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Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Our deck at the end of the dock for enjoying sunrise and sunsets and swimming.
Casa de Lago- the cottage we love- paradise awaits you!!!!
The Manciu family welcomes you to Casa De Lago!!
A cozy sunroom that has great view to lake with nice cross breezes!!
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pinecroft Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago

Our property is located on crystal-clear Crystal Lake, known as one of the ten most beautiful inland lakes in the world. Our home is quaint and inspiring. Outside the door, and just across a lightly used one lane road, is 60 feet of frontage on the lake.

In regard to the one lane road: It is a public street, but is used primarily by the owners and renters on the south side of Crystal Lake. Most of the traffic you will experience will be bikers, joggers, and walkers. Yes, for the safety of all staying at the cottage, you do have to be aware of the occasional cars that slowly drive by, but for the most part the car traffic is limited to the people living in the cottages over the summer.

We have sand for the kids to play in, and a nice dock to swim, lounge, or watch the sunsets from each night. The lake is nine miles in length and up to two miles in width. It is great for fishing and all water sports. We even have a mooring for your boat. There is a nice fire pit for making s'mores or to sit around in the evening. A 'rail-to-trail' is available just outside the front door that gives the outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to walk, jog, or bike upon. The full length of the trail is about 24 miles.

We are only one mile from the small town of Beulah, Michigan. It has nice shops for the shoppers. It is a small town that takes you back to living in the late 50's and 60's, minus all the typical franchises that often decorate most other cities. There is even a neat drive-in theater (Cherry Bowl) just down M-31 about three miles from Beulah. It has double features each evening. Everybody just loves it. It was built in 1953 and still has that 50's environment (Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean etc.).

The beautiful city of Frankfort, Michigan is only five miles West of our cottage. It is a quaint picturesque port city with great dining, shopping, ICE CREAM, and Lake Michigan Beaches.

The famous Sleeping Bear Dunes are less than an hour north of us. In fact, you will be with an hour's reach of many Northern Michigan tourist sights and other activities for small day trips if that interests you.

I know that pets are important to the family. If you are interested in bringing the family pet along, please call us to discuss that possibility.

We are very proud of our cottage. It is nestled in an area that we like to think of as our 'Little Paradise' or 'Heaven on Earth'. Whatever the case, we invite you to enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan and enjoy the breath-taking views of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world!!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Platte Lake - 12 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Crystal Lake at Our Casa De Lago located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brien T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to Crystal Mountain and Frankfurt. Great lakefront view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time renting this cottage. Beautiful spot on the lake with a lot to do. Owners keep it clean and hassle free.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Beautiful

Our family loved the cottage so much we booked next year. It’s Charming and comfortable with lovely views of the lake. Very family friendly! So kind of them to share this great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location with lake access, nice dock, available kayak, games to play on the beach, fire pit.Mattresses in bedrooms comfortable. Nice view of lake from the cottage. Did not like level of cleanliness as had to clean every dish, pan and utensils we used which detracted from comfort in the cottage. Cabinet dresser rod on side fell off as brushed against it which didn’t impact its use but spoke to its condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Casa De Lago

Great place to stay on Crystal Lake. Owners kept great communication and are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam D.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at Casa De Lago. Perfect location accessible to Crystal Lake, Beulah, and less than 10min drive to Frankfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

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

September is perfect

Loved the property and really appreciated that we could bring our dog. It was great being on the Betsie Trail. Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful property, fantastic location. Very clean and owners were accessible. Beulah is a gem of a small town-i can’t wait to go back. The property was perfect for our family of 5 with 3 kids (13, 10, 8). We may bring the dog next time-would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK D.

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

Fall Retreat

wonderful cabin on the shores of Crystal Lake. Fall colors were spectacular. Cabin was everything you could hope for. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Nice Place on the Lake

Beautiful beach and dock area. Cottage is cozy. Beds comfortable. Everything we needed. Lots of nice touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

A great getaway...

We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. Everything was perfect. Centrally located to everything. The flashlights even worked! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

South side cottage

We've rented cottages on this lake for 25 years. I told my husband , this e was the perfect cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S., Grand Blanc, MI

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

Great location

Had a great trip to Casa De Lago. The cabin was perfect, on the water & very close to Beulah. Always a great breeze coming in off the lake. Be sure and check out Crystal Lake Alpacas & Gwen Frostic Block Prints, both on River Rd. about 3 miles from the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Perfect and cozy!! Beautiful lake view!

