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Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 22418 sq m

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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Frankfort, MI
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBellows Public Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse8 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)49 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20

Built in 2018, the Spruce house is designed to provide large families and groups with comfortable eating and living space together in a large, open main floor living space while offering the privacy of four separate floors to find quiet and privacy. The four story home has two wrap around decks and sits 300 feet above Lake Michigan on pristine dune land. 8 Bedrooms, 5.5 baths, three living rooms, ample seating for 20-25 in our large dining area and island kitchen all set upon 70 acres of private land with spectacular sunset and water views. New modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer and three master suites make it easy for multiple families and groups to share the space for a ski or golf weekend or Summer vacation.
Each Lake Bluff Preserve house has a dune fire pit.

Renting the Spruce and the attached Poplar townhouse together would provide beds, sleeper sofas and couches for about 30. *Spruce and Poplar are automatically rented as one unit during summer (June, July, August)
The Frankfort area is home to a deep water marina, the Stormcloud Brewery, Pointe Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Courses, wine tours, skiing at Crystal Mountain and you don't need to leave our property to hike, mountain bike and explore the dune and forests. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing can be enjoyed from your front door in the Winter. Crystal and Platte Lakes and the Betsie and Platte rivers provide sportsmen with fishing, kayaking, tubing and swimming with many gear rental businesses in the area.
Watch sunsets, bald eagles, whitetail deer, monarch butterflies and other native species from the comfort of your deck.

**Due to high water and erosion on Lake Michigan, we have closed the stairs down the Bluff. If you wish to spend time on the beach, we recommend the Frankfort Public Beach or any of the public beaches on Crystal Lake. We hope to reopen the stairs as soon as mother nature allows us.**

Very close proximity to M-22 makes Lake Bluff Preserve a great rally point for car and motorcycle touring clubs, wine tourists, retreats and reunions, golfers and anyone who wants a to behold the beauty of Lake Michigan and Northwest Michigan. Less than an hour to Traverse City, Leland, Arcadia Bluffs and Crystal Mountain.

There are 5 rentals at Lake Bluff Preserve:
Spruce House #1308269
Birch House #1319559
Poplar #1429525
Maple House #1429504
Dune House #1862182
Looking for multiple houses? We can accommodate up to 70.

We welcome weddings, reunions, yoga and Corporate Retreats on our Bluff overlooking Lake Michigan!

Property manager

Dawn Sloboda-Reservations

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

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Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 5 min drive
  • Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company - 5 min drive
  • The Hotel Frankfort - 5 min drive
  • Frankfort Dairy Maid - 5 min drive
  • Port City Smoke House - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zack R., Glen Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views
Every room, including the bedrooms, has a stunning view of Lake Michigan. It feels like you’re in California. Our group could not stop talking about how nice it was to wake up to the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2023
Great week with family in an excellent location with nice weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter getaway
This property was a wonderful place for our friends to gather and celebrate a few birthdays. It was well stocked for the crowd, clean, and more spacious than expected. We loved the dining spaces and the view. The beds were very comfortable! Would def rent again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
We had our annual family vacation at the Spruce (family members from NY, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Michigan) and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect (other than not having curtains on one of the bedroom doorwalls for morning sun shining in) for our large group and was very well equipped for our family cooking times. The sunset views were amazing and stargazing was great too! Having a lot of open space to share together (with three youngsters) was a bonus! I hope we can make it back on one of our future annual family trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We had a wonderful family Christmas at the Spruce House. They even put up a real tree for us when asked about holiday decor. All questions/requests were answered quickly. We highly recommend this site and look forward to returning for a future family Christmas celebration!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View! Very nice house!
We really enjoyed our stay! Would definitely consider going back. Nice and clean and spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
nothing but awesome
Hard to beat this property. This was our second stay and will very likely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect big house in a perfect location
We had a blast--please keep this to yourself because we will be coming back. Thank you for all of the amenities too. Even first aid kits!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property got even better!
We had the pleasure of staying at this location this time last year and were excited to return because it was a wonderful place to stay with friends. Not only is the setting lovely but the house is well appointed with everything you’ll need for your stay. In fact, they added additional beds and another fridge over the last year. This made our stay even more comfortable and we had another great visit. We hope to return for more fun in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Large House in Beautiful Setting
Wonderful place for a big group! We really enjoyed hiking through the dunes and enjoying the four floors of space for our annual trip with multiple families. Highly recommend!