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White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!

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OVERALL:  The stylish dining table and overhead chandelier in the dining area.
EXTERIOR:  The front of the house.
EXTERIOR:  The front yard.
EXTERIOR:  The backyard, which faces the river and features a gas grill, outdoor bonfire ring, Adirondack chairs, and small tables.
EXTERIOR:  Looking out towards the river from the backyard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Betsie Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!

White Birch is a beautifully-remodeled 3-bedroom 2-bath ranch-style home on the Betsie River as it winds into Elberta, Michigan, just across the bay from Frankfort.

The home is located in a private setting, backing up to the Betsie River. Shops and restaurants in Frankfort are just a short bike ride or 5 minute drive away.

This home is a lovely hub for your Michigan adventures, whether you plan to relax at home, explore outside, or enjoy strolling bars, restaurants, and ice cream parlors.


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

Our local property manager lives in the area and is available to address any issues as needed.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located in a private setting, backing up to the Betsie River natural area. Shops and restaurants in the adorable town of Frankfort are just a short bike ride or 5 minute drive away.

Enjoy a hike directly from the front door of the house to Elberta Dunes South Natural Area, with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Spend time at Elberta Beach or Frankfort Beach on Lake Michigan, or venture to nearby Crystal Lake, Arcadia Dunes, or Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Enjoy hiking or biking the Betsie Valley Trail, a 22 mile path connecting nearby nature areas and towns. You’ll also find canoeing, fishing, and kayaking in the area.

You might also consider nearby Crystal Mountain Resort – a ski and spa resort with multi-season activities, located 20 minutes away in Thompsonville.


THE SPACE:

* Outdoor fire pit
* Gas grill
* Garage (available for storage and hanging out, not for parking)
* 6 bikes available
* Foosball table
* Nearby river access several hundred yards up river
* Bay views and river views
* Washer and dryer
* Keurig coffee maker
* Drip coffee maker
* Blender
* High-speed WiFi
* SmartTV
* New stainless steel appliances (incl dishwasher)
* Privacy
* Natural beauty
* Proximity to hiking and biking trails, Lake Michigan, Town of Frankfort, Crystal Mountain Resort, nearby beaches and playgrounds, and all that northern Michigan has to offer.


TRANSIT:

It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) EXTRA GUEST FEE: There is an additional fee for each guest after the first 2 guests. Please make certain that the correct number of guests are on the reservation so that the total cost is correctly calculated.

2) PET POLICY: We allow up to 2 dogs at the property. Pets other than dogs are not permitted and more than 2 dogs is also not permitted. There is a pet fee if bringing 1 or 2 dogs. Thus, if bringing 1 or 2 dogs, please make certain that this is specified on the reservation so that the pet fee is appropriately applied.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PETS: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with the payment of the pet fee. More than 2 dogs is prohibited. Any pets other than dogs are also prohibited.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Elberta, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Elberta Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$421.57, 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.

What time is check-in at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! Great Location! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Lake and Lake Michigan. Elberta Beach and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 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. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
We had a great time staying here. It was not far from Crystal Mountain where we did some skiing and proximity to Downtown Frankfort was great with shops and restaurants. Property had everything we needed for our family to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ShannonS

Great place great price
Great place great price quick reservation process amazing Staff from reserving to checkout

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay again!
Place was nice, clean, and comfortable. 2nd time renting with property group and have been happy both times!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right
Perfect size and location for this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rick J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski stay
House was nice. Pretty much like the pictures online. Plenty of amenities. Having Netflix was a nice touch.House was warm but the bedroom doors need to stay open to keep heat in the bedrooms.Beds were foam and firm. Good for us. Nice quiet neighborhood. Kelly the mgr was h loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salmon in the fall
Property was perfect for our needs. Clean, spacious and quiet. Will stay here again. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay!
Being able to look out of the door wall at beautiful Betsie Bay was a plus! Saw 3 deer at the neighbors property. They seem very comfortable coming into the neighborhood. The home was perfect, fresh and clean. It had snowed the night before so it was to cold to go for a bike ride but there was 8 or 9 bikes in the garage along with foosball and a ping pong. I would recommend this rental to anybody and everybody! Another bonus was the washer and dryer which we needed because we were rock collecting at Point Betsie and got quite wet do to windy conditions. I would definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simplicity
Great place with easy access to local trails and bike path for morning excursions
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golfing getaway
Needed a place to stay for a guys golf getaway. It was great! Loved the location. Place was very clean and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john-michael f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house
Family and I had a great time at this hidden gem. We really enjoyed the bikes they had in the garage. Thanks for the fun trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We had a very enjoyable stay at this VRBO. The house was very clean and in a good location. The only possible issue could be the lack of air but it was cool for our stay so we didn’t have any issues and each room did have a nice fan provided!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Better than we expected! Quiet location, awesome view out back, and a beautiful kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very safe, clean property! Will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
short stay
everything was great. newly remolded, clean. was perfect for our little getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October in Elberta.
Very nice! We've stayed here before and its close to everything we like. The house is roomy and comfortable. Property manager easy to get ahold of and ease of renting it completes the deal. Verymuch enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overlooking the river in quiet neighborhood
A great place to base while visiting family. Comfortable and clean, nicely renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good!
The place was clean, comfortable and well appointed! We had everything we needed and it was the perfect location for surf / hike adventures!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing weekend
Nice place to relax after a day of fishing on Lake Michigan. Comfortable beds and nice hot shower. Will recommend others that are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean & Adorable
Adorable house that has been newly updated. The place was immaculately cleaned and felt like home. The owners also let us bring our dogs which we truly appreciated and they loved chasing their ball in the huge private front yard. Super close to the town of Frankfurt which is on the lake with cute shops and restaurants. Wonderful place to stay and enjoy the area in!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Stay
We really enjoyed the updated space. The ping pong and foose ball tables were a hit with our grandchildren. Quiet neighborhood. The gift bowl of goodies was a welcomed treat after a long travel day. It was a very comfortable stay and would definately return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Lake-life
Clean, modern, recommendable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter getaway
Loved everything about this property. Cozy & loved all the furnishings. It was in a perfect location close to Frankfort, trails, breweries. There was a nice short trail head 5” from the home. Would return for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and dog friendly
Had a lovely two night stay. This home is newly renovated, very clean and very well located to the beach and Frankfort. We especially loved that our dogs were welcomed. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
No problem
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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