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Crystal Mountain Lodge for Rent: Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan - Property 170205

Lodge 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8

Crystal Mountain lodge photo
Rates per property (USD)
$225 - $270/nt
$1,375 - $1,475/wk
Call Ted
847 769-5754
(International 847 769-5754)
 
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Property type:
lodge, 2000 sq. ft. 
Location type:
rural  
Highlights:
rural, accept credit card, washing machine, pets considered  
Crystal Mountain lodge photo - Hilltop view from back deck

Hilltop view from back deck

Crystal Mountain lodge photo - Back Porch (East-side)

Back Porch (East-side)

Crystal Mountain lodge photo - HillTop Lodge (North-side)

HillTop Lodge (North-side)

Crystal Mountain lodge photo - Relax on the spacious deck

Relax on the spacious deck

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Crystal Mountain Lodge Summary

Biddy’s Hilltop Lodge is a rustic log lodge with many unique and special features. It is set on top of an exclusive 5 acre hill in Manistee County, Michigan with expansive panoramic views, including Crystal Mountain Resort, fields, meadows, a pond and 1000’s of acres of forest. Every season at the lodge is beautiful and the fall colors are spectacular. Abundant wildlife provides an opportunity to view a large variety of song birds and woodpeckers at established feeders right outside the windows. Watch bald eagles, ospreys and hawks soar at eye level over the meadows below where whitetail deer, wild turkeys and sand hill cranes forage.

Location of Lodge 170205

Nearest airport:   Manistee Airport (MLB) at 15 Miles
Nearest ferry:   SS Badger in Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI at 46 Miles
Nearest train:   Amtrak in Grand Rapids at 131 Miles
Nearest motorway:   US 31 and State Hwy 55 at 12 Miles
Nearest beach:   beach at 10.0 Miles
Car: necessary

Biddy’s Hilltop Lodge is perfectly located in the heart of Northwest Michigan’s recreation area where you can ski, golf, hunt, fish, hike, canoe, snowmobile, go horseback riding and so much more. The lodge is centrally located to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and Lakeshore, Manistee National Forest, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain Resort, Caberfae Peaks Resort, Lake Michigan, many scenic rivers, Little River Casino and the Victorian port city of Manistee. View a list of links to all of these area attractions and more.
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Crystal Mountain Lodge Availability

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Jul 1, 2008
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Crystal Mountain Lodge Rates

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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Spring/ Summer Jul 1, 2008 - Sep 14, 2008 $ 1,375 $ 450 $ 225 $ 225 $ 225 n/a 2 Nights
Notes: Peak summer rate is $1475/week from August 10 -September 6th
Fishing/Fall Season Sep 15, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008 $ 1,375 $ 450 $ 225 $ 225 $ 225 n/a 2 Nights
Holiday Season Nov 17, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009 $ 1,475 $ 540 $ 270 $ 270 $ 270 n/a 2 Nights
Ski Season Jan 5, 2009 - Mar 15, 2009 $ 1,475 $ 540 $ 270 $ 270 $ 270 n/a 2 Nights
Notes: $50 pet fee and $200 refundable pet deposit: $50 fee per/night for number of guest over 7
  • Renters are responsible for $50 cleaning fee
  • We accept credit card, money order, travelers checks, and personal checks

    Deposit and Reservations:
    -$500 deposit plus 50% of total rental fee secures reservation.
    -Balance of rental fee due no less than 30 days prior to reservation.
    -The $500 deposit will be refunded within 5 days after your stay if no damage has been incurred.

    Refund Policy:
    -Cancellation more than 45 days prior to reservation 100%.
    -Cancellation 45-30 days prior to reservation 50%.
    -No refund with less than 30 days of notice.

