Area Lodging, Campgrounds, & Rental Agents

(As of 1-22-2010)


All of the businesses below are Chamber members,
and they will do their very best to make sure
you have a pleasant and memorable visit.
 


  • Apartments & Rooms

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Name / Web:  

Charming Spacious Apartment

with Harbor View

Address:  230 Forest Avenue
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 231-352-9905
Email: Email Us

Fully furnished apartment  -

2 bedroom, 1 bath - sleeps 4


  • Bed & Breakfasts

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Name / Web:   Arcadia House B & B
Address:  17304 Sixth St. (M-22)
Arcadia, MI 49613
Phone: 231-889-4394
Email: Email Us
Quaint 1910 historic home in this quiet lakeshore village offers: On-site massage therapy, outdoor spa/Jacuzzi, wireless Internet access, all rooms with private bath, entire house air conditioned, outstanding breakfast 8 am to 10 am, parlor with fireplace, and much, much more! Just 2 miles to Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, and 5 blocks to Arcadia Public Beach on Lake Michigan. Now available - Carriage House - sleeps up to 8! Open year round.

Name / Web:   Inn at Beulah Beach
Address:  173 Lake St.
Beulah, MI 49617
Phone: 231-882-5523
Email: Email Us
The Inn at Beulah Beach is a year round B&B (Inn designation) with five plush rooms each with a private bath right on the east shore of beautiful Crystal Lake. We have a large living room great for receptions, business meetings, etc.

Name / Web:   La Rue House B & B
Address:  809 Frankfort Avenue
Elberta, MI 49628
Phone: 231-352-7893
Email: Jan and Bill Buck
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Built by Lumber Baron Lawrence Crane circa 1890, this Elberta Victorian is furnished with family heirlooms and antiques from around the world. The B&B features four charming bedrooms with private baths, cable TV, lovely parlor, library, grand porches, and spacious lawn. It's close to Lake Michigan, Betsie Valley Trail, marinas, restaurants, shopping, golf and tennis.

Name / Web:   Stonewall Inn B & B
Address:  428 Leelanau Avenue
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 231-352-9299
Email: Email Us
A Civil War B&B. This Grand Victorian Italianate House, formerly the Frankfort Land Co, was constructed circa 1860, is the oldest home in Benzie County. Four rooms with private baths are decorated with period antiques, civil war memorabilia and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Just blocks from shopping, fine dining, charter fishing, and beautiful sunsets on Lake Michigan beach. Frankfort. Dave and Sandy Jackson. Open year around.

Name / Web:  

The Old Red Schoolhouse

Bed & Breakfast

Address:  3760 Mick Rd
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 231-383-5477
Email: Email Us

The "Old Red Schoolhouse" is located 7 miles from Frankfort, 10 miles from Crystal Mountain and 4 miles from the Watervale Resort.     Each room rents with swimming pool privileges. Pool Liability excludes children.  Large suite rents $109 per night. Poolside Guest House rents for $70 per night.  Rates subject to change.


  • Campgrounds

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Name / Web:   Betsie River Camp Site
Address:  1923 River Rd
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-9535
RV and tent camping, flush toilets, and hot showers. Fish cleaning and freezing. Close to Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and golf. Cabin rentals. Open year round.

Name / Web:   Sleepy Bear Campground
Address:  6760 W. M-72
Empire, MI, 49630
Phone: 231-326-5566
Email: Email Us
Near Empire, just minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, beautiful Lake Michigan and Little and Big Glen Lakes. Enjoy the beauty of nature on our large wooded sites.  Full hook-ups, water and electric sites, and a rustic tenting area are available. The lushly treed campground has a swimming pool, modern restrooms, a camp store, cabin rentals, laundry, LP gas and dump stations, volleyball and basketball, and a beautiful nature trail.

Name / Web:   Timberline Campground
Address:  2788 Benzie Hwy
Benzonia, MI 49616
Phone: 231-882-9548
Camping and seasonal sites for a cottage-like setup. Open mid-March - December 1.  206 campsites/full hook-up/pull throughs and tent sites.  Wireless Internet, heated pool, acrylic showers, pavilion, playground and dump station.  Minutes from Betsie and Platte Rivers, Crystal Lake, Big & Little Platte Lakes and Lake Michigan.  Located in Benzonia.

