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About this house rental
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.
