South Shore Crystal Lake Beach Access & Boat Launch

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9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Bellows Public Beach5 min drive
Frankfort Beach8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse11 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful remodeled home includes three bedrooms and is perfectly suited for a large family or vacation group seeking a getaway vacation on Crystal Lake. Located on the South Shore of Crystal Lake you are steps away from private lake access and feet from the free public boat launch!

Livable year round, the home is winterized and can entertain Northern Michigan vacationing at its finest: Crystal Lake & Lake Michigan summer enjoyment and winter sporting activities at Crystal Mountain Resort & within Benzie County.

Crystal Lake is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful lakes with clear water and a sandy bottom. The home possesses 25 feet of shared access on Crystal Lake and includes a dock for swimming. This property is perfect for parents and children to enjoy lake activities privately.

With 1600 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms this is the perfect family location that stages a welcoming cottage feel.
Bedroom 1: King
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Living Room: 2 Pullout Sofa sleepers
Total sleeps 10

Property manager

Derek Klein

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

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

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Bellows Public Beach - 5 min drive
Betsie Lake - 6 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive
Old Indian Trail - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬11 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Crystal Lake Beach Access & Boat Launch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at South Shore Crystal Lake Beach Access & Boat Launch ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Shore Crystal Lake Beach Access & Boat Launch ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Shore Crystal Lake Beach Access & Boat Launch located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Bellows Public Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. Frankfort Beach and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

29 June 2024

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

Second time at the wonderful cottage

We love staying at this cottage on Crystal! This was our second time here and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

9 Aug 2023

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

Comfortable family retreat

This the second year we have stayed at this cozy cottage. It's the perfect home base for a week at the lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

23 July 2023

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

Love it!

This cottage on Crystal Lake was perfect! Comfortable and well stocked. The location is amazing and we loved having the fire pit and accessible beach/dock. My kid’s favorite thing was jumping off the dock at sunset! We are coming back next year and can’t wait!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

11 July 2023

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

Lovely house

This house was perfect for our big family to stay in. It was big enough for our five kids to all have some space. It was clean and open and we enjoyed playing some of the board games when it rained. The yard was a little smaller than we expected and was located at an intersection that made us a little nervous to let the kids play in the yard. The swimming dock wasn’t quite what we expected either and ended up accessing the lake in the boat launch area instead.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

26 June 2023

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The kitchen was fully stocked, the bathrooms had tons of towels and we never had to make a toilet paper run! We really appreciated the size and layout of the cabin, and it was in a great location, close enough to downtown Frankfort and right next to Crystal Lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

13 June 2023

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

Great property!

Well maintained vacation property and super close to Crystal Lake/Frankfort! Katie was great at answering any questions we had. Home was well appointed and cozy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalyn S.

31 July 2022

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

Family vacation

We loved our first stay at Crystal Lake! The house worked perfectly for us and is beautifully updated. Perfect distance to the lake and town of Frankfort. Katie, the owner, was so easy to communicate with! Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

29 Aug 2021

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

Great Spot

Came into town for a wedding. This property was close to everything and having some dock access was great too. Would recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

18 July 2021

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

Great Place!

The house had absolutely everything we needed. So nice of owner to provide all the extras for our stay. Half way between Beulah and Frankfort where we spent most of our time. We love this area! It holds so many great memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

20 Sept 2020

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

Very clean and cozy house with plenty of room to suit our needs.

Great host to rent from and we’re very accommodating. Loved the location to all the activities we had planned.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

15 Sept 2020

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

Great place and location

Nice comfortable cabin incredibly close to crystal lake. Great amenities and it looks even better in person than it does in pictures!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

4 Sept 2020

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

Great location

We had everything we needed from the kitchen to the beach just down the street. We enjoyed blocks along crystal lake in the morning. Great communication from our host!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

31 July 2020

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

Nice stay in Crystal Lake

The house was very pleasant and had all the amenities and supplies expected. It is just up the hill from the lake. A short 2 minute walk will bring you to either the dock or to the public boat access. We preferred taking the dogs and swimming at the boat access. It was not busy and very broad with lots of shallow water. The house is in a good location near Frankfort and Beulah, and we took many long walks down the quiet roads by the lake. The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. TV with streaming access and good WiFi was a plus.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Richard B.

31 July 2020

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

The cottage had everything we needed. Access is just adequate but there are plenty of public beaches

The cottage is clean and roomy. I woukd suggest families go to Elberta, frankfort for beach. Beulah has publc beach n Crystal Lake. Many more beaches in Sleeping Bear National Sea shore. For just a swim cottage access is okay. Owner responsive to questions.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erich S.

14 July 2020

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

Excellent location. Clean and convenient.

Centrally located between Beluah and Frankfort. House is cozy and has all the needed amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

9 Aug 2019

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

Very nice and roomy house.

House is nice and open. We were attending a wedding and all had plenty of room to get ready without being in each other’s way. Nice deck on back was a great gathering place for some family members between wedding and reception.

8/10 Good

t l.

29 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

3 day stay at cottage

Very Clean and be ready to step into 1980.Beautiful wooded setting , just 1 street from the lake. Beds, on the softer side. 1 single bed Bathrooms good. Plenty towels. Kitchen , good. Living space inside is good for 10. Outside space a deck , not good for children . 1 TV , internet. Parking 3 cars easily. Owner responds to broken microwave was instant! We had a great stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jim S.

