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Enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake from the expansive Great Room

Enjoy the massive vaulted ceilings and double sided fireplace in this Great Room

Tastefully decorated great room with comfy & updated furnishings

Welcome to the gathering room...seating for everyone.

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6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20352 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Beulah, MI

Betsie Valley Trail4 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club7 min drive
Platte Lake15 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Lots of beds and space to spread out! We had 4 families and it was perfect! Crystal Mountain was a short 10-15minute dri...

Kim W.

Feb 18, 2024

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6 *Note that to enter bedroom 6 you will need to pass through bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 3-Newly updated

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main bathroom-Newly updated

Toilet · Shower only

Master en suite-Newly updated

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20

This is the lake house you've been dreaming of! It is located on the desirable south shore of Crystal Lake and walking distance from the quaint Village of Beulah. There's room for your whole gang! Perfect for family reunions & multiple families. Home offers over 3800 sq. feet of spacious living, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, gas range, ice maker, bar area that seats 3, large dining table that seats 8, as well as large outdoor farm table right off kitchen overlooking lake. Enjoy the massive great room with cathedral ceilings, 2-sided brick gas fireplace which sits between main living area and an additional cozy sitting area. Spectacular views from every window! Additional living space in the partial basement which offers a large sectional couch, large screen TV, game table, and walk out to second level deck. Also included are basic cable, wireless internet, board games, & gas grill. Separate laundry room has newer large capacity washer/dryer, sink, iron/ironing board & additional storage for your use.

Bedrooms:
#1 Master bedroom-King-main level-sliding glass door to deck
#2 Bedroom-Queen-main level-sliding glass door to deck
#3 Bedroom-Queen -main level
#4 Bedroom-Loft-1 King & 2 twins
#5 Bedroom-2 Queen, 1 twin (2nd level-Spacious room, bedrooms #5 & #6 are connected and share a half bathroom)
#6 Bedroom-1 King, 1 Queen, 1 full (2nd level-Spacious room)
4 Newly renovated Bathrooms
Home is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Owner offers nice, clean & updated linens for renters use. Owner will also provide a limited number of bath towels & linens for renters use. (Approx enough to accommodate 20 ppl.) Beach towels are not provided.
The exterior of the home offers: Multilevel decks, wraps around 3 side of the home, plenty of seating for relaxing and dining as you take in the views! The home is nestled on a hillside. Long stretch of steps leads to expansive private sandy beach that offer a patio/deck with loungers & beach chairs for your pleasure. Enjoy the large sand volleyball court, fire pit, over 90 ft private dock, and 2 paddle boards. Betsie Bay Trail runs along beach area where you can enjoy walking, running and biking. Marina is directly across the lake which provides, ski boat, pontoon boats, jet skis and other water toys for rent. Renters will need to provide own life jackets. Our property offers all the parking you could need. Large parking area in front of the home, as well as parking at the bottom of the hill adjacent to the beach. Easy beach access for those who don't want to take the stairs. (approx 70 steps) Great exercise!
Winter getaway, close to skiing at Crystal Mountain, great for ice fishing and all outdoor activities.

*OFF SEASON Cancellation Policy- In the event renter requests to cancel reservation at any time, the security deposit ($1000) and the first installment payment (half of the rental fee) will be forfeited. Cancellation within 90 days of rental period any and all paid rental fees are forfeited.

*PEAK SEASON Cancellation Policy- In the event renter requests to cancel reservation at any time, the security deposit ($1000) and the first installment payment (half of the rental fee) will be forfeited. Cancellation within 6 months of rental period, any and all paid rental fees are forfeited.

*OWNER HAS AN ADDITIONAL BUNKHOUSE RENTAL THAT IS PERFECT FOR OVERFLOW. IT IS LOCATED ONLY 2 MILES FROM OUR MAIN HOME

Property manager

Janay

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Beulah, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Valley Trail - 4 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive
Pinecroft Golf Course - 8 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course - 13 min drive
Platte Lake - 15 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬4 min drive
‪Platte River Inn - ‬12 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIME 2024 SUMMER OPENINGS-BEAUTIFUL LAKE RETREAT-SLPS 20 located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Betsie Valley Trail, Benzie Area Historical Museum and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Pinecroft Golf Course is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

barb d.

