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Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage

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A two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Betsie Valley Trail
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Benzie Area Historical Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Upstairs Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage

Charming Birdsong Cottage is located one block to downtown Beulah - very close to Crystal Lake Public Beach and Park, restaurants, and shopping. The cottage has been updated with AC upstairs. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, and a renovated upstairs bathroom. The cottage has a large yard with a deck and a fire pit. Whatever your outdoor sports or interests, this home is conveniently located in one of the best areas to enjoy what Northern Michigan has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 22001
Property # 2337926vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Beulah

Beulah is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Fair Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Benzie Area Historical Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beulah Vacation Rental - Birdsong Cottage located?

This family-friendly Beulah holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Betsie Valley Trail and Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely exceeded my expectations! The house was very well-maintained and clean. We appreciated the very sweet welcome package and all of the attention to detail to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. It really did feel like the host thought of everything. We hope to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we needed: space, location, amenities and proximity to river
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location—met our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pilar R. Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt like it was a visit to grandmas house that was made just for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House and Location

Plenty of space, well equipped, and a nice outdoor space. Easy walk to downtown Beulah and the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Breanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely beautiful. We all agreed it was even nicer in person than the photos show! VERY short walking distance to the beach, downtown area, food. The fire pit and wood were perfect, kids played Frisbee while we relaxed around the fire in the evening. Will definitely be back if we are in the area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Meg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birdsong Cottage

Great amenities and very clean. The owner was amazing - great communication and very accommodating! Great layout for families with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our family LOVED staying at the Birdsong Cottage. The house and property were extremely comfortable, with absolutely everything we needed for the week. Short walk to the beach and the quaint downtown area. We certainly hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birdsong Cottage is a classic Craftsman cottage that was very comfy for our family vacation of 4 adults and 3 children. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment and dishes. The bathrooms are clean and look brand new. We had fun at the Crystal Lake beach and also found Beulah a great base location for exploring the Lake Michigan coastline.
Sunset on Crystal Lake
Sleeping Bear Dune
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Harbor
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

Lifelong friend group (40 years) short little vacation! This place was perfect! Communication with the host was amazing! Perfect little cottage walking distance to the adorable little town of Beulah. Close to all the amazing wonders of Lake Michigan! Perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Very nice and quaint house, perfect location for my son's wedding. You can walk into town, local restaurants/breweries as well as shops. Sarah was very communitive and answered any questions I had. The layout worked well for our group, and everyone was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The cottage is immaculately clean. The beds are very comfortable and bathrooms seem newly remodeled. The location is perfect for walking into town. The outside area is nice and quiet - we even had a family of deer entertain us while sitting outside. Overall, a great deal. Thanks to the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay up north

We had 7 people total in our party and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for us because we rafted down the Platte River. The cottage was only a 15 minute drive from our start point. The host was quick to respond to messages and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and tools to grill out one afternoon. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location’

This was a cute cottage with an excellent location. We could walk into town, where we could shop and dine. We were also within walking distance of the beach. Beulah also allowed us to make short day trips to other towns in the region such as Empire, Glen Arbor, Traverse City, and more. The cottage was full of little amenities that were greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend this cottage for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an idyllic cottage for our annual visit to the area, balancing a historic vibe with modern amenities. Every detail seemed carefully planned and there were so many little touches that you can tell how much the owners care about your experience. The location was amazing, directly up the hill above the main strip of Beulah. We walked down to Ursa Major for our coffee every morning, and there is a public beach on Crystal Lake right nearby as well. Special callout to the firepit complete with all the wood you need for a bonfire. We sincerely appreciate the owners for their exceptional communication and will look to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madeleine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We had such a great time at Birdsong Cottage! The owners really went above and beyond, they thought of everything when furnishing this place! Pens and notepads exactly where I needed them, small baskets for laundry, plenty of soap and toilet paper, even a night light in the kids' room! My kids loved discovering the board games, toys, and books, and my husband and I appreciated the fully stocked kitchen. The couch and beds were comfy, and the outdoor space is incredible! The location is perfect for a quick walk to downtown Beulah, and just a few minutes drive from lots of stores, restaurants, and other adventures. We enjoyed it so much, hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends and Family Summer Vacay

