” , then offered to allow us to walk outside, go through another locked door and up the stairs to the deck. Silly offer. We thought we rented a property that had the marina view with a deck and a grill, we got mislead. When I stated the mislead part, she said she couldn’t help us if that’s the way we felt. She stated we were looking at the 2 bdrm property description. Not true. We never saw a 2 bdrm luxury listing for $700 nor would we look at it. She handled this issue totally wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint little studio!!

Will definitely stay here again. Very quite,clean comfortable place to stay. Within walking distance to everything. Bed was so comfortable as were the sitting chairs to watch TV. Only thing I wished for was some cream and sugar for the coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A., STERLING

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost a week in paradise

The studio was clean, the bed was very comfortable and the location was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Excellent Property Manager

Great studio apartment in the heart of downtown Frankfort, next to Crescent Bakery. Stayed over 4th of July, having the convenience of private parking and being able to walk to everything was wonderful. Studio was very clean and well equipped, seems to be recently renovated and provided more than enough space for my spouse and I during our stay. Property manager is very responsive, don’t hesitate to book this property! Looking forward to staying here again on our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice studio

This studio is in a great location just of Main st. Easy walk to bakery,coffee shops, restaurants etc. Very clean with a kitchenette behind closet doors. Lake Michigan sunsets are just a stroll down the street. Parking is very convenient . Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024