Fees

Cleaning:
$ 50

Crystal Mountain Lodge Amenities

Property Type:
  • lodge

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • central heating
  • Shampoo
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Local-Maps
  • Toilet-Paper
  • linens provided
  • Firewood
  • towels provided
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • Activities-Guide
  • Paper-Towels
  • accept credit card
  • Alarm-Clock
  • Ceiling-Fans

Kitchen:
  • Spices
  • refrigerator
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • freezer
  • oven
  • Blender
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • coffee maker
  • cooking utensils
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • microwave
  • toaster
  • grill

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 12 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 12 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
  • Bathrooms also include soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, towels and wash cloths.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Double
  • Bedrooms also include linens, pillows and alarm clocks.

Entertainment:
  • Books-Adult
  • Piano
  • tv
  • DVD
  • cd
  • Books-Kids
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • Games-Adults

Outside:
  • parking
  • Deck-Wood
  • Porch/Lanai
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • barbecue
  • balcony
  • 10 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • mountain biking
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • antiquing
  • skiing
  • hunting
  • swimming
  • fishing
  • sailing
  • wind-surfing
  • roller blading
  • walking

Onsite Services:
  • Housekeeper-Optional

Attractions:
  • Museums
  • Marina
  • Autumn-Foliage
  • Hospital
  • Forests
  • Cinemas

Leisure Activities:
  • Bird-Watching
  • Hunting-Small-Game
  • Paddle-Boating
  • Water-Tubing
  • Rafting
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Snorkeling
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Gambling-Casinos
  • Pier-Fishing
  • Outlet-Shopping
  • Hunting-Big-Game
  • Beachcombing
  • DeepSea-Fishing
  • Ice-Skating
  • Fly-Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Sledding

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Waterfalls
  • Scenic-Drives
  • Restaurants
  • Winery-Tours

Nearby Services:
  • Medical-Services

Notes: The property also features. •Complete privacy and seclusion in a beautiful wooded setting of maple, ash, beech, quaking aspen and red pine. • Horse shoes pit •Large outdoor area including fire pit and seating.


Crystal Mountain Lodge Details

Biddy's is family built, owned, and operated: The lodge features: • True log construction, giant full logs up to 24” in diameter and 50’ long with 2000 square feet of living space. • Hand crafted custom furniture throughout • 3.5” think pine log kitchen counters and bar tops with a beautiful recessed rock collection featuring many Petosky and other native Michigan stones. • Accommodations for up to 10 guests • Over 500 sq. feet of decks and balconies • 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, including a large lofted master suite with attached full bath, walk in closet, log bed and covered balcony • Winding log staircase • Massive stone fireplace • Large great room with piano • Dining room featuring a giant log table with seating or 12 guests. • Furnished kitchen • 1st floor bath with vintage sink and an antique claw-foot soaking tub. • Large 1st floor bedroom

The property also features: • Complete privacy and seclusion in a beautiful wooded setting of maple, ash, beech, quaking aspen and red pine. • • Large outdoor area including fire pit and seating. • 42' large plasma television, with DVD player • Board games, card games, puzzles, Bocce balls and horseshoes. • Gas grill on the deck • Deck furniture • Washing machine and dryer • AM/FM Stereo with CD

'It is the desire of our hearts that friends, family and couples who are guests at Biddy's Lodge truly get away from it all, enjoy the beauty of Gods creation, draw closer together and return home feeling rested and refreshed. So open the windows and listen to the leaves rustle in the wind, enjoy the sounds of song birds, woodpeckers, chipmunks, wild turkeys, nesting cranes and more. Listen to the fire crackle in the fireplace while big snowflakes fall and blanket the country side.' May God Richly Bless you The VanderZon Family David, Kristi, Kindra and Kacie

Golf: Crystal Mountain is a four season resort offering down hill and cross country skiing, golf, hiking, swimming a water park and restaurants. Other nearby golf courses and contact numbers inlcude: -- Manistee Golf Resort 231-398-0123 -- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course 1-800-494-8666 (This course was rated one of a hundred greatest golf courses in the United States by Golf Digest magazine!! --Crystal Mountain Golf Courses 1-800-968-7686 -- All of these great courses are within a 15-20 minute drive from the lodge!!

Other Activities: Canoeing, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, minutes from Lake Michigan and miles of rivers to explore.


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