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The Historical Franklin House

Apartment with a water park, near Bronner's Christmas Wonderland

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Outdoor dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
On Franklin St., the Historical Franklin House welcomes you with its newly remodeled charm. Unwind on the large front porch, watch horse-drawn carriages pass by, and enjoy cozy living areas with mid-century modern furnishings. This second-floor retreat features a sprawling white marble master bath and private entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Historical Franklin House


The Historical Franklin House is located on Franklin St. - Frankenmuth's historical street. Situated close to downtown, you'll be within walking distance to local restaurants, bars, shops and other world famous attractions. Drink coffee on the front porch and watch the horse-drawn carriages gallop by or spend a lazy afternoon in the large, bay-window living room overlooking Franklin St. This space is newly remodeled featuring a sprawling white marble master bath, large front porch with seating, mid-century modern furnishings, and cozy living areas. Guests receive the entire second floor of the house only, which features a private front door entrance. Need a full kitchen? Ask about full kitchen use! Please message me with any and all questions!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Historical Franklin House Apartment
The Historical Franklin House Frankenmuth
The Historical Franklin House Apartment Frankenmuth

About the area

Map
Frankenmuth, MI

What's nearby

  • St. Julians Winery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • River Place Shops - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Fortress Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zehnder's of Frankenmuth - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bavarian Inn Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zehnder's Marketplace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Frankenmuth Cheese Haus - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ratskeller at Bavarian Inn Lodge - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historical Franklin House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historical Franklin House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historical Franklin House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Historical Franklin House located?

Situated in Frankenmuth, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Julians Winery and Frankenmuth Historical Museum. River Place Shops and St. Lorenz Lutheran Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Historical Franklin House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and the set up worked well for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn M.

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

Great stay!

Great property for a weekend getaway in Frankenmuth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing experience, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great house

Great house and location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Andy

We had a wonderful time.A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Very nice Apartment

We enjoyed our stay. No problems and very clean. Walking distance to all the shops on Main St. Would definately stay the next time we are in Frankenmuth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway in FrankenmuthWe had a fantastic weekend getaway with friends at this charming craftsman-style home in Frankenmuth, MI. The location was ideal—just a short walk to downtown shopping and dining, which made exploring the area super convenient.The house itself was cozy, clean, and well-furnished, with a quaint charm that made us feel right at home. It’s a great fit for two or three close friends or a couple looking for a relaxing stay. The host was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay, which added to the overall positive experience.One small suggestion: it would’ve been nice to have body wash provided, as there was shampoo and conditioner but no body wash. That said, it wasn’t a major issue and didn’t take away from our enjoyment.Overall, the property served our needs perfectly, and I’d definitely recommend it to others looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Frankenmuth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Amazing stay :)

My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights and enjoyed every second of it! The house is obviously old but has been well maintained and upgraded where needed. We were a little skeptical about sleeping apartment style above the family who owns it, but we could barely ever hear them and there was a ton of privacy. Super close to downtown so we were able to walk everywhere and enjoy the fall weather! Thank you for having us, we’d definitely come back to stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great experience

We had a great stay! The home was very accommodating for our family of 4 (2 kids under 3 years old). The house is very close to downtown and would have been walkable if it wasn’t too cold and snowy. We got a few inches of snow over night and the owner shoveled the snow on the steps, walkway, and driveway before we were awake! The home is in a safe neighborhood. We will stay here again if we visit Frankenmuth in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

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

Cute accommodations and great location

Our stay was great! Very clean, quiet and nicely decorated. The bathroom is beautiful and extremely big. Our bed was very comfortable (we slept on the king bed.) The kitchenette area has a nice mini fridge and in it was a filter water pitcher which was a nice touch. The house is a five minute walk to Frankenmuth Brewery. Neighborhood is quaint. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

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

Cute little early 1900's home

If you ever wanted to experience living in an early 1900's home this is for you. With a lot of original things the home was built with - windows, doors, door knobs, etc. it was quite a treat. On the downside the floors and doors were a little loud and the windows were frozen on the inside. All in all, I really liked it. It was great being to walk downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Frankenmuth is a very lively town

