Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Benzie County

Beautiful place to stay! Photos don’t do it justice. Would highly recommend staying here :)

We had a fantastic stay! The location couldn’t have been better – just a short walk to great restaurants, shops, and the beach. It made exploring the area, super convenient and enjoyable. The place was clean, comfortable and exactly as described.

My wife and I had a few days off for a fall break. Dennis' place was a perfect spot. The drive there and the surrounding woods were vibrant with color. The place was comfortable, well-suited for a short or long stay, and was stocked with plenty to do. The short path to the lake is great, and the dock provides a lovely view. We spent hours just sitting on the dock chairs reading. We were fortunate to have beautiful sunny days. We took the short drive into Traverse City to go to Trattoria Stella, one of our very favorite restaurants. We also took a short hike out back to connect to the Mt Minnie trail and thoroughly enjoyed that hike. Being minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire, and Franfort was a perfect location. Our last evening, we went 15 minutes to Peterson Beach and watched the sun set and stayed to watch all the stars emerge in the darkness. It was amazing! We didn't, but we could have built a fire there on the beach.. We hope to return. Thanks Dennis!

Awesome place to stay! We had a group of 8 there to play at Arcadia Bluffs, which was only a 20 minute drive away. The house was in a nice quiet location. Plenty of parking for our cars. House was clean and looked exactly like the photos. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook breakfast. The large dining table was great for playing board games (which they had a large selection of). Host was very responsive as well. The only wish I had was if the TV in the living room was larger. Nonetheless, we would definitely return if we decide to challenge the course record. Thanks!

The home had everything anyone could need. We had our elderly parents with us and they especially appreciated the little touches like plenty of cozy blankets. We needed a gate to block the stairs, and were very happy to find that, along with everything else we could possibly need. The home was very clean with a beachy style that my parents also admired. My mother said the master bed was very comfortable. Thank you for providing a nice place for us while we attended a family wedding.

Great location to walk into town, well equipped kitchen and appreciated having coffee provided Plenty of linens for everyone as well.

We had a wonderful stay. This house was well equipped in the kitchen, baths and bedrooms with quality, newer, matching pans/utensils, towels and bedding. Plenty of paper products as well. Lots of space for 7 adults, including a very comfortable living room (2nd on lower level) and beautiful deck with plenty of seating and even a Solo wood stove!

Can’t say enough about this property. It’s was better than presented and such a great location close to everything our family loves about this area. The home was comfortable and immediately felt at home. It’s located at the end of a quiet street within short distance to the beach and many area hotspots. Communications was exceptional and friendly. Well done all around!

2nd stay at this location, and was as satisfied as first time. Will definitely stay again, if my travel schedule, matches this unit’s availability Thanks Matt & Becky

My husband, pup, and I felt right at home here! Clean and cozy with an unbeatable location! Shops, dining, and the Bestie River trail right out the door…Not to mention the lake view from the living room!! Absolutely perfect for our stay.

We very much enjoyed our getaway on Stevens Lake. The setting of this house is peaceful, quiet, and perfect for unwinding. We loved listening to the loon on the lake and our son had a great time down by the lake. The house itself was clean and comfortable and more than adequate for our needs. We arrived late at night on a foggy night, but Jane's directions were perfectly clear so we had no trouble locating this out of the way spot. Would highly recommend.

I stayed at the Flip Flop Inn in October 2024 with my husband and 2 year old son. The Flip Flop Inn was exactly as described and a great place for a family to stay. Stacey even had a baby gate and child lock on the cabinets. The tub worked well for bathing a toddler and for adult shower. The space was very clean, warm on cold nights, and was a nice private space. Not sharing a wall with anyone else meant we did not have to worry about toddler noise waking others. The area was very quiet and we slept well. The host was very responsive when we had questions. The Airbnb is about a 10-15 minute walk or short drive to Beulah restaurants and the town public beach. US 31 is very close and it's within 45 minutes of Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes, 10 minutes from Frankfort and Lake Michigan, and 10 miles from Crystal Mountain. Accessibility note: the Airbnb is located up one flight of stairs and the 6 foot long path from parking to the door is slightly uneven.

Wonderful location that was walkable to beach, coffee shops and breweries. The property was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Host was helpful and easy to communicate with. Check in and check out were both easy. Highly recommend this property in Beulah!

Clean and comfortable. Perfect for two if planning to only sleep there.. Bed was comfortable. Close to bike path and town of Frankfort. Walked to both The burger Bar and the Cabbage Shed. Really enjoyed a craft cocktail at Furnace Street Distillery.

Ireland and Les were wonderful hosts. Very communicative and quickly responded when I messaged them. The space is clean, great location, and walkable to downtown Beulah! Overall we had a great experience and I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a good place to stay around Crystal Lake!

Heather's place was great for our trip to Frankfort. Well furnished, nice amenities, short walk to all the things on main st. and the beach as well. Enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the boats in Betsie Lake.

Nice place with a comfortable setup. Came up to ride Crystal Mountain. It was walking distance to the ski lifts and the other properties surrounding the ski hill so that was nice. I would stay again.

This is our second time staying at this condo for a late season trip to Crystal. The location is perfect for a quick walk to Loki or Clipper. Also enjoyed being near the market and pizza place for an easy dinner the night we arrived. Would stay again!

Good location for downtown Frankfort! Very clean place.

Clean, comfortable, convenient condo at Crystal Mountain! Very nicely decorated, view of the golf course and good mattresses. Suggest bringing eye mask due to skylight in bedroom.

This was our fifth time staying here. The location, watching the boats on Betsie Bay bring us back each year. The condo is very well maintained, Marc is very quick to respond

Great location right next to hole 9. Right across the street from the club house. You can easily walk to the bar or restaurant that’s a part of the resort. The porch is right on hole 9 so you can play golf and then watch others play into the hole from the porch. Couches were comfortable, beds were comfortable, we had no issues the entire stay.

Shoutout to Chelsea, Rachel, and the gentleman from reaccommodation services who, after we had an issue at our initial accommodation, helped us find a new spot promptly. They were super responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Excellent communication, lovely home, easily walkable to the lifts and Crystal amenities.

A Perfect Peaceful Getaway! Our stay at this property was absolutely wonderful. The location is prime—peaceful and beautifully maintained, making it ideal for a relaxing vacation. Whether you’re planning a family trip or a romantic couples’ golf retreat, this place checks all the boxes. The home was spotless upon arrival—clean, fresh, and clearly well taken care of. We felt comfortable and at ease right away. Everything we needed was within walking distance, including a nice pool and a fun play area for kids. The setting felt safe and quiet, yet still close to everything we needed. It was the perfect balance of relaxation and convenience. Highly recommend!