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Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach!

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Front of House and patio as seen from top of bluff
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Sunset from the front lawn.
View to the east over lake.
Fireplace and seating in main room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 24371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Canopy Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Ducky Room

2 Double Beds

George and Mary's room

2 Single Beds

Grandmothers' room

2 Single Beds

Green Room

2 Single Beds

Lisa's Room

2 Double Beds

Meg's Room

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Trina & Dave's Room

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach!

Welcome to High Birches, where serenity meets adventure on the shores of Crystal Lake. Our 8-bedroom retreat, nestled 125 feet above the water, offers natural beauty and a vintage cottage core charm. Enjoy 400 feet of pristine lake frontage with a private sandy beach, perfect for lounging, swimming, and water sports. Guests can unwind on the expansive lakefront patio, ideal for hosting meals al fresco, or explore the private woodland trails spanning 22 acres of lush woods. For those seeking recreation, our amenities include a tennis/pickleball court, outdoor games, and biking trails around the lake. Perfect for relaxation and outdoor fun in Northern Michigan.

Some popular amenities we offer:
* Recently remodeled kitchen is well equipped
* The beach features a long dock, with space to sit over the water, a swimming raft,
paddle boards, beach chairs, and toys for all
* Two boats available for rent with boating experience or license (more below)
* There is a sunfish sailing boat (no rental charge)
* Comfortable campfire locations by the house and the beach
* A tennis court with a garage full of outdoor activities
* Hammock for afternoon relaxation
* A swing set for the younger crowd
* Internet for those work from home folk and a television for non-favorable weather
* Winter Activities such as sledding (down our half-mile driveway), skiing, and skating
* Dog Friendly

Nearby Attractions:
* Golf courses
* Fishing / Hunting
* Hiking and trails
* Mushrooming
* Point Betsie Lighthouse (Highly Recommend for a beautiful sunset)
* Sleeping Bear Dunes
* Frankfort Lighthouse and beach
* Crystal Mountain



Property manager

George Lindquist
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Only with specific permission.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only, with specific permission.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere in house
Dogs must be crated when left alone in house.