  • Condos, Hotels, Motels, and Resorts

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Name / Web:   Amazing Frankfort Condo
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 313-622-4740
Email: Email Us
3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, private Lake Michigan beach. Full kitchen, BBQ, cable TV, enclosed pool with hot tub.  Two decks overlooking Lake Michigan and Frankfort Lighthouse. Seasonal rentals only.

Name / Web:   Bay Port Lodging
(formerly Marshall Motel)
Address:  905 Forest Avenue
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-4442
Email: Email Us
"Where up north ambiance meets down home charm." Located in scenic Frankfort, offering cozy cottage rooms, double suites, and a cabin with full kitchen. On-site parking for boats, trailers, and snowmobiles. Walking distance to Betsie Bay, Lake Michigan, downtown, dining, groceries, etc. Outdoor amenities include hammocks and picnic tables.

Name / Web:   Bella Vista Inn
Address:  12273 U.S. 31
Bear Lake, MI
Phone: 231-864-3000
888-923-2755
Colonial style motel in Bear Lake overlooking the waters of Bear Lake, 20 motel units, homemade continental service, outdoor pool. AAA approved.

Name / Web:   Betsie Bay Inn
Address:  231 Main Street
P.O. Box 271
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-8090
Email: Email Us
Historic Inn in downtown Frankfort restored by Geoff and Lesley Perkins. Two blocks from gorgeous Lake Michigan beaches. Comfortable spacious rooms – some with spas, saunas, steam showers, balconies, and lofts, or just a cozy room with private bath in which to relax. Casual and fine dining, pub/tavern, Old World wine cellar, Scottish gift shop, banquets, and meetings. Open year 'round.

Name / Web:   Chimney Corners Resort
Address:  1602 Crystal Dr.
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-7522
Email: Email Us
   
Revel on our beautiful Crystal Lake beach. Sparkling clear waters to swim, sail and sun! Housekeeping cottages & apartments all with fireplaces or rooms in our Historic B&B Lodge for 2-18 people. During the summer season, enjoy the weekly BBQ & Friday dinner in the Lodge. The Beach Dining Room is open daily for breakfast & lunch. Host your family reunion, retreat or wedding here. Open May-November.

Name / Web:   Crystal Mountain
Address:  500 Crystal Mountain Dr
Thompsonville, MI
Phone: 231-378-2000
(800) 968-7686
Email: Email Us
Year round family vacation, golf, ski & conference resort. Featuring exceptional lodging, indoor, and outdoor recreation and meeting/dining space. Three restaurant establishments at the resort.

Name / Web:   Harbor Lights Resort
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 800-346-9614
Email: Email Us
On Lake Michigan beach. Luxury Honeymoon Whirlpool Suites and Three Bedroom Condos. Air conditioning, indoor pool and spa, satellite TV - HBO, free wireless Internet, daily and weekly rates. Over 120: one, two, and three bedroom condominiums, suites, and deluxe motel rooms, most with two-person whirlpools. Open year around.

Name / Web:   Harborview Condo
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-4852
Email: Email Us
Condo with incredible Betsie Lake & Frankfort-Elberta Harbor view. Two bedroom, two bath fully furnished, fully equipped condo. 5 blks to Lake Michigan beach, waling distance to shopping and restaurants, cable tv. Only available June, July and August.

Name / Web:   Lakes-N-Trails Motel
Address:  1584 Benzie Highway
(US-31), Benzonia, MI
Phone: 231-882-0206
"Your home base in the heart of it all." 24 rooms including newly renovated large suites with efficiencies available. Also features "Fisherman's Row" — several rooms catering to the needs of fishermen.

Name / Web:   Little River Casino
Address:  Corner of US-31 & M-22
Manistee, MI
Phone: 866-473-2538
888-568-2244
Email: Email Us
Hotel with 180 rooms. Over 1300 of Michigan's hottest slots. Dine at "The Willows" and "The Rapids." Conference rooms available.
• Hotel reservations: 866-473-2538
• General questions: 888-568-2244
• Gift Shop / show tickets: 231-398-3903

Name / Web:   R & R Motel
Address:  519 Lake Street
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-9238
Email: Email Us
On Lake Michigan Circle Tour route; cable TV, air conditioning, close to fishing, beaches, and shopping. Jim and Norma Rice. Open April through October.

Name / Web:   Watervale Inn
Address:  1244 Watervale Road
Arcadia, MI
Phone: 231-352-9083
Email: Email Us
For generations, tradition is a big part of the Watervale experience. Located on Lower Herring and Lake Michigan. Full service dining, weddings, special events and meetings.

