Peaceful, private setting on a beautiful lake. Just added central A/C and Wi-Fi
Very private setting on the west end of Crystal Lake. Large Great Room, Large Dinning room and galley kitchen. Master Bedroom with Bathroom and queen bed, Guest room and bathroom not attached. Lower Level huge room with 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds. Beautiful sandy beach and dock with fishing boat. Check in time 4:00. Check out time 10:00am Great fishing lake. Also full boating lake with public launch. Kitchen included double oven, dishwasher with all the plates and dishes you will need. Charcoal grill Large deck with steps down to lake. Close to Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand dunes. Golf, horseback riding, pet farm and wine tasting all close by. Great bike trail also with bike rental available.
Property manager
Theresa Sorensen
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hart
Located in Hart, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Hart, MI
What's nearby
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
Silver Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
Upper Silver Lake - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 19 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 19 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 12 min drive
Country Dairy - 13 min drive
Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Peaceful, private setting on a beautiful lake. Just added central A/C and Wi-Fi pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful, private setting on a beautiful lake. Just added central A/C and Wi-Fi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful, private setting on a beautiful lake. Just added central A/C and Wi-Fi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful, private setting on a beautiful lake. Just added central A/C and Wi-Fi located?
This family-friendly Hart holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oceana Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Veterans Park and John Gurney Park. Morris Lake and Wyckoff Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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This property is not only peaceful but beautiful inside and out. We loved just sitting out and looking at the lake as well as jumping off of the huge raft. The house had everything anyone would need. Would love to return someday.
This is one of the best VRBO we stayed at .Enjoyed staying on the water,at the Vineyard.
This site is perfect for visiting areas along the west side of the state
The Sorensen family is very nice and made our stay feel like being at home
The home was well stocked and we enjoyed the home feel
We will be back again!!
If you are looking for a getaway with a terriffic water view, with all the amenities you can think of, near to all the cool things to do but which still offers the atmosphere of a private oasis when you are done with your wanderings for the day, this house is for you!!! We kayaked and fished (caught 6!) and cooked healthy meals in a well equipped kitchen. We hopped over to the dunes and parks and surrounding towns and reveled in the country side. When we got home in the afternoons on days we wandered, we were grateful for our good fortune in finding this place.. you could never wander any where and be content too!!
The house was perfect for my family. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The house was well stocked. We swam, fished, and even made smores one night. Weather was perfect all week. Its a beautiful area with lots to do. We had many different ages in our group and was able to find something for everyone. Theresa met us at the house upon arrival and was a great host.
We can't say enough nice things about the property or the host. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this home to others. We didn't use a lot of the amenities for we just needed a place to sleep and cook a couple of meals. Like others have said, AC throughout the house would have been welcomed for the breeze was nonexistent for our stay but the host did everything to ensure we were comfortable. We had family staying at another house around the beautiful lake and we spent the majority of our time with them but renting the house saved us an 60 min drive ea night. Wouldn't hesitate renting from again.
First off, the property is amazing. The house is clean and quite large. The views from the house and the deck are fabulous. Although, the patio down by the lake is where you'll spend all your time, whether on the chairs relaxing, using the available kayaks and paddle board or just sitting by a fire looking at millions of stars. All the amenities you could ever want are there. Theresa, owner/property manager, is a fantastic host and is always willing to talk about the property and its history. She is very proud of her family's property, as she should be. The winery on property is a huge bonus. The wine is great, the staff is friendly and live music on the weekends. We stayed for a week, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. It is conveniently located less than 10min from Shelby, Hart and Silver Lake. Huge thanks to Theresa and her family
We were very pleased with our week long stay here. We had two couples and my mom and there was more than plenty of room. The upper bedrooms were spacious and loved the big walk in closets. The lower room with multiple beds had a nice bathroom. The linens and towels were all nice and there were PLENTY for everyone.
While the cottage doesn’t have AC (very common for the area) the house was never uncomfortably hot and the host provided plenty of fans to use and there are also ceiling fans.
The deck has a lovely view of the lake and plenty of outdoor dining space, as well as very comfy loungers and a nice propane grill. The lake itself is clear and very pleasant to swim in. It’s not a very busy lake at all.. making it great for fishing and very serene. The husbands made great use of the provided fishing boat, which was a huge bonus. We also enjoyed having kayaks, a paddle board, and a floating dock/pad to lay out on. And it was nice to have lounge chairs down by the water as well as a fire pit to enjoy in the evening (with provided firewood!).
Upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised that the house is on a beautiful vineyard! It was very convenient to walk up to, the property is gorgeous and there was a wide variety of delicious wine!
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and felt the place was very comfortable and spacious. We would definitely rent here again!
Gorgeous location, clean, lots of room for our teens/tweens to spread out & things for them to do on the lake,, good communication with our hostess. A+.
Nice big house. It was perfect for our family. Kids and grandkids enjoyed catching minnows and if course the fire for making s'mores. Love this part of Michigan!
