Modern A-Frame Cabin Near Frankenmuth & Bay City
Entire home in Essexville, Michigan
- 5 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Jereme
- Superhost
- 4 years hosting
Listing highlights
Top 10% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Near Bay City and Frankenmuth
A short drive to downtown Bay City's waterfront, antique shops, and cafés, with Frankenmuth about 25 minutes away
A-frame cabin with soaring ceilings
High ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows give the open living space a cabin-like feel
Spotless and cozy, per dozens of guests
Guests highlight how clean and cozy the space is, with many saying it exceeded their expectations
Experience a one-of-a-kind, peaceful A-Frame cabin in the Great Lakes Bay. Wake up slow—coffee in hand, sunlight pouring in, nowhere to be. Designed for couples and small group getaways. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, yet a short drive to charming Frankenmuth and minutes from Bay City’s beach and downtown—cafés, shops, waterfront views, and great food when you’re ready to explore.
The space
Welcome to the A-Frames on Heavenridge.
This property features two A-frame cabins connected by garages (duplex-style), each with private entrances and no shared living space.
It's the first and only twin double Aframe of its kind in Michigan. The property was built in 1971, remodeled with modern touches yet keeping its charm and character. You haven't seen anything like this twin double aframe before!
The space:
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Open-concept living with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows
- Central AC & heat
- Fast WiFi + 55” 4K Smart TV
- Electric fireplace
- Board games & cards
Kitchen:
Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, Keurig coffee maker, kettle, blender, toaster, microwave, and cooking essentials. Complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer provided.
Sleeping arrangements:
-King bed (main floor)
-Queen bed (loft)
-Twin bed (loft)
Bathroom & laundry:
- Washer & dryer
- Complimentary laundry pods
- Fresh linens, towels, and basic toiletries
Outdoor Fire Pit provided. Wood can be purchased at the Kroger or Gas station down the road.
Parking:
Free driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles (back-to-back).
Please note: This property does not have a hot tub. Some older reviews may still reference it.
Close to Bay City, Frankenmuth & more:
- 3 minutes to Grocery stores and Walgreens.
- 5 minutes to Downtown Bay City.
- 5 minutes to largest Antique stores in Michigan.
- 7 minutes to Uptown Bay City.
- 8 minutes to Bay County Golf.
- 10 minutes to Saginaw Bay.
- 14 minutes to Lake Huron Beach.
- 15 minutes to Saginaw.
- 20 minutes to Midland.
- 25 minutes to Downtown Frankenmuth, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn, Bavarian Blast, and Zehnder’s Splash Village
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire A-frame cabin, except the garage.
Other things to note
QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10pm - 7am.
This is a quiet residential neighborhood and parties are not allowed. We want our guests to have a good time but please keep the noise to a minimum and be respectful of our neighbors. Failure to follow the quiet hour requirements will result in a minimum $250 fine and a phone call to local law enforcement.
EXTERIOR CAMERAS:
We have 2 exterior motion security cameras. One located near front porch facing entrance and driveway. One located on the back yard porch facing the back door entrance and entire patio. Cameras are always on. There are no cameras or audio recording devices inside the home.
CHILDREN SAFETY:
Please keep an eye on your younger children. Lots of share edges along with steep, floating stairs. We are not liable for any accidents during your stay. Please do not book if you feel the space is not suitable for children.
PETS:
Due to family allergies, we do not allow pets in the home. If you are traveling with a service animal, we will do our very best to accommodate you, but we would encourage you to look for other pet friendly accommodations.
HOUSE RULES:
- Max of 5 people and no unregistered guests.
- No parties and loud music.
- No smoking of any kind (cigarettes, vapors, marijuana, etc) both inside and outside the house.
- No illegal activity.
- Do not flush sanitary items down the toilet.
Failure to observe any of the house rules will result in a minimum $250 fine.
CHECK IN Procedure:
- A few days prior to your check in date, we will message you detailed check in instructions
- We will message you self checkin door code the day of check in
- Check in is at 3pm or later
CHECK OUT Procedure:
- Check out is at 10am.
- Please rinse all dirty dishes and put them in dishwasher.
- Please leave used towels on bathroom floor.
- Put any moved furniture/patio chairs back where it was.
Your cleaning fee covers a normal amount of clean up in addition to washing/ folding linen and folding your washed towels. Any additional cleaning (i.e. excess trash, dirt, stains, etc) will result in an additional cleaning charge.
