❄ Winter Travel Tip: We strongly recommend that all winter guests arrive in an
all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle with good snow tires. Northern Michigan winters are beautiful —
but they can also mean snowy, icy roads. The right vehicle will make your trip safer, smoother, and far more enjoyable!
- Fall Color Tours – Take a scenic drive, pick up cider and donuts, hike the woods, and
enjoy breathtaking colors. Don’t miss Fallfest, pumpkin carving, “punkin chuckin,” parades, and more. Click
Benzie links for details.
- Hunting – Spend hunting season in style! Close to acres of state land for fall turkey
and deer hunting.
- Fishing – Fall and spring are perfect for lake or stream fishing; winter brings ice fishing
right from “The Beach House.”
- Downhill or Cross-Country Skiing – Ski from “The Beach House” cross-country,
or take a short drive to Crystal Mountain for downhill fun. Winter visitors should have snow tires or all-wheel drive
for safe travel.
- Snowmobiling – Leave right from “The Beach House” and explore miles of seasonal
roads and groomed trails. Snow tires or AWD recommended for winter access.
- Wine Tours – Visit award-winning wineries across Northwest Michigan. Arrange a wine tour
shuttle—pick-up and drop-off right at your door.
- Shopping – Especially Christmas shopping! Quaint towns with
snowflakes, lights, and unique shops, plus big-name stores with less traffic. Turn your holiday shopping into a Norman Rockwell
moment.
- Spring Break – Sure, most head south, but warm early spring days here are magical. Relax
on the porch of “The Beach House” or in the bell tower of “The School House Cottage” with windows
open to the view. April Special: Three nights for the price of two! We specialize in last-minute bookings—when
the forecast looks great, give us a call.
