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Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats!

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A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a clear view of a turquoise lake.
Golden hour hits different when you’re tucked inside the warmth of the sauna, watching the sun melt into the turquoise waters of Crystal Lake.
Angles like this remind us why we love details, whether it’s the way the felt of a pool table catches the light or the way the turquoise waters of Crystal Lake shine just beyond the windows.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with a view, and surfboards on the wall.
A room with a mural of a road, a road sign, and a pink vehicle.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
8 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Arcadia Bluffs Room

1 Queen Bed

Cherry Blossom Room

1 King Bed

Crystal Lake Room

2 Queen Beds

Crystal Mountain Room

1 King Bed

Point Betsie Lighthouse Room

1 King Bed

Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes Room

1 Queen Bed

Sunset Room

1 King Bed

Yellow Perch Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cherry Blossom ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room Office Bath

Toilet

Shared Wing Jack and Jill Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Sunset ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats!

Views for days are guaranteed from the bluffs of the White Birch Nest. Wake up to breathtaking vistas of Crystal Lake, just outside of Frankfort, Michigan in Beulah. Sip your morning coffee on the expansive patio nestled among the trees and later than evening experience unforgettable sunsets.

No matter the season, our location can be a convenient home base for winters skiing on Crystal Mountain or summers boating on the turquoise water of Crystal Lake. Come spend gorgeous fall days immersed in the colors on the golf course or enjoying the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Your escape to serenity is just around the corner.

Each of our sizeable 8 bedrooms are tastefully experiential, showcasing the best of Northern Michigan's local attractions. Unwind in our expansive game room, featuring pool, shuffleboard, and arcade games. Enjoy delightful meals in multiple dining spaces, choose to relax between two cozy living areas both with picturesque views, creating the perfect ambiance for quality time with friends and family. Your stay promises a perfect blend of recreation and relaxation.

Whether it's laughter-filled family reunions or inspiring mastermind & corporate retreats, White Birch is where bonds are strengthened and creative dreams are born.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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 one pet total)
Additional Pet fee of 125/pet required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside property or on property's balcony's/patios
Abide by good neighbor policy
Events must be preapproved by owner of property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3770096vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 52 min drive - 74.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Game Room & Sauna|Perfect for Fall Retreats! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Crystal Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Rush Lake and Long Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Perfect for family getaway

Winter family getaway with two families. This home was perfect and had plenty of room for relaxing and games. The kitchen was stocked with every appliance, cocktail glass, pot/pan you would ever need. We did need to contact the host and they promptly responded and resolved any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Y.

Amazing yoga retreat spot for my studio!

The house is perfect, and the host Jilayne made it even more conducive for a yoga retreat by offering to move the furniture from the living room beforehand to create a cozy yoga space overlooking the lake. The sauna was probably our favorite part– it has a gorgeous view, especially with the fall colors on the trees! All of the rooms are so well-decorated with special touches that celebrate Michigan's charm!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

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

Cool spot

Really cool spot overlooking Crystal Lake. Host was great and check in and out were super easy. Definitely worth it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2024
Aww- thank you so much! Really appreciate great guests like yourself and would love to have you back anytime! Cheers
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing and our home was very well stocked. Even the garage had lawn chairs for the beach when we were star gazing for northern lights. What a treat! Spectacular home so much we want to check out their other locations. Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much Barb! Your group was a pleasure to host and are welcome back anytime. Cheers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

A great place for a family get together

Beautiful views of Crystal Lake. Very large nice home with plenty of room for 16 people (Eight adults and eight children. The owners were very accommodating and sent us a new coffee pot and fondue pot. The place was VERY clean and the huge kitchen was perfect for us foodies, as we love to cook all our own meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much Dennis for choosing to stay with us at White Birch. We enjoyed hosting you and your family and are so appreciative of your kind words. We hope we were able to help create lifelong memories and would be honored to host you all again anytime! Cheers!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nina W.