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
Note from host: Only with specific permission.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Platte Lake - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mid-century family retreat with a breathtaking view and a private beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Lake Golf Club, Pinecroft Golf Course and Betsie Valley Trail. Benzie Area Historical Museum is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Hosts
George is an awesome host, very responsive and supportive to provide the best experience possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old guys golf trip
12 guys in our 60's who have been together since college. Annual trip that has been all over the country. What was great is to easily accommodat all of us in one building and allowed us to not have to be crammed into a group of condo's etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William J. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and biews
We had a group of eight guys for a golf trip. We were looking for something central to the courses we played. (Bluffs north and south, The Bear and Kingsley). The location was perfect and the rooms comfortable. Great evenings at the fire pit. Didn’t get to enjoy the lake, but hope to return sometime in the future. Would work great for large families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caraton C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
I give this stay 8/10. Many of my family would have given lower due to the beds being in rough shape and no AC. But the location and view is what you come for. Unreal spot. The house is a long hike down the hill to the beach across the road. The basement also smells terrible like it has mold and we could not use it. It also had old women’s clothing from the 1900’s in many of the closets that was very odd. The house hasn’t been set up to be a rental like most on this site. With that said I would stay here.if you’re someone who cares more about the location like I do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
His high birches
The pictures do not do this place justice! What an amazing view from so far up! Very private very secluded. It's not very often that you are above the eagles and swans. I rented this place as a surprise to my family we had 19 people ranging in age from 6 months to 69 years old. Plenty of room for everyone. If I could rate it higher than 5 I most definitely would!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house for large family
We absolutely loved our time at this house! As our family has grown we had to go to renting 2 houses for vacation until we found this one. Plenty of space for the 10 adults and 11 kids aged 1-11 to spend together and not feel cramped. Enough space to spread out and have alone time too when needed. The private beach had something for everyone and our time spent there=priceless. Our only critique would be it could benefit from a good spring cleaning before opening it up for the summer season. (Windows/screens/baseboards/beach shed broken toy check, you know the stuff that only needs doing once a year) We will definitely be back again someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a perfect location w/ A++ hosts!
What a blessing to find this property to hold our large family (17 of us) for a wedding weekend! Enough rooms and beds for everyone. Plus, plenty of bathroom space so we all were able to get ready for the wedding in plenty of time. Beautiful views of Crystal Lake and a perfect location. Then Linquists are lovely hosts. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Girls up north club
Everything about this place is beautiful and wonderful, except the cleanliness. Just needs a good “ spring cleaning”
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is worth the price of admission
Stayed with a group of 12 guys for our annual golf trip. This house is huge. We were all able to hangout in the living room without issue. The back yard has a ton of seating and a fire pit. But the view! At any time you could catch 5 or 6 of us out there talking just enjoying the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Oasis
This place was absolutely perfect for our large family getaway. We had 8 adults and 7 kids (ages 1-11) and there was more than enough room for everyone. Plenty of bedrooms and beds and tons 3 full floors of living space. The property was amazing. A stunning view of Crystal Lake, and 30 acres of woods surrounding it with trails to wander. The beach area was very nice but we had more fall weather so didn't use it as much as one would in the summer. We did get to take the pontoon boat out a few times and the kayaks as well. Overall, the space was lovely and we would recommend over and over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walkie Talkies
We loved this place! The view was wonderful, the weather was great.....we enjoyed just sitting outside. The house was perfect for a large group. We've been hiking together for years and this was a nice place for us....checked off all the boxes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
We had a fantastic time at this beautiful lake house. You cannot beat the view! The private beach is perfect for kids and they have it fully stocked with toys for both grownups and kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent B., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
We have a group of 16 guys that take a golf trip every year. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years. This is one of the best spots we’ve stayed. The view was awesome and we enjoyed the fire pit and the outdoor space. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a large family!
Let me first start off by saying George was always fast to respond to any questions we had. The house was large and spacious. Definitely that cottage home feeling out in the quiet woods over looking the lake. Plenty of beds and plenty of bathrooms for everyone to use. Really nice updated kitchen area. George was not lying when he recommended AWD or 4WD vehicles because parts of the driveway can get steep. The home definitely served it purpose for our wedding weekend event and being able to have the whole family under 1 roof was amazing. My 2 only small complaints were my mother in law had to go around and clean simple things like windows and window sills because they must have been missed but with an amazing view thru the large windows, it was hard not see the dirt and smudges everywhere. Like I stated before we had a large group so we had to utilize the tennis courts for parking, but when I called Bob the "maintenance guy" to plow or clean it up because of the amount of people we had, he huffed and sounded like it was a problem coming out. He said "I'll see what I can do" and just never showed up. Apparently there were supposed to be sand bags or barrels somewhere for us to use for ice but never found it so I just ran into town to purchase salt bags for the top of the driveway that everyone had problems with. But overall a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Winter Destination
This house was ideal for a winter long-weekend getaway. The house was spacious with plenty of room for the 16 guests in my party. The living room contains a large wood-burning fireplace that we enjoyed sitting in front of playing cards. The house is perched atop a large hill with outstanding views of Crystal Lake and the surrounding area. While the driveway is steep in parts, it was well-plowed and was even attended to after we received a few inches of snow during our stay. The surrounding area provides plentiful winter activities. We went skiing at nearby Crystal Mountain ski resort, which was a short 15-minute drive away. We also enjoyed the proximity to Traverse City which made air travel easier for some of the guests. Overall this house had everything we were looking for in a winter-destination cabin. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Winter Getaway
Great place to stay with a large group of family or friends! We stayed in the winter and the view was just beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Get-A-Way
This was an ultimate top of the dune retreat. On the second day a comment could still be heard, "hey, I found another room!" For our group of 19 from 2 months to 66 years, everyone enjoyed themselves. From making our way down the "trail" to the lake to watching the bald eagles to playing table games and ping pong or finding a nook to catch up on some reading, it was a very enjoyable three days. It was a blessing to find accommodations where everyone had a bed and spacious enough for the different activities could take place without bothering others. George and Mary provided a complete information packet for the workings of everything and they were accessible and prompt in answering our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most incredible piece of property I have ever seen
The photos on the website do not do justice to this property. The house sits upon its own dune rising about 100-150 feet over Crystal Lake. To say the view is spectacular is an understatement. To top it off two eagles kept us company over the weekend in the trees in front. The house itself is simple and fully furnished. With many rooms and bathrooms and an extraordinarily large family space, it was perfect for the family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Beautiful views with plenty of beds for the whole family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful for large family vacation!
The house is set up nicely for large gatherings. The view of the lake is absolutely beautiful! Any questions I had were answered quickly and everyone had a great time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

KRIS D., Middleville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Priceless view
Had a wonderful time in this large rustic retreat. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms to accommodate our large group. Beds and pillow were very comfortable with beautiful quilts on the beds. All the bedrooms had a woods or lakeview window. Plenty of hot water for all. We have never stayed in a place that had such a well equipped kitchen. It made meal preparation very easy. We were here only for a weekend to attend a family wedding. We are all hoping to come back and spend an entire week. Views were gorgeous of the lake up on the bluff. We even saw some eagles.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl Trip
We had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful surroundings and we appreciated the special touches the host provided to make the stay extra special and memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view of Crystal Lake with a unique cottage experience
This lovely cottage is perfect for large families who want to get away to a secluded cottage in the heart of Michigan’s “up north”. The cottage had all we needed to make meals, relax on the outdoor bluff, and have restful sleeps. You can tell this cottage has a lot of history to it and that was a huge plus for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N., Milford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific vacation spot for the whole family!
House worked very well for our family of 10 adults and 2 dogs! Plenty of room, great kitchen, incredible view of Crystal Lake, great beach front with raft and all the ammenities. We will return!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K., Fredericksburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation on beautiful Crystal Lake
Four generations of my family spent a wonderful week here and loved every minute! George's place is a great place to gather as a large group and enjoy each other's company. We loved spending time at the lake swimming, boating, tubing, paddling, playing in the sand and lounging under the pergola. We also loved retreating to the relaxing shade up at by the house. It's the perfect combination of beach and forest, and the house has everything we needed to take turns making our meals. Thanks again for a wonderful stay. We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by George Lindquist

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Our family has always loved the lakefront, and have been coming up to Crystal Lake since 1975. We rented for several years from Chimney Corners (we highly recommend them) before buying our own place.

Why they chose this property

We chose this place because the property is large, sitting on 30 acres of woods, and includes 400 feet of Crystal Lake beach frontage. This gives our extended family (and yours) lots of room to spread out. No need to worry about disturbing the neighbors.

Languages:

English

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