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Jacobson Marina Resort

15 Fourth Street
Frankfort, MI 49635
Lake Michigan, Betsie Bay

Lat / Lon: N 44° 37.904' / W 086° 14.444'
Hours: 7am - 10pm during peak months, 8am - 6pm off peak
Contact: John and Lori Sarya
VHF Monitored: 9
VHF Working: 72
Phone: (231) 352-9131
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jacobsonmarinaresort.com

4.20

(5)

4.20 out of 5 stars

Review for Jacobson Marina Resort

Reviewed by: Lori Pickette on Sep 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Easy in/out marina with wide, fixed docks. Wifi even reaches the boats! Exceptional single sex, password protected bathrooms. Town is just steps away with many shops, restaurants and 3 ice cream parlors. Courtesy van is available to go to the grocery store. Will definitely stop here again and recommend to friends.

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Reviewed by: Robert Webb , Doc's Aweigh, on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is one of the nicest spots we have stayed at on the Loop. Pleasant and helpful staff, solid and maintained docks which are close to the office and restrooms and grills, etc. The owners will grill BBQ ribs which really tasty and deliver them to your boat. The marina is only a block from the main street with several good restaurants. Unfortunately, we could only stay one night. Would recommend without reservation.

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Reviewed by: John Meyers on Aug 27, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina. Expensive. They close the very nice lounge at 7pm. The whole marina is subject to minor rocking and rolling from wind driven waves that get into Betsie Lake and perhaps an occasional boat wake - but every marina in this harbor will have that. Nice four point tie up. Natural gas grills by slips but take forever to heat up. Great staff.

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Reviewed by: K.T. Bowles , Mountain Wave , on Aug 15, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Ok the positives: Pool for the kids, clean restrooms/showers, 1 block from downtown and close by supermarket. Boaters lounge with pool table, books/games and large CD TV. Not so positive: premium dockage pricing, high diesel pricing, $20 pump out, screws sticking up in dock walkways, closing bathrooms for cleaning during prime daytimes, hot tub closed off, no ships store onsite or locally by bike. Wouldn’t classify as a “Resort” and would look at other options/ports in the future.

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Review for Jacobson Marina Resort

Reviewed by: Tina Pickell on May 21, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 62'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Clean and well maintained docks with lots green space nearby for picnics, dog walking and relaxing. It's a short walk to the municipal park and good quality restaurants in town. Harbormaster John was friendly and helpful. The February 2019 storm has done some damage in the marinas around, but Jacobson's appears to have the work complete in May 2019. High water heights make the fixed dock a bit low, but very manageable.

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