Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Hilltop view from back deck
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $225
  • Per week $1,275
  • Per month $3,000
Description Lodge, 2000 sq. ft.

Ted

Speaks English

Telephone: 262 496-5470
(cell)

Alternate Phone: 312 238-8956

Photos and Description of the Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville vacation lodge rental
2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, sleeps up to 8

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.

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Hilltop view from back deck

Hilltop view from back deck

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Back Porch (East-side)

Back Porch (East-side)

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - HillTop Lodge (North-side)

HillTop Lodge (North-side)

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Relax on the spacious deck

Relax on the spacious deck

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Fieldstone Fireplace

Fieldstone Fireplace

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Great Room

Great Room

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Split log staircase to the loft

Split log staircase to the loft

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Bedroom (First floor)

Bedroom (First floor)

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Dining Room

Dining Room

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Kitchen and Breakfast Bar

Kitchen and Breakfast Bar

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville lodge rental - Lake Michigan Sunset

Lake Michigan Sunset

Location: Northern Michigan < Michigan < USA

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 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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Rental Rates for this vacation lodge rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Rental Basis:
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Ski/ Spring Jan 2 2012 Jun 2 2012 $1,275 $225 $450 $225 $225 $3,000 - 2 Nights
Notes: We do allow pets, however there is a $50 pet fee...

Additional information about rental rates

  • Renters are responsible for an additonal $75 cleaning fee. There is also a $50 pet fee
  • We accept PAY PAL, 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.
  • We now take Pay Pal payments!

Fees

Cleaning:
$75

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation lodge rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Property Type:
  • lodge

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Floor Area:
  • 2000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • laundry soap
  • activities guide
  • linens provided
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • ceiling fans
  • soaps basic
  • restaurant dining guide
  • firewood
  • central heating
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • paper towels

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • blender
  • spices
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • stove top burners
  • coffee maker
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • grill

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

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

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Combination Tub/Shower, Toilet
  • Bathrooms also include soap, towels and wash cloths. Guests should bring other toiletries such as shampoo/conditioner and toothpaste!

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Double
  • Bedrooms also include linens, pillows and alarm clocks.
Entertainment:
  • games adults
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • books kids
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • CD

Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • outdoor grill
  • parking
  • barbecue
  • child's swing
  • porch/lanai
  • deck wood
  • balcony
  • 10 garden chairs

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

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

Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:
  • telescope

Attractions:
  • hospital
  • museums
  • forests
  • cinemas
  • autumn foliage
  • marina

Leisure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • pier fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hunting small game
  • beachcombing
  • ice skating
  • outlet shopping
  • hunting big game
  • snorkeling
  • water tubing
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • rafting
  • sledding
  • fly fishing
  • jet skiing
  • paddle boating

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • winery tours
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • waterfalls

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. •Large outdoor area including fire pit and seating.

Further details for this vacation lodge rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

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 and books.

• 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 Thachenkary Family and The Vanderzon family

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.

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this vacation lodge rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
average rating of 4.875 based on 8 reviews
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Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p170205
262-496-5470
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
5

Christmas at the Cabin

Review Submitted: January 7, 2012 Date of Stay: December 2011
Our vacation week at Biddy's Hilltop Lodge was a week that we'll remember for years to come. Although the website does a nice job sharing pictures of the cabin, you don't really know until you've walked in the door how a place is truly put together. We were blown away at how beautiful the cabin was. The detail of the wood and stone work throughout the cabin was outstanding. It created an amazing environment to enjoy Christmas morning and the rest of the week. We spent 3 days snowboarding and skiing at Crystal Mountain, which was about 20 minutes away, we also went into Manistee for a couple of meals (also about 20 minutes). We did have a problem getting up the driveway at the cabin when we arrived, as it was covered in snow and ice, and our vehicles were 2-wheel drive. But a quick call to the owner resulted in the driveway being plowed in short order. Everything else in the cabin functioned well, and we had everything we needed to prepare food and enjoy the week. It was a property that we would definitely go back to!
Rating
5 out of 5
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Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p170205
262-496-5470
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
5

Great lodge

Review Submitted: January 7, 2012 Date of Stay: December 2011
This is a great Place to stay.The place is well kept and clean and it is in great location. All in all, it was a wonderful vacation and I would absolutely recommend the property to other families, and plan to return. Thanks so much for everything !!!!!
Rating
5 out of 5
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Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p170205
262-496-5470
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
KS
Mineral Point, WI
4

Beautiful Cabin! Beautiful Location!

Review Submitted: October 24, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
Lovely, private, spacious cabin! Great for a relaxing getaway! Beautiful view and location!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
4 out of 5
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Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p170205
262-496-5470
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
5

Recommend Michigan vaction rental

Review Submitted: September 9, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
I would recommend this cabin to anyone who is looking for a great get away, relaxation, comforts of a home, very clean, great for entertaining family and friends and the property is set on some of the most prime real state in the area. We were looking to get away for the Labor Day holiday and we truly found the best location and home that was centered around many attractions and activities, but still had the Seclusion and privacy that we were looking for. We will be planning to stay there again and have already referred the Biddy Lodge to others. I usually don’t do reviews, but I was so pleased not only with the accommodations & location but with the home owner. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Biddy's Hilltop Lodge, Manistee County, Michigan
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p170205
262-496-5470
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
Troy Traveler
Troy, MI
5

Charming Log Cabin with a View

Review Submitted: September 1, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
My wife and I were looking for a quiet getaway and found it in the Hilltop Lodge. It had all the charm of a log cabin with all the creature comforts that made "us" city slickers feel right at home. It's obvioius that a lot of thought went into the cabin to make it special including an oversized antique bathtub, a spiral staircase made out of split logs going to the upper lofted bedroom, and a huge fireplace surrounded by local riverstones. Outside of the cabin, we enjoyed the back porch with it's view overlooking a large field below. We also enjoyed the firepit which is a short but safe distance from the house (felt like a kid making S'mores) and found the supply of split and seasoned wood more than adequate. Biddy's Hilltop Lodge is romantic for two, but also perfect for a family or a group.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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