Apple Blossom Cottage is located adjacent to the Champion Hill Golf Course and close to the Pine Croft Golf Course. Enjoy the beautiful views of the golf course, the woods and an old apple orchard from the deck. The cottage has a Master bedroom, 2 more bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all on one floor with a spacious kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with a quiet dish washer, fridge, microwave and gas stove. Coffee maker, electric water kettle and plenty of dishes, silverware and pots and pans are at your disposal. A large dining table seats 6 people and you can relax in an inviting living room. The deck and a grill invites you to spend time outside. The house sits on a large lot with no direct neighbors. Birdwatchers will appreciate the number of different birds that can be found at the property such as Bluebirds, Orioles, Woodpeckers and more. Empire, the gateway to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore is 15 minutes by car to the north. Enjoy the bicycle trail from Empire to Good Harbor Beach. You can head to the great beach, get some ice cream or sandwiches to go and explore this beautiful natural resource. Beulah is 3.5 miles by car to the west and offers various dining spots, shops and galleries and also a great beach. A supermarket and hardware store are located in Benzonia. Frankfort on Lake Michigan is 15 minutes by car to the west and after some shopping or dining check out Pont Betsie Light House and the beaches for great sunsets. Bring your bicycle to explore the great bike trails, the Betsie Valley Trail and the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail ( E-Bike rentals are available in Empire) are nearby. Fish on Lake Michigan with one of the charter boats or try your luck on the Platte River or the Betsie River. Kayaking or tubing on those rivers give you a different view and are fun for the whole family. Bring your own boat to enjoy nearby Crystal Lake! Don't forget to plan a family night at the Honor Drive- In Movie Theater just 5 minutes away.
PLEASE NOTE: For renters staying 7 nights housekeeping includes cleaning and sanitizing the cottage, as well as fresh linens and bath/kitchen towels. Paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap and dishwasher pods will be provided as well as garbage bags and garbage removal service.
Travelers have to bring the following:
Bed Linens for two queen size beds (fitted sheet, sheet, pillow cases), bed linens for one king size bed ( fitted sheet, sheet and king size pillow cases), bath towels (large, hand towels, wash cloth), kitchen towels, dish rags, hand soap, toiletries. Paper towels, toilet paper will be supplied at the beginning of the stay but not throughout the stay. Dish soap, dishwasher tabs and garbage bags will be at the cottage.