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The Platte River Campground
Deep Powder Skiing at Crystal Mountain
Annual Women’s Winter Tour Weekend at Crystal Mountain – Jan 31 – Feb 1
Video and photos from the 2009 Grand Rapids Langlauf
Winter – yeah, it’s all that!
Crystal Mountain to open Thanksgiving Day for skiing!
Untitled on Frankfort Pier
Fall Color on M-22
The Journey to Fall … and maybe up north!
Sunset on Point Betsie … and Summer 2008

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  • A Barn Cottage Five bedroom, two bath home with four levels. Maybe you weren’t born in a barn, but why not vacation in one? Creatively designed and decorated to resemble a barn, but comfortable and cozy with a touch of class.
  • Arcadia House Bed & Breakfast This 1910 historic home offers four rooms that are within the port village of Arcadia on picturesque Lake Michigan with Edwardian elegance, antiques, great breakfast.
  • Bay Port Lodging Located in scenic Frankfort, we offer charming cottage rooms, double suites, a cabin with kitchen, and on-site parking for boats, trailers and snowmobiles.
  • Bay Port Lodging Located in scenic Frankfort, we offer charming cottage rooms, double suites, a cabin with kitchen, and on-site parking for boats, trailers and snowmobiles. We also offer two homes for weekly rentals (call for specifics on the homes).
  • Bay Port Lodging Cottage & House Accommodations at Bay Port Lodging range from charming cottage rooms to double suites and our cabin with kitchen. The highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in each uniquely decorated room. On the grounds you will find flower boxes overflowing wi
  • Bay Valley Inn Spring, summer, autumn or winter, you’ll enjoy soothing relief after a day of strenuous fun on the slopes, trails, or water.
  • Beach Breeze Cottage 2 unit home, 1/2 block from Lake Michigan beach. Downstairs sleeps 6 with a front porch view. Upstairs sleeps 4 with private back deck. Rent separately or together.
  • Beach House on Upper Herring Lake The Beach House is a new 2,000 Sq. Ft. home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and 80′ private sandy frontage on All-Sports Upper Herring Lake. Relax on the back deck and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Upper Herring Lake, breath taking sunsets or ma
  • Beachfront Long Lake Landing Four bedroom, 2.5 bath home with over 2.5 acres of privacy. 160′ of private sandy bottom frontage on All-Sports Long Lake in Honor. Sleeps 14. Includes free pontoon boat, kayaks, paddle boat, swing set, boat dock and pool table.
  • Best Western – Scenic Hill Resort and Spa A winner of both the Director’s and Chairman’s Awards from Best Western International, this hotel features 43 rooms and suites, a full service salon and day spa, an indoor pool, complimentary full-hot breakfast, exercise room, conference room and cable tv
  • Betsie Bay Condo A breathtaking view overlooking Betsie Bay and Lake Michigan, in the heart of downtown Frankfort. Enjoy a romantic sunrise over Betsie Bay and the sunset over Lake Michigan from the privacy of your spacious balcony. Spacious two bedroom, two bathroom cond
  • Betsie River Campsite Betsie River Campsite has 100 sites, full hook-ups, fish cleaning station, fish freezing, great campground for excellent hunting, ice fishing during the season. Reduced rates in spring and fall. Close to snowmobile trails, downhill ski resorts, Lake Michi
  • Betsie Valley Trail Rental Nestled in the Betsie River Valley and across the road from the Betsie Valley Trail this suite offers a queen size bedroom, great bath and a well-appointed kitchen. A futon offers extra sleeping room and your private deck offers quiet outdoor dining or ev
  • Beulah View Cottage One block from Crystal Lake-comfy two story cottage sleeps up to 12. Great big back yard with birch trees, patio, bonfire area. We are open year around, and are only ten miles from Crystal Mountain.
  • Birch Ridge Beautiful classic log cabin in a very private setting. Situated adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park, this is a truly special place in the Michigan North Woods. The property is over five acres forest with 500+ feet of private sandy beac
  • Brookside Inn Brookside Inn Our 20 specialty rooms each have a private Polynesian spa, little log stove and sauna. Dinner & breakfast included w/ lodging.