26 June 2024

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

Awesome lake house

We had a wonderful week staying in this lake house. It is well-maintained and feels like home. We love how the bedroom areas are separated. There is plenty of room to spread out. The deck has a great view of the lake. The beach area has enough room for all of us to hang out and play. We love the fire pit on the deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey K.

21 May 2024

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

Beautiful home on Crystal lake

Amazing! 10 out of 10 would recommend! So clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

8 May 2024

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

Beautiful House

The house was beautiful, well maintained, and everything the listing said it would be. The host was easy to communicate with and very helpful!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

18 Feb 2024

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

4 Family Getaway

Lots of beds and space to spread out! We had 4 families and it was perfect! Crystal Mountain was a short 10-15minute drive so coming back to this beautiful home and having dinner and driving back was perfect for skiing!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryGary K.

1 Jan 2024

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

Family birthday surprise

The Lake House was just as shown on the VRBO site. Very roomy. A perfect space for my family group of fourteen. Plenty of sleeping and bathroom accommodations and living space for my wife and I, our three adult children and their spouses and our grandchildren. Property owner was very helpful in keeping this trip a surprise for my wife’s birthday.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

28 Nov 2023

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

Thanksgiving gathering

Family for Thanksgiving and hiking the sand dunes

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

13 Nov 2023

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

Girls Weekend

Wonderful layout for our large group of women. Plenty of beds (no bunkbeds!) and bathrooms. 2 large areas to sit and visit and a big table for eating and playing games.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Michigan

21 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful weekend

Excellent location for family gathering. House, patio and beach are well appointed. Fun was had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

27 Aug 2023

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

Lake Property

We had a great time. Good family place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mike C.

17 June 2023

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

Beautiful Lake Front property.

The property owner did a great job in making sure the property was ready, that we understood our responsibilities as renters and that we were able to get any questions asked about the property. The property sits on a hill about 150 ft above the water making for incredible views. Ample outside space to enjoy a nice day with everyone staying at the property. Nice dock with kayaks and paddle boards available to us at the beach. Made for great opportunity for those who wanted some exercise to get it. Not that we cooked, but the kitchen was well appointed and laid out nicely to accommodate cooking if you wished to. Only one minor drawback was to access one of the bedrooms upstairs you had to traverse through another bedroom. Worked fine for us as it was all close family. Might be awkward for others. Definitely would encourage anyone with a family gathering or close knit group of friends to stay at this property. Crystal Lake is a beautiful and less crowded part of Northern Michigan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

13 June 2023

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time beautiful home and lots of great memories made.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

23 May 2023

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

Excellent stay! Beautiful home and area!

Our stay was perfect to celebrate our upcoming wedding. The house was clean, beautifully decorated and comfortable. A short drive to Frankfort , glen arbor, or traverse city!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful property

Janay was easy to get ahold of and very helpful with any questions we had. The view is stunning, can’t wait to go back and enjoy it in the summer!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer k.

22 Feb 2023

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

Weekend of ski and fellowship

This property was just what we needed for our group this past weekend. It offered everything that we needed for our home away from home. We would love to experience it in the summer enjoying the beautiful lake and surroundings. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

2 Oct 2022

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

Loved it

Lots of space and comfy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

10 July 2022

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

Perfect family vacation

We are a large family ranging in age of 1 year to over 70 years old, this house was exactly what we needed and more. The pictures in the listing are beautiful but it is even more beautiful in person. The owners were very helpful, answered all of our questions before our trip and responded quickly when we had a question during our stay. We had one of our best family trips ever, we are looking forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mindy S., Grand Rapids, MI

9 Jan 2022

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

Fabulous home in Northen MI!

