Notes from the host
Rising Star Farm
Premier Hostess offering a delightful Farm House (with fenced backyard for the doggies), Barn, Pastures, Corrals and RV Hook Up! All available on 12+ acres located just a HALF MILE up the road from Flintfields park entrance! It doesn't get any more perfect than this!!!
This charming home was built in 1854 and has been beautifully remodeled and fully equipped with all the amenities needed for your convenience and comfort. We cater to our Equestrian friends and have over 10 years of experience in making sure our guests are completely satisfied and feel at home at Rising Star Farm. Master bedroom has a King bed and private balcony. Bedrooms #2 and #3 have one Queen bed each. Home is perched on highest point in four counties with panoramic views in all directions. Peaceful, quiet location, but just minutes to shopping, gas, beaches, golf, casino, restaurants and everything you need.
This historic farm house can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people with 3 bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. There is a fully equipped, spacious kitchen and dinning area with breakfast nook open to a cozy living room with a large smart TV and satellite channels, WI-FI and air-conditioning. Outside you can enjoy spectacular views from the private balcony that is accessible by exterior stairs or from the master bedroom, or use the gas grill to dine out on the deck. Enjoy the morning with a hot cup of coffee on the quiet front porch surrounded by flowers and a huge variety of birds taking turns at the feeders. Your dogs will appreciate the fenced in back yard to run around free from a leash. Scenic views stretch in every direction and there is a large bon fire pit with plenty of wood for family fun and story-telling around a campfire.
This was our private working farm for the past 23 years, and for the first time we are offering the barn and land with the house rental. The barn is non-traditional and very open. It currently is set up with 3 huge stalls, but, could be converted to 5 stalls easily. There are two wooden corrals, 3 pastures on a total of 12+ acres and a small outdoor arena that can be converted to individual corrals with round pen pannels. We also have RV hook up on site for electric and water. RV site, barn and pastures may be rented for additional fees negotiated at time of booking the farmhouse, based on number of horses and needs.
We love the Traverse City and Elk Rapids areas and can make some great recommendations for things to do, places to eat and must see locations during your stay with us.
We are located approximately a 1/2 mile north from the entrance to Flintfields Horse Park, home of Traverse City Horse Shows, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and the American Gold Cup series. We specialize in accommodating trainers, barn owners and competitors during the summer, and tourists and families in the shoulder seasons. For our equestrian guests, we also have the potential to offer extra pasture space to give your equine partner a quiet place to stretch, graze and relax before the next competition. Please don't hesitate to inquire if interested in taking advantage of this unique offering. We offer a 5% discount for all reservations made for 30 days or more, and 10% for any reservations 8 weeks or longer.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home with exception of the basement and a locked storage room. The fully stocked kitchen will have all the appliances, dishes, pots and pans needed to prepare meals. Featuring granite counter tops, hard wood floors, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Our generous amenities include coffee, tea, reverse osmosis filtered water, snacks, all the fixing for making s'mores, common spices and condiments are provided, in addition to paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, moisturizing lotion, first aid supplies, extra toiletry items, linens and towels, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, extra blankets and pillows. Laundry room is equipped with washer and dryer and large utility sink. In addition, a gas grill is available on the deck, as well as lawn furniture and a large bonfire pit with plenty of free wood for your use. Guests are welcome to walk around the property and enjoy the scenery.
Other things to note
The farm house was built in 1854 and has a rich and interesting history. It has been fully renovated in recent years, however, there are some quirky little things about the house that require a certain amount of appreciation for old things. This is a non-smoking, dog friendly home, and a working farm. Owners live just a few miles away and will be onsite several times a week to water flowers and fruit trees and tend to other chores around the property. We pride ourselves on offering spotless clean accommodations and go above and beyond normal protocol for enhanced cleaning recommendations to ensure your safety and peace of mind. We leave additional cleaning supplies in the house for your use and offer additional cleaning services throughout your stay as requested after your arrival.
