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Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Frankfort

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 224500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

City center stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Frankfort vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Frankfort Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 9 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cabbage Shed - ‬8 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.

Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20

Our newly built Spruce house was designed to provide large families and groups up to 20 guests with a comfortable eating and living space, all with stunning views of Lake Michigan. This four story home has two wrap around decks perfect for watching the sunset, 8 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, three living rooms. For additional space for up to 28 guests, rent our attached Poplar house, *Spruce and Poplar are automatically rented as one unit during high season (June, July, August).

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.

**Due to high water and erosion on Lake Michigan, we have closed the stairs down the Bluff. If you wish to spend time on the beach, we recommend the Frankfort Public Beach or any of the public beaches on Crystal Lake.

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
Looking for multiple houses?

We welcome weddings, reunions, yoga and Corporate Retreats on our Bluff overlooking Lake Michigan!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Frankfort Beach and 2.1 mi (5-min drive) from Bellows Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 to downtown Frankfort?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Frankfort.

Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great Homestead. Our group of 14 thoroughly and enjoyed our time at the SpruceA few more amenities, a.k.a. a bigger TV, would have been nice, but overall a great place to stayCan’t beat the view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelor Party

Had a decent group of guys for our bachelor party here and it was absolutely phenomenal. No need to go out in town due to the breathtaking views and area of where the house is located. The hosts were amazing and I would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rajnish S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack R., Glen Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Views

Every room, including the bedrooms, has a stunning view of Lake Michigan. It feels like you’re in California. Our group could not stop talking about how nice it was to wake up to the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2023

Great week with family in an excellent location with nice weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

This property was a wonderful place for our friends to gather and celebrate a few birthdays. It was well stocked for the crowd, clean, and more spacious than expected. We loved the dining spaces and the view. The beds were very comfortable! Would def rent again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Family Vacation

We had our annual family vacation at the Spruce (family members from NY, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Michigan) and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect (other than not having curtains on one of the bedroom doorwalls for morning sun shining in) for our large group and was very well equipped for our family cooking times. The sunset views were amazing and stargazing was great too! Having a lot of open space to share together (with three youngsters) was a bonus! I hope we can make it back on one of our future annual family trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

We had a wonderful family Christmas at the Spruce House. They even put up a real tree for us when asked about holiday decor. All questions/requests were answered quickly. We highly recommend this site and look forward to returning for a future family Christmas celebration!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View! Very nice house!

We really enjoyed our stay! Would definitely consider going back. Nice and clean and spacious!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness

nothing but awesome

Hard to beat this property. This was our second stay and will very likely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect big house in a perfect location

We had a blast--please keep this to yourself because we will be coming back. Thank you for all of the amenities too. Even first aid kits!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

This property got even better!

We had the pleasure of staying at this location this time last year and were excited to return because it was a wonderful place to stay with friends. Not only is the setting lovely but the house is well appointed with everything you’ll need for your stay. In fact, they added additional beds and another fridge over the last year. This made our stay even more comfortable and we had another great visit. We hope to return for more fun in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Large House in Beautiful Setting

Wonderful place for a big group! We really enjoyed hiking through the dunes and enjoying the four floors of space for our annual trip with multiple families. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun!

Great place to collect everyone for a good time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aureliano V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spruce House

My family and I really loved this property. It was clean, spacious and the beds were comfortable. Loved the open concept, large kitchen area with plenty of seating. Loved being on the lake with spectacular views. I would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Renu C., Philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome View of Lake Michigan

We stayed at the Spruce! Amazing views of Lake Michigan and beautiful sunset every night!! Ample space for our 3 families. We used the fire pit every night we were there! Totally amazing experience I would totally come back here again. We’re a family that travels a lot around the world and I’m going to tell you that this place ranks in the top 5 places we’ve ever stayed!! Amazingly clean, huge rooms, more than enough bathrooms, all the amenities and more than what you would need for a week’s stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Raymond N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views, bring binoculars.

We had multiple generations of our family staying over for three nights, and we had a terrific time. Kids played in the sand, we had a fire every night, and a couple of terrific sunsets. Two dining room tables and the overall size of the house meant we all had plenty of room to be with each other, but not on top of each other. The master bedroom needs to have the door resized, but everything else seemed in good order. The owners were very responsive to the few questions I had prior to checking in.

10/10 Excellent

Trac G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We paid for an amazing, absolutely gorgeous view!! Lake MI is beautiful!! The house was also great. We cannot wait to visit again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frankfort house

House, views, location and cleanliness where all excellent. So much to do in the area. I would not hesitate in recommending this house to a large group. We had 22 (13 adults and 9 kids) and we found space for all with a couple air mattresses. I would suggest owners supply more towels and maybe 1 additional fridge but those items are very minor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Christopher S.

Needed more work

Really unfortunate to say that this stay was not carefree. The first night we got there we were caught in a storm, their windows were not leak proof, water everywhere, screeen door damaged due to it , rugs drenched. We were up all night cleaning floors and washing towels. We then had no WiFi for a few days , which is not what we were told and that did not connect smoothly. We then were dealt with an awful ( like throw up gag ) sewer smell on the second floor most of our stay. Come to find they chargerd me for the security deposit they say due to the screen door and the amount of linen they had to do wash. Really?! There were 22 if us, I would think there would be a lot of linen to wash. Ontop of all this, owners family would “stop”in whenever she felt like it. The stairs down the Lake Michigan are broken, no way to get to the beach from there. We had to ride into town which defeated the purpose.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018