Our group of mothers and teen sons loved staying here! Plenty of room to enjoy game night, cooking together, skiing and walking to Beulah. Plenty of space for sleeping and well appointed kitchen. We loved all bri g together in one house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

5 Jan 2022

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

OUTSTANDING FAMILY GATHERING

From top to bottom this was an amazing home. Our extended family got together after 2 years apart and had a blast. The house was big enough for the 16 of us (grandparents to 12 yr old with a broken leg). The kitchen was my sister in laws favorite place. If you have a chef in the family they will be super happy in the kitchen. Beds were comfy. The house was exceptionally clean. Location was great too. My only advise is regulating heat. A bit tricky. Keep the fireplace off at night, earlier the better. Getting to the house is a bit tricky too and it could be icy (steep hills) as well. There's 3 or 4 was to get to the house so look on a map. Thanks for hosting the Mitchell's! Excellent host! We hope to revisit the area again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

19 Dec 2021

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

Winter Stay

The owner was very accommodating and the house was supplied with all the amenities that we needed. Plenty of places to sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonard R.

10 Nov 2021

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

Great home and great location

House was as advertised, and even better. 6 couples enjoyed our “home” for the weekend. Views were outstanding and amenities were great. Location to wineries and restaurants were ideal. Will book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy J.

24 Oct 2021

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

Crystal Lake Idyll

Ours was a sweet/sad reunion of 15 family members, gathered to bury our beloved mother/grandmother/great grandmother. The home was everything we needed: a place to gather and reminisce, a place to separate out when someone needed a good cry or a nap, an inspiring view, and a truly lovely outdoor space in which to enjoy a fire and a s’more. Mine can be a fussy family; absolutely everyone described the house and experience as “perfect.”

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jing Ci N., Ann Arbor

18 Oct 2021

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

Fall Break Retreat

We had a great time staying at this house! It was huge, beautiful and well-equipped. We also had fun dipping in the lake and enjoying the view from the the deck. Janay was communicative, accommodative, and quick to answer any question we had. Thank you very much for allowing us to hold our retreat at your house!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

13 Oct 2021

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

Great stay!

We had a wonderful weekend on the lake! The house is beautiful, the view is amazing, with all the amenities we could ever need and more! We had a fabulous, relaxing weekend. Janay made the whole process simple and convenient. This home is perfect for big families and groups. If your in need of a great lake house getaway this is your spot!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

6 Oct 2021

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

An excellent setting for a Yoga Retreat

We had the most amazing time in this home as part of a yoga retreat. The home was spacious and well cared for. We appreciated the beautiful decor and layout of the home. The great rooms made for perfect group discussions and activities. The pictures of the stairs leading down to to lake may seems intimidating at first but the decking down has many little nooks and benches to take your time if you should need it or it is very easy to walk or drive down the driveway. Crystal Lake is phenomenal and the location of this home was perfect. Our only complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer. As somebody who books a lot of these trips I THANK YOU tremendously for the care you put into your home and this platform, it is very rare. We can’t wait to come back next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

3 Oct 2021

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

Family

We all had a great time, our ages range from 65 to 80, the House worked well for all our handicaps. It was very clear and very well stocked with dishes and etc. we will rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janay

Crystal Lake has been our happy place for many years. I grew up going there as a young girl with my aunt and uncle. Over the years my husband and I starting bringing our children and rented for several years. In 2013, while on a walk with friends we stumbled upon this amazing property. We feel very blessed to call this place our second home. We spend a lot of time there and have created many fond memories with friends and family. We hope you and your family & friends enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION! You can't beat the location of this property. It's conveniently located so close to everything, Beulah, Frankfort, Benzonia, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traveres City which offer everything you could want in lake-living! The property itself offers something for everyone-peace and quiet, nature, amazing views, pristine crystal water, water sports, antiquing, golf, skiiing, great eats and relaxing by one the most beautiful lakes around!

What makes this property unique

We're sure you will see why this is our happy place when you step into the home. The views, spacious living and the beach are hard to beat! Our Happy Place is truly our second home. We spend a great deal of time there rather than many other rentals, which are merely a place that the owner stays at once or twice a year. In turn, we put great care and amenities into our home which our guests get to enjoy. Such as the decor, quality bedding, comfortable furnishings and a fully stocked kitchen for entertaining. We enjoy working directly with our guests planning and organizing their stay rather than using a local management company on our behalf. It is very important to us that our guests are fully informed about our home and that all of their expectations are met. We really go out of our way to ensure our guests have a wonderful experience while staying in our home.