Up North Living at its Best

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Williamsburg, MI

Turtle Creek Casino5 min drive
Elk Lake11 min drive
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course11 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bonus Room

2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Futons

Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rear Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our beautiful home is set in the country, but still only 15 minutes from Traverse City. We have a small 4-H farm with a variety of animals that changes every year after the fair. We have lots of open spaces for anyone who would need to park a boat or a horse or livestock trailer.

The Master Suite is on the 2nd floor, along with the Biliards room that is equipped with extra beds so you can bring extra guests along. These rooms are separated by a large loft that overlooks the great room below.

The Kitchen, Dining, and Great Rooms all flow together as one, only separated by a natural wood, island fireplace. The Dining room opens out to the Screened in Sun Room and back deck, where you can enjoy a family barbecue or just a quiet evening under the stars.

The main floor bedrooms share the main bath, with both rooms able to accommodate 2 people. The rear bedroom is slightly larger and more private with a queen bed to accomadate a 2nd couple. The front bedroom has a standard bed, with a beautiful window that overlooks the front yard.

Please note that this is an active farm. We do have animals that need to be cared for, so we are on site daily, but we never enter the guest area of our home and we do our best to stay out of sight. Of course, we are available if you need us and we are happy to show you the animals or even show you how to help feed them if you so desire.

Property manager

Doug Thomas

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

There are no child locks.

Events

No events allowed

You will be asked to leave without refund.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Small dogs only in house, large dogs in Mudroom.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside.

Quiet time is between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

Guests are not allowed to enter any barns or animal pens.

Pets are not to be left home alone, unless they are in a locked kennel, in the mud room. Pets are not allowed on any furniture (inside or out).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: You will be asked to leave without refund.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this vacation home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Flintfields Horse Park and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Williamsburg, MI

What's nearby

Turtle Creek Casino - 5 min drive
Elk Lake - 11 min drive
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course - 11 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 17 min drive
Torch Lake - 19 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Bourbons 72 - 6 min drive
Season's Buffet - 6 min drive
Cone Corral & Pizzeria - Rapid City - 13 min drive
The Deli - 6 min drive
Torch Riviera - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up North Living at its Best pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Up North Living at its Best?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up North Living at its Best?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up North Living at its Best located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Turtle Creek Casino, Elk Lake, and Lake Skegemog. Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Flintfields Horse Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P., Lansing, USA

Aug 14, 2023

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

Great home just a little outside the city

Family trip 2023 had 8 of us stay at this property. Was great to have so many rooms to socialize in and was very clean. Beautiful bathroom on the second floor. Little things may be helful for future renters like explaining all the technology in the house. So many switches on the walls we couldnt figure out what they were all for. The main bedroom fan didnt work and we couldnt figure out the bed. It has an electric base and remote but felt extremely firm.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

M L.

Aug 4, 2023

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

Escape the city

The property was just as described. Doug was super easy to get ahold of and helpful. A little bit of a farm feel, which we loved. The cows, pigs and goats were the sweetest! Just a hop, skip and jump to Torch Lake. Lake was amazing!!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana F.

Jul 16, 2023

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

Wonderful place

Great communication with the host. Beautiful, comfortable place. Loved the animals, which provided additional entertainment. Provided a great place to relax after a day of visiting Traverse city and Gaylord.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

terrie h., Frankenmuth

Sep 29, 2021

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

Annual girlfriends golf weekend

Very nice property in close proximity proximity to golfing and Gambling and a few good restaurants.. Hard to find place that sleeps 8 with no pull out couch. Charming and claim.. And the owners paid attention to details And respond quickly to any questions

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine O., Huber Heights

Aug 22, 2021

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

Really nice lodging

This home was perfect for our family vacation. Our daughter, her husband an d 5 year old daughter took over the upstairs and my husband and I took over the first floor. The living room, kitchen, and screened porch were big and comfortable. The home was immaculate. Location was convenient for us since we needed to be in both Traverse City and Kalkaska during our stay. And Doug, the owner, was excellent with communicating and accommodating us.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021