Name / Web:   Wayfarer Lodgings
Address:  1912 Scenic Hwy,
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 800-735-8564
231-352-9264
Email: Email Us
Just minutes from Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the Betsie River, our 10 cute and cozy, clean and comfortable cabins (6 with kitchens) are perfect for the family, just right for a couple's get-a-way, and have everything for the fisherman. The sandy beach of Lake Michigan of is only a short (10 minute) walk away through our meadow. Freezer and fish cleaning table, pets welcome.

  • Cottages and Houses

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Name / Web:   818 Forest Ave
Address:  818 Forest Avenue
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone:

989-774-3994

989-681-5905

Email: Email Us
Situated on a main street one block from Betsie Bay Harbor, guests will enjoy a short stroll to the gorgeous coastline and dunes of Lake Michigan and downtown historic Frankfort. 2 bedroom and 1 bath lower unit duplex.

Name / Web:   Artful Lodger
Address:  4th and Anchor
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-8120
Email: Email Us
Located in historic district of Frankfort at the corner of 4th and Anchor. 2 units consisting of 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Each with a hide-a-bed in living room. Sleeps up to 6 people. Lovely courtyard. Satellite. 3 blocks from Lake Michigan Beach, 1/2 block to shopping and restaurants. Pets upon approval. Smoking outside.

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Name / Web:  

Bay Port Lodging Cottage

& House

Address:  905 Forest
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-4442
Email: Email Us

Charming 440 sq. ft. cottage and 1100 sq. ft. house in Frankfort. 1 blk to Betsie Bay, boat launch, Betsie Valley Trail; 3 blks to marina; 4 blks to downtown; 8 blks to Lk. Michigan Beach; 5 min. to Crystal Lk. beach. Cottage: 1 Bedrm w/ 2 full-size beds/LR/Kitch/Bath and cable TV.  House: sleeps 6 plus+.  Bikes, kayaks, boat parking and freezer available. Pets upon approval. Outdoor smoking area. Open year round. Fully furnished. Multi-day, weekly, monthly & seasonal rental available. Pics available on website.


Name / Web:   Beach Breeze Cottage
Address:  123 Forest Avenue
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: Robert Summers
734-692-2728
Email: Email Us
2 unit home, 1/2 block from Lake Michigan beach. Downstairs sleeps 6 with a front porch view. Upstairs sleeps 4 with private back deck. Rent separately or together.

Name / Web:   Bliss Cottage
Address:  169 E. South Shore West
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: Mildred Limmer
630-200-2307
Email: Email Us
4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom ranch-style Cottage that sleeps 7.  Spectacular view of Crystal Lake (Southwest Shore). Walk to Lake Michigan, 112 ft private beach with dock. Central heat, washer/dryer, fireplace and fully equipped kitchen.

Name / Web:  

The Blue House

more pics

Address: 

815 Leelanau St

Frankfort, MI

Phone: 248-887-4252
Email: Email Us
Enjoy the old-world, small town charm of Frankfort on Lake Michigan.  Be our guest on beautiful, historic Leelanau St.  The Blue House is cozy and inviting.  Interior is updated, yet kept in comfortable cottage style of the original 1890's home, including fireplace, plank flooring and elegant French doors.  A classic front porch welcomes you into the friendly, tree-lined neighborhood.

Name / Web:   Blue Lakes
Vacation Rentals
Address:  Frankfort, MI
Phone: 231-632-0833
Email: Email Us
Beautiful, brand new, 4 bedroom homes, private all-sports waterfronts, pontoon boats, and sandy beaches. Pet friendly. Contact: Valerie

Name / Web:   Chimney Corners Resort
Address:  1602 Crystal Dr.
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-7522
Revel on our beautiful Crystal Lake beach. Sparkling clear waters to swim, sail and sun! Housekeeping cottages & apartments all with fireplaces or rooms in our Historic B&B Lodge for 2-18 people. During the summer season, enjoy the weekly BBQ & Friday dinner in the Lodge. The Beach Dining Room is open daily for breakfast & lunch. Host your family reunion, retreat or wedding here. Open May-November.

Name / Web:   Close A-Nuff Cottage
Address:  314 Michigan Avenue
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: Jill or Ken
734-620-7877
Email: Email Us
2-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath carriage house, centrally located to the sandy Lake Michigan beach, historic downtown Frankfort, and local activities.

