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Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods.

Holiday home in Benzonia with kitchen and patio

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Exterior detail
Living area
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Benzonia, MI
  • Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods.

This charming barndominimum in Benzonia offers a superb stay in the middle of the woods. But, is right in the middle of everything! This brand new barndominimum has all your conveniences and more. There is a full kitchen with complimentary coffee. The living room has a couch that pulls out for additional sleeping. You have two ginormous TVs to watch and a giant window to observe all of our wonderful wildlife. There are two bedrooms with queen beds. They also have TVs in them as well as light up full length mirrors. The night stands have usb ports in them. The bathroom has a washing/drying machine to use during your visit AND a towel warmer for when you get out of the shower. Bathroom also has a light up mirror for touching up yourselves. It is so cool and comfortable in the summer and toasty warm with in floor heat for winter. The welcoming atmosphere of this property makes it the perfect home base for your trip. We will be open year round so you snow peeps are welcome too. . We'll be available to answer any questions while you stay at our place.

You will be very close to:

Frankfort where you can visit the famous lighthouse. Do some shopping and enjoy some great food.
Elberta to the Cabbage Shed for wonderful food and the lookout for the best sunsets. Homestead Dam for fishing. Betsie River for fishing. Platte River and Bay for fishing. Manistee River for fishing.
Crystal Mountain open year round that is full of activities including golfing.
Iron Fish
St. Ambrose. Storm Cloud
Beulah with Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake golf course.
Benzonia where you can find everything you need at Family Fare. Leland is a great Petosky and Leland blues to find on the beach. Plus, the great shopping.
Point Betsie Lighthouse where you might just find Petosky stones.
Platte Bay to look for Petosky stones.
Platte River to go kayaking or tubing.
Manistee a quaint little town with restaurants, shopping and a lighthouse.
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Glen Lake just a stones throw away. Traverse City for all the wine lovers and shopping you want. Lots of lakes for fishing. Closed to Homestead dam to watch the fish jump.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Benzonia

Benzonia is home to this holiday home. Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Misty Acres Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Benzonia, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 32 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Brando in pleasant in the quiet and secluded woods. located?

Situated in Benzonia, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Misty Acres Preserve, Benzie Area Historical Museum and Crystal Mountain. Iron Fish Distillery and Betsie Valley Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and everything was perfect! Teri was an amazing host and super helpful when we reached out. The barndominium is such a cool concept and help provide the perfect vibe for our golf trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Amazing Retreat

We absolutely loved our time at this retreat. It was the perfect spot for our little family. Clean and comfortable and a good central location to nearby places like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland, Crystal Lake and more. The communication with the owner was fantastic. We plan to come back again for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianne N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at the barndominimum with our pups! It's quiet and private but close to restaurants, trails and beaches of Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Teri has chosen beautiful cabin decor and stocks the cabin with some of the most thoughtful touches I've seen. Very nice bathroom supplies, washer/dryer access, and a well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This barndominium was fantastic! The homeowners spared no expense and all of the furnishings and finishing touches were outstanding. All the electronics and electrical gadgetry, including television and Wi-Fi were top-of-the-line. Outdoor furniture was tremendous very clean very well maintained!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall our stay was great! Cute little barndominium off the beaten path but not too far out of way. Easy travel to Frankfort. The property was very clean and well maintained. We loved the rustic decor. Not a huge fan of the TV location but if that’s the only negative that we have, then the VRBO owners must be doing something right!I loved that laundry soap, bath soaps, shampoo & conditioner was provided. Makes ease of packing so simple. Ohhh and a stock Keurig is always a perk!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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