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White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!

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OVERVIEW: The front of the home in late summer.
OVERVIEW: The very comfortable living room.
OVERVIEW: The stylish dining table and overhead chandelier in the dining area.
OVERVIEW: The all-new kitchen with great new appliances!
OVERVIEW: Bedroom #1 features a queen-size bed, ceiling fan, dresser, and a closet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Elberta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!

White Birch is a beautifully-remodeled 3-bedroom 2-bath ranch-style home on the Betsie River as it winds into Elberta, Michigan, just across the bay from Frankfort.

The home is located in a private setting, backing up to the Betsie River. Shops and restaurants in Frankfort are just a short bike ride or 5 minute drive away.

This home is a lovely hub for your Michigan adventures, whether you plan to relax at home, explore outside, or enjoy strolling bars, restaurants, and ice cream parlors.


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to address any issues as needed.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located in a private setting, backing up to the Betsie River natural area. Shops and restaurants in the adorable town of Frankfort are just a short bike ride or 5 minute drive away.

Enjoy a hike directly from the front door of the house to Elberta Dunes South Natural Area, with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Spend time at Elberta Beach or Frankfort Beach on Lake Michigan, or venture to nearby Crystal Lake, Arcadia Dunes, or Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Enjoy hiking or biking the Betsie Valley Trail, a 22 mile path connecting nearby nature areas and towns. You’ll also find canoeing, fishing, and kayaking in the area.

You might also consider nearby Crystal Mountain Resort – a ski and spa resort with multi-season activities, located 20 minutes away in Thompsonville.


THE SPACE:

* Outdoor fire pit
* Gas grill
* Garage (available for storage and hanging out, not for parking)
* 6 bikes available
* Foosball table
* Ping Pong Table
* Nearby river access several hundred yards up river
* Bay views and river views
* Washer and dryer
* Keurig coffee maker
* Drip coffee maker
* Blender
* High-speed WiFi
* SmartTV
* New stainless steel appliances (incl dishwasher)
* Privacy
* Natural beauty
* Proximity to hiking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Town of Frankfort, Crystal Mountain Resort, nearby beaches and playgrounds, and all that northern Michigan has to offer.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) EXTRA GUEST FEE: There is an additional fee for each guest after the first 2 guests. Please make certain that the correct number of guests are on the reservation so that the total cost is correctly calculated.

2) PET POLICY: We allow up to 2 dogs at the property. Pets other than dogs are not permitted and more than 2 dogs is also not permitted. There is a pet fee if bringing 1 or 2 dogs. Thus, if bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that this is specified on the reservation so that the pet fee is appropriately applied.

3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.

4) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

5) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PETS: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with the payment of the pet fee. More than 2 dogs is prohibited. Any pets other than dogs are also prohibited.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Elberta, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elberta Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 19 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Little River Casino - 35 min drive - 58.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$607, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder stay ! Very clean with easy check in. Centrally located. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nick l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed out stay very much. The house was exactly as described and perfectly matched our needs. Everything was clean and well taken care of. The location was perfect to get away but not too far from town to have access to needed supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed two nights, house clean, property is quiet and private just as listed. Special thanks to Eric and Kelly who were very helpful when we needed them, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Wonderful winter getaway

We had so much fun at White Birch! The house itself is so well appointed, cozy, and CLEAN. We appreciated the coffee and spices and all of the toiletries that were provided. During our stay, we enjoyed time at Crystal skiing and taking advantage of the spa. We had a lovely drive up M22 checking out Lake Michigan’s icy shores. We enjoyed a couple visits to Storm Cloud for food and drinks. And we ended our stay with a beautiful sunset at Frankfort Beach. We cannot to back to White Birch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The property was very cute and clean! Loved staying there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ShannonS

Great place great price

Great place great price quick reservation process amazing Staff from reserving to checkout
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay, it felt like staying at my own house. It was well kept and kitchen had everything you might need. The area was great for pets as there was no neighbors close by. Close to other townships like Frankfort, Beulah and Benzonia. If available next year we will try to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at White Birch! The house is spacious and nicely decorated, perfect for our family getaway. The kids loved the ping pong and foosball tables in the garage, and the location was ideal, just a short drive to the Lake Michigan beaches. The kitchen had most things we needed, and check-in was seamless. We’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very safe, clean property! Will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Place was nice, clean, and comfortable. 2nd time renting with property group and have been happy both times!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We had a great time staying here. It was not far from Crystal Mountain where we did some skiing and proximity to Downtown Frankfort was great with shops and restaurants. Property had everything we needed for our family to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the kitchen was complete and no need to bring anything. Use of the outside grill also was much appreciated. Very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight Fishing Stay

They house perfect for our stay. Plenty of room to park our boats and plug in. House was newly remodeled and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Perfect size and location for this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and close to everything.

Never being here before. It was a great place to visit and stay. A lot of the things were walkable and the town was close and beautiful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melainie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, warm home! Perfect access to our wedding venue at the Elberta Lifesaving Station. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wojdylak P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip to Arcadia

Close to Arcadia, updated inside, could've used A/C , it was hot when we visited
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elberta trip

Very nice, great set up for cooking, clean place and nice view off the back patio. Its our 5th or 6th time there. Works great for us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So good!

The place was clean, comfortable and well appointed! We had everything we needed and it was the perfect location for surf / hike adventures!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overlooking the river in quiet neighborhood

A great place to base while visiting family. Comfortable and clean, nicely renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing weekend

Nice place to relax after a day of fishing on Lake Michigan. Comfortable beds and nice hot shower. Will recommend others that are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only stayed at this property for two days and I really wish we could have stayed longer! There was great access to Sleeping Bear Dunes and the neighboring towns were we could eat, drink, and shop. The bike trail is just around the corner and I was sad I didn't have time to use the available bikes to explore. Everything was clean and organized and ready for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Very clean house. Very functional and practical. Worked great for 4 adults and two kids. Would be great for friends or families. 5 minutes from Frankfort. Short drive or walk to the dunes on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golfing getaway

Needed a place to stay for a guys golf getaway. It was great! Loved the location. Place was very clean and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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