Three Birches by the Lake is a truly gorgeous 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home that is in an incredible location just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and just two blocks from Main Street in Frankfort, Michigan. It is approximately 2,200 square feet in size and is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern American Architecture. The home has been recently renovated and revitalized with a great sense of contemporary style that incorporated all-new high-end furnishings.


GUEST INTERACTION:

We have a local manager property that lives in the area and is available to address guest questions and/or concerns as needed.


THE NEIGHBORHOOD:

The location of the property is great for exploring Frankfort, which is famous for it's wonderful, family-friendly public beach, it's growing downtown area with lots of shops and eateries, and for fishing both on Lake Michigan and on the Betsie River which flows into Lake Michigan in Frankfort. Point Betsie Lighthouse on Lake Michigan is also only about a 5-minute drive north from the property and it's a fun place for families or couples to visit.

The home is also just a 20-minute drive from the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and all of its gorgeous natural beauty. Similarly, Crystal Lake, one of Michigan's most famous and gorgeous inland lakes, is just a 10-minute drive from the home. Legendary M-22 is just a few blocks from the property and taking it north around the Leelanau Peninsula and exploring the cute little beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula is a very fun experience. Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville is also only a 23-minute drive from the property for great skiing and golf!

The home is also only about a 1-hour drive from downtown Traverse City, which is the financial, entertainment, dining, and arts capital of all of northern Michigan. There is a vast array of things to do and see in Traverse City if you wish to make a day trip to Traverse City to exploring "bigger city" options.


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house except for 2 closets that are locked off for owner storage.


THE SPACE:

This vacation rental home possesses a number of features that are very difficult to find in the area:

* Four large bedrooms, each with lots of storage space!
* Two living rooms to allow groups and families to spread out and relax!
* A large 70’ inch “movie theater” style TV in the downstairs living room for family movie nights!
* An amazing location that is just 4 blocks from the fun and family-friendly Frankfort Public Beach and Lake Michigan and that is just 2 blocks from the charming and historic downtown section of Frankfort (with lots of cute cafes, restaurants, shops, a local microbrewery, and a movie theater)!
* A huge lot with both a very large front yard, a large backyard, and a large backyard patio!
* Two full bathrooms allowing the home to very easily and comfortably accommodate up to 8 adults!
* A outdoor propane grill!
* A separate first floor laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer!
* The kitchen includes full size refrigerator, microwave, combination gas cooktop and gas oven, portable center island, coffeemaker, toaster oven and toaster, cutlery, dishes, and serving dishes!
* High-speed Wi-Fi and digital streaming television
* Air conditioning!
* Beautiful birch, pine, maple, and oak trees on the property that provide a gorgeous natural setting!
* Outside dining table and lounge area with ample seating for dining alfresco on warm summer days!


TRANSIT:

Downtown Frankfort, the beach, and Lake Michigan are easily accessible by walking. For venturing outside of Frankfort, there is some limited public transportation available, but it highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN AND DINING AREA: Please note the layout of the house in that most of the living space (including the kitchen and dining area) is on the second floor of the property. This could be an issue for elderly individuals.

2) SHARED DRIVEWAY: The driveway for the property is shared with another vacation rental property, Deer Run, that is further up the hill. The 2 houses are owned by the same owner and can be rented together via a separate listing.

3) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at the property.

4) AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property has a mini-split A/C unit for air conditioning. It does not have central air though.

5) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation after the first 2 guests. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

6) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

7) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

8) GARAGE: The home does have a 1-car attached garage that is available for guest usage.

9) INDOOR FIREPLACE: Please note that the indoor fireplace is NOT available for guest usage.