Private 5-Acre Farm Stay • Sleeps 10 • Near Lake Michigan

Private 5-acre orchard retreat just minutes from Lake Michigan — designed for groups, families, and unforgettable Northern Michigan summers. Sleeps 10 comfortably with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and space to truly spread out.

Prime August & September availability — when Lake Michigan is warm, crowds thin out, and long summer nights are at their best.

Newly listed for 2026 — professionally maintained and thoughtfully prepared for guest stays.

Five private acres surrounding you — an apple orchard, sprawling lawn, and open Northern Michigan countryside — with Lake Michigan less than ten minutes away.

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Why August is the best time to stay

August is Northern Michigan at its absolute peak — warm days, cool evenings, and some of the best Lake Michigan water temperatures of the summer. It’s the perfect time for long beach days, sunset fires, and quiet mornings overlooking the orchard.

Unlike the busy July rush, late summer brings a more relaxed pace while still delivering everything people love — sun, sand, and space to unwind.

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Welcome to The Orchard at Apple Ridge — a beautifully renovated farmhouse designed for slow mornings, long summer nights, and space to actually be together.

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Why guests love it:

• Private 5-acre orchard setting with wide-open lawn
• Sleeps 10 comfortably (5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms)
• Separate lower-level suite — ideal for a second family or grandparents
• Friendly goats & chickens — a guest favorite and truly memorable experience
• Under 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & downtown Frankfort
• Fire pit, covered front porch & incredible stargazing
• Elevated rear deck overlooking the orchard and animals
• Peaceful country setting — close to everything

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The Home

Nearly 3,000 sq ft of open, light-filled space designed for real gatherings — not just sleeping arrangements.

5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Sleeps 10 comfortably

• King primary suite with custom tile shower
• Main-floor queen with trundle (great for kids)
• Two upstairs twin rooms
• Private lower-level suite with queen bed, full bath, kitchenette & separate entrance

Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout
Quartz countertops and a kitchen made for real cooking
Central A/C, high-speed Wi-Fi, and whole-house generator

The layout makes it easy to be together — from morning coffee to late-night conversations — without ever feeling crowded.

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The Farm & Outdoor Living

This is what guests remember long after they leave.

Start your morning on the back deck watching the sun rise over the orchard and animals. End your day on the covered front porch or around the fire pit as the sky fills with stars.

The orchard is maintained in its natural, unsprayed state — giving the property a character you simply can’t replicate.

And then there are the goats and chickens — friendly, curious, and a true highlight.

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Location — Close to Everything

• <10 minutes to Lake Michigan & downtown Frankfort
• ~15 minutes to Crystal Mountain
• ~20 minutes to Arcadia Bluffs
• ~30 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes
• ~45 minutes to Traverse City
• <2 miles from Ironman Michigan route

You get total privacy — without sacrificing convenience.

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Perfect For

• Multi-family vacations
• Two families traveling together
• Golf trips
• Summer beach weeks
• Fall color tours
• Traverse City events
• Ironman Michigan stays

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Dining Nearby

• The Cherry Hut
• Stormcloud Brewing
• The Cabbage Shed
• Birch & Maple
• Vita Bella
• Arcadia Bluffs Dining Room
• Crystal Mountain

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A Note on Privacy

We stay in a completely separate caretaker residence with its own driveway at the far rear of the property in order to tend to the farm. Your home, driveway, and outdoor living areas are entirely private. We’re available if needed — otherwise, you won’t see us.

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Availability

Prime August and fall dates are now open. Thoughtfully prepared for guests and newly available for the 2026 season.