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Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets!

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Outdoor dining/ patio and fire pit perfect
Bedroom with a twin bed and twin bed bunk
Dining room and living room
Kitchen with 4 bar stools at the large counter top
King bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ellsworth, MI
  • Fisherman's Island State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mushroom House
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Castle Farms
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets!

This orchard cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 1 and half bath. Bedroom 1 has a super comfy king size bed while the second bedroom has a bunk bed and twin. The living room is complete with a queen size sofa sleeper making the house very comfortable to sleep 7. The living room also offers a satee that when the back pillows are removed makes a nice but slightly smaller than twin bed, accommodating up to 8. The full bath has a large stand up shower with seat, hand bar, and a detachable shower head for ease for elderly and young. The half bath includes laundry. The kitchen cabinetry and appliances are all new making a beautiful little kitchen complete with everything you need including a dishwasher. The large kitchen counter seats 4, and the dining table seats 4. There is also a patio table set on the front porch perfect for enjoying sunsets. The attached garage is perfect for storing your larger toys or things you want to keep out of the weather. The huge yard offers lots of room for play and relaxation, including orchards and farm land for hiking and a fire pit for enjoying the lovely Northern Michigan sunsets and clear night skies.

Property manager

Sara McGuire

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ellsworth

Located in Ellsworth, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Torch Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ellsworth, MI

What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Norwood Township Park - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mushroom House - 19 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Castle Farms - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Lake Chalevoix Depot Beach - 22 min drive - 24.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tapawingo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rowe Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Antrim Creek Natural Area and Banks Township Park. Torch Lake and John and Barbara Hazelworth Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 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. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne k.

A perfect place to stay.

The house is darling and the view beautiful. We couldn't ask for a better place to stay to enjoy the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

It was a great stay.

It was a great week long vacation stay. We enjoyed the view of the cottage, fire pit, board games and landscaping. We also used it as a base to visit nearby cities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

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

Bachelorette Weekend Success!

This property was in an ideal location for Traverse City, Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, and Torch Lake. Was a perfect spot our getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Quiet respite from busy lives.

The Rex beach house was pleasantly situated with views to the bay. The property was clean and adequately furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Location

We loved our stay here! We were up for a golf weekend and had access to lots of courses. The property was super clean at check-in and Sara’s communication was great. We loved being able to walk through the orchard to the onsite cider and wine tasting room. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Briana P.

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

Love the view

This is the perfect space for a family getaway. While there is no tv, we find it’s not missed as there’s so much to do outside of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Relaxing and beautiful views

We had an awesome vacation. Our children didn’t want to leave. We spent time with grandparents close by and lots of time by Antrim creek swimming. We had such a relaxing vacation even with the children along. We will be back someday I’m sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Great family getaway

This house was perfect for our family to get away from the distractions and aliens time together. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 to come together for meals, games and just hanging out. By there was also plenty of room fire everyone to spread out and get some rest. Beautiful location. Being on the orchard and by the market was great - our kids walked over each morning to get fresh cider donuts. Plenty of nearby outdoor activities and awesome scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Quiet with a view

This is the perfect place to totally unwind and recharge with out distraction. Just down the road is the Antrim Nature reserve with a nice beach and easy woodland walks. Or a bit further is a township park with picnic tables and benches beside the lake. But the best part is the view from the front of the house. We ate on the patio out front when we could but even from inside the view goes on uninterrupted.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

It met all of our needs

We were in the Charlevoix area for our daughter's wedding and wanted a place that would sleep several people. The house was very clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed for our stay. Fruit trees bordered the property on two sides and there were beautiful views to the west from the "living" areas. Just down the road is a beautiful park on Lake Michigan. Sara was very responsive to any questions we had. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

TODD B.

Super clean!

This house was awesome for our family of four! It was THE CLEANEST rental place I have ever stayed in, and I've stayed in a lot. Admittedly, my expectations for cleanliness in a rental are probably unrealistic, but when we walked in, we were amazed at how spotless it was. We immediately felt at ease. The house is approximately a 3 minute car ride to the Antrim Creek Nature Preserve. It's a great little beach with very few other people and a cool spot to collect Petoskey stones. Boyne City, Charlevoix and Petoskey are all very easy drives and neat places to visit. The ferry to Mackinac Island was only 1.5 hours away and a visit to the island (including biking around the whole island, lunch, checking out the sights, shopping) was a very easy and doable day trip from the house. The house is relaxing, quiet, and feels remote, but is within 15 minutes' drive of "civilization" as most of us suburbanites would identify with. 1 AC unit in second bedroom, but our kids did not use it. We kept windows open all evening and it was cool at night anyway. I loved having a washer and dryer and full-size everything in the kitchen. No wi-fi, but we had good cell reception which we used for driving directions, restaurant and grocery info. Full disclosure: our cell phone carrier is not top notch, and we experienced mostly poor or non-existent service on the Leelanau peninsula during our visit there immediately preceding our stay here. We used the fire pit once and the kids enjoyed the huge yard. Sara was very easy to deal with and unless you go to the orchard store and ask for her, you'll likely not even see her. Getting the key was a breeze as it is in a lock box on the property...easy in and easy out. Thanks Sara for sharing your place with us! We loved it! Too bad it's a 12 hour drive away from us :(
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Just right...

