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The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!

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LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.
LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.
LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.
LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.
LIVING ROOM: The apartment has a very comfortable living room with a sleeper sofa, comfy chair, ceiling fan, table, and television.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Benzonia, MI
  • Place, Benzie Area Historical Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

POLICIES:

* 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.

* PETS: Absolutely no pets of any kind are permitted at the apartment! (Please do not bother asking.)

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.

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* PETS: Absolutely no pets of any kind are permitted at the apartment! (Please do not bother asking.)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Benzonia

Benzonia is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan, while Benzie Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights.
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Benzonia, MI

What's nearby

  • Benzie Area Historical Museum - 3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 9 min drive - 17.3 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
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! on 3 May 2026 start from NZ$304, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blessing - A Cute and Cozy Christian Country Retreat! located?

Situated in Benzonia, this apartment building is within 3 miles (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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Doreen B.

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid C.

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'!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. When we arrived, the wind was very strong and bitter cold. The host had the fireplace going to allow us to warm up quickly in the cozy apartment. The kitchen was well stocked for us to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner. It was very convenient to have the grocery store just down the road for last minute items. The kitchen table was more than ample size for the 6 of us and all the Thanksgiving fixings. Great experience overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne G.

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.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tasha V.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!

We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.

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