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

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

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Birch is the first house in Lake Bluff Preserve
Beach
Drone of Lake Bluff Preserve frontage on Lake Michigan
Birch house
Birch House at sunset

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 22418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Beach view

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

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

Living Room 3

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

Built in 2018, the Birch house at Lake Bluff Preserve is perfect for large families and groups offering 9 bedrooms and four levels of living space with Lake Michigan views. Spacious and well-appointed main floor has an open floor plan, modern kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, and large dining area. Wraparound decks on two levels and a south/west exposure high above Lake Michigan provide spectacular views of the dune, water and famous West Michigan sunsets.
Each level has a separate living space so groups and families can spread out. Main and second levels each have master suites.

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 (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
PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, (57 reviews)
PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenden C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for a group of people
The property was honestly incredible, everyone kept saying how nice it was and we would happily book this location again. We visited in November for my mother’s 50th birthday with our family and a group of their friends, would love to stay here again in the summer when you can take advantage of the outdoor space. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a view!!!
We had a large group. This VRBO met all of our needs and expectations. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Our large family group had an excellent weekend. This house has fabulous views. It is definitely set up for larger groups. There were enough dishes, pots and pans, glasses - everything you need to cook. Beds were all comfortable. Decks were used constantly. Looking forward to coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

mathew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great view
Little hard to find but it’s beautiful. Would hate to be there when it’s hot out tho. To far from the lake and the house has no ac
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B., Brighton, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the Bluffs
Excellent family weekend for our large group of 18. The house had everything we needed and plenty of space. The location was ideal and the sunset’s unforgettable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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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