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The Historical Franklin House

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

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 manager

Christopher Zehnder

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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
Onsite 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 neighborhood

Map
MI, Frankenmuth

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 - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Zehnder's Snowfest - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tony's I-75 Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bus Stop Inn - ‬14 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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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The Historical Franklin House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Great Stay

This was perfect for our 3 day stay in Germantown..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Frankenmuth

Beautiful home and wonderful base to enjoy the wonderful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

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

Excellent place to stay st Frankenmuth

Everything was perfect, lots of space and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P.

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

Family Weekend

A wonderful stay - hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

Lisa B.

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

Lovely location

Was a quiet location within walking distance to all local eateries, shopping, except for Christmas world, needed to frive
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felice

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

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Clean

This property was very clean, and the host promptly responds to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Friends getaway

Everything was perfect. Great location and clean. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the huge bathroom and shower! It was so close to everything Chris had everything there that we would need He kept it very nice and warm for us we will definitely be staying here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful Historic Spacious Stay

Absolutely loved how quiet this beautiful home is. Thought of every detail, wonderful blackout blinds, chargers, kitchen. Bathroom was stunning. Loved the outdoor spaces on the balcony and the front porch. You could watch the horse carriages drive by in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

Mark R.

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

Sibling Get-Away

Property was convenient to town. Beds were comfy and the bathroom was huge. Breakfast area and tv room were great for visiting with family. We would rent again on a return visit to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Historical Franklin Home

It was a great stay and will biok with Chris again here in October!!! Only little complaint is we couldnt get the TV in the living room to work!!! Loved the bathroom shower!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

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

Great friends weekend getaway

Great location. Quiet setting. Awesome beds and bathroom. Enjoyed cards in the kitchenette and relaxing in the front room. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vance & Barbie E.

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

Great Experience

Everything was convenient and extremely clean. We were surprised and pleased that the neighborhood was quiet and yet close to the downtown. Our hosts provided extra amenities to ensure our comfort. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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