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Maple at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 12

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On the beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Frankfort, MI
  • Frankfort Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Betsie Lake
    ā€Ŗ6 min driveā€¬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ā€Ŗ50 min driveā€¬

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About the area

Frankfort

When you stay at this vacation home in Frankfort, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This beach vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Frankfort Beach.

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive
  • Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Elberta Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖStormcloud Brewing Company - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖA&W Restaurant - ā€¬5 min drive
  • ā€ŖLighthouse Cafe - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖCabbage Shed - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖDinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ā€¬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Maple at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 12

Built in 2018, the Maple house is set high atop the bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan one mile North of Downtown Frankfort. Four bedroom, 3.5 bath with open main floor living space, wraparound deck, dining room and kitchen island seating for 12. Kitchen opens to living and dining rooms with Lake Michigan views. Two rollaways and a sleeper sofa can accommodate groups of up to 12 in beds.

**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.**

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 path and stairs to the bottom of the bluff for a swim.
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!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dawn Sloboda-Reservations

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Bluff Preserve Maple Cottage Lake Michigan Views Sleeps 10
Lake Bluff Preserve Maple Cottage Lake Michigan Views Sleeps 10

Maple at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 12 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Family of five spent several days here exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes area and Frankfort. Could easily accommodate a multi-family party. Amazing views of the setting sun over Lake Michigan. Would come back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property covenant location
Everyone enjoyed the stay. The house was very clean and everything has been maintained very well. Amazing evening views and very close to Frankfort. We would definitely stay again. We were a bit confused on the bed room situation given photoā€™s and description but the contact was very responsive and cleared it up for us..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

aaron w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in every way
The property was everything we hoped forā€”beautiful view, great decks, very clean and everything functioned properly. It was well appointed and the kitchen was perfect for preparing family meals together. Dawn was very professional and easy to work with and we hope to come back soon !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This home is a 10/10 , beautiful location, views of lake Michigan, and close proximity to several boat launches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in Michigan
Terrific stay - too short!! only one night.. we did not get an opportunity to explore the area and lake Michigan shore... NEXT TIME! beautiful place - terrific for 4 couples!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Seymour,IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for our family
We had our biannual family reunion and my daughterā€™s wedding at the end of the week. The view and setting is beautiful. We all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach rental
This house was perfect for us. Amazing location and views. Very simple home, clean and adequate. Warning: there is no door on the master bedroom. This didn't bother us, but for people who are light sleepers or need privacy this would be annoying.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

B Mo

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Township Review
Our date moved a few times as we were planning the stay around a wedding which was postponed because of COVID multiple times. Dawn was very accommodating in helping us move our reservation dates around and allowing us to have early check in. I canā€™t say enough good things about the place, itā€™s location and the management. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Four couple get away
We enjoyed a great four night stay at this lovely home. The views were breathtaking and so very relaxing! All four couples said they would love to come again! The beds were super comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded yet close to town
Awesome house, great location, a great place to get away and disconnect yet still about a 5 minute drive from the nearby grocery store. Definitely will be back for another trip of rest and relaxation. Only thing I wish was functional was the steps down to Lake Michigan however I understand this isn't the owners fault and they are in the process of fixing it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Views
The property is set next to 2 other homes - secluded but close to the town of Frankfort. The breeze, fresh air, and views are priceless. The furniture is simple but does the job. I don't know what they do to the sheets and towels but they are very soft. Only complaint is that the steps down to the beach are closed but that isn't their fault. The power went out for about an hour but the owners communicated well and got it up and running quickly. The chairs on the patio are right at eye level with the view so I liked to bring a higher stool outside. Overall I would highly recommend and hope to be back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Bluff
We have been visiting Frankfort for many years. This was our first rental on the water. Very pleasant experience. Although parking was a little bit of an issue especially with the proximity of the other rental homes. But home was very nice and views were breathtaking.

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
The property was awesome. Very clean. The large house next door needs better parking. They had several large boats and many cars making it difficult to maneuver through there. The tanker for the propane gas just turned around. I'm not sure if he ever came back to fill the tanks. I would definitely come back to this place again. We are a group of women who travel and hike.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views
We just checked out this morning and had a wonderful stay. Place was clean. Had the most incredible views of Lake Michigan. Close to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Even had a mini-dune for the kids. Bummer on the stairs to the beach being out of service, but nothing the owners have control of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca and Scott D., Ann Arbor, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing sunsets! immaculate beautiful home
Our family had a wonderful stay at this amazing, beautiful, IMMACULATE property! And with panoramic Lake Michigan views!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
4th Weekend
Had a fantastic time. House was perfect for our group and can't say enough good things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay with excellent views
Awesome location just outside of the neat town of Frankfort. So much to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019