Close to the beach, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. Enjoy nearby activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing. The outdoor patio offers a space for relaxation after a day of adventure. The marina is also available nearby.
Highlights
Sledding nearby
A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Firepit
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Frankfort, MI
Upper Herring Lake
Place, Upper Herring Lake
5 min drive
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
Place, Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
7 min drive
Betsie Lake
Place, Betsie Lake
9 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan
Welcome to The Orchard at Apple Ridge—a private 5-acre modern farm retreat just minutes from downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan.
Recently renovated, this home blends modern comfort with relaxed country charm. With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet, it’s ideal for families and groups looking for space, privacy, and a memorable Northern Michigan getaway.
Why Guests Love It:
Private 5-Acre Setting: Apple orchard, expansive lawn, and peaceful countryside.
Country Charm: Friendly resident chickens and baby goats on the property.
Great Layout: Sleeps 10 comfortably, including a private lower-level suite with a queen bed, full bath, kitchenette, and private entrance—ideal for grandparents or a second family.
Outdoor Living: Elevated rear deck overlooking the orchard, covered front porch, spacious yard, and fire pit for evenings under the stars.
Privacy: We live in a separate residence on the far side of the 5-acre property. Your vacation home, driveway, and outdoor living areas are fully private. We’re nearby if you need anything while respecting your privacy throughout your stay.
The Home:
Main Level: Open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area featuring Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, quartz countertops, and plenty of space to gather.
Sleeping Arrangements — Sleeps 10:
• King primary suite with custom tile shower • Main-floor queen bedroom with trundle • Two upstairs twin bedrooms • Private lower-level queen suite with kitchenette and full bath
Comforts: Central A/C, high-speed Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, and whole-house generator.
Location — Close to Everything:
• Less than 10 minutes to downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches • Less than 2 miles from the Ironman Michigan route • About 15 minutes to Crystal Mountain • About 20 minutes to Arcadia Bluffs • About 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes • About 45 minutes to Traverse City
Local favorites include Stormcloud Brewing, The Cabbage Shed, Birch & Maple, Vita Bella, The Cherry Hut, and Arcadia Bluffs Dining.
Whether you’re planning a Lake Michigan beach trip, golf weekend, fall color tour, family gathering, or Ironman stay, The Orchard at Apple Ridge offers the space, privacy, and peaceful setting for a memorable Northern Michigan getaway.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please be mindful of quiet hours
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Dogs considered on individual basis. Pls inquire
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 5100949vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please be mindful of quiet hours
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Pinecroft Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
Betsie Lake - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
Crystal Lake - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Betsie Valley Trail - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 12 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 15 min drive
A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 13 min drive
Villa Marine Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Upper Herring Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Benzie Area Historical Museum and Lower Herring Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).