Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake -July 4th ‘24 week available!

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Welcome to The Guest House! This is the view of the house from the beach side.

Charming front entryway welcomes you and your family...

The open kitchen features a steel gas stove and lots of small touches.

Upgraded appliances including a Kitchen Aid.

Lovely touches through the house to welcome you!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10237 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Beulah, MI

Betsie Valley Trail5 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club7 min drive
Platte Lake15 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This lovingly maintained 4 SEASONS cottage is Waterfront with no road or trail between house and water!! It has a glorious view and private beach on Crystal Lake.

Our calendar is updated in real-time & our seasonal nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' We have a 7 night min May - Sept (Saturday check in only) and a 3 night min the rest of the year.

The cottage is clean and spacious, sleeps 10 with parking for 3 cars. 4 bedrooms (3 on upper level, 1 on main level), 3 full baths. There is a king bed in each of the large upstairs bedrooms, 4 full size twin beds (2 sets of bunk beds) in the third (upper level) bedroom, and a king bed in the fourth (first floor) bedroom.

Spacious living area/tv nook on the upper level landing, fully equipped kitchen with upgraded appliances, open dining and living rooms with oak floors, stunning hand placed working fieldstone fireplace, excellent views of the lake from nearly every room, & upper balcony. Main floor family room with 42' flat screen TV & DVD, 2 full size couches, desk area, deck outside of family room w/patio furniture, full size hammock and charcoal grill. Laundry room adjacent to kitchen w/washer and dryer.

The beach and amenities - a beautiful sandy beach area, fire pit and swimming dock are provided, firewood is also provided for the fire pit. Very comfortable Adirondack chairs are beachfront ready for your use. The cottage is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake and faces almost due north. There are no steps to the beach, it is just across the beautiful lawn. There is plenty of room to enjoy the beach, fire pit and play games.

Our property is adjacent to the Betsie Valley Trail. Biking or walking to Beulah is 1.4 miles and to Frankfort is a pleasant 8 miles. We are close to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Frankfort Lighthouse & Beach, Riverside Canoe and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Come and see this and more, there is so much to enjoy. Crystal Lake will tug at your heart. There is a reason our family has had renters who have come every year for 20+ years; this is summer as it was meant to be.

If you are thinking of joining us for fall colors & fishing, Sept/October/November is an amazing time of year here! It is serene and peaceful with so much to enjoy. Things slow down just a bit and our location is ideal for lake or stream fishing. If you prefer to go out on a charter there are plenty to choose from out of Frankfort, only 8 miles away.

Winter fun is another great time to enjoy our lovely cottage! It is located only a few minutes from Crystal Mountain Ski Resort & Spa where the winter fun never ends. Stay with us, close to the fun at a reasonable rate.

We look forward to greeting you any time of year.

Property manager

Stephanie Lipson

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We do not allow gatherings of any kind of friends or guests at the property other than the (maximum of 10) renters at the house.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive
Frankfort Beach - 12 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course - 12 min drive
Platte Lake - 15 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 5 min drive
Platte River Inn - 12 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake - Now booking 2024! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake - Now booking 2024!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake - Now booking 2024!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake - Now booking 2024! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Betsie Valley Trail and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Benzie Area Historical Museum. Pinecroft Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Caryl M.

3 Nov 2023

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

House on Crystal Lake

The house was lovely and the view incredible. All the amenities you could hope for were available and there was lots to do in the area

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie H., Union, KY- USA

15 Oct 2023

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

Benzie County Getaway

The property is located in a private, quiet area with Crystal Lake right out the backyard. With three couples, we enjoyed the number of beds & baths not normally available in lake homes. The kitchen was very well stocked and we enjoyed cooking several meals while there. Having a second tv available in the second floor sitting room gave the guys a space to watch sports. The bedrooms were spacious and the property was clean and well-maintained. We enjoy the walking trails as we walked into Beulah one day. The fire pit was really nice and we used the indoor wood burning fireplace on those damp, chilly nights. The weather was not super cooperative, but we were able to enjoy our getaway very much. We were close enough to wineries, fishing, lighthouses and shopping but really enjoyed returning to a quiet piece of paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Norman S.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Crystal Lake

Enjoyed the beach, the grassy area to play and the comfortable great room and cable. The dining chairs were in poor shape and we had to repair them ourselves. 4 bedrooms but only 3 bathrooms. Hard to share one with kids. The firepit was great for s’mores. Overall a good place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H., United States

23 July 2023

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

Great Stay

Great quiet location, beautiful grounds and lake access. Perfect trip. No complaints.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann S.

16 July 2023

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

Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary

We all had a wonderful time. The house was very comfortable. The house provided space and areas to offer privacy for those needing it. Weather was glorious. We walked to town several times, but when we come again I would definitely bring bikes. The hosts, Stephanie and Eric, were so gracious. Thank you again. Hope to be back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Lipson

This property is part of land that has been in the family since the Civil War! We have come up every summer to Crystal Lake and eventually built our own home here on the Family Compound. Our kids have spent their summers here since they were born. It is a magical place where summer can be shared with your loved ones! Our eldest daughter just had her wedding at the lake. Well, it was actually ON the lake as the wedding took place on a platform in the water just off the beach. Maybe you saw the picture on ESPN? It was broadcast during the Little League World Series that our son was playing in for the Taney Dragons. He was transported back to the lake by special permission of the league between games as he was in his sister's wedding. When you come to stay at the Guest House, stop over any time, we are right next door!

Why they chose this property

We live next door! This house belonged to family and when the opportunity arose we stepped up to buy it and keep it in the family. It's a great house. It was built in 1993 by a family member and had one owner until we bought it. We have totally refurnished it and had a lot of fun with upgrading the kitchen and adding fun touches. I hope you love it as much as we do...

What makes this property unique

This is one of the few houses around Crystal Lake that have no road or public walking path between the house and the lake! Simply stroll down the lawn and enjoy the beach and lake in privacy.

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