Cottage in Crystal Lake

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100.3 sq m

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Hart, MI

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
‪7 min drive‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪19 min drive‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪23 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Futons

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Relaxing, fun cottage on Crystal Lake with 80ft. of your very own lake frontage. Looking for a exceptional vacation? Crystal Lake is the place for you! Located minutes from Hart, Shelby, Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan. Great fishing! Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful week in beautiful Oceana County. Sandy beach includes picnic table, small dock, raft and paddle boat! Fall rates available.

We only do Saturday to Saturday rentals only

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Ardith

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Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hart

Located in Hart, this cottage is on the waterfront. Oceana Golf Club and Country Dairy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.

Hart, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
Electric Forest - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
Silver Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬19 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
‪Country Dairy - ‬12 min drive
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Crystal Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oceana Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hart Township Hall. Hart Public Library and Hart City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place

A beautiful view. We loved eating on the balcony. Or sitting with a glass of wine later in the day. Close to lake Michigan beaches, a plus

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and cozy accomodations

This was our second stay and it was wonderful as always. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed. The views from the upper and lower decks are amazing. The water was warm and crystal clear. We had a great time fishing off the dock and swimming off the diving dock. The cottage is only about 20 minutes to Silver Lake sand dunes, Little Sable Point, and Pentwater. Lots to do! Thanks again and we hope to be back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice lake

Kids loved the beach & raft

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola K.

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple Summer Pleasures

Our family enjoyed staying on Crystal Lake for a week in July. The sandy entry, swimming raft and dock were nice ways to be on the lake, not to mention the kayak. The deck overlooking the lake has a picnic table and a good grill; the outdoor folding chairs provided were that comfortable though. Inside the cottage is cozy and clean. All four of us were able to read using the overheard cam lights. Better lighting for reading would have been nice. We were able to cook dinners for four well enough, though more serving pieces would have helped. The location is so wonderful! We had a full week of trips to Lake Michigan, blueberry picking, dune riding, kayaking and hiking at Ludington Park. Hansen grocery in Hart has great variety and is only 7 minutes away. Communication with Ardith was great and we felt welcomed. A fun and memorable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place!

Always look forward to our annual trip and it never disappoints!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi D.

14 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Memories

Cosy, rustic property on Crystal Lake. We had a great stay! The lake was clear all around the dock. Boys enjoyed the floating dock and warm water compared to lake Michigan. We had perfect weather for a week in July. So, having no AC wasn't an issue. The fish were biting all week as well. We made due with what was there for the 4 of us. Updating on steps to boat dock would be a nice addition and a rail out the back steps. We were very disappointed in the broken paddle boat and no sail for sailboat for my boys to use all week. Also, there were not futons in cottage like listing said and both bunk bed mattresses need replaced- too thin. Boys were uncomfortable all week. Coffee pot needs replaced. Thank goodness there was a Keurig there as well. I did have to use my own hotspot for wifi. Overall, great little gem that just needs a few updates.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

The cottage was comfortable, the swimming was great! Young William, a neighbor, was friendly and very polite and helpful! We look forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place.

We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and just watching the fishermen and people enjoying the water sports

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun on Crystal Lake

We had a great time at the cottage! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The lake was clear and clean. We loved the little sandy beach and the swimming dock out in the water. We spent a lot of time swimming in the lake and enjoying peace and quiet on the upper deck overlooking the lake. The views from inside the cottage are all water and it's fantastic. The cottage had everything we needed and the price was great. Thank you Ardith for your great communication as well! We can't wait to return in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina K.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Ludington

Nice cozy cottage close to Ludington. Fishing poles, kayak, and paddle boat to use. Our boys loved fishing off the floating dock!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dianne V.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Nice location and fun things to do in the area

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loved it again!

Will hopefully be back again next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

17 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

We hope to stay again one day but maybe a little later in the year. It was pretty cold for our week but we made a lot of great memories

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULA M.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

Liked the layout of the cottage, very peaceful lake. Great communication with owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful week on Crystal Lake. The location was perfect - 15 min from just about anything. The cottage was clean and the kitchen was pretty well stocked. There were only 3 chairs at the table and four of us but it worked okay. The only downside was the weather was chilly and the location of the cottage on the lake doesn’t allow for much sun - there are a lot of trees. The walk from the cottage to the beach is really steep too. Our kids loved the floating dock and the water was lovely. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

back again

enjoyed it just as much as last year! will be back again hopefully!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tobi H.

13 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week!

We had a great week relaxing at the cottage. The lake was quiet and the neighbors were all super friendly. We enjoyed going into Hart and Shelby for groceries, meals, and ice cream treats. We also took daily walks on the private road which was great. The cottage had everything we needed from fishing poles to games to kitchen supplies. Aside from the bunk bed in the basement, the furniture was comfy. Our biggest issue was the beach. It was quite difficult to get down the sloping yard as roots have torn it up. The tree coverage keeps the deck and beach area mostly shady which was a bummer since it was such cool weather. Once you are out on the dock or raft it’s incredibly peaceful and sunny but getting to and from is tricky especially if you have any mobility issues like my 79 year-old dad. We had a nice week relaxing and taking time out of our busy lives. Thanks!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K., Oak Harbor

31 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting family in Shelby

We stayed here while visiting family in Shelby and it was a perfect location. The access to Crystal lake was great and the paddle boat and kayak was a bonus! The only downside were the spiders at the property, but they were harmless and expected in a wooded area. We will be back next time we visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Temperance, Michigan

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Enjoyed our stay swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Loved the platform as a place to swim to and soak up the sun. Close to Silver Lake dunes and Ludington State Park. Ardith answered any questions I had promptly. We would consider staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

angela h.

4 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

We had an amazing week!

The cottage had everything we needed! We felt very comforable there. I wouldnt really say it slept 6 though because if we had 3 couples one couple would be broken up to one on a couch upstairs and one down stairs, and another couple would be in bunk beds. It was perfect for a couple, or a couple with kids!! It was excalty what we were looking for though! The water was nice, the upper and lower decks were very nice! Location was amazing! Close gas stations, grocery, ice cream, sand dunes! It was a little challenging getting to the water especially after a few drinks haha..but over all id definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends!! Thanks agian for sharing your cottage. The Halley's

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary V.

14 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal lake

While the weather was not ideal the cottage was perfect. Clean and comfortable with wonderful view of the lake. For those with mobility issues getting to the dock and water proved a little challenging but being on the water was worth the effort.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randolph M.

17 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

Beautiful property. The house sits on the lake. The view is breathtaking. Caught fish on the banks. We were within a few miles of sand dunes. We had a fantastic time riding the dunes. There are other lakes within a few miles of the property. Beautiful apple farms and local produce. The fully equipped kitchen was awesome as we like to cook. If you want a relaxing vacation or getaway this is the place to come.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agnes F.

12 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this cottage. The weather was beautiful during our stay so not having AC in the cottage was not an issue at all. House was very comfortable. We had everything we needed. We loved the grill and we used it a lot. The lake was beautiful. We caught a lot of fish-bass, panfish and catfish. We enjoyed our fish fry. The location is very close to nearby Lake Michigan beaches and dunes. It was a wonderful experience indeed. We loved each day of our 7 day vacation. Thank you, Ardith.

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

28 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual family vacation

Had a nice relaxing week. The house had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

28 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was very spacious and clean. We liked that it was close to Lake Michigan which we were able to go to a couple of times during the week. Very safe and scenic....just beautiful. Thank you for the use of your cottage!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

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