10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor Party
Mark P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20418 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Frankfort, MI
- Frankfort Beach5 min drive
- Betsie Lake5 min drive
- Point Betsie Lighthouse9 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 8
2 Queen Beds
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
En-Suite Bathroom on Fourth Floor
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
En-suite Bathroom-Third Floor
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
En-Suite on Second Floor
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
First Level Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Second Floor - Half Bath
Towels provided · Toilet
Third Floor bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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!
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!
Property manager
Dawn Sloboda-Reservations
Premier Host
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Amenities
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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
Restaurants
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 5 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Lighthouse Cafe - 7 min drive
- Cabbage Shed - 8 min drive
- Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Loretta S.
30 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing View! Very nice house!
Loretta S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rick L.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
July 2023
Rick L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zack R., Glen Ellyn
5 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views
Zack R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
julie s.
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Vacation
julie s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dave C.
29 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Frankfort house
Dave C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
2/10 Terrible
Christopher S.
16 July 2018
Needed more work
Christopher S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
8/10 Good
Rajnish S.
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rajnish S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Olivia M.
21 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
Olivia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kate B.
3 January 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Kate B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kate G.
29 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nothing but awesome
Kate G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Patrick S.
16 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect big house in a perfect location
Patrick S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christine F.
13 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property got even better!
Christine F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
John G.
5 January 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Large House in Beautiful Setting
John G.
10/10 Excellent
Laura A.
29 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun!
Laura A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Aureliano V.
27 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spruce House
Aureliano V.
10/10 Excellent
Renu C., Philadelphia, USA
23 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome View of Lake Michigan
Renu C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Raymond N.
31 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views, bring binoculars.
Raymond N.
10/10 Excellent
Trac G.
19 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Trac G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
About the host
Hosted by Dawn Sloboda-Reservations
M22 Lakeshore Trail took over the management of Lake Bluff Preserve in April of 2019. Our team consists of Hosts Bob Adams and Nancy Albrecht and handling reservations and events Dawn Sloboda.
Bob is certified master gardener and you may see his handy work throughout the Property, he is also an Amazon author and a lifestyle blogger and an avid golfer. He can recommend great golf courses all along M22 to play!
Nancy Albrecht is a Realtor® Associate Broker with over twenty years of experience with Real Estate One in the greater Traverse City area.
Dawn Sloboda joined the M22 Lakeshore Trail management to handle reservations in December of 2019 after moving back to Michigan. In her former life she was a Planner at a large Ad agency in NYC, a Facilities Analyst for a Pharmaceutical Company and store manager for the Indiana Dunes National Park. She has degrees in Business (Marketing) and Interior Design and currently also manages her own small business.
The M 22 Lakeshore Trail promotes golf, lifestyle amenities and real estate along the iconic M-22 highway corridor in NW Michigan.
Bob is certified master gardener and you may see his handy work throughout the Property, he is also an Amazon author and a lifestyle blogger and an avid golfer. He can recommend great golf courses all along M22 to play!
Nancy Albrecht is a Realtor® Associate Broker with over twenty years of experience with Real Estate One in the greater Traverse City area.
Dawn Sloboda joined the M22 Lakeshore Trail management to handle reservations in December of 2019 after moving back to Michigan. In her former life she was a Planner at a large Ad agency in NYC, a Facilities Analyst for a Pharmaceutical Company and store manager for the Indiana Dunes National Park. She has degrees in Business (Marketing) and Interior Design and currently also manages her own small business.
The M 22 Lakeshore Trail promotes golf, lifestyle amenities and real estate along the iconic M-22 highway corridor in NW Michigan.
Why they chose this property
Lake Bluff Preserve is special because of the land and beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline and South/West exposure. There are opportunities to find total seclusion or interact with fellow guests in the two other free-standing homes on the bluff.
What makes this property unique
Sweeping Lake Michigan vistas and nightly sunsets make this a very special place to vacation. Stunning views that show why the "Third Coast" is amazing.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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