All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home - Benzie County

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13275 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Beulah, MI

Old Indian Trail6 min drive
Platte Lake10 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse12 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom Twin

1 Single Bed

Master Main Level

1 King Bed

Master Third Floor

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor Two Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

First Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Third Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home

View beautiful sunsets on a private sandy beach from this three-level vacation home on beautiful Crystal Lake located between the quaint northern towns of Beulah and Frankfort. Newly decorated, featuring an open concept family room and game room with an additional kitchenette. Play all day and relax at night in one of the 5 bedrooms (11people) with new beds and 3 full bathrooms.

The kitchen (newly remodeled 2023) is well appointed with everything you need to cook family meals. The lower deck is equipped with a Weber gas grill. A washer and dryer are available on the main level, and the house is well supplied with bedding, towels, and beach towels. Each deck has outdoor furniture to enjoy the great views of the glistening water of Crystal Lake.

The beach and amenities--a private sandy beach is equipped with high quality Adirondack chairs, a natural fire pit with firewood on site, a dock, stand up paddle boards , kayaks and a paddleboat are available for you to enjoy.

A variety of cuisine and fun shopping is available nearby. Day experiences could include Sleeping Bear Dunes, Betsie River rafting, the Betsie Valley Trail, Pyramid Point, scenic golf courses, micro breweries and wine tours. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the historic Cherry Bowl drive in theater that is less than a 10 minute drive. In the winter, have fun skiing at nearby Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling on groomed trails ,or ice fishing on the lake!

We look forward to hosting you in this area and house that we love. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. There is so much to take in on this crystal clear lake and its surrounding beauty!

Parking: 5 spots

Property manager

Nicole and Susan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

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

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

Beulah, MI

What's nearby

Old Indian Trail - 6 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 9 min drive
Platte Lake - 10 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬9 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is All decked out inside and out - a beautiful family home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Old Indian Trail. Platte Lake and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

24 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful visit in August 2023

This property is everything it is advertised to be. Spacious, beautiful main living area which was well stocked with the basics - cooking equipment suitable for all meals, including birthday cupcakes, spices and condiments, dishes, tableware, etc, even for our group of 12. Lovely renovated kitchen and living area, etc. Spacious game room, extra bedroom and living area in the walk-out lower level. The nice, sandy beach and deck area is great for families and kids, and the water was very swimmably warm and shallow all the way out to the end of the long dock. Boat rentals are available locally, as well, but we did not do that, preferring to use the provided kayak, paddleboards and paddleboat. Thanks to Susan and Nancy for a wonderful family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

20 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Stay on Crystal Lake

The property is excellent for a multi-generational family stay. Location is beautiful, close to Beulah and Frankfort and facing the beautiful sunsets. Beach area across the street is perfect for the kids. Please note if you are renting a boat you will need to make mooring arrangements as the owners' boat hoist is occupied. Property was clean at check-in and check-out instructions were clear. Owners were very responsive to our needs and caretaker is close by as well. Our family had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

5 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful!!

We were so pleased with our stay. Location is great and the house itself is lovely. Full main floor update which is not reflected in current pictures. Multiple living spaces make the house so livable for a larger group. Super well appointed. Beach cabana is ideal. Will for sure be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ben S.

30 July 2023

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

Beautiful setting

Wonderful property and location! Only issue was limited AC on the hottest week of the year

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 July 2023

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

Beautifully Updated

My family owned this property for over 40 years and sold it 2 years ago. We loved it so much that we wanted to return and we were blown away by the updates and improvements that have been made to the house and beach. The kitchen is amazing and the beach has been greatly improved by the addition of sand and we loved the covered patio in the beach. Thank you for taking such good care of this place that we love so much and for allowing us to return to our favorite place in on earth. Crystal Lake is the best!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

9 July 2023

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

Beautiful house, perfect for our family of 10. Great location on Crystal lake with lots of beach toy

Couldn't have asked for a better home to stay in. Plan to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

29 Aug 2022

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

Blue Sky Days

It was easy to grab our beach gear and just cross the street to the beach. Host-provided stand up boards, rafts, paddle boat and more were big hit. Clean water and sandy beach were ours for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

6 Aug 2022

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

Fun times

Great beach and view of the lake. Plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy F.

30 July 2022

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

Beulah, July 2022

This property was perfect for my family. Lots of space to be together or spread out. The kitchen was very well equipped. The views and beach access were a plus. I highly recommend this property and would return every year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen M., Northville

28 July 2022

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

Wonderful all around.

