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Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bellows Public Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Twin Beds

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor Powder Room

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront

Updated in 2012, located on 104 feet of private waterfront. Spacious living and dining areas, incorporates an attractive fully equipped and efficient gourmet kitchen. The family room, fireplace, built in bar with wine refrigerator and separate beverage refrigerator, cupboards ample for glassware and ready for entertaining just across from the kitchen. All with beautiful wood floors. An ample laundry with tile floor and half bath around the corner. The large master suite is on the first floor, master bath double sink counter top, ceramic tile floor, ample cabinet storage area, large walk in tile shower. Walk in closet with ample storage.

Wonderful lake views from the first floor window walls, French doors and sliders, all access the deck. Upstairs finds two lakeside bedrooms and a beautiful ceramic tiled bathroom. with walk in shower. A wonderful screened porch is just off the family room and adjoins the deck which runs across the lakeside of the house. An outside shower and gas grill are next to the porch. The deck is just steps from the water and leads directly to the dock.

The home is located on the north shore of Crystal Lake one mile east of the renowned Crystal Downs golf course and one and a half miles west of the southern end of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.

Property manager

Lynette and Harlan Reichle

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Guests must answer a series of questions via the Vrbo inbox within 24hrs of booking. Subject to cancellation if unresponsive.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Old Indian Trail - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bellows Public Beach - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Platte Lake - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Three Bedroom Home On Beautiful, Blue Crystal Lake Waterfront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse and Old Indian Trail. Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great house and perfect location!

We have loved the house and location for the last two summers. Absolutely lovely home with everything you need for a relaxing northern Michigan summer vacation. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Wonderful Stay

This property was beautiful and we could not have asked for a better stay. The house was clean and the kitchen was well stocked for everything you’d need! The paddle board and kyaks were so fun and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Love staying here!

This was our second year in a row to stay in this beautiful home. We love being directly on Crystal Lake. House is updated, beautiful, and spacious. Location is perfect. Host is great with communication. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

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

it is a beautiful house

the house is wonderful; and the communication with the owners was clear and helpful along the way.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Beautiful Home on a Gorgeous Lake

We loved this home on Crystal Lake. The second we walked in the door and were greeted by floor to ceiling sliding glass doors looking out onto the Lake, we knew we had found the perfect vacation home. We rented the house for almost 2 weeks and were very comfortable there. House has some atypical amenities that we loved, ie, a dedicated drinks fridge and an ice maker. Lots of room to spread out. Host was extremely responsive to messages sent through VRBO.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Stunning property on Crystal Lake

Beautifully appointed, terrific location, well-equipped — the best place to stay on Crystal Lake. This was our third year at this residence and we will return again next summer to this idyllic location. Hosts are helpful and accommodating and you can immediately tell this is their “home” with quality furnishings, bedding, and local art. It’s walkable to Rocks Landing, and a short drive to Frankfort and Beulah. The layout is perfect for families — we love the large living space on the main floor. A truly wonderful space and gracious hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg D.

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

Family Vacation

We have been coming to Crystal lake for 38 years and love the area. This year we needed space beyond our family cottage and this home was perfect! It was so clean, had everything you could need in the kitchen and fit our family perfectly! The hosts were amazing and were always very prompt on communication. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Decatur

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

Perfect location on Crystal Lake

We loved this home. It was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed to be comfortable on vacation for the week. Sincerely appreciated how clean and well maintained the home is and the nice set up with the main floor kitchen, dining and living room. We spent many evenings being together building puzzles on the large coffee tables. Cannot wait until next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Another brilliant week

This was our second stay at Her View Too! The communication with Harlan and his understanding it’s unmatched. The property is gorgeous, the kitchen is well stocked, and everything was spotless upon our arrival. There was ample backstock of product and we didn’t need to restock anything during our stay. The cleaners did show up an hour before our scheduled check out time but we were already leaving so it was no big deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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

Gem of a property

This is a wonderful property in a terrific location. It's clear from the well-stocked kitchen to the beautiful artwork that this is someone's beloved "home" that they are sharing with vacationers who want to experience Northern Michigan and Crystal Lake. The rooms are large, bright, and clean and there is plenty of space to make meals, eat as a family, play games, watch movies, and enjoy the water. The first floor primary bedroom is quiet and private and allows you to hear the water lapping on the shore. Our older kids had the upstairs bedrooms and bath to themselves and this separation of space was perfect. We ate most meals at home and the kitchen has everything you need, even a bundt pan! The mattresses, pillows, sheets, and towels are good quality and the art is by local artists who love this area as much as we do. The photos represent the space very well, but it's even better in person. We have already booked for next year --- this is a spectacular property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Beautiful Home and Great Location!

Home is comfortable, clean, and plenty large enough to sleep 6 (2 adults and 4 kids). Owner is is very responsive if you need anything.. Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Peace for the mind and soul.

