Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not detailed.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located steps from Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach, just 0.1 miles away. It is also 8 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub, providing a relaxing environment for guests.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort

Average nightly price at Harbor Lights Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$125
February	US$125
March	US$127
April	US$128
May	US$140
August	US$199
October	US$134
November	US$113
December	US$112

What guests think

Across many reviews, travelers describe Harbor Lights Resort as a clean, friendly, beachfront property with comfortable rooms and easy walking access to downtown Frankfort, while noting an indoor pool and hot tub plus complimentary morning coffee and local donuts.

Guests praise well-kept grounds, and some suites feature fireplaces and kitchens. Recurring drawbacks include an over-chlorinated or chilly indoor pool, occasional noise from neighboring rooms or stairwells, and the lack of a full breakfast beyond coffee and donuts. A few guests also mention maintenance quirks like slow drains, loud appliances, or spotty Wi‑Fi, and that some rooms lack lake views. Overall, expect a relaxed, beachside stay with friendly service and strong walkability.

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Facilities

Indoor pool and hot tub are available, though multiple reviews mention overpowering chlorine or chilly water, and the pool is in a separate building. Complimentary lobby coffee and local donuts are offered, but there is no full breakfast; grounds are well kept.

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Stephanie

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can’t beat the location! The pool was over-chlorinated and I wish breakfast was of

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rose

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

the pool is frigid. the sink drained very slowly noise from air conditioner and refrigerator loud

10

Kevin

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is a combination of condos that are owned and rented out and "motel rooms" for the resort. The facilities are super clean, the grounds are amazing and the staff is super nice and helpful. Its worth every penny.

10

Margaret

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It's right on the lake. There's a pool with hot tub. Staff was great.

10

Kelly

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property with a few amenities. No breakfast but does have excellent donuts from a local bakery. Easy walking distance to beach and downtown area. Pool is in a separate building.

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Raylene

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thought we were going to have a lake view, that’s why we went there but we were in the back , one window looking at parking lot on bottom floor ! Heater was very loud wake you up loud , tv was in and out ! Pool is across the street parking lot in office ! very inconvenient this time of year ! no coffee in morning at office Can say room was very clean and well decorated , but felt like we were in a closet with no view of anything for the money , hence HARBOR VIEW ??? Won’t be back won’t recommend !

10

Constance

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property, helpful and nice staff, donuts every morning and just steps to the beach or nearby shops & restaurants. Great indoor pool! Our 1-bedroom unit has some older furniture but the kitchen appliances appear new, and everything was very clean. Plenty of space for two people!

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Carrie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing. Room was mostly clean. There were little areas that needed attention. Walls and baseboards could have used a wipe down but bedding was clean and comfortable. Bathroom is a little small but clean. Chlorine was overpowering in pool area but clean.

10

Scott

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There fishing so access to the pier was excellent. Table and chairs for getting gear ready. Friendly staff and fresh donuts and coffee to start the day. Easy stroll to Stormcloud Brewery for an evening pint.

10

Daniel

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant staff, nice pool and hot tub. Very clean and comfortable room. Nice to have coffee and delicious doughnuts in the morning. Right on the beach and walkable to town.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with rooms and common areas frequently described as very clean or spotless. A few guests noted minor missed spots or issues like residue in a jetted tub.

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Alyson

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly! Would highly recommend!

8

RITA

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Close to town and beach. Very clean and well maintained. Comfy beds. Staff was friendly and helpful. We will come here again.

10

Lucinda

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean property on the bay! Beautiful view! I would stay again! Thank you

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Linda

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the beach. Clean, updated room with good sized mini fridge, microwave, and TV. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable bed. Walkable to the restaurants of Frankfort. Great biking trails. Decent coffee and love those doughnuts!

10

Rozeanne

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was amazing. From check in, fast and easy. Employee was knowledgeable to surrounding area. Our room was spotless. Bed was comfortable. Definitely stay here again.

10

Cj

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay here every time we come up. This was our first time not staying in a suite and i was pleasantly surprised that the room was so clean and nice.

8

Elizabeth

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was absolutely beautiful, comfortable, convenient, and very cozy. The reason I'm not giving this a five star it's because the jacuzzi tub in our room had a lot of black flakes coming out of the Jets which was really gross. When you're paying a lot of money to have a nice weekend you expect everything to be completely sanitary. It was upsetting that we couldn't use the tub in our room.

10

larry

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, clean and quiet

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Carrie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing. Room was mostly clean. There were little areas that needed attention. Walls and baseboards could have used a wipe down but bedding was clean and comfortable. Bathroom is a little small but clean. Chlorine was overpowering in pool area but clean.

