[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642900/32642822/7bf89ecb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642900/32642822/2cf8e411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642900/32642822/c711d84b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642900/32642822/7c5b0520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32642900/32642822/9cd684a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location High above Lake Michigan, the Birch house at Lake Bluff Preserve offers spectacular views of the dune, water and famous West Michigan sunsets. With spacious main floor living areas, master suites on two levels and wraparound decks on three levels, this 9-bedroom property is perfect for large families or groups to spread out. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 224500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 Built in 2018, the Birch house at Lake Bluff Preserve is perfect for large families and groups offering 9 bedrooms and four levels of living space with Lake Michigan views. Spacious and well-appointed main floor has an open floor plan, modern kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, and large dining area. Wraparound decks on two levels and a south/west exposure high above Lake Michigan provide spectacular views of the dune, water and famous West Michigan sunsets. Each level has a separate living space so groups and families can spread out. Main and second levels each have master suites. 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 Northern 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! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32660000/32656400/32656334/4f45499c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 Frankfort - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 19 reviews CA $1,214 CA $2,394 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=32656334&PinnedHotelID=32656334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76020000/76015900/76015849/9573fe47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inn at Beulah Beach on Crystal Lake Beulah - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=76015849&PinnedHotelID=76015849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116655000/116654991/w2099h1400x1y0-e653628d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasant Valley Resort – 17 Bedrooms for Large Groups, Retreats & Reunions Arcadia - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=116654991&PinnedHotelID=116654991&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32034000/32033967/230849a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maple at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 12 Frankfort - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 17 reviews CA $698 CA $1,635 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=32033967&PinnedHotelID=32033967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36440000/36435900/36435892/4dd6295f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town Beulah - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=36435892&PinnedHotelID=36435892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32730000/32730000/32729915/bcc47f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large or multi-family, this is the place for you! 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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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lake Bluff Preserve Birch Cottage Sleeps 22 Lake Michigan View Lake Bluff Preserve Birch Cottage Sleeps 22 Lake Michigan View ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.65068%2C-86.24907&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PFY5rlZ0VsmOYqslVsPWDVSao2Y=) Frankfort, MI #### What's nearby - Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Betsie Lake - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 6 min drive - 3.3 km - Point Betsie Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 7.2 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive - ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Hotel Frankfort - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20? > As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 on Nov 1, 2025 start from CA $1,213.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels-Birch-At-Lake-Bluff-Preserve-Spectacular-Lake-Michigan-Views-Sleeps-22.h32642822.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Birch at Lake Bluff Preserve-Spectacular Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 located? > Located in Frankfort, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Bellows Public Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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