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Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 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!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10236.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 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

Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 available!

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 both gas and charcoal grills. 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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 9:00 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 and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Hope you had a wonderful stay!! As per the rental agreement we ask that before you leave: *all trash is removed to the dumpster *furniture (inside & outside) are returned to where they belong
*beach towels are laundered *dishes & kitchenware are clean & returned to their cabinets *fridge & freezer are empty & clean *floors are broom clean.
I wish you safe travels and truly hope you will come back to see us soon!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

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
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 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.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Platte Lake - 16 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 available!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: Sept-Oct ‘25 available! 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).

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Lipson

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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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