Holiday rentals with a kayak in Benzie County

Jane & Zach's Guest Suite

Beautiful sunrises at the private Guest Suite (the lower level of my home) nestled in the woods on Stevens Lake. Loons, birds, turkeys, bald eagle and deer may surprise you. Guest Suite has 2 bedrooms, bath and family room with fully stocked kitchenette for all your cooking needs. Private locking sliding glass door opens to the patio, gas grill, hammock and fire pit overlooking the lake. A steep walking trail and steps down to the lakefront access the dock, 2 kayaks, paddleboat & life jackets.

Skiing/Sleeping Bear/Fish/Casino/Crystal Mountain

Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore beaches on Lake Michigan during the summer or cross country ski in winter, 10 minutes. Only 25 minutes to Crystal Mountain down hill skiing, cross country skiing, and golf. Enjoy 20 feet of private frontage on Big Platte Lake, visit Traverse City, visit Frankfort, or watch your favorite shows on Hulu or Peacock. Fish using 14ft rowboat. Kayaks provide exercise/relaxing float. One member of guests must be 25 years or older to reserve this property.

Maple Nest Cottage/Carriage house- Crystal Lake

This new cozy cottage is perched up in the trees with beautiful views of Crystal Lake, talk about great location!!! Guests will have lakefront access, Betsy bike trails right outside your door, Crystal Mountain golf and ski resort only a 10 minute drive, Frankfort- a bike ride away, close to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor/Fishtown/winery's/brewery's, too many to mention. Everything supplied, bedding/dishes/pot-pans/grill/firepit/bikes/kayaks. There is pontoon rental available.

2BR Crystal Lk Cabin walk 2 beach no road to cross

Your cozy Breeze-Way Cabin with parking, fire pit, grill and Crystal Lake steps away, no busy road to cross Walk to your own 25 ft beach with beach chairs, fire pit, and sandy bottom. Well equipped 2 BR cabin, WiFi, 49” Roku smart TV, grill, firepit, new Futon and love seat 1 mile to Beulah, close to Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City We are experienced owners dedicated to a great visit. Our house, deck, patio are private areas New swim raft! Larger groups ask about our 2nd Cabin

The Penthouse Suite

Enjoy all four seasons with beautiful panoramic views. A private suite with kitchenette, full bath, bar area with 2 stools. Near wineries, beaches, hiking, biking and Sleeping Bear National Park & Lake Michigan. Herring Lake across the street. Also included is dock access (for walking/sitting) and kayaks at your own risk. Crystal Mountain fifteen minutes by car. Backyard fire pit for guests to use. Note: steep driveway in the winter you will need a four wheel drive vehicle.

Beautiful Beachfront Home on Crystal Lake

Welcome to your unforgettable Crystal Lake getaway where you will be steps away from putting your toes in the warm sandy beach and sparkling blue waters. Get ready to create priceless memories with friends and family as you enjoy the cozy accommodations in our three-bedroom, two-bathroom lake house. Just purchased in Fall of 2024, we have made significant updates starting with all the main level flooring, beds, couches, décor, interior doors, and a completely renovated kitchen.

The Cottage Garden Guesthouse

Enchanted cottage guesthouse nestled among towering pine trees. Situated on private lake sharing the same walkway as the main house , with gorgeous natural surroundings including 7 acres of rolling terrain, sprawling gardens, majestic sunsets views, and starry nights. Owned by an award-winning Interior Designer. The Cottage Garden is vintage charm maintained with every attention to detail. Short drive to Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, & Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Sweetheart Beach Cottage

This adorable cottage is set up for two adults. It is located in the quaint village of Lake Ann on Herendeene lake. The cottage has it's own sandy beach and shares the dock and swim platform with the main house. There is a private yard and kayak launch . The cottage has a small kitchenette, fridge and a gas grill for preparing meals. Come get away from it all in this cozy cottage with new and comfy furnishings. Minutes from Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes

South Street Suite - Peaceful Pond Setting

Remodel complete!! Fresh paint, new countertops, dishwasher and some extra special touches. Very clean 2 bedroom apartment next to our home on a private fish stocked pond. Enjoy hiking our 85 acres with almost 3,000 feet of Betsie River frontage *steep hill. We are adjacent to a 35 acre municipal park with a playground, disc golf course and a Veteran's Memorial Site. Lots of quaint stores, restaurants and skiing within 10 miles.