 
Name / Web:   Crystal Lake Cottage
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: Yee Wah Chin
202-213-3143
Email: Email Us
Private beach, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 full kitchens. Cable TV, Internet access, fireplace, screened porch, rowboat, canoe, barbeque. Max. 8 persons, no pets.

Name / Web:   Crystal Lake Gem
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-7893
Email: Email Us
For rent weekly or monthly. Modern tri-level, sleeps 10; 3 1/2 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, washer / dryer, sandy beach, no pets / no smoking, please.

Name / Web:   Garvin's Beach House
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: Patti: 719-963-0770
Email: Email Us
Crystal Lake, south shore. 150' of private beach. 4-bedroom, 4 bath home. Boats, dock, decks, BBQ, satellite TV, laundry, linens, NO PETS.

Name / Web:   Grandma's Sand Box
Address: 

4053 Crystal Drive

Frankfort, MI, 49635

Phone:

231-882-5864 summer

623-546-7774 winter

Weekly rental of one-bedroom cottage with additional hide-a-bed in living room.  Located on the North Shore of Crystal Lake. Included in rental are: dock, boat lift with 14 ft. aluminum fishing boat, radio, tv, grill, patio furniture and fish cleaning station.

Name / Web:   Harbor House
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 888-925-3772
Email: Email Us .
Everything you want and more! Elegant five bedroom, 4 bath, private home sleeps 12+ in luxury. On sandy beach of Lake Michigan at the lighthouse pier. No smoking, no pets. Weekly. Open year round.

Name / Web:   Lake Michigan
Beach House
Address:  Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 231-352-6444

Weekends & full weeks available

May - June & Sept - Oct  -

No availability July & August

Very private, new 2002. Styled after Life Saving Station. 4 bedrooms with baths. Lake Michigan views every room. See freighters, sailing/fishing from decks, Lake Michigan beach & sunsets. Just steps from the Lake. 

Name / Web:   Serendipity House
Address:  215 Main Street
Frankfort, MI, 49635
Phone: 888-244-0047
Email: Email Us

Four-season lodging adjacent to downtown Frankfort’s unique collection of specialty stores and restaurants.  Pack your playtoys and walk the half-block to Lake Michigan’s inviting beach.  Relax with friends, and enjoy the people parade from Serendipity’s front porch.  Then come back for fall colors, winter skiing, and spring awakenings!  Five units, most with kitchens, sleep 4-8 guests; pet-friendly. Tim Bannister

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Name / Web:   Short Walk to Beach
Address: 

803 Leelanau

Frankfort, MI, 49635

Phone:

574-875-3990

574-825-0522

Email: Email Us
Four bedroom three bathroom rental home - Weekly rental only - No pets - No Smoking - Large Porch & patio to relax.  Wide screen TV.   New windows and furnishings.  Max 8 ppl.  3 Queen beds 3 twin beds

Name / Web:   Stowaway Cottage
Address: 

2986 Glory Rd

Frankfort, MI, 49635

Phone: 231-352-4470
Email: Email Us
Year-round weekly rental of one small house - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - will sleep

Name / Web:   Wayfarer Lodgings
Address:  1912 Scenic Hwy,
Frankfort, MI 49635
Phone: 800-735-8564
231-352-9264
Email: Email Us
Just minutes from Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the Betsie River, our 10 cute and cozy, clean and comfortable cabins (6 with kitchens) are perfect for the family, just right for a couple's get-a-way, and have everything for the fisherman. The sandy beach of Lake Michigan of is only a short (10 minute) walk away through our meadow. Freezer and fish cleaning table, pets welcome.


  • Rental Agents

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Name / Web:  

HomeAway Vacation

Rentals Frankfort

Address:   
Phone: 866-771-3010
Email: Email Us
Great selection of Frankfort condos, homes, cabins and apartment listed by their owners.  Many are even pet-friendly!

Name / Web:   Northern Rental Management
Address: 

584 Beulah Hwy

PO Box 637

Beulah, MI  49617

Phone: 231-882-9507
We manage privately-owned homes and cottages and rent them on a vacation rental basis (short term).

Name / Web:   VRBO -Vacation Rentals Frankfort
Address: 

3801 S. Capital of Texas

Suite 150

Austin, TX  78704

Phone: 866-771-3010
Email: Email Us
Accommodations and vacation rentals in Frankfort and surrounding area. Cottages, homes, condos, rental agents for rent by their owner.  Second home, list with VRBO.com


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