Large studio suite w/ private entrance, bath & kitchen steps from the beach

1 bedroomSleeps 443 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Betsie Lake3 min walk
Frankfort Beach4 min walk
Point Betsie Lighthouse10 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Nannybird is private with 2 queen beds & loveseat

2 Queen Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located in Frankfort, Michigan, Serendipity/Nannybird offers five charming suites just steps from Lake Michigan beach.

Pack your beach gear and turn right to enjoy Lake Michigan's beaches and spectacular sunsets. Cross the street to bike the 22-mile Betsie Trail. Or turn left to enjoy downtown Frankfort's unique shops and restaurants and craft brewery, or the restored Garden Theatre. Then come back for fall colors, winter skiing, and spring awakenings.

We're especially well-suited for wedding parties, family reunions or for sharing vacations with friends. Special prices when you stay with us after Labor Day or before late June.

We've listed the Nannybird studio suite, but if the dates you'd like are not available, please check out the other 4 suites: Betsie (#195186); Manitou (#180215); Lakeview (#188035); or Sandune (#178405) for availability.

Property manager

Sarah Bannister McCallum

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

EXTERIOR: The front of the house in summer.

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a Pack n Play available. Please ask for it

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Wedding parties and family gatherings allowed.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in common areas or in house/ on porch

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

Note from host: Wedding parties and family gatherings allowed.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Lake - 3 min walk
Frankfort Beach - 4 min walk
Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 4 min walk
Elberta Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 2 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 2 min walk
The Hotel Frankfort - 1 min walk
Frankfort Dairy Maid - 16 min walk
Port City Smoke House - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large studio suite w/ private entrance, bath & kitchen steps from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large studio suite w/ private entrance, bath & kitchen steps from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large studio suite w/ private entrance, bath & kitchen steps from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large studio suite w/ private entrance, bath & kitchen steps from the beach located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mitch O.

22 July 2023

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

Northern MI

Great trip, beautiful weather, and great accommodations in Frankfort. We would love to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

12 Sept 2022

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

Perfect for Ironman 70.3

This is THE perfect spot for Ironman Michigan 70.3. Location is about 0.5 mile from transition and one block from the finish. It was clean, spacious, quiet, and everything I needed for a successful weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick F.

8 July 2022

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

Great location!

Great property, very charming can’t wait to go back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Cypress, TX

13 June 2022

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

Wonderful weekend!

We had a wonderful stay in the Nannybird Suite! Our two boys were very comfortable in the second bed, we had enough space for our luggage and other things we brought along. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was really nice after a long day outside!! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Charles H.

18 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short weekend

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Bannister McCallum

Tim Bannister got into innkeeping accidentally, when his stepfather surprised his mother with the purchase of a resort in nearby Arcadia with a motel and 12 cottages. It was a long, colorful and rocky road until the resort was sold off in 2007, but Tim learned a great deal as an innkeeper and decided to build off that experience.

Why they chose this property

Pierside Lodging had been a bed-and-breakfast that was closed and mothballed for 4 years when Tim purchased it and changed the name to Serendipity House. Built in 1890, the house had always served as an inn, going back to hosting the workers who built the nearby Frankfort Pier.

What makes this property unique

Today, Serendipity House is a one-of-a-kind inn designed for vacationers who want a unique experience that includes their accommodations. Situated on Main Street a block from Lake Michigan and at the edge of Frankfort's charming downtown district, the inn recalls an earlier time when residents would call out greetings from their front porch to passersby.

Serendipity has the big front porch and updated living space with all the amenities for vacationers who enjoy something unique.