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

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Spruce/Poplar House is in the middle of the upper bluff houses.
Spruce/Poplar with Birch in background
Spruce/Poplar at Lake Bluff Preserve. Private balconies and decks!
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Drone photo of Lake Bluff Preserve from Lake Michigan

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1308269vb
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

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 25 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 28 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 45 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 on 15 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,783, 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 Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spruce at Lake Bluff Preserve-Lake Michigan Views-Sleeps 20 located?

Located in the heart of Frankfort, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Lake Michigan. Frankfort Beach and Betsie Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Zack R.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Thanks for the wonderful review. Sorry, the curtain and fixture was pulled down by a guest. Maintenance reinstalled it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Dave and his guests were awesome. They kept the place clean. We would certainly recommend them to anyone they are considering booking with in the future. We look forward to having them back. Rick and the team at M22 Lakeshore Trail.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
The night of July 1,we did experience a Lake Michigan front line squall with 60 mph winds, dropping 2 " of rain in an hour, a storm with that velocity we have not seen in a four years. The week prior to your visit we did have rain and did not have any water intrusion into the house. It was a very stressful time for your family as well us as "Hosts". We did EVERYTHING we could to accomedate your needs, including giving you a full REFUND on your stay, minus the damage deposit, which partially went towards the cleaning fee and repair of a broken screen, several stained living room chairs & stained new mattress which could not come clean. We checked in with your family EVERYDAY, if we had been aware of the "smell" we would have addressed it immediately. The WIFI service was installed during your stay, unfortunately service had been delayed due an AT&T strike. The # of stairs to the beach access had been disclosed at the time of your reservation in April, we had experienced beach erosion which did effect approximately 30 stairs BUT there was access to the beach down a dune at the foot of the stairs. Your two hour late check out departure, made it difficult for our housekeeping crew to completely clean the 4,500 sq ft cottage in 4 hours prior to our next guests' arrival. A few days following your departure an insurance adjuster following up on a claim that you made on your travel insurance, came to the cottage "unannounced" while we had new guests. We are very sorry that you were not satisfied with what we tried to do to accommodate your needs and concerns during your stay. We will always do EVERYTHING we can to make our guests' stay enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Family fun!

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

10/10 Excellent

Aureliano V.

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renu C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond N.

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trac G.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rajnish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Sloboda-Reservations

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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.

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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