Sunset Serenity - INCREDIBLE HOME ON BLUFF OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN! | House in Frankfort

10.0 (16 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Frankfort House | Sunset Serenity - INCREDIBLE HOME ON BLUFF OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN!

4 Bedroom House in Frankfort

Sunset Serenity is an incredible home! It's located on a private bluff overlooking Lake Michigan and there are truly spectacular views of Lake Michigan for miles from the home. The home features a wrap-around deck and second detached deck with great lake views from all points. There are also posts and a hammock available for relaxing in a hammock while watching the waves of Lake Michigan from the bluff.
The home is located in Frankfort just north of and within walking distance of the famous Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) area between Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. The location of the home, sitting on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, provides for a great view of the lake in all its splendor as well as a base for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Point Betsie Lighthouse, Crystal Lake, the Leelanau Peninsula, and the charming beach towns of Frankfort, Beulah, Empire, and Glen Arbor. This home just off of M-22 truly provides for a one-of-a-kind and forever memorable vacation!
It should be also noted that the area is not just for the summer, but it also very beautiful in the Spring and Fall. In the Spring, there are many varieties of wildflowers in bloom and the Fall colors in the area are breathtaking!
Guests are able to walk down to the private beach on Lake Michigan via the neighbor's steps (which are shared with guests) and enjoy sunbathing, frolicking in Lake Michigan, walking along the beach, and having beach bonfires. For outdoor fun, a charcoal grill, beach chairs, and bicycles are available in the garage for guests to use.
Inside, there are also great lake views from the living room, dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on each floor, with the second floor bedrooms and bathroom being basically mirror images of the first floor bedrooms and bathroom. The cottage also features a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a wood fireplace in the living room (firewood not provided), high-speed Wi-Fi, satellite and streaming television, board games, puzzles, a front load washer and dryer, and air conditioning.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE AND HOUSE GUIDELINES:
1) PETS: We allow up to 2 dogs. More than 2 dogs or any other kind of pet is strictly prohibited. If bringing one or two dogs, please make certain that you specify that you are bringing pets so that the pet fee is properly applied. No dogs on dune (restoration from erosion in process). Keep dogs on leash unless on beach. Wash sand off dogs with outdoor hose prior to reentry after beach. Pick up dog poop put in plastic bag then inside yellow trash bag. Crate available for use when leave dog(s) at cottage while gone. Please keep dogs off beds/bedding.
2) PARKING / ENTRY: Please back up driveway if possible. Turning around at the top causes damage to road & parking pad. Please park in space with Brunner sign on parking pad and/or at top of driveway. Do not go past barrier or steps with car. Please do not park on gravel parking area on opposite side of Maple Arch, that is for use of other home owners. If you park more than 2 cars, you may be asked to move yours if a neighbor needs to get out. Any other cars may park further back on Maple Arch, either on a dirt access road or at the bottom of the hill, after unloading at cottage. Thank you for your cooperation due to limited parking spaces, especially during peak season.
3) SHOES: Please take off shoes upon entry to limit sand in home.
4) CLEANING: Multiple vacuums are available for vacuuming floor, carpet & couches. For the stove, before & after use make sure no dried food spots on it by cleaning with the white Magic Erase sponge & if needed, Cerama Bryte under sink.
5) WASHING CLOTHES: The house has well water that has a high iron content in it. Guests are advised not to wash personal white items in hot water in the washing machine as they may become discolored.
6) WATER & ICE: Water is ok to drink & cook with, except please use Brita or bottled water for Keurig coffee. Water & ice in fridge/freezer is turned off; so drink water from Brita & make own ice cubes with plastic trays.
7) TRASH: Close garage door at night so raccoons don’t get in trash. Keep bags of trash in closed lid containers in garage. Put trash out at M-22 & Marquette early in the morning on Tuesdays & Fridays, never overnight! Trash must be in yellow bags when put out, they are in basement, if need more, can buy at grocery in Frankfort
8) BLUFF: The home is on top of a very fragile sand bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. There are huge bags of sand at the base of the bluff to prevent future erosion. Guests are not permitted to climb the sand dune for both their safety and the safety of the bluff. (The private beach can be accessed via the neighbor's stairs, which are shared with guests.) Similarly, the driveway portion that is directly between the house and the bluff is blocked off and cars are not permitted on this part of the driveway. This is again for both the safety of guests as well as the safety of the bluff since the top of the driveway is fragile and may give way.
9) ACCESSIBILITY: The home requires parking approximately 100 feet away from the house. There are two ways to access the property: one is up 35 steps and the other involves walking around the house to the other side and going up 12 steps. The latter is easier for someone with a walker or for someone with rolling luggage. If there are accessibility concerns, please contact us before making a reservation.
10) HOUSE LIGHTS: Upon arrival can turn lights on via switch near base of stairs. Can also turn stair lights on/off inside house by north sliding door. There are miscellaneous porch & driveway outdoor lights along south cottage wall inside.
11) CELL PHONE SERVICE: Cell phone service generally works at the property, but there is a land line that is available for guests to use if they have issues with cell phone service.
12) FIRE SAFETY: Bonfires and fireworks are not permitted near the house or at the top of the bluff due to the large number of trees in the area and for preservation of the sand dune.
13) AIR CONDITIONING: The house does NOT have central air conditioning, but there are room air conditioners in the upstairs bedrooms as well as a mini-split air conditioning until in the living room.
14) 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.
15) 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.

