A perfect excursion from Beulah vacation rentals is to spend a lazy day making a tour of the tasting rooms in local wineries, sampling the local produce – from rich honeycombs oozing golden honey to delicious local wines and meads. Half an hour away, on the shores of Lake Michigan, you can visit the small museum and giftshop at the historic Point Betsie Lighthouse and climb the lighthouse steps for a magnificent view over the twinkling lake and golden shores. Or, come winter, ice fishing and horse-drawn carriage rides are the order of the day at Beulah's Winterfest.
In summertime, there is no better to place to head in Beulah than this sleepy vacation village's sandy beach. From here you can paddle out onto Crystal Lake, swim, fish or enjoy any number of water sports. There are several scenic golf courses nearby or – to get a really unusual view of this picturesque area – the neighboring town of Frankfort has its own soaring club. Frankfort can be reached from Beulah by bicycle on the lakeside Betsie Valley Trail, and here you'll find more shopping and dining choices and a quaint, independent movie theater.
With seasonal events throughout the year, this little village offers family-friendly fun whenever you happen to visit. Spring and summer are high season, of course. This is when the lakes, beaches and myriad trails and parks are at their best. Fall is a riot of splendid color, as the maples, oaks and beech trees around town turn beautiful shades of red and gold. Why not join in with baking and pumpkin carving during Fall Fest? Then, from December through March, you can enjoy skiing and snowmobiling – or simply cozy up in your Beulah vacation rental in front of a roaring log fire and watch the snow fall.
From Beulah vacation rentals, you can pick up a variety of woodland trails and bike paths. Local waterways are perfect for canoeing and kayaking, while on Crystal Lake you can fish for perch and smelt. Steelhead can be caught in the nearby Betsie and Manistee Rivers, and attractive wooded trails can be found along the banks of both of these rivers and nearby creeks. After a busy day hiking or biking, head back to your Beulah vacation rental to watch the sun setting in beautiful pink and crimson hues over Crystal Lake.
Fly into Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital), the closest airport, located 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) away.