21 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great

Needed to understand dock and beach area

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine C.

15 July 2019

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

Enjoyed our stay!

My family and I had a great time staying here! Beds and pillows were comfy, linens and towels were very nice, everything was as described. Our only troubles were bad Google directions, a missing microwave, and very persistent raccoons in the trash, and everything was handled promptly by the property manager Derek! Sitting on the deck was the grownups' favorite, and the kids all had a blast with the bunk beds! I would definitely recommend this as a good place for families to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Sherry M.

7 July 2019

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

Coffee & Micro

This place was very clean. There were 8 adults staying with us. The beds were comfortable but the sleeper sofas weren't. The one bunk bed was broken and nobody wanted to sleep too close to the floor on mattresses bc we found 2 tics on the floor the first night. This home accommodates 8 -10 people you won't have a big enough table to seat everyone. There were only 6 chairs. Perhaps having a card table & chairs would help. There was no microwave which was inconvenient for our meal planning. I would suggest getting a microwave & larger coffee maker. A 4 cup coffee maker doesn't do it for this amount of people. The new grill was great & put to good use. We would have loved to eat out on the deck but there was only 4 chairs & a small round table. There are random nails drilled into the deck & railing that are sticking out & should be taken care of. The shared beach access could use a little attention...weeds & grass growing in the sand. Overall we enjoyed our family time & this home met most of our needs.

6/10 Okay

Linda S.

20 Sept 2018

Just okay......... 09/05/2018

The cottage is listed as pet friendly....but on Thursday when we arrived we noted several areas in the very small lawn that had poison ivy. We contacted Home Away and they said they couldn't do anything. We contacted the owner and he said he would have someone take a look at it and we never heard back from him on the matter. Although the cottage was clean there were cobwebs in the bathroom and living area and stains on the area rugs and on the furniture. It seemed a little run down and unkept, missing light bulbs, rotting wooden barrel on the front deck with weeds growing. We noted that the crawl space door under the cottage was open and wondered how easily it would be for an animal to get in?? . This cottage is not on the lake, which we knew when we booked...... you can reach the dock area by walking through the lawn area, down the wooden steps, through someone's backyard and across the road to get to it. We didn't take that route because of the poison ivy. We also had to take our little dog for walks to do her business instead of taking her out in the yard because of the poison ivy. We have stayed in many VRBO's and this was our least favorite. You should pass on this one if you have kids who want to play in the lawn or want to be directly on the water. It was a short drive to Frankfort and the area sites and the people were friendly.... except for the woman who was walking across the road as I walked our dog.....she took one look at me and said to the man that was with her "Don't talk to her Stan." Yeeesh!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Joe L.

11 Sept 2018

Property overrun with weeds, hammock strung between two dead pine trees, 80's tv, gas grill broken

This property would be nice if the owner would clean up the yard and cut down the two dead pine trees holding up the hammock. Also, the gas grill did not work and one of the coffee pots were broken (not sure why there is two coffee pots anyway). I was surprised to see an old tube tv in 2018 when you can buy a HD flat screen anywhere for less than $200. If the owner spent a little money to upgrade the property, it would be a nice place to stay. Also, the internet id & password should be written down by the tv so it is easy to find. It shouldn't be so hard to find these things, especially when you need them in a hurry! Owner was responsive to phone calls with info but I would rather not bother the owner when I'm on vacation. Should be easy, no hassle, rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Karen T., Royal Oak, Michigan

24 July 2018

Very comfortable accommodations.

It was very nice. Clean, roomy, and well equipped. The owner was very helpful with a few minor problems.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue H.

15 Aug 2016

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I agree that this property is not for people with young children or older children who want instant beach/water access. HOWEVER, having stayed in many different places in this area of MI, I can tell you that there were MANY pleasant surprises in this house! It was VERY clean, had tons of storage space in the bedrooms and bathrooms (essential if you are staying for a week or more), had luggage racks and some hangers in all of the closets (and, yes, we've stayed in places that didn't HAVE closets - only hanging racks!), an abundance of towels (including washcloths), tons of paper goods available, hand soap at all of the sinks, fans in every room (including the large ceiling fan in the LR) and a more-than-adequate washer and dryer (although the dryer buzzer can be startling in its loudness). It is less than 10 minutes from Frankfort, we never ran out of hot water (even when using the showers, washer and dishwasher), had good drainage (which can be another issue with a lake close by) and, best of all, it's pet friendly!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

4 Aug 2016

Great place for a family

We needed a place close to Elberta for a wedding and were fortunate to have found this home. There were 6 of us - 3 generations. The walk-in shower in one bath was perfect for my MIL who isn't very mobile. Home is spacious, positioned for cool breezes at night, but has a ceiling fan and many other fans for artificial breezes if needed. It was a warm week, but we were comfortable. Owner surprised us with the number of amenities: towels, linens, kitchenware are standard, but also has many other things available. Great deck with propane grill, master bed good size with king bed. Second BR queen bed was fine for the inlaws. Kids used 2 of the 4 bunk beds. LR furniture comfortable. Internet reliable and fast. It takes all of 3 minutes to walk down wooden stairs to get to the dock/lake.