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Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22

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Spruce/Poplar House is in the middle of the upper bluff houses.
Exterior
Birch cottage at Lake Bluff Preserve. Private balconies and decks!
Drone photo of Lake Bluff Preserve upper bluff houses
Beach
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 22418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
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

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-Suite Bathroom on Fourth Floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Bathroom-Third Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En-Suite on Second Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor - Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Third Floor bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22

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 high season (summer).
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 or take the 300 stairs and rope ladder to 1000 feet of beach at the bottom of our bluff.

**Due to high water and erosion on Lake Michigan, we have closed the stairs down the Bluff (June 2020). 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
Contact us for special rates if you are looking for multiple houses we can accommodate up to 70.

We welcome weddings on our Bluff overlooking Lake Michigan!

Property manager

Dawn Sloboda-Reservations

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Beach view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 the beach. 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.
Map
Frankfort, MI

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-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 ?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 on 22 May 2024 start from AU$2,727.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 22 located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zack R., Glen Ellyn

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

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Sloboda-Reservations

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M22 Lakeshore Trail took over the management of Lake Bluff Preserve in April of 2019. Our team consists of Hosts Bob Adams and Nancy Albrecht and handling reservations and events Dawn Sloboda.
Bob is certified master gardener and you may see his handy work throughout the Property, he is also an Amazon author and a lifestyle blogger and an avid golfer. He can recommend great golf courses all along M22 to play!
Nancy Albrecht is a Realtor® Associate Broker with over twenty years of experience with Real Estate One in the greater Traverse City area.

Dawn Sloboda joined the M22 Lakeshore Trail management to handle reservations in December of 2019 after moving back to Michigan. In her former life she was a Planner at a large Ad agency in NYC, a Facilities Analyst for a Pharmaceutical Company and store manager for the Indiana Dunes National Park. She has degrees in Business (Marketing) and Interior Design and currently also manages her own small business.

The M 22 Lakeshore Trail promotes golf, lifestyle amenities and real estate along the iconic M-22 highway corridor in NW Michigan.

Why they chose this property

Lake Bluff Preserve is special because of the land and beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline and South/West exposure. There are opportunities to find total seclusion or interact with fellow guests in the two other free-standing homes on the bluff.

What makes this property unique

Sweeping Lake Michigan vistas and nightly sunsets make this a very special place to vacation. Stunning views that show why the "Third Coast" is amazing.
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