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🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort

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Marina
TV
Property grounds
Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    1 min walk
  • Frankfort Beach
    3 min drive
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    4 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    38 min drive

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About the area

Frankfort

When you stay at this houseboat in Frankfort, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This houseboat is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Betsie Lake and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Frankfort Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Elberta Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort

Killer views from this 34 foot boat. You can ride bikes into town on the Betsy Valley Trail, one of the most scenic bike trails in Michigan that just happens to pass through the marina. Less than a mile from quaint downtown Frankfort. Enjoy shopping, antiquing or simply grabbing a bite to eat. Beautiful beaches, beautiful, beautiful people!

For an additional $300. Captain Scott will take you out for a Sunset Cruise.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free houseboat features snorkeling nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include scuba diving nearby, water skiing nearby, and parasailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Sherry Cleland

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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 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

🐠You won’t forget vacation on this 2 bdrm boat less than a mile from Frankfort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed on a houseboat for 2 nights. It was neat and clean and we had no trouble finding the marina... Our hosts were very amicable, and helpful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get-away
Just a mile from downtown Frankfort, the boat was perfect for two adults looking for a different way to stay. Everyone at the marina welcomed us with open arms, and offered suggestions for food/drinks. It's a bit of a step down to the boat from the dock, but this was no problem for us (could be challenging for those with mobility issues). If you are looking for a change of pace from the usual hotel/house, this is a must-do. We have recommended the boat to many of our friends and family! You can't beat the sunset view over Lake Michigan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hanna M.

Manage Your Expectations
The listing says a lot of things that might be technically true or may have been true at one time. This is a slightly battered fishing boat (screen door doesn’t close fully, skylight has parts hanging down, etc). You can use the toilet but not the shower, lots of tvs but they get no signal, beds but the cushions are long past being soft enough for any type of restful sleep (and the top bunk is two separate cushions so you sleep in a crevice on the wood base the whole night.) The marina bathrooms (with showers) are very nice; the internet at the building works well. As long as you know what you’re getting into it’s not bad, but the description should not list wifi as an option, at the very least. The communication was quick, and it’s a lovely place to be in the early morning, but we wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor day weekend getaway
Amazing hosts! We had some technical difficulties which the hosts responded to within minutes, and unfortunately were unable to charter fish due to weather and craft advisories! Would highly recommend this rental, and we are looking forward to another stay next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Hangry O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
One Time Only
I wanted to give this more stars because it was so convenient to the boat I was on the fishing tournament. Much to my surprise we were right next door! Here is what cost this place stars: 1. There was no communication. We should have heard by 3:00 for check-in. I left a message since I knew we were coming late that night. No reply. Left another. No reply. Finally, I called VRBO and they gave me their number. I called after 8:00 p.m. and they finally answered and gave an excuse. Fine, it is what is. We got in. Clearly they don’t book this a lot though or else they would actually read their bookings. 2. It smelled like poop. Literally. In the message they told us not to use the boat toilet too much. You didn’t even want to open the bathroom door because the pee and poop was literally at the top of the toilet. Who does this? It costs $20 to dump a toilet and we just spent how much for 3 nights? You have got to be kidding. We are on boats all the time and that is just unacceptable. 3. My kid had spider bites all over him. Yes, boats are on water and spiders like that area. However, there is only one way for the spiders to hop on and that’s the ropes. They should be spraying the ropes and the boat. All in all, it was convenient for our Thursday and Friday tournament. But, it was SO disgusting that we left a day early. We checked out Friday instead of Saturday because we could not do the smell anymore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia F., Harrison Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Great boat with an ideal location
Nice boat plenty of room for just two of us. Few things needs some attention, had to call owner as couldn't get the door opened, once she explained how to open it, got it opened.. Screen door didn't want to slide.Upper bunk needs a better mattress, and no internet or wifi, Marina is changing their internet, so hopefully they get it updated soon. I think owner should inform you before check in how to open door and no wifi. The people at the marina were very friendly. The keys to the bathrooms and showers are in the rec room. Would stay again as location was great, and it's nice staying on a boat. Also if you are not familiar with the area, all the restaurants close by 9 during the week. One bar stays open but no food after 9 so plan ahead.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would Stay Again
The boat was docked reasonably close to town in a small marina. It's not IN town but overall good location. There was more space than I anticipated (It's still a boat, so keep expectations reasonable). We had a nice stay and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Boat not quite as advertised
We enjoyed our stay, the boat was like a tiny house docked at a nice marina with clean modern facilities. BUT...... We did not receive check-in information until almost 4:00. After repeated attempts to contact the host, we had to call VRBO and have them contact her. The boat was advertised as having a bathroom onboard, but when we arrived we received the information that the toilet was broken and that we would have to use the marina bathroom, a somewhat awkward situation for two women 55+ who generally have to use the restroom in the middle of the night. Also, the top bunk in the bunkroom had a mattress that was split down the middle lengthwise, if you rolled over in the middle of the night you would end up sleeping on a board. When the owner was contacted she said the problems would be fixed in October. We were promised a small refund for the inconvenience, but 3 months later, have not received anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip
Ideal for a planned fishing trip. Marina and boat have everything available for a pleasant stay. Other residents in marina are friendly and helpful. Overall assessment is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
We had a great quick girls weekend. Slept three adults comfortably, the marina was quiet and well taken care off and in a great location. The boat was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away. It was fun and I would recommend to anyone looking for a little adventure in their stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tierney O., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
I stayed on the boat with my husband and 3 kids over the July 4 holiday for something different to do with the kids. It was within perfect walking distance to downtown Frankfort. The marina is nice and has extra bathrooms and showers if the boat is too cramped for you but, we didn’t need to use them. The host was very friendly and wonderful with answering all of my questions ahead of time. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022