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The Seahorse Cottage

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A cozy living room with a large gray sofa and a kitchen area featuring a central island with stools.
A living room with a brown sofa, patterned cushions, a wall-mounted anchor decoration, and a sideboard with drawers.
A small, single-story house with a gray exterior, a white door, and two windows.
A kitchen with a dark wooden island, a stool, and a metal cart with kitchen items.
A covered patio area with white railings and red chairs, adjacent to a grey building with windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set along the lakeshore, this cottage accommodates 6 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features a separate living room, games, and outdoor areas including a porch, patio, and deck. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and fishing nearby while exploring Crystal Lake and Crystal Township Park.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Patio

Explore the area

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Crystal, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Township Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Motor Speedway
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

The Seahorse Cottage

Just a short walk from the water (2 min, not lakefront). Crystal lake is 5.3 miles. The beach is 1/2 mile away or 11 min walk. Crystal raceway is 1 mile away. Large lot with a fire pit and patio. If you have a ranger or golf cart with orv stickers they are legal within the city limits. One bedroom with a full bed and twin over it. Sleeper sofa and sleeper chair in the living to sleep 3 more people.
There's a tv with DVD player and DVDs. There's also a fire stick and Roku TV. Slow paced water life. If you have a boat there's a sand bar and other areas that boats like to park and get out in the water. Most people in the village drive golf carts and orv's within the limits. There's a grocery store, restaurant, bar, movie theater, ice cream.... There's a place deeded to the house where you can anchor a boat for the day, but NO DOCK or land ( you can only anchor the boat and walk back to the cottage). I have a camper on a second lot, so if I happen to be around when you visit, I'll gladly take you on a golf cart ride around the lake!
Please note that there's a water softener for HARD WATER, but some people don't like the sulfate (egg) smell. Also, it's a cottage near water, so there will be spiders/bugs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Cleaning fee is only for laundry/ bedding, mopping and sanitizing. House must be left in the same neat and clean way it was upon arrival.
Anything damaged will need to be replaced. Cleaning fee only covers 2 hours. Additional cleaning is hours is $40/hour.
If you can starting load of laundry before you leave that will greatly!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9262340
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 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

About the area

Crystal

Located in Crystal, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal Lake and Crystal Township Park, while MCC Barn Theater and Edmore Pine Forest Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Crystal Motor Speedway or Mid Michigan Motorplex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Crystal, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Township Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crystal Motor Speedway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • David R. Noll Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 42 min drive - 70.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bubba Ray's Taxidermy And Chinese Food - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rusty Nail - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crystal Lake Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sparky's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blanchard's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Seahorse Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Seahorse Cottage?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Seahorse Cottage on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$441, 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 The Seahorse Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Seahorse Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Seahorse Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Seahorse Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Crystal, this golf cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Crystal Lake and Crystal Township Park. David R. Noll Memorial Park and Crystal Motor Speedway are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in walking distance to anything in Crystal Mi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Jamie, is awesome. The cottage super cute, clean and well-appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great host, communication and home!

We had a great time and stay and the host was very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The only thing that would have made the stay better is it were summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 6 nights here with our family of 6. We just wanted a peaceful, relaxing, fun vacation. The seahorse cottage was perfect. It was very cozy and clean and had everything we needed. The owner Jamie is also great at communicating. Also this place is a perfect location, Close to the beach, park, ice cream place, fishing and grocery store. There is also movie theatre and staking place but we didn't check those out. 10 out of 10 recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome cottage.

This is a very nice cottage. We loved everything about it and Jaime(our host) was very helpful and nice. We would definitely stay here again. Make sure to take a day or two in Frankenmuth. Awesome town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute 1 bedroom house with bunk bed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy

The house was clean and tidy and great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and convenience for an overnight stay while attending a wedding event nearby. Our hostess was very attentive to anything we may have needed and responsive. We'd stay audio of ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home base

This little cabin was the perfect bike base while visiting our family in Crystal. Ice cold AC, a clean place to sleep, and all of the little things you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage in great location

Property was clean and as described. Jamie was very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
Lora took great care my little place and is welcome anytime. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

Listing is very accurate. Great location and quiet. Owner is very helpful and responds immediately. Also well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well, maintained house, with cute decorating. Just be aware this home is very small and the main bed has a bunk above it. We had three people, and it was a little tight with utilizing the living room fold out bed. Worked OK for a wedding in the area, but it is a very small place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
I'm sorry my little place wasn't big enough. I have always tried to be as honest and exact as possible in my posted pictures and descriptions with details as to the sleeping arrangements, bed sizes and types of beds. I do have a picture posted of the bed with a bunk over it, along with the size, but It may help future guests if I add exact room sizes to go with my current pics, which I can do. Again, I'm sorry my pictures and descriptions didn't supply enough detail on how small the space is and I will improve on that description with exact room dimensions for future guests! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

This space fit our needs while visiting family for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was very good

Nice and clean and easy to use close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seahorse

Great location, very clean and well organized! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal lake vacation

We rented a cottage with lakefront and needed more room for family. So we rented this cottage which was a block away and it worked out very well. We have no complaints and would do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Great guests, they took heat care of my cottage and are welcome back anytime! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great little cottage. Our only issue was it was a little far to our family. Took a little longer to get there. But we loved the cottage and would definitely come back!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New grandcildren

Planned to stay for the birth if a grandson, got surprised by another grandson 2 days later! Talk about pleasant surprises! Staying at Seahorse Cottage was a blessing!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

This is a cute little cottage with a lot of personal touches. Jamie has gone out of her way to make this feel like a home away from home, with a fully stocked kitchen and adorable decorations. The full size bed, though a bit unconventional, was incredibly comfortable and led to many well rested nights. The location is great and close to the beach, ice cream, and so much more. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute property. Clean and very well stocked. Host assured we had everything we needed. Check in and out very easy. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute clean little cottage, close to everything. Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

great! no complaints at all
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Jamie was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Jessica and her parents were great and took care of my little cottage. They are welcome anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Jamie L WALDRON-COOLEY

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I'm have 2 daughters and a service dog for my type one diabetes. I love meeting new people!

Why they chose this property

I absolutely love the people in Crystal, the beautiful lake and the fact that almost everyone drives golfcarts there!

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