Responsive and Fun

The house has an incredible view and the most comfortable beds and furniture ever! Our group goes to Beulah every year, and were unable to book our usual house. When we found White Birch Nest, we were so excited! The space fit us perfectly and Jaylene (the host) was INCREDIBLY responsive for anything we needed. The driveway in a winter storm can be challenging and Jaylene had a plow truck to us in 20 minutes after we reached out. We had no issues :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Beautiful, spacious home

A group of my family and friends stayed at this beautiful spacious home for a ski weekend at Crystal Mountain. This home has everything that you need. Lots of space for cooking, socializing and relaxing. Gorgeous views of Crystal Lake.The host was great to communicate with and very responsive. Four-wheel-drive vehicle is a must to access this home in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb, 2025
Thank you so much Megan for taking the time to review White Birch! We were so delighted to host your crew and I know you travel all over annually, but always know you are welcome back anytime! Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Family Time

We had an amazing time at this property! It was such a beautiful house and had the perfect amount of space for our entire family of 14. Everyone had a bed and there were enough bathrooms! We loved the games and that there were games on hand as well. We traveled out to the beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes and then came back and really enjoyed the deck! The hosts were amazing at communication before we came and while we there. Would be more than happy to come back!
You can order what you love for home!
Sunset on back porch
Wildlife!
Sleeping Bear Dunes 20 mins away
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property- it is so helpful and so nice to see how people enjoyed their time. Fills my bucket for sure! Cheers.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vince P.

Large, relaxing gather spot for our group

My recent stay at White Birch Nest was, dare I say, perfect. I was in charge of an executive retreat to beautiful Benzie County and needed a large home with 8 bedrooms for our group. We spent most of our days outdoors but reconvened to White Birch Nest every night for dinner, drinks and plenty of rest. Each bedroom was well appointed and the game room was a great way for us to have some fun after hours. White Birch is at the end of a long winding road which provided a quiet, secluded getaway. We hired a professional chef to cook for us the last evening. She was quite impressed with all of the appliances and tools in the home. Normal rentals lack in this area. I can't recommend enough to anyone looking for a large gathering place for friends or family. Vince P.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cheri n.

Liked: Location
It was a beautiful property. We used it for a corporate retreat. Very comfortable and great hosts!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Thank you Cheri- I love so much hearing that you all could find it a good set up for your retreat. I notice I get quite a few retreats in the off season and would love to really cater to that more to make it even more optimized for guests. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review and would love to host you back anytime. Cheers-

About the host

Hosted by Jilayne Smith

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Our family inadvertently, but thankfully, created @TheNest_Collective in 2020, a small family owned and operated, boutique brand of destination vacation rentals we have personally renovated, redesigned and created an experience for our guests. Our focus honed in on elevating that guests experience first and foremost and we immediately fell in love with hosting families and groups of friends looking to vacation together, under one roof! We take so much pride in helping to create core memories and wanting our guests to return...to any of our properties in the Collective! We want our guests to know they will be taken care of in the same way, at any Nest Property.
With our two school age children, we love to work hard and play hard, to travel AND create that environment for others to do the same!

We would be honored to be host you!

Cheers,
Doug and Jilayne Smith

Why they chose this property

White Birch Nest stands apart as one of the largest and most spacious homes in the area, designed for gathering and making memories. While it’s not directly on Crystal Lake (public beaches and boat launches are nearby), what it does offer is unmatched space, eight thoughtfully themed bedrooms, and an elevated focus on comfort, details, and hospitality.

Unlike big-box management companies, White Birch is family-owned and operated. With local boots on the ground and a dedicated turnover team, we take pride in ensuring every guest feels welcome and valued—you’re never just a number. After five years of hosting, we know that the best stays are about more than just a house—they’re about connection and adventure.

Come spread out, unwind in comfort, and make unforgettable memories at White Birch Nest!

What makes this property unique

We are likely unique in the area because White Birch is extremely spacious and does not jam a ton of guests into a small amount of rooms, We offer 8 large bedrooms with only King or Queen beds, multiple dining spaces and incredible hospitality. Hosting guests fills our bucket and helping create memories for families is our top priority!

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