Title: The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! Apartment in Benzonia with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! ![Interior - The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/2d020fdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/11e2fec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/0a94145d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/b03b7712.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/1e0f6b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Blessing, a cozy basement apartment in the countryside just outside Benzonia, Michigan. Unwind by the electric fireplace or enjoy DirecTV and streaming on the large TV. With high-speed Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, washer and dryer you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! The Blessing is a super cute, safe, and cozy 1200 square foot basement apartment in the country just outside of Benzonia, Michigan. It features a private entrance, high-speed Wi-Fi, a living room with a coffee table that easily converts to a workstation, electric fireplace, large TV with DirecTV and streaming, full kitchen, dining table, bedroom with queen size bed, a queen size sleeper sofa, full bathroom, and a washer and dryer. NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is in a country setting, a couple miles outside of Benzonia, Michigan, which is a fairly typical small town in northern Michigan. There are grocery stores, a hardware store, various other stores, restaurants, churches, banks, and a U.S. post office in Benzonia. The home is just north of the Betsie River and is very close to the Homestead Dam on the Betsie River, which is famous for salmon fishing. Crystal Mountain and Crystal Lake are both also nearby. THE SPACE: This is a fully-furnished and fully-finished basement apartment. The property owners (a very nice older couple that serve in full-time local Christian ministry) live above the apartment on the first floor of the home. The apartment has a private entrance, but there is also a locked door that leads to the upstairs of the home. There are some Christian books, movies, and artwork in the apartment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) GENERAL: Our accommodations have been dedicated to God and belong to Him. It is our goal to honor Him with our lives and with all that He has given us. This is why our rental apartment is called “The Blessing”. There are a few Christian books and DVD’s on the shelves and a couple of Christian pictures on the wall. If you are comfortable with this, then we welcome you. 2) PET POLICY: Absolutely no pets of any kind are permitted at the apartment! (Please do not bother asking.) 3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside. 4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct. 5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Early check-ins are strictly prohibited. 6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are also strictly prohibited. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113160000/113154200/113154176/9794cf2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brookside Cottages and Resort Willow Cottage Grawn - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=113154176&PinnedHotelID=113154176&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/628248a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Minutes to Tippy Dam. 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(Please do not bother asking.) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 and a deadbolt lock 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 39e98624-7564-4b6c-bb21-b450a6c5c203 ## About the area Benzonia is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, while Benzie Area Historical Museum and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. [Visit our Benzonia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Benzonia.dx6320602) [View more Apartments in Benzonia](https://www.expedia.ca/Benzonia-Apartments.d6320602-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.60476%2C-86.07464&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J3JADx8H1405hbsnyyG1H78QIwk=) Benzonia, MI ### What's nearby - ![Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331735/386be914-2d61-41f4-9067-b7c598d1f4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crystal Mountain 10 min drive \- 17.3 km - Benzie Area Historical Museum 4 min drive \- 4.4 km - Betsie Valley Trail 6 min drive \- 5.4 km - Pinecroft Golf Course 6 min drive \- 4.0 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club 7 min drive \- 6.1 km ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - A Papano's Pizza BEULAH 7 min drive - Cherry Hut 7 min drive - Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner 13 min drive - Platte River Inn 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!? ### What time is check-out at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!? ### Where is The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy J. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay for Frankfort 70.3 triathlon I was so impressed with this property. Very clean and quiet environment. It was close to my event which made it easy to go back and forth. This property was very well thought out with everything you could think of needing for a comfortable stay. I would recommend this property to friends and family and would consider staying here again in the future. ##### Cathy J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Blessing Slightly hesitant at first due to owners on site but it was overall quiet and private. Many nice touches, clean, and nicely decorated. We will definitely return! ##### Lisa B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne G. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Blessing So impressed with my first ever experience staying in a rental. Everything from the furnishings, color's and cleanliness and the owners were top notch. The only thing I would suggest is the walkway to the basement rental be updated as I had a bit of trouble navigating my way down. ##### Susanne G. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasha V. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway The place was very clean and organized. Floors literally looked clean enough to eat off of. Very impressive. There was a nice amount of space to spread out. We had everything we could've wanted in the kitchen. There was a nice selection of movies, books and games. We didn't have time to use them but it was nice to have the option. The beds were clean and came with lots of bedding and blankets. The mattress was firmer then we are used to but it was ok, not everyone has the same preferences with beds. We were a little leary about sharing a house with the owners but it worked out just fine for our family. We did meet the owner when we arrived but that was the only time we saw her. Other than that we could hear some movement and the tv upsatirs but it was in no way a disturbance. Overall the stay was great and we would visit again if we were in the area. ##### Tasha V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen B. Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was excellent, the kitchen was extremely well stocked, everything you need!! Would highly recommend , very comfortable and clean!! ##### Doreen B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The apartment was beautifully decorated and roomy! I brought too much with us because everything we needed was there. Already considering another stay this fall with my sister! ##### Susan H. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reid C. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed ourselves here. It is relatively close to lake Michigan and the Platte River. They had everything that you can imagine for the kitchen and bathroom. All your needs will be met including some good books, games and videos. Thankful the Lord gave us this 'Blessing'! ##### Reid C. 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