10

Alexander

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean, staff were all very friendly, and the beach was beautiful

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable, many with fridges and microwaves, and some suites add fireplaces and kitchens with lake views available in select units. Some guests noted noise from upstairs or stairs, occasional maintenance issues (slow drains, loud appliances) and spotty Wi‑Fi; bathrooms can feel small.

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angela

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We stayed at Harbor Lights Resort during a few stints my husband worked at the local hospital last month, February. We've come across this resort many times during the summer as well and the location is gorgeous!! Its proximity to local restaurants the beach and shops is perfect!! We were so happy with the customer service, the room, the amenities, nice kitchen, bathroom fireplace. Its a great place to stay we give it a 12 out of 10. We stayed in the 1 bedroom suite. We will definitely be back!!

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rose

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

the pool is frigid. the sink drained very slowly noise from air conditioner and refrigerator loud

10

Gayle

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Room was spacious and had a good view. Enjoyed the fireplace. Internet connection was somewhat spotty

6

Laura

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice and roomy and quiet great view of Lake Michigan friendly helpful front desk room was very clean and spacious and matched the picture and description a couple things the outlets in the bathroom didn’t work and outlets in the kitchen and to close the shades in the bedroom you had to step in the whirlpool tub which was a bit of a challenge nice deck but no chairs all in all a good stay just a few items Great location walk to many local places

10

Kenneth

11 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and safe with a beautiful lakeside view

10

Carl

30 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location--right on an amazing sandy beach on Lake Michigan--can't be beat. It is also a short walk to shops and restaurants in downtown Frankfort. The room was fresh and clean, with a fridge and microwave, small table with two chairs, and comfortable beds. The staff people were friendly and helpful. This was my first time here and it exceeded my expectations.

10

Linda

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the beach. Clean, updated room with good sized mini fridge, microwave, and TV. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable bed. Walkable to the restaurants of Frankfort. Great biking trails. Decent coffee and love those doughnuts!

8

Sherlynn

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Location! Location! Location! Lake Michigan and Benzie Lake right outside the door. Bike trail starts across the street. Active 4 block downtown area. Art museum a stone's throw away. Good bed, shower and TV. Will upgrade to a room with a Lake MI view next time.

10

Constance

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property, helpful and nice staff, donuts every morning and just steps to the beach or nearby shops & restaurants. Great indoor pool! Our 1-bedroom unit has some older furniture but the kitchen appliances appear new, and everything was very clean. Plenty of space for two people!

8

Jason

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location to the beach was wonderful. The beach is fantastic! It was nice to have an indoor pool just in case it rained. The grounds were well kept and our standard room was clean. We were located on the bottom floor, which was convenient, yet upstairs was very loud. We were also located right in front of the stairs which was also loud. When I registered I notified staff that my service dog would be joining me and when I called prior to arrival the friendly staff stated that she saw in the notes that my service dog would be present. Yet as I sat quietly and alone in the corner of the pool area I was approached by staff regarding my service dog. Her statements and questions were more hostile than I expected. Despite her demeanor the other 2 front desk staff and 2 cleaning staff were very friendly. As a "local" of Traverse City I would return to Harbor Lights Resort and book way in advance for a room with a view. I booked months in advance yet Frankfort in July is very popular.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with housekeeping often highlighted. There is an isolated report of a confrontational interaction about a service dog.

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Carolyn

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’m a pretty picky traveler, and I have small children so when things go wrong on a trip, I get really upset. There was literally not one thing that went wrong with our stay! I’m so impressed with everything that we will definitely be back! My three-year-old had a great time playing in the pool, and visiting the beach right next to the resort. We really enjoyed walking downtown and checking out the little shops and cafés. The Customer Service at the front desk is amazing! They were so accommodating and provided anything that we needed when we asked.

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Heidi

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk was friendly and helpful!

10

Alyson

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and comfortable! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly! Would highly recommend!

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Robert

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our stay. Every staff member we interacted with was wonderful and very accommodating.

10

Katherine

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff at the desk and housekeeping did a great job each day cleaning up. Just a short walk to the beach and lighthouse. Also a short walk to shops and dining. Donuts in lobby each morning were great. Would love to come back. About 35 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes entrance.

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RITA

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Close to town and beach. Very clean and well maintained. Comfy beds. Staff was friendly and helpful. We will come here again.

10

Rozeanne

28 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was amazing. From check in, fast and easy. Employee was knowledgeable to surrounding area. Our room was spotless. Bed was comfortable. Definitely stay here again.

8

Carrie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing. Room was mostly clean. There were little areas that needed attention. Walls and baseboards could have used a wipe down but bedding was clean and comfortable. Bathroom is a little small but clean. Chlorine was overpowering in pool area but clean.

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Jason

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location to the beach was wonderful. The beach is fantastic! It was nice to have an indoor pool just in case it rained. The grounds were well kept and our standard room was clean. We were located on the bottom floor, which was convenient, yet upstairs was very loud. We were also located right in front of the stairs which was also loud. When I registered I notified staff that my service dog would be joining me and when I called prior to arrival the friendly staff stated that she saw in the notes that my service dog would be present. Yet as I sat quietly and alone in the corner of the pool area I was approached by staff regarding my service dog. Her statements and questions were more hostile than I expected. Despite her demeanor the other 2 front desk staff and 2 cleaning staff were very friendly. As a "local" of Traverse City I would return to Harbor Lights Resort and book way in advance for a room with a view. I booked months in advance yet Frankfort in July is very popular.

10

Maren

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Very friendly staff.

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Location

Beachfront location is a standout, with easy walks to downtown Frankfort, the lighthouse, and shops and restaurants. Some guests mention beautiful sunsets and convenient access to the water.

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Marianne

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and right next to the beach. Beautiful sunset! Walking distance to the Harbor and downtown. Great restaurants and shops. Driving distance to many cute little towns.

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Jamie

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love the location of this property, right on the beach and walking distance to town. You can’t beat it!

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Sean

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The beach is great & and this hotel is walkable to downtown just 5 mins walk. Very nice place!

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Carl

30 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location--right on an amazing sandy beach on Lake Michigan--can't be beat. It is also a short walk to shops and restaurants in downtown Frankfort. The room was fresh and clean, with a fridge and microwave, small table with two chairs, and comfortable beds. The staff people were friendly and helpful. This was my first time here and it exceeded my expectations.

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Katherine

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff at the desk and housekeeping did a great job each day cleaning up. Just a short walk to the beach and lighthouse. Also a short walk to shops and dining. Donuts in lobby each morning were great. Would love to come back. About 35 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes entrance.

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David

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

50 feet from beach. Great location to both beach and town.

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Amy

18 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Being able to walk around town and close to the beach

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Sherlynn

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Location! Location! Location! Lake Michigan and Benzie Lake right outside the door. Bike trail starts across the street. Active 4 block downtown area. Art museum a stone's throw away. Good bed, shower and TV. Will upgrade to a room with a Lake MI view next time.

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Jim

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Been to Northern Michigan but never to Frankfort and wanted a place by the water. Took a chance on Harbor Lights and it was a winner. It's just the two of us (we're retired) so we stayed in one of the motel rooms with no direct view of the lake but it was right around the corner and only a minute or two from the water. Convenient for a couple of picturesque sunsets! It was a slightly longer walk to the small downtown which has a few nice restaurants. We would definitely stay there again!

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Margo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place right on the beach. Bonus to be able to walk to stores and restaurants.

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Dining

There is no full breakfast, but the lobby offers coffee and popular local donuts. Guests like being able to walk to restaurants and a nearby brewery.

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Lawrence

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for exploring Frankfort.

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Carl

30 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location--right on an amazing sandy beach on Lake Michigan--can't be beat. It is also a short walk to shops and restaurants in downtown Frankfort. The room was fresh and clean, with a fridge and microwave, small table with two chairs, and comfortable beds. The staff people were friendly and helpful. This was my first time here and it exceeded my expectations.

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Katherine

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff at the desk and housekeeping did a great job each day cleaning up. Just a short walk to the beach and lighthouse. Also a short walk to shops and dining. Donuts in lobby each morning were great. Would love to come back. About 35 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes entrance.

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David

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

50 feet from beach. Great location to both beach and town.

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Linda

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the beach. Clean, updated room with good sized mini fridge, microwave, and TV. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable bed. Walkable to the restaurants of Frankfort. Great biking trails. Decent coffee and love those doughnuts!

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Kelly

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property with a few amenities. No breakfast but does have excellent donuts from a local bakery. Easy walking distance to beach and downtown area. Pool is in a separate building.

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Jim

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Been to Northern Michigan but never to Frankfort and wanted a place by the water. Took a chance on Harbor Lights and it was a winner. It's just the two of us (we're retired) so we stayed in one of the motel rooms with no direct view of the lake but it was right around the corner and only a minute or two from the water. Convenient for a couple of picturesque sunsets! It was a slightly longer walk to the small downtown which has a few nice restaurants. We would definitely stay there again!

10

Scott

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There fishing so access to the pier was excellent. Table and chairs for getting gear ready. Friendly staff and fresh donuts and coffee to start the day. Easy stroll to Stormcloud Brewery for an evening pint.

10

Daniel

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant staff, nice pool and hot tub. Very clean and comfortable room. Nice to have coffee and delicious doughnuts in the morning. Right on the beach and walkable to town.

10

Margo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place right on the beach. Bonus to be able to walk to stores and restaurants.

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