We do not expect our guests to clean or remove bedding during their stay, but we do expect guests to respect our home. We would appreciate it if you leave the house in the same or better condition as you found it :)
The space
Welcome to the A-Frames on Heavenridge.
This property features two A-frame cabins connected by garages (duplex-style), each with private entrances and no shared living space.
It's the first and only twin double Aframe of its kind in Michigan. The property was built in 1971, remodeled with modern touches yet keeping its charm and character. You haven't seen anything like this twin double aframe before!
The space:
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Open-concept living with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows
- Central AC & heat
- Fast WiFi + 55” 4K Smart TV
- Electric fireplace
- Board games & cards
Kitchen:
Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, Keurig coffee maker, kettle, blender, toaster, microwave, and cooking essentials. Complimentary coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer provided.
Sleeping arrangements:
-King bed (main floor)
-Queen bed (loft)
-Twin bed (loft)
Bathroom & laundry:
- Washer & dryer
- Complimentary laundry pods
- Fresh linens, towels, and basic toiletries
Outdoor Fire Pit provided. Wood can be purchased at the Kroger or Gas station down the road.
Parking:
Free driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles (back-to-back).
Please note: This property does not have a hot tub. Some older reviews may still reference it.
Close to Bay City, Frankenmuth & more:
- 3 minutes to Grocery stores and Walgreens.
- 5 minutes to Downtown Bay City.
- 5 minutes to largest Antique stores in Michigan.
- 7 minutes to Uptown Bay City.
- 8 minutes to Bay County Golf.
- 10 minutes to Saginaw Bay.
- 14 minutes to Lake Huron Beach.
- 15 minutes to Saginaw.
- 20 minutes to Midland.
- 25 minutes to Downtown Frankenmuth, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, Bavarian Inn, Bavarian Blast, and Zehnder’s Splash Village
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire A-frame cabin, except the garage.
Other things to note
QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10pm - 7am.
This is a quiet residential neighborhood and parties are not allowed. We want our guests to have a good time but please keep the noise to a minimum and be respectful of our neighbors. Failure to follow the quiet hour requirements will result in a minimum $250 fine and a phone call to local law enforcement.
EXTERIOR CAMERAS:
We have 2 exterior motion security cameras. One located near front porch facing entrance and driveway. One located on the back yard porch facing the back door entrance and entire patio. Cameras are always on. There are no cameras or audio recording devices inside the home.
CHILDREN SAFETY:
Please keep an eye on your younger children. Lots of share edges along with steep, floating stairs. We are not liable for any accidents during your stay. Please do not book if you feel the space is not suitable for children.
PETS:
Due to family allergies, we do not allow pets in the home. If you are traveling with a service animal, we will do our very best to accommodate you, but we would encourage you to look for other pet friendly accommodations.
HOUSE RULES:
- Max of 5 people and no unregistered guests.
- No parties and loud music.
- No smoking of any kind (cigarettes, vapors, marijuana, etc) both inside and outside the house.
- No illegal activity.
- Do not flush sanitary items down the toilet.
Failure to observe any of the house rules will result in a minimum $250 fine.
CHECK IN Procedure:
- A few days prior to your check in date, we will message you detailed check in instructions
- We will message you self checkin door code the day of check in
- Check in is at 3pm or later
CHECK OUT Procedure:
- Check out is at 10am.
- Please rinse all dirty dishes and put them in dishwasher.
- Please leave used towels on bathroom floor.
- Put any moved furniture/patio chairs back where it was.
Your cleaning fee covers a normal amount of clean up in addition to washing/ folding linen and folding your washed towels. Any additional cleaning (i.e. excess trash, dirt, stains, etc) will result in an additional cleaning charge.
We do not expect our guests to clean or remove bedding during their stay, but we do expect guests to respect our home. We would appreciate it if you leave the house in the same or better condition as you found it :)
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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 306 reviews.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Essexville, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
This A-Frame cabin is in a pleasant, clean neighborhood minutes from downtown Bay City. Many of our neighbors have lived in their homes for 20+ years. We kindly ask that our guests keep noise to a minimum and respect the 10pm - 7am quiet hour period.
Meet your host
Born in the 90s
Where I went to school: Portland State University
We host 4 mid-century inspired homes across Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region — Frankenmuth, Bay City, Saginaw, and Midland. As Superhosts, we’ve welcomed hundreds of guests from around the world and earned a reputation for well-designed, comfortable stays. Whether you’re here for business, a weekend getaway, or time with family, our goal is simple: make travel feel easy, welcoming, and memorable.
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