Luxury Farmhouse on 5 Private Acres • Sleeps 10 • Near Frankfort & Lake Michigan

Welcome to the Orchard at Apple Ridge - a luxury farmhouse on five private acres just minutes from downtown Frankfort and Lake Michigan. Spend your mornings on the covered porch, afternoons at the beach, and evenings around the fire pit under star-filled Northern Michigan skies.

Private orchard retreat designed for families and groups. Sleeps 10 comfortably with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and nearly 3,000 square feet to spread out.

New for 2026 — professionally maintained, thoughtfully prepared, and ready to welcome guests.

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

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

Whether you're planning beach days, golf weekends, winery tours, or simply time together with family, The Orchard at Apple Ridge offers the space and privacy to enjoy Northern Michigan at its best.
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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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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 and chickens add a memorable farm experience that guests of all ages love
• 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 fully equipped kitchen designed for everything from family breakfasts to holiday dinners
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 naturally, creating a peaceful setting and authentic Northern Michigan farm experience you simply can't find in town.

The friendly goats and chickens are a guest favorite and often become one of the most memorable parts of a stay.

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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 available. We'd love to welcome you to The Orchard at Apple Ridge for your Northern Michigan getaway.