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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Water view
Explore the area
Frankfort, MI
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
‪2 min drive‬
Old Indian Trail
Place, Old Indian Trail
‪4 min drive‬
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
‪4 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪51 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!
Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse.
Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!
From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.
There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.
The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) ROAD BETWEEN HOUSE AND LAKE: The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.
2) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property.
3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
Old Indian Trail - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
Point Betsie Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Bellows Public Beach - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Platte Lake - 8 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬11 min drive
‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Crescent Bakery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪The Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$429, 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 Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cutest cottage, just the right size. Crystal Lake is so clear and beautiful. Location was 10-20 minutes from about everything! We golfed, kayaked and hiked. Peak colors!!
Heather M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
Thanks for the review, Heather! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Nicely decorated, cozy, well appointed house. The four sliding glass doors are a nice amenity as you can hear Crystal Lskes waves rolling in on the shore. The retro original kitchen was very cool as well.
Brian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks, Brian! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Perfect little place with a private beach. Perfectly placed things to do to the north and south of property. Point Bestie lighthouse is a must see. Very easy check in and Katie answered all my texts promptly. 5 stars from me! Ill be back!
Amanda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
Thanks, Amanda! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless!
I appreciated the extra washclothes, towels, pillows and hangers! The place was clean and comfortable. It was nice that there was soap, plenty of toliet paper, shampoo & conditioner, and a fan for every room.
Michelle M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thanks, Michelle! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Nice cottage and beachfront. Beware no washer, dryer or dishwasher
Merrie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2025
Thanks, Merrie! We are very glad that you liked the cottage! It should be clear from the listing that the property does not have a washer, dryer, or dishwasher; but we are sorry if that was unclear. Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Very nice, clean property. My husband and I and our three kids stayed here for a couple nights post Christmas Retreat, great communication with property manager and the house had everything we need. Beautiful view waking up to Crystal Lake every morning.
Rheannon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Thanks, Rheannon! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
This lovely cottage was spotless and spacious. The beds wete comfortable and the view from th living room and dining room was beautiful. The private beach and firepit were just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we stay in the area.
Debra A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
Thanks, Debra! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
We really liked this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Had all the items you would need for cooking, spending time in the water or enjoying the incredible view of Crystal Lake. Simple accommodations and we would rent again.
georgene c.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thanks, Georgene! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
We had a great time at the property. Crystal Lake is amazing and so clear. We really appreciated the dock.
Kathryn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties in Michigan, Missouri, and Florida. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
For additional information on our properties and/or direct online booking with us, we invite you to check out our website. You can find our site by doing an Internet search on "Agape Vacation Rentals Beulah Michigan".
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