Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11141 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Frankfort, MI

Old Indian Trail3 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse7 min drive
Frankfort Beach13 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main lake level

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

We have 2 lake front rentals on Lower Herring Lake, about 20 minutes south of Crystal Lake, they are 3 doors apart, 370427 & 398063, and another on Crystal, 2009011. We also have a lake front rental on Upper Herring Lake, close to the other two, also about 20 minutes from Crystal Lake, 1957430.

Enjoy gorgeous Crystal Lake from this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home. Three of the four bedrooms and the living room have super views of gin clear Crystal Lake. Recent remodel includes new Trex deck, highly efficient natural gas central heat and AC, high speed Wi-fi, new den on the lake, new driveway and smart HD TVs. Please note, the smart HD TVs stream your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV.
House comes with 2 kayaks and 2 stand up paddleboards.
Lake level, queen bedroom on the lake, queen bedroom off the lake, den on the lake with 5 twin beds (bunk bed, trundle bed and 2 twins), and the upstairs bedroom on the lake has a queen bed and second level deck on the water.

3 queens in 3 bedrooms at lake level, 5 twins in the loft, plus a queen sleeper sofa.

Located just 7 minutes from the historic Betsie Lighthouse, 10 minutes from the beautiful Lake Michigan Beach in Frankfort and 10 minutes from downtown Beulah, 25 miles south of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

New circular driveway offers parking for 5 cars, or a trailer and 4 cars. I'll respond to inquiries right away unless I'm in the air or skating on the ice.

Property manager

Peter Turner

Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake Michigan and Lower Herring Lake, all private beach

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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.

Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

Old Indian Trail - 3 min drive
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 7 min drive
Bellows Public Beach - 9 min drive
Platte Lake - 10 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

A&W Restaurant - 12 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 12 min drive
The Hotel Frankfort - 13 min drive
Frankfort Dairy Maid - 11 min drive
Port City Smoke House - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards on 30 Apr 2024 start from AU$779.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards located?

This family-friendly Frankfort holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Old Indian Trail. Lake Michigan is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

Upon check-in, we noticed the house was unkept & extremely dirty. The home carried a strong musty/mildew odor & felt damp. We immediately noticed mouse droppings on the floor, cabinets, as well as the drawers that contained silverware and utensils. The windows & slider doors were filthy & were littered with spiderwebs, dirt, & dead bugs. Both of the slider doors facing the lake would not lock, which created a safety concern. Both the upper & lower decks were covered in spiderwebs and hadn't been cleaned for some time. This made enjoying a beautiful view a bit challenging especially when dodging deck spiders. Two of the beds contained dirty linens, hair, and were not fresh. Later in the week we noticed multiple cockroaches in the lower bedroom and dresser. The overall condition of the home and property was well short of our expectations. We immediately reached out to Peter and expressed our concerns. Rather than disrupting our stay, we agreed to address our concerns prior to check-out. On two occasions, Peter entered the house without our consent which was very concerning and a clear violation of VRBO's policy. Upon check out we reached out to Peter to mitigate the issues & come to a compromise. He quickly became agitated and either deflected or would not acknowledge the issues we identified & documented during our stay. Peter's attitude towards our complaints lacked empathy & he became combative. As long time VRBO renters we have never experienced such a disappointing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Turner

We are not an agency. We manage this property ourselves and have been on HomeAway and VRBO since 2004 on Lower Herring Lake, 10 minutes south of Frankfort. (370427 and 398063). My Mom's family has owned and operated the historic Watervale Inn since 1917. I'm a former naval officer.

Why they chose this property

We strive for five stars in providing a clean, well equipped vacation home. All linens provided, beds made. The house is close to everything, including Point Betsie Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear Dunes, golf, Frankfort, Lake Michigan Beaches, historic Garden Theater, Cherry Bowl drive in theater, Stormcloud brewery, Rocks Landing and Cherry Hut restaurants. There are fabulous hiking and mountain biking trails near by. Crystal Mountain golf and ski resort is 25 minutes away.
Crystal Lake is true to its name, gin clear, with a sandy bottom.

What makes this property unique

All linens provided, beds made. 2 Kayaks, 2 stand up paddleboards, air conditioning, screened in porch, high speed Wi-fi, satellite TV, private dock, superb views, and an 88 foot wide deck on the lake. And lots of parking, not easy to find on Crystal Lake.