The house was near down town A calm and secure place Just on box of air conditioned so with that hot and humide weather it was very very warm on the second level of the house The house was clean and like the photos and the bathroom was so beautiful and so clean Lovely place to go for a vacation at Frankenmuth We where satisfaite of the place We will choose that house for another vacation. We had a very nice vacation Christ always write me back and answer all my questions Lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

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

Great place

Everything was great what a beautiful place. Our dog however couldn’t relax. There’s a yard but not fenced in so we had to but him on a lead. He didn’t like it. I would stay there again if it’s just my husband and I but not with a golden retriever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Cute Getaway

Came to Frankenmuth for a long weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends. Chris was a responsive and thoughtful host! The accommodations were just as described and the location was perfect for our needs. When not walking the few short blocks to the "city center" we strolled the neighborhood with out dog, enjoying the sunshine and local flora. Chris also had amazing recommendations in his Guestbook! We ended up eating brunch at Honey B's twice :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice older home. Was on a quiet street with minimal traffic. The bathroom was an A ! The two bedrooms and sitting area were clean and beds were comfortable. Due to the weather being so great we were able to open the windows, however, the sills definitely need cleaning out. Anyway, about a 5 minute walk to town. If you can’t do or don’t like stairs, this may not be the place for you. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Girls Trip

It was a nice place. We would have preferred to have a sink in the kitchenette but, it was a short stay. We couldn’t get the tv in the living room to connect to WI Fi but we watched the one in the bedroom and it worked good. Also I would suggest a blind or non sheer curtain on the bathroom door. It overall it was great. Make sure you realize it was a second floor rental. I didn’t see that but we did good. That was on me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BirdK L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very responsive to our needs. Very helpful! Such a nice area; friendly neighborhood. First time using Vrbo and he assisted us. Upper floor was just what 2 ladies needed. Rental uses front door, street parking in front. It was a comfortable stay. Loved the large bathroom w/great towels, upper deck, front living area, kitchenette for a quick bite, 2 bedrooms (1Q/1K) were spacious. Had refrig, micro, toaster, mugs, Keurig w/pods. Sat on front porch for a treat! Drove 2 blocks to Main St. & parked in ample parking area for strolls/eating/shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug S.

Disliked: Check-in
Great location but maintenance issues exist. Toe guards on the steps to house were loose and one came off during our stay. There were loose boards in the kitchen area. If we had stepped on these the boards would have broken. The exhaust fan in the bathroom made a terrible noise and had dead bugs visible when the light was turned on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great value. It's an upstairs unit above a permanent residence. Within walking distance of everything. Hoping the porch was a little cleaner and put together. You don't normally need AC but it's loud if you're trying to sleep. Bathroom was very nice but there's no mirror above the sink.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a top floor of the home. Please update the listing to include stairs.. We had a 3 years old and 2 stair wells where not gated off. We moved furniture to block the chance of him falling down them. other than the above….. GREAT HOME, GREAT Location, VERY clean, bathroom was amazing, great parking, weather was perfect didn’t need heat or A/C, owner gave us a nice wave! Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Fun girls’ weekend

Enjoyed our space. Had all we needed. Host was very prompt in communications and providing what we needed. Only 1/2 mile walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Family Frankenmuth vacation

The host, Chris, was amazingly helpful and quickly responded to any message sent his way. We truly enjoyed our time in this gorgeous historic home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea L.

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

Get Away Weekend

Very nice space. It was a little chilly but there were space heaters in the rooms that made a big difference. I absolutely would bring blankets for curling up on the couch. Minuscule kitchenette with a dorm fridge so no freezer and no sink - but it is next to the bathroom so you can get water from there. Stated we had to park off street overnight, back by the garage, the hen walk back to the front to get in- no big deal except the ice on the driveway. We opted to get off the driveway and walk through the snow to the front porch - chilly but less risk of falling. Our 2nd night parking by the garage was unavailable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Cute apartment!

Nice apartment for girl cousins weekend - cozy & comfortable. Host was very responsive. Convenient location - off street parking was very nice. Had a great time and a nice stay - would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025