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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

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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.

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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

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

  • Antrim Creek Natural Area - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Banks Township Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fisherman's Island State Park - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Norwood Township Park - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nugget In Ellsworth - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Friske Orchards Farm Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bier's Inwood Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! ?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! on 1 May 2026 start from AU$284, 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 Spectacular Orchard and Lake views with Magnificent Sunsets! ?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 65 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful setting and perfect place for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visitor!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very comfortable and quiet. Communication with host was excellent and immediate. I'd call this a hidden gem. We certainly will be making a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you Richard! We look forward to your return visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very cute and perfectly located… my family of four was comfortable and enjoyed the walks to the bakery through the orchard! Sara was very sweet when we met her at the baker
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you Chelsea! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!! We hope you’ll come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Unique and relaxing stay

Our family enjoyed staying at this home with the apple orchard - and secret path through the orchard to the bakery - complete with complimentary fresh-baked scones. We were fortunate to be able to take advantage of the new Friday night dinner offering there while enjoying the views from cozy Adirondack chairs. Great communication before and during our stay, with owners going above and beyond to make sure we had all we needed for our final night s’mores fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of many of our on farm opportunities! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet. Perfectly situated right in the middle to drive the area around Torch Lake and easily go up North along the coast of Lake Michigan. Did not have a TV, but it doesn’t matter much if you are tired after spending all day at the beach and/or hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank You Rebecca! We are happy you enjoyed your stay, the peacefulness and convenient location! It’s true…many of our guests have commented how pleasantly surprised they are with the lack of tv and how they really don’t miss it while enjoying the sunsets and campfires. We hope you’ll come again!
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Anne! We would love to have you back. Sincerely, Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for staying Nancy! We hope you'll come again! Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Maggie! We look forward to your next visit! Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay Kayla and the great location! We hope you'll visit again! Sara
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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

Orchard Tranquility

The owners were very responsive when I emailed about being there a day later than expected. There is no Wi-Fi which I'm not sure if the description had anything about that. We got a gift card for 2 delicious scones from their farm market that is walkable from the house. Overall was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay Kristina! We do not list WIFI in our amenities as the house does not have it. The house does have very good cell service!
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to comment on our vacation rental! We would love to have you stay again!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you David! We hope you will come again. Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We love having you as guests! It’s true I think many families, couples, and friends find the lack of a tv so refreshing as you truly focus on all the other things to do and each other! We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Im so glad you enjoyed the house and your vacation Monica! We hope you will come back! Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Bryan! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come again! Sara
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Great house with an AMAZING view!

We loved the home and surrounding orchard. It had everything we could ask for our family of six (three children and mother-in-law). We were visiting family in the area and the home was 15 minutes to everything (except the beach, that was only 3 minutes)! Our children loved playing in the large front yard and the home was very relaxing to come home to after being out with family. We would definitely stay here again on a return trip! Make sure to visit the Tasting Room and try the ciders...delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
What a lovely family! Thank you for taking some time to review your stay. We hope you will stay again. Sincerely, Sara
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Sarah! Im so glad you enjoyed your stay, the location, and all the beauty the house has to offer! We hope you'll come again. Sara
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our orchard cottage. I'm so happy that the house worked out for you so nicely and that you enjoyed your stay and the beautiful area. Sincerely, Sara
Verified

8/10 Good

Saddie B.

Very beautiful and peaceful! After a long day of adventures it’s nice to relax at.

I absolutely loved the place. The view was amazing. I would recommend bringing a tv and DVD player if your interested in late night movies after your long day. We had to get dish soap n laundry soap due to request of owners wanting the dish washer ran and towels washed prior to leaving and it wasn’t provided. Some of the light receptacles did not work n the breaker would get over loaded that we had to flip a lot to use the dish washer and garabage disposale. There were only minor things but it was an overall great place to stay. Very open space and super clean! I would come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Dear Saddie! I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay! I do wish you had sent me a quick message letting me know of the issues as we like to resolve them as quickly as possible, when we don’t know we can’t help. I’m not sure what happened with the laundry and dish soap as we do provide them, so I am very sorry about that and will pay closer attention to make sure there is ample supply for our guests. Thank you for staying in our orchard cottage!
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Denise for talking the time to share your comments about the house. I am so pleased that you felt comfortable and enjoyed your stay so much! We would love to have you return! Sincerely, Sara
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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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