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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Elberta, MI
  • Popular LocationBetsie Lake11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFrankfort Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Betsie Lighthouse12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)37 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled!

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.
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.
Notes and features:

* 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.
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Elberta

Located in Elberta, this vacation 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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What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 11 min walk
  • Elberta Beach - 1 min drive
  • Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve - 5 min drive
  • Frankfort Beach - 5 min drive
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 13 min drive
  • Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
  • A&W Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company - 5 min drive
  • The Hotel Frankfort - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Birch - Riverfront and Newly-Remodeled! on May 28, 2024 start from $97.9, excluding 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!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
True Lake-life
Clean, modern, recommendable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Bernie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elberta White Birch December 2023
Home is recently updated and nice. Dining Room had a very nice table, though there could have been better chairs. Kitchen seemed to be adequately stocked with plates, glasses, and utensils. Beds are very firm. There were many summer toys in the garage including several bikes. Furnace was a bit loud. Checkin could have been smoother, as the instructions were to contact the property manager and that she would meet us at the house. Instead, she just gave us the lock code, which could have been done in the app.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T., Kimball

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Ranch
This remodeled ranch was the perfect stay for our work crew. Some owners shy away from businesses looking to house their crew but we were warmly welcomed. This is the second property our crew has rented from Agape properties (the first was in Kalkaska) both properties were managed well and lovely homes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
White Birch
This is our 3rd stay at White Birch so we obviously like the place! The house is great. Roomy, well appointed and space to spread out and relax. The location is perfect also if you like to hike as it's located near quite a few trails both south and north on M22. Easy drives to Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City and to Manistee. We are planning a return trip in the spring. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
short and sweet
Property manager was very accessible and helpful. Cut the stay by one day as the weather was not great. We liked the property and would use it again. Pat & Kathy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

George A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay
Pulling into the driveway we tryed the garage door lockbox. (It was the first one we saw) That didn’t work, so we went to the front door. The home was lovely to enter, clean and up-to-date. The snacks were a bonus as it was late. The beds were excellent (loved the linens and pillows) we all slept well. Very nice to have laundry and 2 full baths. I would definitely stay again, my only complaint was the cleaning fee for one nights stay was more then expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Awesome Place!
Elberta is located right on the Betsie River with the patio overlooking a wooded marsh teeming with birds and black squirrels. Sunrises are amazing as are evenings grilling and sitting by a fire. The house is equipped with everything one could need. Plenty of room, 2 baths, nice kitchen etc. Located 3 mins. from Frankfort and Rt. 22 leading to the north locations of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown and Grand Traverse Bay. All great day trips. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R., ,Otisville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Home!
Very CLEAN home with all the essentials!! Bed (only slept in one) was extremely comfortable with quality linens. Kelly is wonderful and super informative. I highly recommend this home to any and everyone and would definitely return if ever back in the area.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
We enjoyed just about everything during our week in NW Michigan. The White Birch property was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elberta stay
The house sits on a quiet cul de sac nestled up to the Betsie River. Nice sun rises over the vegetation near the river. The house appears to have all new appliances, a total makeover including both baths and the kitchen which is open and easy to work in. It was very nice! We are hoping to return in the summer as we do love the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

kirsten d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would love to return!
Very impressed with the cleanliness and thoughtfulness staging of the home. It had everything we needed and we loved how close it is to downtown Frankfort!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Holly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute town but no A/C in the house
For starters, the house had no air conditioning. It did not say that it did or didn't in the property description, but I would have liked to know that it did not have A/C. We just assumed it did since it is so updated. We were there in last week of August with temps in the 70's so we managed fine, but the humidity on the rainy night was unpleasant and getting ready after a shower was warmer than I'd like. House is in very nice condition. 2 full baths was a huge bonus for the 4 of us. Kitchen is great! After our stay we were told by local charter captain that there was a horrific crime that happened here in November of 2020. Use a simple online search and decide for yourself. While this might not deter some, I would have liked to know that before booking. I did call VRBO to ask what the required disclosure is on something like this and they told me that it isn't required. There is an amazing hike just down the street uphill to the top of one of dunes, the view is amazing and well worth the sandy uphill climb. If you are outdoorsy and/or active make sure you do it. Loved the town of Frankfort, lots of good places to eat. Overall we were satisfied with the stay, just disappointed at the no mention of air conditioning AND the history of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the area!
Thank you for a wonderfully clean home, the new kitchen and furnishings can't be beat! We enjoy the area, the trails, the beach in Frankfort and canoeing on the Platte River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice experience
Lovely home, good location, great hosts. We all had a fun time seeing Frankfort and biking around Elberta. Thanks for making our stay simple and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We stayed here for the 4th of July weekend. The home was cleaned, cute, and comfortable. Close to all the fun activities Elberta and Frankfort had to offer. Sadly the firework show was canceled due to weather. Firepit at the home was small and close to the house where lots of bugs gathered. I would recommend moving it to the side of the home. We truly enjoyed our stay and looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022