  • Cedar Ridge Cabins – Honor We have eight clean and comfortable cabins located in the heart of Benzie County that offer you a central location for relaxation and other places to visit in a short distance. Our cabins are all re-modeled and a great location for a family vacation or fo
  • Chimney Corner Resort An old-fashioned family resort on Crystal Lake since 1935, with summer cottage rentals, tennis court, basketball court, playground areas, 300 acres of wooded hills, 1,000 feet of private sandy beach.
  • Chimney Corners Resort Revel on our beautiful Crystal Lake beach. Sparkling clear waters to swim, sail and sun! Housekeeping cottages & apartments all with fireplaces or rooms in our Historic B&B Lodge for 2-18 people.
  • Close-A-Nuff Cottage Absolutely adorable – two bedroom, one and half bath former carriage house in prime location built in 1896 is the perfect spot for couples and small families to vacation in the Victorian town of Frankfort.
  • Coast Guard Point Cottage Whether you long to immerse yourself in relaxing solitude or embark on an adventurous pastime, you are sure to make Coast Guard Pointe Cottage your up north get-away year after year.
  • Cottage In The Woods Cottage In The Woods is a cottage from the “Old CSA”, one with character and timelessness, with no television.
  • Creekside Enjoy our three bedroom, two bath, all season home on Herring Creek just a short distance from Frankfort.
  • Crystal Crate & Cargo Suites Crate & Cargo Suites is the best-kept secret in downtown Beulah. Located above the Crystal Crate & Cargo store, these suites are unlike any other rooms in the area. This is the perfect place to unwind, whether you are in town for a visit with frie
  • Crystal Lake Gem For rent weekly or monthly. Modern tri-level, sleeps 10; 3 1/2 bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, fireplace, washer / dryer, sandy beach, no pets / no smoking, please.
  • Crystal Lake Resort While staying at Crystal Lake Resort you may spend your time lounging on the beach or our grassy courtyard. Or you can choose to be adventurous and visit our many nearby sites and attractions.
  • Crystal Vacation Rentals, Inc Vacation rental management company has many privately-owned homes and cottages located on several inland lakes and rivers and on Lake Michigan in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties available for rent.
  • Elberta Manor Elberta Manor provides three bedrooms with a king, a double bed and bunk beds for your sleeping pleasure. The master suite has a king size bed, walk in closet, private bathroom with shower and garden tub and skylight.
  • Erickson's Resorts Erickson’s Resort is a memory maker for you and your family. Escape from the city to a peaceful freeway of ducks on Big Platte Lake at sunrise where quiet breezes speak to your soul. Big Platte Lake beckons you to pull out the tubes and freely float, or g
  • Five Corners Store The Loft, located above our Outfitter store, is available year-round for nightly or weekly rental. It can accommodate up to six guests and includes a full kitchen, central air, HD TV w/DVD, full-size washer & dryer, and private deck with a stunning vi
  • Frankfort Retreat Situated within a preserved Climatic Forest environment the home includes three bedrooms with two queen size beds and two single beds, two full bathrooms with shower tub combination, kitchen with a walk in pantry, dining area with fireplace, and a laundry
  • Garvin's Beach House Crystal Lake, south shore. 150′ of private beach. 4-bedroom, 4 bath home. Boats, dock, decks, BBQ, satellite TV, laundry, linens, NO PETS.