The home in the orchards worked perfectly as our home base for a wedding at Castle Farms. The views of the orchard and Lake Michigan were fantastic. The home was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Great stay, great location!

This is our second visit to this beautiful home. Perfect location to get to Traverse City, Torch Lake, Charlevoix, and Mackinaw. Gorgeous setting on the farm. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets right on the farm. Short walk to the bakery with the most delicious fruits, pies, doughnuts, and brownies. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

. Fit our needs perfectly.

We were in the area for a wedding. We had 7 adults and 3 cars . The house was clean and perfect for our gathering. We even had other family members stop by for dinner. The house and driveway is spacious enough to allow this. We walked over to the farm market and tasting area- great selection and fun. We even met the owner ! We would like to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Gurjeet S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was perfect but everything else was in bad shape

Property location is good but everything else in bad shape. It's an old property and not well maintained. Curtains are cheap and the beds make noise and poor quality and nobody in the family had a good sleep. Kitchen utensils are in bad shape and I didn't used most of them.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Great place

Not fancy but was perfect for our extended family with small children
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

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

Beautiful location with a fantastic view

It contained everything in the house description and things are in excellent conditions. Very beautiful location in the orchard with sufficient appliances and tableware for all of us (3 persons).
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

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

Lowkey Bachelorette Weekend

This property let us have an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING weekend for my friends Bachelorette Weekend. Perfect house for the 4 of us. Off the beaten path but still close enough to everything for us to be able to explore. The views from the front porch and the orchard are amazing!! Sara is amazing!!! Definitely recommend checking out the tasting room and market while staying at the house. We are all planning our next stay here with each other for another girls trip and with our own families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Perfect Fit: We need a pleasant place to stay close to Torch Lake and my brother's cottage.

How could we ask for more? Pleasant environment, beautiful view, comfy with all the creature comforts. Just a great place to spend some of our Michigan vacation time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Family wedding

We stayed at Rex Beach Orchard-and Beach house for a vacation and preparing for a family wedding. The cottage,market,sunsets, beach were beautiful! Communication with Sara was excellent.. would 100% stay again. Thank you to the staff at Royal Farms.. enjoyed the ciders, wine and amazing desserts! 5 star all the way!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Peaceful.

Lovely home in the country. The views are breathtaking. Thank you Sara!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

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

Great cottage with a fantastic location and speculator view

We stayed four nights from June 5 to June 9. It was a great vacation stay with lots of sweet memories! My kids loved pretty much everything with the cottage. Even the fact of sharing a room with two beds facing each other excited them from the very beginning. They loved playing at the acre big wavy front yard, running up and down or having a water gun fight. I enjoyed sitting under the creeping willow tree, watching them play with a breeze. They loved The fire pit and the yummy BBQ skewers dad made over the fire. They even learned to make a perfectly browned mash mellow for the s’mores by themselves. When they are inside, they made good use of the many board games the host kindly stocked in the closet. Lots of laughters from playing the games filled the room while I was cooking or cleaning the dishes. We often took a walk to the nearby orchard, enjoying the gorgeous Michigan sunset. Even in the room from the windows or sitting on the front porch, goregeous views would roll out in in front of your eyes. We had a great cottage life in and by the house. But We also use it as base to visite nearby towns and beaches. Very convenient location for that purpose as well. We got lots of sweet memories from this vacation stay at the cottage. Thank you Sara for sharing this great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Perla H.

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

Good value

Great location and comfortable space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Joni M.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad H.

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

Charming, spacious, clean home

We really enjoyed our stay. The charming house was neat and clean, had everything we needed, and was comfortable. It was spacious enough for 5 adults, 2 kids, and a baby. The location was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We enjoyed walking through the apple orchard and the beautiful view of the lake. The firepit was enjoyable on the crisp summer nights. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Sara McGuire

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Patrick and Sara McGuire are the owners of Royal Farms Inc, a fruit farm that they started in 1996. The farm has grown to include a farm market, bakery, and winery. They are so excited to offer a place on the farm for visitors to enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This house/ cottage is located adjacent to the Royal Farms U-Pick orchard and just a short walk through the orchard to the farm market where guests can get fresh baked goods and wine. While also being just a quick drive or nice walk to a Lake Michigan Beach, Antrim Creek Natural Area. Just a moment from US 31 the property is convenient to so many favorite Northern Michigan tourist communities, top notch golf course, fabulous foodie restaurants, and is the first stop on the Petoskey Wine Region Trail.

What makes this property unique

We absolutely love that this cottage captures all the beauty of Northern Michigan, the amazing sunsets overlooking Lake Michigan, expansive farm views, and quiet clear nights. Having our farm market just a short walk gives guests the opportunity to enjoy local foods and wines. A walk through the orchard for your morning scone and coffee, or meat pasty for lunch, or sipping some wines and hard cider all right from the farm.

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English
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