We had an enjoyable week playing in the lake, biking on the bike trail and exploring Silver Lake State Park. The house was very clean and the kitchen was one of the best we’ve ever had in terms of quantity of dishes and quality of cooking pans. It was nice to have a dining table big enough for all of us to sit around. Would definitely stay here again.
Our group enjoyed the lake house stay. This home is very large and well stocked, held our group well, plenty of beds for everyone that came and went. The only down side is there is no air conditioning, and we had a very hot week! Other than that, just sorry I didn’t make over for wine tasting.
Really enjoyed our stay! Large home with room for our party of 10. Boys enjoyed fishing off the dock and in the small motor boat. Kayaks were a hit with them as well. Able to use the floating pad to soak in the sun. Close to Silver Lake, Ludington, and Pentwater for day activities, plus close to the bike trail. Kitchen was really nice! Showers had great pressure and no hot water issues for our large group Full size washer/dryer. This was a great vacation home!
Home was well stocked with the essentials Back deck was a treat, lake was very clean and sandy bottom Great location for trips to Traverse City and other local attractions Gave it 5 Stars
This is a lovely rental. Anything that we needed was available. And any questions we had were answered nearly immediately. The house is lovely. It has plenty of room. And the access to the lake is perfect! We highly recommend this property!
We really enjoyed our summer getaway staying at this home on Crystal Lake in Hart. It was very clean and comfortable, with nice furnishings and a well-stocked kitchen. We found it very relaxing, as it is in a quiet rural area on a small lake without a lot of motorboats or other watercraft. The view from the deck overlooking the lake was pretty, and a good place to have morning coffee and dinner meals. The location is convenient to Ludington and the Silver Lake sand dunes and lighthouse. We also enjoyed the fish boil in Shelby. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Lots of space! We had our 2 adult children, spouses and 4 grandchildren. The weather was not so nice for a bit of the time but there was enough space that it wasn't a problem. There was a new swim platform that worked out great for our young grandchildren and they loved the shallow water at the shoreline.
The home is very well equipped with a massive amount of utensils and appliances in the kitchen area, including some seasonings; and tons of towels and linens. The deck is large and shaded, with a great view of the water. It was nice to have the fishing boat and kayaks available, and a washer and dryer to use. The owners are easy to work with and quick to respond.
House allowed for nice isolation from other sleeping areas. kitchen well stocked with appliances, gadgets and accessories.
lake was high, but refreshing and clean. All enjoyed boating, kayaks and swim platform. games, videos, puzzles, its all there. only negative was it was advertised as having air conditioning. Upon arrival, only 1 portable was available and filter was dirty. Other unit not available until inquired about. It helped but would have been nicer when in the 90s earlier in week. Loved having market nearby in Hart and took advantage of the beach and dunes at Silver Lake. Would recommend for future rentals.
This is a wonderful property. It had just about everything we needed. Great location to many attractions, yet still very secluded for a nice, quiet vacation if that’s what you prefer. Our kids loved playing in and around the water and we enjoyed watching them from the deck. We would love to go back here in the future!
Pleasant Valley Farm was the perfect place for our 3 generation family vacation. The house is spacious, clean and has the most well stocked kitchen of any vacation rental we have seen. We enjoyed the privacy of the lake front and used the kayaks, fishing boat, large swim raft and fire pit daily. The outdoor deck is spacious and has plenty of seating. The area has plenty of activities to offer. Theresa was a wonderful host and is happy to make recommendations..
Home was clean with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of room for our family of 8. The kids spent the entire week fishing from the dock or the fishing boat, kayaking, floating on the raft or just having fun on the beach. We ended the evenings with a fire and s’mores. We never left the premises except for food and not once were the kids bored. Fun time was had by all. Theresa was the perfect hostess, readily available to answer questions but also respected our privacy. The property also has a vineyard and plenty of blueberry bushes. She allowed the kids to pick blueberries which we eventually made into a pie. Would highly recommend this home. We are already looking forward to returning.
We enjoyed our morning coffee watching the water. So calm & pretty. The afternoons were spent relaxing by the water, kayaking & fishing.
Evenings we had dinner on deck facing the water. Great getaway from the city!
Our hosts were great!
The property location is awesome and very convenient for hiking/biking on the Hart/Montague Trail. We actually had a photographer visit and take some awesome family photos using the lake and vineyard as a backdrop. Theresa was readily available for questions.
The home is surrounded by several large beautiful oak trees which were dropping large acorns that actually dented the hood of my new truck (not happy). However, I notified Theresa and she offered parking away from the home (near vineyard) with no trees.
What a great vacation spot! I highly recommend this rental home. It’s quiet, with a great deck and a breathtaking view. Theresa is a gracious host, she was available if we had questions or needed suggestions. We rented a pontoon boat from Brenda @ 3rd Coast Rental (highly recommend this great local company). We certainly hope to return next summer.
Patti C.
About the host
Hosted by Theresa Sorensen
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests