Title: The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/909ca24e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/f8728c5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/11e2fec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/48063daf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/91000000/90990800/90990715/729b00cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## 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 ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105560000/105552500/105552457/0dbac893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute & Artsy Condo 1mi from Crystal lake, & 7mi from Frankfort Benzonia - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=105552457&PinnedHotelID=105552457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032700/97032696/db568fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! 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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 ![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 - Betsie Valley Trail - 7 min drive - 4.0 km - Pinecroft Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.0 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.1 km - Champion Hill Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km - Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 17.0 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬13 min drive - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NEW! The Blessing - A CUTE AND COZY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY RETREAT! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at NEW! The Blessing - A CUTE AND COZY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY RETREAT!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at NEW! The Blessing - A CUTE AND COZY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY RETREAT!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is NEW! The Blessing - A CUTE AND COZY CHRISTIAN COUNTRY RETREAT! located? > Situated in Benzonia, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Benzie Area Historical Museum, Betsie Valley Trail, and Pinecroft Golf Course. Crystal Lake Golf Club is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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