Chalet

Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!

Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!

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OVERALL:  The front of the chalet at twilight in the Fall.
OVERALL:  The side of the chalet in Fall.
OVERALL:  Looking out into the living room and dining area from the stairs.
OVERALL:  The dining area looking into the kitchen.
EXTERIOR:  The bonfire ring, grill, and garage.  (The first floor of the garage is just for storage and is not usable by guests, but there is a bunk room on the second floor of the garage that is usable by guests.)

Overview of Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 162600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Thompsonville, MI
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMountain Ridge Golf Course11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMichigan Legacy Art Park3 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!

Tall Pines Escape is a gorgeous luxury chalet located on the beautiful western backside of Crystal Mountain in a lovely Norway pine forest. It is 2500 square feet in size and features 4 bedrooms (plus a "bunk room" above the garage), 3 bathrooms, a game room in the garage, and a finished basement with a den and a ski room! Includes free seasonal shuttle service to Crystal Mountain! A gas fireplace, A/C, Wi-Fi and 3 televisions with digital streaming are also included!
(1) The property has an indoor hot tub, but it is not working and is not included with the rental.
(2) The home can sleep up to 16 people, but we strictly limit the number of adults to no more than 10 adults.
(3) There is parking for up to 3 vehicles in the driveway. It is recommended that guests do not bring more than 3 vehicles.
(4) The garage is not heated, so it may be difficult to use the game room in the wintertime.
The chalet is less than a 5-minute drive from Crystal Mountain Resort. There is a seasonal shuttle to Crystal Mountain that starts December 1 each year. There is also a short walking path through the woods to the resort. It is about an 8-minute walk to the resort.

Crystal Mountain Resort is a fabulous year-round destination resort with lots of activities available! These include both downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter along with ice skating and trails for snow-shoeing. In the summer, there is an outdoor pool with a children's play area, alpine slide, two 18-hole golf courses, an art-walk trail, mountain bike trails, tennis and pickleball courts, a ropes course, climbing wall, and even archery tag! There is also a wonderful spa with an indoor pool that is open year-round! Note that there are fees for all of these activities.

Outside of Crystal Mountain, there are a number of spectacular places to visit in the area that are less than a 1-hour drive from the chalet. This includes the charming little town of Frankfort on Lake Michigan and its fun and very family-friendly beach on Lake Michigan. The world-famous Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is also nearby with a myriad of hiking trails, bike trails, and spectacular views of the dunes, Lake Michigan, the Platte River, and all kinds of nature! It's also great fun to go tubing or kayaking down the Platte River through the park. Fishing (particularly for lake trout and salmon) is also very popular on Lake Michigan, the Betsie River, and the Platte River. The nationally-recognized Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course is also just a short drive away as is Crystal Lake, one of the largest and most gorgeous inland lakes in Michigan.

If the attractions of a bigger city are desired, Traverse City is only about a 1-hour drive from the home. It is the entertainment, dining, shopping, art, and financial center point of all of northern Michigan and it features a vast array of culinary, shopping, and entertainment options!
The chalet features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining area, a den in the basement, and also a really fun and convenient ski room in the basement with its own exterior entrance. One of the bedrooms is on the main floor, two are upstairs, and the fourth bedroom is in the basement. There is one bathroom on the main floor, one bathroom upstairs, and one bathroom in the basement. Each of the 3 bathrooms are full bathrooms!

In addition to the 4 bedrooms, there is a bunk room up above the detached garage. Up to 6 people can sleep in the bunk room, with 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds in the bunk room. The twin beds are upper bunk beds, each with a queen-size bed below. The twin beds are close to the ceiling and are not really suitable for adults, so the bunk room can really only handle a maximum of 4 adults. This bunk room has a space heater for winter and window A/C unit for summer. The 2-car garage itself has been converted into a game room with a ping pong table, air hockey table, and a game table.
It is possible just to walk or take a shuttle to Crystal Mountain, but, to really enjoy all that the area has to offer, it is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

This chalet is located in Thompsonville. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 1 min walk
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 11 min walk
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 3 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Geno's - 6 min drive
  • Thistle Pub & Grille - 10 min walk
  • Rosie's Country Cafe - 4 min drive
  • The 231 Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
  • Bear Claw Cafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious! pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tall Pines Escape - Large and Luxurious! located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski day
This was our second time at the property. Great location for skiing at Crystal Mountain! Lots of space for us to relax and converse after a day of skiing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid-Winter Tension Breaker
We decided last minute to take a quick family trip so the kids could go snowboarding. The accommodations offered everything our family needed, were very clean and comfortable, and just minutes from the resort. Check in was easy and on time. The shuttle pass had expired, but it was not too much trouble to drive to and park at the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECT for our large group!
The property was PERFECT for our large group. My husband and I took two of our kids, 21 and 17, and 10 of their friends. Everyone was comfortable and there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy time together and separately. For me, the best part was the kitchen. It was open to the common space and I could interact with everyone while I was cooking. I was super prepared, but I failed to bring serving spoons and a spatula. The kitchen had EVERYthing, though, so it worked out. My one and only ding on the stars comes from the description. The listing said the property is a 1 minute walk from Crystal Mountain. I suppose it is a 1 minute walk to the road in, but it is for sure at least a 15 minute walk to the ski rental office. I wouldn't recommend walking if you have anything to carry except maybe a backpack. The host was very responsive and the place was very clean. The beds were comfortable. The garage space was awesome for the high school age kids to hang out in, even though it was pretty chilly in there. Space heaters provided helped. 10/10 would recommend this property. We will definitely consider staying again when we do this trip next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

N M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable as usual.
2nd time staying at The Tall Pines Escape. Great location. Very Close to Crystal Mt. Kelly, the caretaker, is great and easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Terri Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful home and location.
We enjoyed our family event. We had a wedding at Crystal Mountain. It was a 5 minute drive to the event. We loved the openness that allowed us to all be together without any crowding. Only disappointment was the hot tub not working and no bathroom facilities in the bedroom above the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

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We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties in Michigan, Missouri, and Florida. 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.

For additional information on our properties and/or direct online booking with us, we invite you to check out our website. You can find our site by doing an Internet search on "Agape Vacation Rentals Beulah Michigan".

Why they chose this property

This property has a wonderful combination of luxury, family and pet-friendliness, and proximity to Crystal Mountain Resort for all that the resort has to offer including golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, a health spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and hiking trails!

What makes this property unique

This property has a wonderful combination of luxury, family and pet-friendliness, and proximity to Crystal Mountain Resort for all that the resort has to offer including golf, downhill and cross-country skiing, a health spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and hiking trails!

Languages:

English, Spanish
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