Company information
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
Property information
Centennial House is a charming and historic vacation rental home that is located in tranquil downtown Beulah, only approx. 200 feet from beautiful Crystal Lake. The house has actually been owned by the same family ever since it was bought by Robert Wellman more than 100 years ago! The house was closed for renovations for most of 2020, but was re-opened in May, 2021 with several new enhancements including A NEW SECOND BATHROOM, some new flooring, and 2 new water heaters to support large groups.
RULES:
1) GUEST REQUIREMENTS: The property is only available for tourists and/or individuals that are visiting the area for non-work-related purposes. The property IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR WORK-RELATED GROUPS. Also, the individual booking the property must be present at check-in and must be staying at the property for the entire term of the reservation.
2) PETS: Centennial House is a pet-friendly property and allows up to 2 dogs. Pets other than dogs or more than 2 dogs are not permitted. We do ask that guests pick-up after their dogs.
3) DISHES: We ask guests to fully wash and put away any dishes, pots, pans, and/or silverware that they may have used prior to departure.
4) GRILLING: We provide an outdoor propane grill and we do provide propane as well. We ask that guests completely shut-off the propane supply at the tank after grilling and that guests also clean the grill before check-out if they have used it. Also, for safety considerations, please do not use the grill next to the house. Please keep the grill at least 5 feet away from the side of the house.
5) FISH CLEANING: Fish cleaning is not permitted inside the house. Also, any fish remains must be disposed of at a local fish cleaning station and not put in with the normal garbage for the house.
6) QUIET HOURS: The house is located in a family-friendly neighborhood environment and, for the benefit of everyone in the neighborhood, we ask that guests be quiet outside between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Neighbourhood information
The house is located in an incredible location! It's right on Benzie Blvd. in the heart of the cute little northern Michigan town of Beulah on Crystal Lake. It's very close to a number of wonderful attractions in the area:
* It's less than 100 yards from beautiful Crystal Lake and the back deck, four seasons room, and two of the bedrooms all have views of Crystal Lake.
* It's one-half of a block from the Beulah fishing pier on Crystal Lake. The lake is renowned for yellow perch, rock bass, and smelt fishing. Coho salmon, smallmouth bass, and brown, lake, and rainbow trout are also catchable in the lake.
* It's one block from the Beulah Beach. With its sandy bottom and sandy shores, the lake is great for swimming and the beach is very family-friendly with a shallow shoreline.
* It's basically across the street from Five Shores, a very nice local microbrewery in downtown Beulah.
* It's two blocks from Betsie Valley Trail, which is great for biking, rollerblading, hiking, dog walking, and snowmobiling and cross-country skiiing in the winter.
* It's two blocks from Beulah Park, which has music in the park every Thursday evening during the summer.
* It's two blocks from Cold Creek, a cute little creek that goes right through downtown Beulah and has contributed to the success of smelt in Crystal Lake.
* It's two blocks from downtown Beulah, which offers an eclectic smalltown mix of shopping and dining, including restaurants, a coffee shop, a bakery/delicatessen, and several art and specialty shops.
* It's four miles from the Cherry Bowl Drive In Theater, a fun family tradition in northern Michigan for more than 60 years and one of just a handful of drive-in theaters that are still in operation in Michigan.
* It's five miles from the start of internationally famous Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and of the natural beauty and splendor that the national lakeshore provides.