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Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access

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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Bellows Public Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access

This cute cottage is right across the street from beautiful Crystal Lake where you have a beach with lake access. If you have a boat, no problem, we have a mooring buoy that holds a boat up to 30 feet in length. A public boat launch is conveniently located adjacent to the property! The open floor plan is great for family fun or entertaining. Cable TV can be found in the living room as well as in the Master Bedroom. Wi-Fi is available for your personal devices. Bright and Airy best describes the feel of the decor. The spacious Living Room has an L shaped couch with plenty of seating, expansive glass sliding doors that open to a balcony that overlooks Crystal Lake. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, glass ware, pots and pans, cooking utensils, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and dishwasher. Both bedrooms have their own bathroom. The 1st bedroom features a King Size Bed, large closet, flat screen TV, and an adjoining full bathroom. The second bedroom has bunk beds and a large closet. The lower bunk bed is a full size bed, and the upper bed is a single. Located on the South Shore of Crystal Lake, just a 5 minute drive to Frankfort, which has small town charm with boutique shopping, and great restaurants. Frankfort also offers a public beach on Lake Michigan next to the pier. Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Park, Point Betsie Lighthouse, and several spectacular golf courses are nearby.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Upon check-out, please load and start dishwasher.
Strip the bedding of any used beds and place sheets on the washing machine.
Turn off lights and return key to the key box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Bellows Public Beach - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access on 26 Mar 2026 start from AU$393, 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 Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Beach/Lake Access located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bellows Public Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. Frankfort Beach and Frankfort Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Lake time

Great stay at Crystal Lake. The property was clean and had a good supply of household items. Easy access to the beach area right across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi H.

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

Long weekend getaway

Everything was as expected & we had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERICA P.

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

Everything was great!

We enjoyed our week long stay here! Very clean and it was the perfect spot for our family of five. We loved the quiet street, the dock and boat ramp view from the balcony and it had everything we needed. We chose it over other places because of the two bathrooms, the washer and dryer, and view of Crystal Lake. We also enjoyed Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Frankfort Beach, kayaking on Crystal Lake, golfing and downtown Frankfort. It was a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

The perfect vacation home

We had a wonderful stay! This house is perfect for a family- very clean, everything you need and right on the lake. We plan to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great Location and Facility

Loved the location and open floor plan. Host was attentive and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

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

Crystal Lake vacation

All the amenities we needed and excellent communication/check-in process with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Beautiful Crystal Lake

We had the best time in Michigan. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and the host was super nice would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Great location across the street from a dock and also a public access boat ramp. House was super clean and well stocked. Host was a great communicator and check in was a breeze! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great place for our family

Clean, comfortable and updated property. Wonderful location for accessing Crystal Lake, Frankfort and everything else the area has to offer. Owned by very nice folks too. Worked out really well for our family of five.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Quiet and central location to the areas amenities.

We enjoyed our stay at this well appointed home close to Frankfort and Beulah attractions. Ideal as an “overflow” home when you have family and friends nearby like we do. Quiet. Comfortable and close to the lake… with nice views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Wonderful!

Great property and communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth J.

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

Perfect location, nice home

Very nice home just across from lake. Perfectly located right across from a private (shared) dock, and a boat launch. The home was clean (except for a mouse problem) and well equiped with all the needs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Great vacation spot!

We absolutely love Crystal Lake and the area and this house is the perfect location to enjoy it all! The 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were great for our family and we will definitely be looking for this house again next summer! Everything was as listed and the owner responded quickly to our one question regarding our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie E.

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

Great Location

This charming house is right across the street from Crystal Lake. The street is quiet, good for walking or biking. The bright sunny kitchen has everything you could want or need. The check in /check out is seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Awesom

Great spot. Close to everything. Beautiful accommodations. Beach a little lacking if you have young kids, but easy enough to get to great public beaches within 5 minutes. Public boat launch literally across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

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

Convenient Location

We enjoyed our stay and host was very responsive to our needs. Internet was very weak and inconsistent as it was being extended from across the street. Would recommended if internet is not needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Claudia B.

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

Communication was superb

Owner was very hands on incommunicaton through all of our concerns
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

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

Perfect for our Ironman

We were racing IM 70.3 in the area and this property was only 10 minutes away from the main Frankfort strip and extremely close to the water. Not only that, we had a little beach across the street! The beds were super comfy, the kitchen was nice and spacious, and we even used the grill! This property had everything we needed. It was also so relaxing at night because we could hear the crickets around. Perfect for our race, and just an overall great property for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Lovely Cottage!

Our stay at the Crystal Lake Cottage/home was very pleasant! Had a tv issue, but got it fixed! Thanks Steve! Only drawback was a little bit of a drive from our friends on opposite side of lake. Alway saw deer on drive home at night! Be alert! Thanks for a nice remote getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald C.

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

Crystal Lake 2025

The site is a good apartment setting with room for up to 4 adults. The master bedroom was very comfortable with attached bathroom. A minor note, the bottom sheet on the King bed did not fit.Adequate ventilation with appropriate fans. When entering, my wife noticed a musty/moldy odor on bottom level.Kitchen and laundry very adequate; however, no detergents available. Also, ants very noticeable on kitchen counters.TV in main room somewhat difficult to operate.One of the owners welcomed us and was very courteous and friendly. He told us to contact them if needed. Otherwise, they honored our privacy.Entry and checkout very easy.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

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

Getaway

Close to Crystal Lake. Owners were helpful and flexible. Beautiful home and weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Loved it!

The cottage has a great layout and spacious feel that is just right for our family. It’s light and bright and very comfortable. We had a great time!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie E.

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

Great value

A cozy house across the street from Crystal Lake. The kitchen was especially nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin K.

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

We had a very nice time visiting Frankfort. The cottage provided fine accommodations.

The location for the cottage was excellent. The price was also a good value for the area. Betsy was great to work with. Only negative was there is no AC. Usually not a problem for norther MI but if you get some unlucky humidity or 90 degree days it gets a little uncomfortable at night.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Nice Visit

Property was clean and well maintained. Two full bathrooms was very nice. Close to the water and access to dock/mooring. Would visit/utilize this property again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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