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Private 5-Acre Luxury Farm Retreat • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
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

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Upper Herring Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Lower Guest Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Herring Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • 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).

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