The property is roomy and comfortable, the location is ideal, and the beach & dock can’t be beat. Would stay here again with friends & family in a heartbeat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

17 July 2022

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

Family vacation

Gorgeous location with great access to Crystal Lake. Beach seating, dock and SUPs included were awesome. House is large with lots of room for sleeping. Bathroom access/layout a bit awkward. Kitchen very well stocked for real cooking. Some minor maintenance issues (towel bars poorly installed) but nothing that prevented us enjoying the vacation. Overall, we had a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

9 July 2022

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

Great location

Very quiet with wonderful lake access. The gazebo and firepit on the lake were wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

1 July 2022

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BEAUTIFUL!

We always love Crystal Lake! Beach front was amazing and had so many fun things to play with!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

29 Dec 2021

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Amazing Ski Weekend!

This property exceeded our expectations! The home was immaculate. The kitchen had everything we needed. The space itself was so calming and serene. We loved that the kids had a space to hang. Short 20 minutes drive to Crystal Mountain. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

24 Sept 2021

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

Great lakehouse

House was built for large groups and served us well. Everything was clean, accurate, accommodating. Some of the appliance are dated, but worked fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

6 Sept 2021

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

Great stay at Crystal Lake

Everything was perfect for our large family! Thanks again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

28 Aug 2021

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

Great experience

Very comfortable, clean and accommodated our large party very nicely. Great beach and we used it a lot!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jessica n.

24 Aug 2021

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

This place was amazing! Everything to have an amazing vacation. They covered every detail!

Would definitely recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

James E.

12 Aug 2021

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

Week in Northern Michigan

We loved the property! It was very well supplied, and the home and it's location were great. My only complaint would be that it's not really 5 bedrooms. The fifth room barely fits a twin bed, with hardly any space around it. Otherwise it was ideal for our extended family and was better than we had hoped!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

colleen o.

1 Aug 2021

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

Fam vacay

Beautiful lake and sunsets!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

25 July 2021

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

Fantastic Property

We had a terrific week on Crystal Lake in this large and spacious home. Easily accommodated 2 families (4 adults, 4 kids ages 7 thru 12), with plenty of room to host two additional families for the day. The beach is wide and deep, with a wonderful sitting area on the deck under the pergola (comfortable chairs, tables, etc) and remaining chairs / space on the beach itself. Lots of water toys for use (lily pad, 3 paddle boards, kayak, paddle boat) that kept 8 kids occupied for hours. House is perfectly situated at 5 minutes to Beulah, a little over 15 to Frankfort, 30 minutes to sleeping bear dunes. So much to do and see, and you can’t beat the clear blue water of the lake itself. Property is clean, well maintained, and fully stocked. 10/10 - would rent again without a second thought. Thanks for a great week!!! Scott P.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

17 July 2021

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

Great Crystal Lake Rental

Great rental house for two families of four with kids. Has everything you need!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

5 July 2021

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

Everything you need in the perfect location!

The owners of this house have thought of everything! Nicely decorated, well stocked kitchen with like new pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc., lots of room to spread out and be comfortable, games and toys for for kids and adults, and everything you'll need for playing outside at the lake - beach chairs, life jackets, paddle boards, goggles, beach bag and towels. Bonus, the neighbors are really nice too. Definitely the best rental we've stayed in!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick I.

11 June 2021

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

Lake life. Party of 8

Centrally located, large floor plan. Lots of room for kids and adults. All the home amenities. Excellent dock with boat lift. Sandy beach. New pergola sitting area. We loved the paddle boards! Fish from dock if you want. Would book again

10/10 Excellent

John R.

1 June 2021

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

Wonderful lake house

Wonderful vacation for my family close to Frankfort and short drive to Leland and Glen Arbor. Beach and house are wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nicole and Susan

We are two sisters who have enjoyed this area with our families, and have always wanted to have a place on Crystal Lake. We have enjoyed making this house comfortable and accommodating for our guests. Our cottage care taker will be available to make sure your stay is trouble free. We look forward to our guests enjoying what we love so much. If you have any questions or concerns (ie date requests or trouble booking), please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to work with you.

Why they chose this property

We think our home offers both the coziness and spaciousness for a larger family or multiple families to enjoy a relaxing stay. We pride ourselves in the cleanliness and the well stocked amenities that include a gas grill, two large screen televisions in the first and main levels, beach chairs, and patio table and chairs outside each bedroom.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the different shades of the Caribbean blue on Crystal Lake, known as one of the most underutilized lakes in Michigan, which makes it extremely family friendly.