This is a superb bed & breakfast. I wanted a b&b for our honeymoon last year. However, I wanted rooms on the first floor because stairs are hard for me. This b&b is unusal that it has several rooms on the first floor. Each room is unique with individual decorations - all Victorian. Each room has a special bonus of a whirlpool, hot tub or similar. We got one with a whirlpool. Reservations are easy - you can go on line or call and ask about the rooms. We returned there this year because we loved it so much. The prices compare well with hotels of this type and even compare well with other chain hotels. They vary depending on when you want the room.
There is a very nice restuarant serving all meals. The room charge does not come with a free breakfast but that is ok. The pancakes are the best we have ever tasted anywhere. We also had dinner there this year and last. They change the menu quite regularly and always have a curry dish because the hostess is Scottish. The wait staff is very good and recognized us from last year (how unusual is that?). As a recent reviewer said - the service can be a tad slow. My response is that the area and the hotel is meant for you to relax. So waiting a little longer than you expect is part of the amience - slow down and enjoy.
There is a nice bar and a wine cellar! We did not visit that but it does have a good reputation.
Although it is right on the main street of Frankfort, it is very relaxing and quiet.
It is true as one reviewer said that the water pressure is a bit low but that is because they are making efforts to conserve and have won some awards for their efforts. The large whirlpool did take a little bit of time to fill, but it is a large tub. Because we were relaxed we did not mind the time.
We found our room clean and the bed was excellent, though it is a little harder than I am used to. We will always stay there on our trips to NW Michigan.
- Betsie Bay Hotel
- Betsie Bay Frankfort
