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Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!

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OVERVIEW:  The huge dock and gorgeous lakefront right in front of the house.  Note that the water is very clear, sandy, and shallow, which makes it great for all kinds of family fun!
OVERVIEW:  Looking at the home and the gorgeous lakefront from out on the private dock.
OVERVIEW:  A full view of the front of the house in late Fall.
EXTERIOR:  Enjoying the huge private dock!
EXTERIOR:  The lake is quite shallow in front of the house, which makes is particularly great for family fun!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8343.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!

This is a spectacular 3700 square foot home that is both large and luxurious in a lovely classical manner! Features 4 bedrooms (2 of which are huge), 3.5 bathrooms, living room, sunroom, TV room, enclosed front porch, backyard patio, outdoor grill w/ dining furniture, and private Crystal Lake frontage with a beach area, dock, and mooring buoy for a boat! Includes use of 2 bikes, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddleboards! This property truly provides all that is needed for a wonderful family vacation!

The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value (including this one). The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.

Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse. Crystal Lake Paradise is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast).

The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.

Please note that 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #1 and #2) are on the first floor. The other 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #3 and #4) are on the second floor. There are 2.5 bathrooms on the first floor and 1 bathroom on the second floor.

In addition to the previously mentioned outdoor items, on the private beach there is a beach box with beach toys for kids, including two boogie boards, pails and shovels. Also in the beach box are 4 adult life vests and 2 children's vests as well as 2 foam noodles. On the beach are two stand up paddle boards and two kayaks. There is also a private swim raft that is in approximately 4 ft of water. There are also two bikes in the garage. (Helmets are not provided though.)


Please note the following:

1) The guest who made the reservation must be present at check-in and must present photo ID at the time of check-in.
2) Under NO circumstance can pets be allowed. The owners have severe allergy issues.
3) Neither of the fireplaces are usable. Use of the fireplaces is strictly prohibited!
4) East South Shore Drive runs between the house and the lake so you do need to cross the road to get to the lake from the house.
5) The home has a somewhat rickety spiral staircase from the first floor to the second floor. It may be slightly hazardous for elderly persons and young children and guests are advised to use it with caution.
6) Air conditioning is available in sleeping quarters via multiple mini-split room air conditioners. Please note that the house does NOT have central air conditioning and that not all of the house is air conditioned.
7) The dock is not available for use with motor boats or pontoon boats.
8) The property is strictly limited to no more than 8 guests and no more than 4 vehicles.
9) Overnight mooring of boats at the property is not permitted. Smaller boats (peddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards, row boats, etc.) can be beached on the shore.
10) No more than 4 vehicles are permitted at the property at any time.
11) For the sake of neighbors, we ask guests to observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
12) On a separate, but adjacent, lot behind the property, the property owners own a garage that has a second floor apartment above the garage. The second floor apartment may be used by the owners on occasion.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the home.
CARS: Guests are permitted to bring up to 4 cars with them. More than 4 vehicles is strictly prohibited.
QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask that guests observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Elberta Beach - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Betsie Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marty R.

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

Great Lake house

We had a great time at a great location in a Great Lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Nice Cabin Feel

Very nice place that was accurately displayed in photos and description. It worked for my family during a recent visit, and very close to the surrounding towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Renter

Excellent location , beautiful views, great home for family gatherings.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Lake Front Beauty

The house was fantastic, sprawling with a lot of areas to spend time with our family members who came in from another state to catch up. Very comfortable and well stocked. Across a not-very-busy-street from the lake, there are very few homes that are actually on the lake. Frankfort is super close and has a nice assortment of restaurants and shops for a little lakefront town its size. The lake was beautiful and we heard that it has a lot of fish in it - we may have to bring our boat next time and get on the water. A good base to check out Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and all the cherry/apple/wineries/farms/lighthouses/etc. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kim H.

Crystal Lake Paradise

Overall this is a nice property but is showing age. Currently there are items within the house that need attention. The air conditioner unit upstairs did not work. It was cool enough we did not need it. The front door sticks. The trim around door need s to be fixed before it is ruined by door opening/closing. The couches and some chairs need attention. The couches need to be updated with cushion support or replaced. Several of the chairs show wear and rips. The trundle bed upstairs had dead bugs in the sheets. Kitchen garbage can needs to be replaced with one that has a working lid.

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