  • Gray's Cottage Only stones throw from the Lake Michigan beach, yet a pleasant walk to Main Street to enjoy an afternoon of shopping in the many fine shops or an ice cream in Frankfort’s wonderful business district. One bathroom downstairs and a bedroom with a queen size
  • Great Family Rentals Michigan-based GreatFamilyRentals.com is the best place to plan the perfect Michigan family vacation! Better and less expensive than a moderate hotel room, see fantastic homes, condos, villas, cabins, chalets and more. Then save time and money by booking
  • Hanmer's Riverside Resort Eleven housekeeping cottages on seven acres overlooking the Betsie River. TV/VCR, cable tv, phone, microwave, air, all linens, double, queen and single beds, cooking & dining utensils, full kitchens, full bathrooms, picnic tables, grills, campfire rin
  • Harbor Lights Resort on Lake Michigan We offer 1, 2, and 3 bedroom vacation condominiums. We have luxury suites featuring a full kitchen, fireplace and 2-person whirlpool tub. We also have 29 motel rooms that offer in-room coffee and mini refrigerators. Some amenities of our resort include a
  • Herring Lake Retreat Our A frame offers a large open living room with a dining area and hardwood floors. A well-appointed kitchen offers a quick snack or a complete meal. Two bedrooms downstairs with double beds and a bathroom with a shower tub combination. Upstairs you will
  • Honor Motel Our classic “Mom & Pop” Motel offers 16 clean, comfortable and modern rooms in a beautiful small town country setting. Perfectly located at 10800 Main St. (US-31) in downtown Honor, we are less than 30 min from Traverse city and only 15 min from Inte
  • Honor Motel Our classic “Mom & Pop” establishment offers traditional motor lodge accommodations with a personal touch. You will find 16 clean comfortable rooms with all the amenities in a beautiful small town country setting.
  • La Rue House Bed and Breakfast All of our bedrooms include private baths, ceiling fans, cable TV, clock-radios and hairdryers.
  • Lake Michigan Beach House Very private, new 2002. Styled after Life Saving Station. 4 bedrooms with baths. Lake Michigan views every room. See freighters, sailing/fishing from decks, Lake Michigan beach & sunsets. Just steps from the Lake.
  • Lakes-N-Trails Motel “Your home base in the heart of it all.” Family friendly. 24 rooms including newly renovated large suites with efficiencies available. Also features “Fisherman’s Row” – several rooms catering to the needs of fishermen.
  • Mary Alice At Lake Michigan Our totally remodeled home features a queen size bed in the downstairs bedroom. The two upstairs bedrooms are equipped with a double in one bedroom and two twin beds in the other bedroom.
  • Northern Michigan Vacation Rentals http://www.northernmichiganvacationrentals.info/
  • Northern Rental Management For your “get-away” in beautiful Northern Michigan, we offer beachside cottages, secluded riverside retreats, and spacious homes located at Crystal Mountain Resort. Enjoy skiing, golf, miles of sandy beaches and much more…all in your back yard while vis
  • Northwoods Lodging Quaint centrally located motel in beautiful Beulah on US-31. We are within walking distance to pristine Crystal Lake Beach, restaurants, shopping and several attractions and sight-seeing locations. Air conditioned, heated pool with large deck, private dri
  • On Waldie's Pond Fully equipped, remodeled in 2002, cozy, three bedroom, two bath, family retreat (sleeps 9 – total 15) with separate guest house for kids that sleeps six. Nestled on one full acre of wooded, private, land.
  • Platte Lake Resort 1 This lakefront resort has ten rental cottages located on the north shore of Big Platte Lake. Most cottages can accommodate up to 6 people. These 2 or 3 bedroom cottages have cable TV, a complete kitchen with a stove/oven, microwave, coffee maker, pots &am
  • Platte River Pines Resort Rustic family oriented cabins located on Platte River in Honor, Mi. Cabins available with or without kitchens. Included with each cabin is cable TV (HBO & Cinemax), refrigerator, linens, towels, and in-room coffee. Cabins with kitchens include basic d
  • Platte River State Forest Campground Rustic campground with 26 sites. Canoeing, fishing, carry-in boating. Trailhead for Platte Springs Pathway. Close to shopping in Honor and Beulah.
  • Pleasant Valley Resort Motel Relax in comfortable cottages and squeaky clean rooms in a quaint, small town atmosphere. Two bedroom cottages offer complete kitchens, decks, and include daily linens. Ceiling fans add a country touch to rooms featuring queen or double beds with refriger
  • R & R Motel On Lake Michigan Circle Tour route; cable TV, air conditioning, close to fishing, beaches, and shopping. Jim and Norma Rice. Open April through October.
