The Maple Cottage - WALK TO BEACH / LAKE MICHIGAN!

This is a beautifully decorated and well cared for home in a great location located just a few blocks from downtown Frankfort, Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. The location is also very quiet and safe! This is a fantastic family and pet-friendly home! The house is approximately 1700 square feet in size. It has three bedrooms (all of which are on one floor) and one and a half baths. Two of the bedrooms have queen-size beds in them and one has a twin-size bed, as well as a trundle bed in it. The full bath has a shower/tub combination, toilet, sink, and mirror. The half bath, located at the opposite end of the home, has a toilet and sink. Both bathrooms have been recently renovated and are very clean! Bedding (sheets and comforters), as well as towels, are provided free of charge! In addition to the bedrooms (which sleep 6), the house has a pull out sofa bed that can sleep 2 additional people. (Thus in total, 8 people can sleep in the house.) The house has a large kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, range (stovetop/oven), microwave, toaster and coffee maker. There is a good selection of cooking and dining utensils in the kitchen that are all available for guest use. Just off the kitchen there is a small utility room that has a washer/dryer. In terms of technology, the home is equipped with 400 Mbps high-speed Wi-Fi. There is also a newer Roku television with live digital streaming. Hulu provides the equivalent of cable channels and Pure Flix, Netflix, Disney+, and HBOMax are available on the television as well. Outside, there is a large front yard and back yard and accessible just off the living room there is a nice size deck with outdoor furniture and propane grill. Set farther back in the back yard there is a fire ring with chairs surrounding it. ​The house is available for rent year-round as it has a forced-air furnace using nature gas. Although it does not have air-conditioning, this vacation home generally stays pleasantly cool in the summer given its proximity to Lake Michigan. There are also lots of fans in the house (including one in each bedroom) if needed. There are It is truly an exceptional home in a fantastic location for exploring Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and all that northwest Michigan has to offer! HOUSE RULES: * Smoking: Smoking (of anything) is absolutely prohibited anywhere on the property, including both inside the house and outside the house. If you are a smoker, we strongly advise that you find a different property! * Fireplace: Use of the indoor fireplace by guests is strictly prohibited. * Pets: ​This is a pet-friendly vacation rental property and up to 2 dogs are allowed for each stay. There is a $75 pet fee to help us cover the additional cleaning cost associated with pets. If bringing 1 or 2 dogs with you: * Clean up ALL pet waste and any messes your pet makes. * Supervise your pet and keep it on a leash if need be. Please bring your pet with you when you leave the cottage. If a need arises you are unable to do so please kennel your pet for the safety of the rental and your pet. * Respect the neighbors and do not allow the pet to enter their yard or property. * Keep furnishings clean. If possible, do not allow the pet on the furniture. Bring an extra sheet or towel to cover where the pet may be sleeping. To make your pet more comfortable bring their bedding or blanket. Please keep barking at zero! * It is a good idea to carry your pet vet records with you in case of an emergency. * Report any damages to Agape Vacation Rentals immediately! * Because this is a privately owned home, we must be assured that the property will be left in good condition and not damaged. We trust that you will respect the rental and let us continue to accept pets. * Check-in / Check-out Times: To allow us to have the home properly cleaned and prepared for incoming guests, we ask that guests check-out by 11:00 AM and that new guests arrive after 3:00 PM. Check-out prior to 11:00 AM is particularly important as our cleaning personnel normally start cleaning the house promptly at 11:00 AM upon the day of check-out. * Quiet Hours: For the sake of the neighbors, it is expected that guests will keep noise to a minimum outside of the house after 11:00 PM until at least 8:00 AM. * Reporting of Damage: Guests will report any property damages immediately to the property manager and make arrangements for the cost of repairs or replacement. * Rule Violations: Any violation of these rules will result in up to a $500 fine.