Sunset Serenity - INCREDIBLE HOME ON BLUFF OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN! is located in Frankfort. Sunset Serenity - INCREDIBLE HOME ON BLUFF OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN! provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Sunset Serenity - INCREDIBLE HOME ON BLUFF OVERLOOKING LAKE MICHIGAN! has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Frankfort has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Frankfort, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • TV
  • View
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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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
Child Policy Children are welcome.
Pet Policy 2 total pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Frankfort, 49635, USA

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Jun 16, 2025 06:03:36 AM
Summary: There are not enough words for how amazing the view is. We did our annual family vacation here & it did not disappoint in the least. The house was full of extra things for the kids to do (we had 3 under 6), very clean, plenty of additional amenities. The overlook of the bluff is amazing for your morning coffee & throughout the day! Everyone that was involved in renting was great & had quick responses. We will most definitely be returning to stay again!
JackieL JackieL
Jun 3, 2025 01:22:38 AM
Summary: Very nice views, I would stay again.
Robin C. Robin C.
Jul 31, 2024 10:06:23 AM
Summary: We stayed here for 3 nights in late July and it was amazing. We will certainly be back again. We loved how cozy the house was and feeling like we were truly staying at a family's lake house, instead of a cookie-cutter rental house. The house was stocked with everything we needed to cook in every night to enjoy the stunning views from the porch. It was also very carefully thought out to accommodate our Labrador retriever; the outdoor hose to clean her off, the vacuum for in the house, and porch with the gates were super convenient. The beach access was great and the sunsets were beautiful. Never got tired of sitting on the porch in the evening.
JohnK JohnK
Jul 9, 2024 10:25:58 PM
Summary: Beautiful setting and quiet space with excellent private beach access, amazing sunsets, great proximity to the dunes, water activities, and tourist options. Workrd well for young and old. Had an amazing time celebrating a family milestone.
Jeremy S. Jeremy S.
Jul 6, 2024 10:35:47 AM
Summary: House was perfect! We had six adults, two children & a small pug. Spacious, relaxing & watched the sunset every night. Being on the balcony enjoying the breeze, hearing the waves crashing & inhaling the fresh air was heaven! Getting to the home was from the driveway was definitely up hill but you could take the stairs straight up to the balcony or take the driveway for a more smooth up hill walk. Either way, when you walked up to the home, enjoyed everything inside & seen the views... it was all worth it! Thank you & we will be back!!
Bobby O. Bobby O.
Oct 6, 2023 11:00:35 AM
Summary: Beautiful property, well-appointed home - everything you can possibly need for a super comfortable stay. The views are breathtaking at this well-taken-care of home. A huge shout out to the owners for taking such wonderful care of their home and sharing it with vacationers like us; and to Agape Vacation Rentals for their availability if one had questions and to their cleaners for such a clean home! We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Cam G. Cam G.
Aug 6, 2023 11:00:47 AM
Summary: Well appointed and provisioned house, short (steep) walk down to the beach below, nice long stretch of walkable pebbly beach. Plenty of space for 3 couples, a toddler and dogs. Loved the view from the den and the deck, nice sunsets.
Chip W. Chip W.
Jul 13, 2023 11:00:06 AM
Summary: We loved staying here! The place had an amazing view and we loved the easy access to the beach. It was a really lovely house to spend time with family. Actually arriving to the house was a bit confusing and could have been better explained since service was not great in the area but eventually we figured out the right way to get there.
Ella C. Ella C.
Jul 12, 2023 11:00:47 AM
Summary: The listing was very accurate. The photos did not disappoint. Spectacular panoramic views of Lake Michigan perched high above the lake. Beautiful wrap around porch and extra two seat sitting area for sunsets made for great venues for meals and morning coffee. Kitchen was perfectly outfitted. Bathrooms were clean and reasonably updated. Garage had bikes and beach chairs and beach umbrella. The lack of AC was compensated by fans in the bedrooms and screens in the window. Only suggestions: kitchen needs a complete knife set which I believe is being addressed and listing should emphasize that the steepness of steps would be difficult to navigate by the elderly or infirmed. Luckily our group had no problem. There are games and puzzles and streaming TV. Large dining room table. A hammock. Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our brief stay. And Jean was very available by phone or text and a joy to work with.
david D. david D.
Oct 19, 2022 11:00:50 AM
Summary: Two couples. We all had a great time. Lake Michigan view is priceless
roy c. roy c.

FAQ's

Is this Frankfort house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Frankfort house have a swimming pool?

No, this Frankfort house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Frankfort house?

Best-rates for the Frankfort house starts from $683 per night with includes Child Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Bedding/Linens, Internet, Parking, Pet Friendly, TV, Ocean View, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Air Conditioner, View, Wellness Facilities StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Frankfort house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Frankfort house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Frankfort house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Frankfort house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Frankfort house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Frankfort house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Frankfort house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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