We had an absolutely wonderful fall break trip with our 2 daughters. The cottage was just perfect for our family. We enjoyed the beautiful view of the lake and hiking along the trail. We would definitely consider staying here again! Thank you to the owners for sharing your cottage! We made wonderful memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Awesome!

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great lake views and good location

The location is very convenient for the wineries on the Leelanau Peninsula, as well as a visit to Frankfort. It was quite chilly while we were there, so we didn't experience the lake as much as we might have in warmer weather. However, the lake itself is beautiful, so we spent time sipping our wine and enjoying the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Portage, Mi

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

Great time with family

It was a little chilly but it didn’t stop us from enjoying the views. . The home was comfy and relaxing. We enjoyed biking, roasting marshmallows and going to the brewery in Frankfort. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Cute cottage, bathroom needs work

Bathroom did not meet expectations. Bathtub and shower not pleasant experience. Beautiful beach. Cozy fireplace.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Vacation w/ Something for Everyone!!

Casa de Lago has been my family's vacation destination for several years. Crystal Lake is a notably clean and clear lake which makes it delightful for swimmers. The large T-shaped deck makes a great place to chill and view the panoramic green hills surrounding the lake. The non-smoking home has all the comforts of civilization with a well equipped kitchen for having meals at home. The Betsie River Trail bike path is right out the front door and a short bike ride or drive to Beulah, a sweet little vacation town with a number of nice shops, an organic grocery store and Crystal Lake Adventures where you can rent a bike, kayak, or SUP. Make sure to have breakfast/lunch at L'Chaim Delicatessen which has made-daily bagels and delicious sandwhiches and baked goods. Nearby Frankfort you'll find more shopping and casual or fine dining as well as a wonderful fresh fish market. For site seeing: Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes; Betsie River, Platte River for kayaks, paddling/tubing, Winery Tours and several Farmers Markets. The area is family oriented and quiet! We have fond memories of our vacations at Casa and look forward to our next stay~

6/10 Okay

Esteban S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great, host communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The beach front is the best. Will be back for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall a lovely stay in a beautiful area & we will be returning! Some notes - there are some minor inaccuracies in the listing/auto-emails from Vrbo. NEED TO BRING: sheets and towels. This is in the listing but is very easy to miss, especially since it's not so common for vacation rentals. Everything else you'd need is provided (maybe bring your favorite knives if you're a cook - we could only find one). YES they have (good!) WiFi. For some reason the auto-emailer from Vrbo says they don't have internet, even though it's in the listing. YES they have amenities like hand soap, tissues, toilet paper, even shampoo, paper towels, coffee filters, etc. Another discrepancy from the Vrbo auto-emailer. KEYS: the auto-emailer from Vrbo mentions keys, but they currently use a keypad. Follow the email you get from Jack & Sue directly! The lake access was pristine, there was even firewood for us to use in the pit (we got rained out, sadly). Dock is well-maintained and it's a gorgeous morning view with coffee! Very easy walk to downtown Beulah and a quick drive to Frankfort & point Betsie to get your rock-hounding in. Hoping to make this an annual tradition!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy cottage with great location! Comfy beds, clean and well equipped. Beautiful dock area and beach with chairs. So nice to be able to bring our little dog.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our stay. We loved being so close to the beach and just a short bike ride from town, and the house had a cozy up-north feel. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jack Manciu

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My wife, Susan, just retired from a 38 year teaching career. I also retired after a 39 year career in education as well. She is an avid Tigers fan. I am a Chicago Bears fan.

We have two children. Ali is a teacher in the Denver, Colorado, area, and a 2013 graduate of MSU. Steve is a 2015 graduate of Aquinas College. Ali is an Art major and Steve graduated with a Communication degree. He is employed at United Shore in Pontiac, MI.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is just far enough away from Beulah that it avoids the noise of the small town associated with the traffic that it experiences.

Most people spend most of their time outside, and we have a great deck at the end of our dock (see picture) that sets over the water. Great for sunsets and reading as well as swimming.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful sunsets, nice bike rides, and great camp fires in the evening. Boating and swimming are great. We also have a great dock that T's at the end and gives you a deck right over the water.

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