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Benzonia Rustic Resort

2.0 star property
Riverfront resort in Benzonia with free parking

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Deluxe Suite | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Studio | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Studio | 2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, fireplace
Benzonia Rustic Resort sits by a river for fishing and canoeing. Evenings feature a social firepit and barbecue grills for cooking the day's catch. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and outdoor furniture for relaxing between adventures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Cabin | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio | Terrace/patio

Studio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Terrace/patio

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Basic Cottage

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Cottage | Terrace/patio

Basic Cottage

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Studio | Terrace/patio

Studio

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Located in Benzonia, Benzonia Rustic Resort is on a river. Frankfort Light and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Pinecroft Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
2399 Dam Rd, Benzonia, MI, 49616

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 12 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Champion Hill Golf Course - 17 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jim's Joint - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Benzonia Rustic Resort

Resort by the river
Benzonia Rustic Resort provides a firepit and more. Adventurous travelers may like the canoeing and fishing at this resort. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a nature reserve, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Charcoal grills and a fish cleaning table
Room features
All guestrooms at Benzonia Rustic Resort feature comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas, and kitchens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Benzonia Rustic Resort Resort
Benzonia Rustic Resort Benzonia
Benzonia Rustic Resort Resort Benzonia

Frequently asked questions

Is Benzonia Rustic Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Benzonia Rustic Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Benzonia Rustic Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Benzonia Rustic Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Benzonia Rustic Resort located?

Situated on a river, this resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Benzie Area Historical Museum, Betsie Valley Trail, and Pinecroft Golf Course. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Champion Hill Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Benzonia Rustic Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Various types of camping and location. Very peaceful, not crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners super nice, quiet place, great area if you like nature, river, damn, fishing. Great beaches near by. Only 9miles from LkMichigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a little gem! The property manager is on site and was always able to help out when I needed something. Everything was clean and the rooms had everything I needed. I'm already looking forward to our return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not worth $200/night. There was a bad smell. Shower is tiny, don’t plan on touching your feet. Deck rotted (wood rot is probably the odor). Cottage needs repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaodong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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