The property is exactly as described. The only thing left out are the sounds of the waves 24 / seven.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena G., Ann Arbor MI

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

great stay on crystal lake

Beautiful location and clean comfortable property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

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

Superb Waterfront Property

Everything you would want in a Crystal Lake vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Amazing Crystal Lake House

It doesn't get better than this house on Crystal Lake. Beautiful home with even more beautiful views. Owner was great to communicate with. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T., Novi. MI

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

Great late September getaway

This property is perfectly located. It’s about a mile and half from the shore of Lake Michigan (via the Pointe Betsie lighthouse) and about a milt and half from the southern entrance of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - right on the iconic M-22. Furthermore, you’re only about 10 minutes to Frankfort and 10 minutes to Beulah. So you’re close to just about everything the area has to offer. The home itself is incredibly well-appointed and my wife found the home to be stylish and tastefully decorated. When we weren’t out enjoying the sights - we spent a lot of time on the deck and on the dock. By the way - skip the white noise generator at night - the sound of the waves from Crystal Lake lapping on the shore were enough to put us to sleep every night. Harlan and Lynette and their team did a great job making us feel comfortable and safe. We’ve stayed at a lot of VRBOs in the area - this is hands-down the best. We’re looking forward to our next visit and will be trying to book this place for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent E.

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

Amazing sunsets and cozy fires.

Wow…beautiful house just a few feet from the waters edge. Lapping waves and amazing sunsets from the deck and cozying up to a nice fire made for the perfect family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N., Ann Arbor

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

Beautiful House on Beautiful Crystal Lake

We had an amazing week at this beautiful property. Elegant and comfortable, well stocked kitchen (even the knives were sharp!) - a perfect setting for a week on Crystal Lake. We love the location - close to many of our favorite hiking trails, cute Frankfort & Beulah, and within walking distance of our favorite up north restaurant, Rocks Landing. To top it off, we had a week of perfect weather so daily swims and moonlit kayaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

More than we could ask for

Everything was above and beyond our expectations; our children loved the kayaks and being able to just jump off the dock to cool off was such a perk. The back deck was perfect for evenings visiting with family and friends while looking into Crystal Lake. The inside was a wonderful layout that allowed our family to be comfortable during our entire stay. I can’t think of a single thing missing from the home. Again, thank you so much for sharing your house with us this summer. We have been coming to Crystal for over 30 years and this was our favorite house. Such a special place.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean C., Columbus

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

Beautiful & Relaxing

I've stayed at lots of properties/BnBs, and this is by far one of the best. The view and atmosphere of this house cannot be topped, and combined with the natural beauty of Michigan... makes for an unbelievably relaxing and beautiful stay. BOOK IT.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Beautiful house right on the lake completely outfitted with everything needed to enjoy your stay.

We loved the house, beautiful location, great deck, plenty of space, a great kitchen with everything needed to make your meals, fabulous master bedroom on the first floor and two very comfortable bedrooms upstairs as well as a bonus room with a single bed. Would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Amazing rental, wonderfully appointed & classy

Great rental with gorgeous views, nice sliding doors onto a great deck. Nice kayaks to use. We are excited to come stay again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

anu p.

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

Beautiful home

This was our first time to visit this property and it was lovely! The views of Crystal Lake from all rooms on the first floor (and almost all of the second) were amazing. The water was crystal clear and the kids enjoyed swimming, kayaking and hanging out in the water and we felt comfortable watching them from the patio or the house. The upstairs bedrooms did get a little hot with the 90 degree weather we had, but the fans helped. Overall, the house was extremely comfortable and it was a great stay! The house is also in an ideal location to access all the activities in the area and still feels quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eames G.

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

Great stay

Fantastic property with beautiful Lakeview in every room! Private setting right on Crystal Lake, beautiful decor, great setup for a family vacation. Close to local restaurants, Frankfort, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Beautiful cottage on the lake

This house has everything you would want for an up north trip: great location, comfortable, spacious, clean and modern, and its right on the beautiful crystal lake. We loved that it was walking distance from an awesome restaurant (rock’s landing) and 5 mins driving distance to downtown Frankfort. Only suggestion would be to include an outdoor chiminea so guests can hang out outside at night when it gets a little cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lynette and Harlan Reichle

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My wife Lynette and I both grew up in the Toledo, Ohio area and still live there. We have a blended family with two twenty something sons and a currently seven year old daughter. We own a commercial real estate brokerage and property management business and both work in the business.

Why they chose this property

Coincidentally, both of us vacationed in the northwestern corner of the lower peninsula of Michigan with our families when we were young - Lynette at Spider Lake and me at Crystal Lake. We both have fond memories of our adventures there and when we met many years later it was one of our many connections. We have spent much of our free time over the years playing and hanging out in this area of Michigan with our older boys and now our young daughter.

My parents first built a home the bluff above Crystal Lake in the late 1970's. My dad named it HER View - representing his initials as well as the obvious. Crystal Lake has been my second home ever since. Eventually, my parents retired there. My siblings and I inherited the house and have shared it. We love that house and the time that we spend there with my family, but Lynette has long dreamed of a house on the water where we can spend time with our daughter and, someday, grand kids.

This house was a big leap for us. But we have been looking for the right place for a long time. It is such a special place that had been beautifully renovated by the prior owner and is located on the lake just where we wanted to be. Most importantly, it is exactly the house that Lynette has long dreamed of. When it became available, ready or not, we had to go for it. We're calling this one HER View Too.

What makes this property unique

The house and grounds are beautiful, well done and stylish. But the real attraction is the water which is as clear and blue as you will find anywhere and is so close that it seems almost part of the furniture.

Languages:

English