Orchard at Apple Ridge - Private 5 Acre Farmhouse Near Lake Michigan - Sleeps 10

The Orchard at Apple Ridge - New to VRBO for Summer 2026

Beautifully Renovated 5-Acre Farmhouse Near Lake Michigan & Frankfort | Sleeps 10

Welcome to your own slice of Northern Michigan.

Set on five private acres just 10 minutes from Lake Michigan beaches and downtown Frankfort, this thoughtfully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bath farmhouse offers nearly 3,000 square feet of comfortable gathering space. Enjoy peaceful country surroundings while staying close to Crystal Mountain, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Arcadia Bluffs, and Traverse City.

Morning coffee overlooking the orchard.
Beach days followed by evenings around the fire pit.
Room for everyone — without feeling crowded.

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The Home

Designed for comfort, connection, and relaxed Northern Michigan living:

• 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Sleeps 10 comfortably
• King primary suite with custom tile shower
• Main-floor queen bedroom with trundle bed
• Two upstairs twin bedrooms
• Private lower-level suite with queen bed, full bath, separate entrance & kitchenette — ideal for grandparents or a second family
• Nearly 3,000 sq ft of open, light-filled living space
• Solid Brazilian cherry floors & quartz countertops
• Central A/C, high-speed Wi-Fi & whole-house standby generator

The open layout makes gathering easy — from island breakfasts to relaxed evenings after a day at the beach.

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Outdoor Living & Farm Setting

Five acres of manicured lawn provide space to roam, play yard games, enjoy open-air dinners, and unwind at your own pace.

The property includes a historic apple orchard and friendly small animals, including goats and chickens, that add authentic Northern Michigan charm. The orchard is maintained in a natural, unsprayed state.

Morning coffee is best on the elevated rear deck overlooking the orchard. Evenings are made for the covered front porch or fire pit gatherings under star-filled skies.

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Location

Enjoy countryside peace while being:

• Under 10 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches & downtown Frankfort
• 15 minutes to Crystal Mountain
• 20 minutes to Arcadia Bluffs
• 30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• 45 minutes to Traverse City

Enjoy the quiet of the country with everything Northern Michigan offers just minutes away.

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Ideal For

• Multi-generational family vacations
• Two families traveling together
• Golf & ski weekends
• Summer beach stays
• Fall color tours
• Traverse City festival weekends

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Newly available on VRBO for Summer 2026, The Orchard at Apple Ridge has been thoughtfully prepared to welcome its first guests here. Introductory summer rates are currently available.

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Privacy

We maintain a completely separate caretaker residence at the far rear of the property so we can care for the farm. Your home, driveway, lawns, and outdoor spaces are fully private and exclusively yours.

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