[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&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 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/e1282732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/0a384198.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/be5765d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/b2b0f296.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96827900/96827859/3dcf6a37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/38e69b47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly Elberta - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=119155384&PinnedHotelID=119155384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107160000/107155200/107155168/85d655d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Alley Cottage - Cozy 3-bedroom cottage with WiFi, AC in charming Beulah Beulah - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $221 CA $519 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=107155168&PinnedHotelID=107155168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34454800/34454738/0d0eb086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Woods Cottage at Platte Lake, Honor MI. 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Great Location! Elberta - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 58 reviews CA $106 CA $513 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=76254024&PinnedHotelID=76254024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: NO pets on ANY furniture & pick up after dog! ### 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## 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 - Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Pinecroft Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.8 km - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.9 km - Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 16.2 km - Platte Lake - 16 min drive - 14.0 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Platte River Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cherry Hut - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Walking distance to Betsie River & 10 minutes to Lake Michigan & Crystal Mnt! located? > This family-friendly Benzonia cabin is within 3 mi (5 km) of Benzie Area Historical Museum and Betsie Valley Trail. Pinecroft Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## 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 9.2 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 #### 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. 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