Title: Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=96827859&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! Family-friendly cabin in Benzonia ## Photo gallery for Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! ![Property grounds - Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/be5765d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/b2b0f296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/0a384198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/3dcf6a37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! (Benzonia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/e1282732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the woods on 5 acres, this private cabin is within walking distance to the Betsie River. Enjoy easy access to Northern Michigan's top spots including Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Crystal Mountain. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! Kick back and relax in this private, cozy cabin nestled in the woods on 5 beautiful acres, walking distance to the Betsie River. Centrally located to Northern Michigan’s most sought out locations- Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain, the Betsie River and SO much more! Come explore paradise— beaches, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, breweries, fishing, canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, golfing, wineries and more all within MINUTES—your adventure awaits! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469500/76469419/cb8f539c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Cabin located on the Betsie River and close to Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=76469419&PinnedHotelID=76469419&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33911200/33911116/0817925f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Michigan-A-Frame: Spring is right around the corner in Kalkaska Kalkaska - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=33911116&PinnedHotelID=33911116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107747000/107746940/17dfda2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Glarum House - Gorgeous Dog-Friendly Historic Home in Great Location with Central A/C! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.594116,-86.099304&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iteoGrgolO%3FS%3FW%3FS%40W%40U%3FS%40W%40S%40UBU%40UBUBU%40SBUBUDSBUBSDUDSBSFSDUDSDSFQFSDSFQFSFQHSFQFQHOFSHOHQHQHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJMHMLMJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLKLIJILILILINGLILGLGNGLENGLELENENELENCNCLCNCNALCPCL%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBNBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNFLFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNJLHNJNHNJNHNHNHPHPFNHRHNFPFPHRFPFRFPDRFRDPFRDRDTDRDTDPBTDRBTDRBT%40TBRBTBT%40T%40TBT%40R%40V%3FR%40T%3FV%40R%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FVAR%3FTATATCTATATCTCRCTATCRETCTERCRERETERERERGRERGPERGRGPGRIPGRGPINIPGPIPINIPINKNINKNILKNKNKJKNKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMJMHKHMHOHMFMHMFODMFMFOFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAMAQAMCOAOCMCOCOEMCOEOEMEMEOGMEOIMEMGMIOGMIMIMIKIMKMKMIKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIMKOKKKOKOIMKOIOKOIOIQIOIQIQGQIOGQGSIQGSGQGSESGQGSESESESGSCSEUESCSCUEUCSCUAUCSCUAUCUAUAUAU%3FUASAW%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yzXCllJpuuhTDePJHlCFohxDce8=) Benzonia, MI #### What's nearby - Benzie Area Historical Museum \- 5 min drive \- 3.7 km - Betsie Valley Trail \- 6 min drive \- 4.7 km - Crystal Mountain \- 8 min drive \- 13.7 km - Pinecroft Golf Course \- 8 min drive \- 5.8 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club \- 9 min drive \- 7.6 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬5 min drive - ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬11 min drive - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt!? ### What time is check-out at Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt!? ### Where is Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony D. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice stay in a rustic cabin with almost complete privacy, yet minutes from shopping and the lake. Good base for exploring NW Michigan. ##### Anthony D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avalon B. Jul 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Retreat The location is so convenient to all the beautiful towns and lakes! We were so busy during the day, it was a relief to rest at this peaceful bungalow! ##### Avalon B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathy W. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was cozy and comfortable. The only draw back was all the scents in the house, as I am allergic to them I suffered red watery eyes and running nose. ##### Cathy W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian B. Sep 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ironman weekend My family had a great time staying at this location . Was super close to the race venue along with Great accommodations from a fire pit, games inside for the kids to a yard we ran Around and played hide n seek. Super clean and plenty of space for all of us. I would definitely stay here again . ##### Brian B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina K. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We are very glad to have found this cabin so close to town and the beach! We were traveling as a family (2 young children) and our dog so we needed a place conveniently located but also private. The cabin has plenty of room and all the necessary accommodations, with a large private yard. We spent most of our time at Frankfort beach and enjoyed wonderful weather. The cabin was a welcome retreat at the end of a long day in the sun. We utilized the grill and the outdoor patio, and were grateful for comfortable sleeping spaces. Check-in and check-out was easy and the owner was very responsive when needed. ##### Christina K. 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