This was the perfect place for a nice, relaxing summer vacation. Great location with the cute town of Beulah just a quick walk down the hill to enjoy restaurants, shops, and a great brewery. There is also a public access beach just down the hill and we enjoyed walking along Crystal Lake each morning on the Betsie Valley Trail. Frankfort and Traverse City are quick drives and we ventured up to Fishtown and toured the Leelanau Peninsula one day. St. Ambrose is also a fun family spot with Bear, meads, wines, as well as cornhole, bocce ball and even a garden with some beehives to view. They had music the night we went…loved the staff and relaxed atmosphere. We also had fun at the mini golf place just up the road! We would highly recommend the Birdhouse Cottage…Sarah really has thought of everything. So cute! Air conditioner is only upstairs; however, it was not a problem when we were there, fans kept it comfortable throughout the house. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The beds were very comfortable and we loved being able to use the fire pit in the evenings. We also appreciated the amenities provided like coffee, full kitchen cookware and glassware, and spices. The house was also very walkable to downtown where we visited the East Shore Market, Ursa Major Cafe, and Lucky Dog Bar and Grill. We would have rated 5 stars but the house was quite dusty when we arrived - most notably along the top of the bed frames, hardwood floor, and coffee table and side tables in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Hello Maggie! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your feedback. We apologize that your experience was less than perfect. Cleanliness is very important to us. Historically, our guests have praised the cleanliness of the cottage, so we have addressed your comments with the cleaning team to ensure these details are corrected moving forward. Thanks again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best!
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cozy, clean, and comfortable for our stay. Thank you Sarah!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem!

Absolutely fantastic residence! Myself and five other friends stayed for four nights while fishing for the salmon coming into spawn and could not have been more pleased. The place is very spacious, clean and has everything you need (WiFi, kitchen supplies, etc.). What's really nice about the place is the patio area were they have a large fire pit with plenty of firewood. Every night we were there we sat around that fire pit enjoying ourselves. Another bonus is that it's walking distance from the Main St. / town area. Many of the shops and restaurants were closed since they appeared to be seasonal but not the local brewery which was awesome. The host Sara, was amazing and so accommodating as well. Her communication was top notch and she made every single easy. We'll be coming back here next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hem J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

The cottage is located at perfect location close to beautiful crystal lake. House was neat and clean, had all the stuffs that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

We were truly over joyed with the cottage very nice great location convenient to everything would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Visit to Beulah, MI

We spent two nights in Beulah, MI, to attend a local wedding. We found Birdsong Cottage to be spotlessly clean and provided with many thoughtful extras. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and well equipped cottage

Rented quaint and charming cottage for two weeks and it was great. Very clean and well equipped. Close to activities in the area. Easy walk to beach and downtown Beulah for Thursday concerts, restaurants and shopping. Would definitely stay there again. One minor comment is that guests in upstairs bedroom 2 have to walk through upstairs bedroom 3/loft to access the bathroom or go downstairs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

april m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up north paradise!

We absolutely loved the cottage and would stay again. The location so close to town was awesome. Easy drive to the activities we wanted to do in Frankfort and Empire. Great little kitchen for meals at home. We loved having a washer and dryer as it rained while we were hiking and we came back soaked. I would suggest more blankets stored in each room, as it got quite chilly one night and there wasn't enough extra blankets. I assume this was just because no one would expect it to drop in temperature this early! We didn't get to use the outdoor patio space or fire pit because we ran out of time, but we would plan a BBQ grill and smores night if we went back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah

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Why they chose this property

Birdsong Cottage is perfectly located - in the Village of Beulah, close to Crystal Lake, in a lovely spot of woods, and close to The Cherry Hut.

What makes this property unique

Birdsong Cottage was built in the 1930s. We can tell that the previous owners loved the house and kept much of the original historic features of the house intact, and we resolve to preserve and restore it. We have refinished the original maple floors, renovated the kitchen, and matched the gorgeous original built-in cabinetry. During renovation, we discovered that the builder used Byrkit Lath to sheathe the interior walls - tongue and groove boards into which wet plaster was pressed, to make strong waterproof walls. This cozy cottage is perfect for year-round living.

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