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

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Gin clear Crystal Lake
Interior
Great room
Dining
Queen on the lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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

Enjoy gin clear Crystal Lake from this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home, 100' lot. Three of the four bedrooms and the living room have super views of Crystal Lake. Trex decks on both levels, highly efficient natural gas central heat and AC, high speed Wi-fi, new den on the lake, new driveway and smart HD TVs. Kitchen cabinets are now white. 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 6 twin beds (bunk bed, trundle bed and 2 twins), and the upstairs bedroom on the lake has a king bed and second level deck on the water.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Must sign rental agreement upon booking

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 32 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Front Street - 47 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$750, 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.

How much is parking at Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Michigan. Old Indian Trail is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Terri Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great location, view was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakefront home that's perfect for a weekend getaway with family! Loved spending our evenings at the outside dinning table by the water. The location is perfect--close enough to nearby Frankfort, far enough away from town to enjoy the quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy P.

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

Relaxing Stay

The property was very nice and centrally located to various activities. We enjoyed hanging out by the lake and it was very peaceful. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful slice of heaven this place is...the house was terrific, the dock, the water, you get the idea! Simply wonderful, quiet, close to a lot, but still quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was like the photos! Would have appreciated basics like Kleenex & coffee grinds! The water at Crystal lake is beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed everything! The view was absolutely amazing! The entire family loved the time in the water with the kayaks and paddle boards. Host was amazing!
Water is so clear!
View from back porch
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Crystal Lake property

The property was very nice and right on Crystal Lake. Very comfortable and clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajendra D.

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

Great place

Awesome location, loved it. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

Beautiful views and good location. Right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great place!

Literally, right on the water! Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noor H.

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

Great place !

😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

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

Beautiful home

Clean home with the perfect location. Communication with host was prompt and efficient, would highly recommend and will Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

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

Perfect Lake House

Loved the property, view, dock, paddle boats & the kayaks! Had a great time & would definitely stay again. The grill was great too! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Spectacular

Love Crystal Lake, amazing house, views, right on the water, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

paige n.

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

Crystal Lake Vacation

We had a few issues initially but Pete responded quickly and fixed everything.the location was perfect close to the beach and sleeping bear dunes. The house was perfect for what we needed and the kayaks/paddle boards were a fun bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

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

Crystal Vaca

Crystal Lake is beautiful and in a great part of Michigan. Close to Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Leland & Traverse City. Lots to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

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

Lovely lake house and views!

This beautiful house is right on Crystal Lake with fantastic views from most of the house and from the beautiful deck. We really appreciated the well-appointed, immaculately clean and comfortable home. We appreciated Peter's hospitality, checking with us to ensure we had everything we needed (which we did)! We would definitely recommend this for a lakeside get away!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasil M.

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

Wonderful property

The property is a real marvel, located right in front of crystal lake with breath taking view. The house is clean, cozy and can easily accommodate a big family or couple of families. The host Pete - is very resourceful and kind, eager to help and accomodate. Check in and out was very easy. This property is highly recommended. I’ll certainly visit this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryam M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is everything

Lake front and totally private; we fell asleep to the waves. The location is what makes this property incredible. We spent almost all of our time outside and enjoyed it thoroughly, including plenty of boats, chairs, and sand tots provided by the owner. There is a weirdly heavy infestation of fruit flies throughout the house that was unpleasant, some of the linens weren’t clean, and a few lights didn’t work. Peter was a responsive and gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William K.

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

Unbeatable Views

Had an awesome stay at this property. Being right on the "crystal" clear waters of Crystal Lake - how can you beat it! Was great having the canoes and SUPs. Only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars is there seemed to be a little fruit fly problem, but there were traps set up so it did get better and on our final day the downstairs bathroom plumbing was acting up - but since it was our last day and we had to be out by 10am, it didn't really affect us, but hopefully resolved for the next group.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Nice week stay in June

We have tried many cottage stays around Crystal Lake, and this was probably the nicest. Nice new updates like sliding doors and toilets, and looks like more updates in the works. The cottage is long along the lake so lots of views of the water, plus a nice deck, with shade when needed too. Nice dock with nice steps into the water. Pete, the owner was very responsive by text if needed. Situated about halfway between Frankfort and Buelah, on M22
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal Lake Family Vacation

My family of 8 had a wonderful week together at this property on Crystal Lake. Although we initially had some issues upon our arrival and first day, our host Peter responded quickly to resolve them and we were able to move on and enjoy our week on the lake and in the surrounding area. Much time was spent on the deck overlooking the lake relaxing. We enjoyed the stand up paddleboards and kayaks that were provided. We were able to prepare all our meals right there at the house utilizing the grill and full kitchen. We kept the windows and doors open to enjoy the fresh air flowing through and the beautiful sounds of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish T.

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

It’s a “Home Boat”!

Some people have lake homes and some people have house boats. This is a home boat wherein we were rocked to sleep at night by the sounds of the waves (without the rocking boat or sea sickness) but nestled snug inside a loving home. While I love a 5 star hotel and AC when we are Chicago, we all loved life with all the windows and doors open and the feeling of truly being in nature and sweeping the sand our boys dragged in right back out the door. Our boats, Peter and his family, deserve a 6 star rating for the hosts with the Mosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Magical Crystal Lake Vacay!

This home far exceeded our expectations. We’ve been coming to this area for the past 4 years and usually stay at Crystal Mountain, we had a larger group this year and decided to stay on the lake instead. Peters home was recently bought and renovated and so far we love what he did! The bedroom addition was a genius idea, the kids bunk room was perfect for our 5 kids. They loved having their own hang out. The kitchen had most of the the things we needed and there was plenty of seating throughout the living room. There were plenty of hooks throughout the house to hang items. We appreciated that! The outdoors was magical and truly what made our trip. We used the kayaks and paddle boards from sun up to sun down. Took advantage of the local marina to rent a boat. Swam off the dock. It was so quiet and tranquil. We never heard a peep neighbors. We will most certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun on the water!

There were many things about this property that we thoroughly enjoyed. My 7 year old grandson had the time of his life on the lily pad not far from the dock. For the 1 1/2 year old, there was a sand area with a bench to sit on and sand toys to play with. The inside is as pictured on the web site. It fit our family of 8 perfectly. In the kitchen, outside of the refrigerator, they did not have any space for can goods. We just kept everything out on the countertop. The one problem we had was with the comfort of the beds. A couple of them were very uncomfortable. If I had known this I would have brought bed toppers to make my stay more enjoyable. The younger family members handled it just find. The queen bedroom with the lake view, was the most uncomfortable. However, the outside water area was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter Turner

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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.

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