  • Reverie Bed & Breakfast Our place is the ideal place for your Northern Michigan wedding, family reunion or corporate retreat catering to large groups. The house has a large master suite with king size bed, a double bathroom, sitting room with fireplace. The dorm room has four tw
  • Rustic Resort Waterfront house keeping log cabins on well kept grounds. Sandy play area, clean shallow water front, docks, boats, and firepit. Clean cozy cabins. Smoke free. No pets.
  • Serendipity House Welcome to the newly opened Serendipity House, located in downtown Frankfort, Michigan. We are at the west end of downtown and a half-block east of the Lake Michigan beach. We offer four-season lodging at the water’s edge. Our five suites work especially
  • Stonewall Inn B & B The Inn is uniquely furnished with an extensive Civil War collection and many antiques to return you to the 1860′s. Yet, it is quite comfortable with modern conveniences. The table is set with crystal and china ready for you to linger over a warm breakfas
  • Stowaway Cottage Year-round weekly rental of one small house – 2 bedroom, 1 bath – will sleep
  • Summerplace Bed & Breakfast Our restored 1800′s town cottage is walking distance to shopping and lakes. Comfortable and charming with the Lightkeepers Studio that sleeps four and the Colonial or Country bedrooms with a set of twin beds and a double bed.
  • Sunny Woods Resort & Motel Platte River Campground Welcome to Sunny Woods, your four season destination resort, located on the Platte River in beautiful Northern Michigan. Motel & cottages on seventeen wooded acres on the Platte River . A good location for fishing, hunting and snowmobiling.
  • Sunset Valley Resort We feature 15 units, 10 with kitchenettes (one barrier-free) with special rates for seniors, cable TV, picnic tables, grills, playground, fish cleaning and freezing, beach on Lake Michigan and a quiet family vacation destination
  • The Betsie Bay Inn he Betsie Bay Inn is fresh, vibrant, welcoming, and comfortable. formed into a spacious warm atmosphere with fireplace and cozy chairs to curl up in. We offer spacious rooms for our guests – some with spas, saunas, wood stoves, steam showers, canopy bed
  • The Carriage House The Carriage House provides a cozy and warm space while you explore the area. The living room has cable TV and a DVD player along with a small gas fireplace. The bright and cheery bathroom features a shower tub combination and the kitchen provides dining
  • The Farm House Cottage The Farm House Cottage is on all-sports Upper Herring Lake with 140′ of private frontage. This newly built home was designed and decorated to resemble an old farm house. It has four bedrooms and two baths and includes the free use of a pontoon boat, water
  • The Inn At Beulah Beach We are a year-round bed & breakfast offering five plush and comfortable guest rooms and great breakfasts. Located at the southeast end of Michigan’s beautiful Crystal Lake, we also provide cool lake breezes, a shaded porch and refreshing lemonade &amp
  • The Summerplace Bed & Breakfast We feature two guest rooms and a studio for four.
  • Vacation Trailer Park & Canoe Modern grassy rolling campground borders along the Betsie River, heated pool, canoe trips, fishing, docks, gameroom, laundry room, modern bath houses, playgrounds & fish cleaning station. Near Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake & many golf courses. Rent
  • Veterans Memorial State Forest Campground Rustic campground with 24 sites. Carry-in boat launch, accessible by water, fishing. Close to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and the Dunes, restaurants and shopping are also close by.
  • Visit Up North Vacation Rentals Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has over 160 wonderful vacation homes, cottages and condos.
  • Watervale Inn For generations, tradition is a big part of the Watervale experience. Located on Lower Herring and Lake Michigan. Full service dining, weddings, special events and meetings.
  • Wayfarer Lodging Wayfarer Lodgings remains a peaceful spot that has been a favorite for many families, couples and anglers for decades. Ten modern cottages, tucked away from the hustle and bustle – minutes from Frankfort, the Betsie Valley Trail, Lake Michigan beaches, th
  • West Shore Vacation Properties LLC Vacation rentals with one to five bedrooms includes cottages, condos, cabins and homes.
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