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Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake

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Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Beulah, MI
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake

This house has a dock/hoist and 50' of private frontage on Crystal. The cottage has been in our family since the 1950's. A private bedroom on the first floor and a second story that sleeps up to 8. A full kitchen, laundry, plus a garage and 1&1/2 baths. We completed a 80% face-lift to the house in 2013. Just outside of town and within walking distance of everything in Beulah. Kayaks and bikes on premises, nearby park and tennis court. There is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the marvelous sunsets.

Property manager

Dan Carol
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Please no smoking inside.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Platte Lake - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Lake Golf Club and Betsie Valley Trail. Pinecroft Golf Course and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend

Appearance and I enjoyed a long Thanksgiving weekend at the cottage. It snowed on Friday and it was so pretty by the lake. The one thing I would say is when you are driving to The cottage it is very hard to find the driveway. You need to read the instructions that are sent to you. You want to drive right past the Crystal Lake resort and then directly past that look for the green 508 sign. It took us a while to find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth h.

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

The lake house

Lovely cottage on the lake. Great view
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Beautiful location

Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Five stars

Our stay here was great. The view was amazing and the house had everything you need and more. The owners were very accommodating and kind. I would highly recommend staying here. Our family made wonderful memories here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnele C.

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

Crystal Lake Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Crystal Lake cabin. The dock and beach area is fantastic and we even used the boat lift one night. Location is great, walking distance to a yummy pizza spot and close to town. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Nice cottage on Crystal lake

My son came up for the day with the grandkids, they had fun swimming out to the raft and the water wasn’t too deep, my grandson who is 8 could touch the bottom standing by the raft, there is some great restaurants nearby so we didn’t cook the whole weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Lovely lakefront!

We enjoyed our stay at this classic lakefront cottage. We explored nearby towns and this was a very good jump off spot. The cottage was clean and the sunsets beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelli C.

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

Relaxing Rental

Great views on Crystal Lake! Cozy fireplace! We were there late March-early April. It was before the usual rental season. So, the cottage had not yet had a spring cleaning. ( The reason for the 4 star rating). The owners were wonderful & quick in responding to any issues we had. They are very gracious hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D., Muskegon

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

Great Place-Great view

We had a great stay at your little cottage. It was clean and as described. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Amazing sunsets

This cottage was located perfectly to get a great view of the sunsets. The dining table and kitchen sink both face the big window so you get to see the lake. The outdoor seating under the porch (with a roof over it ) was so comfortable. The dock, the fire pit, the floating raft, the clothes line were also a great bonus. There are four beds upstairs, each tucked into their own little cubby, so although they are in the same space, they are somewhat separated. The air conditioner upstairs kept that space cool. The living room was quite large, with plenty of seating,. The property sits next to a small hotel, but is separated by trees and bushes so it’s not too intrusive. The location was perfect for getting around to see the surrounding cities and attractions. The owner, Daniel, was very responsive and great to work with, I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll be able to go back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janelle h.

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

A great vacation

This was a great trip and a great location. The house had everything we needed. The four beds upstairs were perfect bc we have four kids. We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Had a wonderful time. Close to so many things to do.

Clean, well stocked kitchen, beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Nice cabin with a great location in Northern Michigan on Crystal Lake

Had a great time at the cottage. Beautiful views of the lake and a perfect location. Walking distance to downtown Beulah and a short 10 minute drive to Frankfort. Sleepy Bear and Glen Arbor are also very close. Communication with Dan was great. Everything was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Sherry N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location and View were great…

You are definitely paying for the view. Cottage was outdated however some renovations were obvious. There seemed to be a mice problem one was seen on our last night in the living room, we did not let the owner know since we felt he knew there was already an issue. There were plugs in the outlets throughout the house to deter them. Overall stay was ok the view is what we enjoyed the most.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcie B.

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

Family memories that will last a lifetime!

Great stay with our first grand baby! We look forward to our next visit:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Beautiful sunsets

Loved the view of the lake from the house.. the nightly sunsets were gorgeous. Swimming in the crystal clear lake was fantastic. The upstairs bedroom was a hit with all the beds to choose from. It was nice on the 2 rainy days to have the room for everyone to sit in a comfy spot. Loved the big swing in the yard.

10/10 Excellent

Gary L., Troy

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

Great location nice quiet little town

Easy check in and out, everything you need for an enjoyable trip. Good times!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Perfect Family Trip

This property was absolutely perfect for my family. Plenty of space for everyone to have their own area. We couldn't have had better views of the lake or enjoyed our time any more!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

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

A great spot for a get away

We really enjoyed our 4 days at the cottage. Communication with Dan was great. Easy to check in. Great location to excellent golf courses and many sites. The sunsets are amazing. The cottage had everything we needed for our get away. I would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Nice trip up north

Nice cabin in a good central location. Cabin was clean, they have a nice beech with water amenities, and it worked great for us. We thought it was a good value considering the location. Unfortunately we went just a couple of weeks too early so a lot of businesses were closed. I only say that so people can plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Great stay, beautiful location

We had a wonderful time at this cozy cabin on a beautiful lake. The town and surrounding area is gorgeous and there is lots to explore. Dan was a great host and we hope to come back to the area again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

lake view with privacy

enjoyed stay, perfect get a way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Crystal clear waters and beautiful sunsets

This quaint cottage is right off Crystal Lake and offers all the water toys you could want (kayaks, raft, etc). Plenty of privacy, and walking distance to lots of food options, including a Filipino food truck down the road, which was comfort food to my family and me. Dan was always accessible and was super helpful with accommodating special WiFi needs, even though he was on vacation himself!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Beautiful Location

Beautiful location on Crystal lake, great rock hunting on the beach! House had everything short of a can opener, which I felt obligated to donate. The upstairs was perfect for the three kids. Looking forward to coming back when it warms up!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dan Carol

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Grandparents bought this place in the 1950's up here from Flint Michigan. Four generations have been calling Crystal Lake our summer home away from home and now you can too.

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