The Koal-Mine-Inn is a very charming, cozy, comfy, and relaxing A-frame chalet with tons of character! It features a huge outdoor deck with a gas gill and outdoor dining furniture, large yard with firepit, both Wi-Fi and cable television, 4 portable A/C units (one in each bedroom and one in the living room), main floor washer and dryer, and a great location just a short walk from downtown Frankfort and Betsie Lake. Wonderful family-friendly and pet-friendly home to make lasting memories!
GUEST INTERACTION:
We have a local property manager that lives in the area and is available to answer any questions that you might have and/or address any issues.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is in a great location just a short 5 to 10 minute walk from downtown Frankfort, which features a growing and thriving array of fun restaurants, cafes, shops, a historic movie theater (the Garden Theater), and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Downtown Frankfort also has a great family-friendly beach on Lake Michigan (the north end of which is dog-friendly) and a very popular pier on which you can walk out to the famous Frankfort Lighthouse. The entire town is very family-friendly and pet-friendly and you see many people taking their dogs for walks along charming Main Street. Frankfort also has a large and very popular farmers market right on Main Street on Saturdays during the summer and fall.
The chalet is also right next door to A&W, which is a very fun, popular, and family-friendly restaurant that is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (We particularly recommend the A&W root beer floats in the traditional frosted mugs! ;-)
There are also a number of great attractions in the area, which are less than 30 minutes away! These include the following:
* Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
* Crystal Lake
* Point Betsie Lighthouse
* Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
* Crystal Mountain Resort (for skiing and golf)
* the nearby beach towns of Onekama, Arcadia, Elberta, Beulah, and Empire
Furthermore, the home is just about a 1-hour drive from downtown Traverse City, which is the heart of northern Michigan tourism and features a vast array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to the entire property, except for an owners' closet, which is locked off.
THE SPACE:
The home has a very cute traditional style with lots of wood, charm, and character!
Home Layout:
The front of the house is at the south end of the property and faces the east end of Main Street in Frankfort. Thus, the large deck is in front of the house. The main entrance to the house is from the sliding glass doors to the deck.
Walking into the front of the house from the large deck, guests enter the living room. The kitchen, dining area, and second bedroom are in the middle of the house on the first floor. At the back (north end) of the house is a large bedroom that has its own private en suite bathroom. It also has its own exterior entrance and a small deck just outside the entrance. Parking for the home is in back of the house near the back bedroom and back deck. (Thus, parking is at the opposite end of the main entrance.)
The second floor of the house is a large loft area that includes additional sleeping space. There are stairs leading up to the loft at both ends of the house. Note that only one of the two entrances to the upstairs loft area has a private door.
Sleeping Space Summary:
* Bedroom #1: First floor bedroom at the back (north) end of the house. Has a queen-size bed, portable A/C unit, private en suite bathroom, television, mini-fridge, microwave, desk with chair, and dresser. Also has its own private entrance from the back of the house.
* Bedroom #2: First floor bedroom in the middle of the house. Has a queen-size bed, portable A/C unit, shelves, and a closet.
* Bedroom #3: Loft bedroom on the second floor with stairs at each end. Has a queen-size bed, portable A/C unit, trundle bed (i.e. a twin bed with a second twin bed that rolls out from underneath it), and a closet. Note that there is not a door to the bedroom.
* Living Room: The first-floor living room has a full-size futon in it.
TRANSIT:
Rather limited public bus service is available, but is recommended that guests have their own means of transportation.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum capacity is 8 people older than 2 years old and 10 people in total including infants and toddlers.
2) HIGH CHAIR AND PACK-AND-PLAY: There is a high chair and pack-and-play available for guest use.
3) CAMERAS: There are two external/outside cameras on the property. There are no cameras indoors.
4) PARTIES / EVENTS: The property cannot be used for parties or events.
5) AGE REQUIREMENT: All guests must be at least 21 years old or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
6) PET POLICY: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with the payment of the pet fee. More than 2 dogs are strictly prohibited and any kind of pet other than dogs is also strictly prohibited. Dogs must be crated if left alone inside the house. Also, dogs must be on a leash or a lead at all times when on the grounds of the property.
7) NUMBER OF CARS: A maximum of 3 cars is permitted at the property at any point in time.
8) AIR CONDITIONING: In terms of A/C, there are 4 portable A/C units in the house to cool the house. (There is a portable A/C unit in each bedroom and also one in the living room.)
