Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards
About this house rental
Located in Crystal Lake, this attractive house for $259 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. We have 2 lake front rentals on Lower Herring Lake, about 20 minutes south of Crystal Lake, they are 3 doors apart, 370427 & 398063, and another on Crystal, 2009011. We also have a lake front rental on Upper Herring Lake, close to the other two, also about 20 minutes from Crystal Lake, 1957430. Enjoy gorgeous Crystal Lake from this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home. Three of the four bedrooms and the living room have super views of gin clear Crystal Lake. Recent remodel includes new Trex deck, highly efficient natural gas central heat and AC, high speed Wi-fi, new den on the lake, new driveway and smart HD TVs. Please note, the smart HD TVs stream your Netflix, Amazon etc but we discontinued satellite TV. House comes with 2 kayaks and 2 stand up paddleboards. Lake level, queen bedroom on the lake, queen bedroom off the lake, den on the lake with 5 twin beds (bunk bed, trundle bed and 2 twins), and the upstairs bedroom on the lake has a queen bed and second level deck on the water. 3 queens in 3 bedrooms at lake level, 5 twins in the loft, plus a queen sleeper sofa. Located just 7 minutes from the historic Betsie Lighthouse, 10 minutes from the beautiful Lake Michigan Beach in Frankfort and 10 minutes from downtown Beulah, 25 miles south of Sleeping Bear Dunes. New circular driveway offers parking for 5 cars, or a trailer and 4 cars. I'll respond to inquiries right away unless I'm in the air or skating on the ice.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Crystal Lake, MI
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(33 Reviews)
1.0
Upon check-in, we noticed the house was unkept & extremely dirty. The home carried a strong musty/mildew odor & felt damp. We immediately noticed mouse droppings on the floor, cabinets, as well as the drawers that contained silverware and utensils. The windows & slider doors were filthy & were littered with spiderwebs, dirt, & dead bugs. Both of the slider doors facing the lake would not lock, which created a safety concern. Both the upper & lower decks were covered in spiderwebs and hadn't been cleaned for some time. This made enjoying a beautiful view a bit challenging especially when dodging deck spiders. Two of the beds contained dirty linens, hair, and were not fresh. Later in the week we noticed multiple cockroaches in the lower bedroom and dresser. The overall condition of the home and property was well short of our expectations. We immediately reached out to Peter and expressed our concerns. Rather than disrupting our stay, we agreed to address our concerns prior to check-out. On two occasions, Peter entered the house without our consent which was very concerning and a clear violation of VRBO's policy. Upon check out we reached out to Peter to mitigate the issues & come to a compromise. He quickly became agitated and either deflected or would not acknowledge the issues we identified & documented during our stay. Peter's attitude towards our complaints lacked empathy & he became combative. As long time VRBO renters we have never experienced such a disappointing stay.
5.0
Loved the property, view, dock, paddle boats & the kayaks! Had a great time & would definitely stay again. The grill was great too!
Thanks so much!
5.0
My family of 8 had a wonderful week together at this property on Crystal Lake. Although we initially had some issues upon our arrival and first day, our host Peter responded quickly to resolve them and we were able to move on and enjoy our week on the lake and in the surrounding area. Much time was spent on the deck overlooking the lake relaxing. We enjoyed the stand up paddleboards and kayaks that were provided. We were able to prepare all our meals right there at the house utilizing the grill and full kitchen. We kept the windows and doors open to enjoy the fresh air flowing through and the beautiful sounds of the lake.
5.0
Some people have lake homes and some people have house boats. This is a home boat wherein we were rocked to sleep at night by the sounds of the waves (without the rocking boat or sea sickness) but nestled snug inside a loving home.
While I love a 5 star hotel and AC when we are Chicago, we all loved life with all the windows and doors open and the feeling of truly being in nature and sweeping the sand our boys dragged in right back out the door. Our boats, Peter and his family, deserve a 6 star rating for the hosts with the Mosts.
5.0
We have tried many cottage stays around Crystal Lake, and this was probably the nicest. Nice new updates like sliding doors and toilets, and looks like more updates in the works. The cottage is long along the lake so lots of views of the water, plus a nice deck, with shade when needed too. Nice dock with nice steps into the water. Pete, the owner was very responsive by text if needed. Situated about halfway between Frankfort and Buelah, on M22
4.0
We had a few issues initially but Pete responded quickly and fixed everything.the location was perfect close to the beach and sleeping bear dunes. The house was perfect for what we needed and the kayaks/paddle boards were a fun bonus.
3.0
Beautiful location on the lake. Property manager is quick to response. Beautiful deck for relaxing and grilling while we watch everyone swim. Water is clean. We enjoyed our stay.
5.0
Extremely relaxing stay right on Crystal Lake with easy access to nearby towns and scenic areas and kayaks and SUPs available for daily time on the water. Great host - responsive, personable, communication a breeze. The house has plenty of space, with three bedrooms downstairs and a master suite "loft"-style upstairs. Super-fast WIFI with Roku-style TVs available.
5.0
Very clean, comfortable and well appointed property, right on the water (mere feet away) at one of the most beautiful blue inland lakes available in Michigan or anywhere else. Weather was mostly A+ and we spent much more time in residence than out being tourists as a result (not that Frankfort isn't a little gem in its own right with its available shops and restaurants). Peter was an outstanding host, welcoming and responsive at every turn. We have been Up North vacationers for many years and this vacation was certainly one of the very best.
5.0
Great vacation house
The location and lake are wonderful! It was really nice to also have use of the kayaks, paddle boards and Lilly pad.
5.0
The perfect getaway!
I cannot recommend this property enough. From the easy check-in process to the request for a late checkout, Peter went the extra mile to ensure I had what I needed. He was always available for quick communication and made me feel welcome. He even checked in on me personally during my stay. The property is gorgeous with amazing views and the house itself had all the amenities one could ask for! I will definitely be recommending this property to friends and family!
5.0
Dream Location!
My family and friends had such a wonderful stay at Peter's property on Crystal Lake. I've been vacationing up near Frankfort for years and this location was perfection! Right on the lake, 15 minute drive to Frankfort and Beulah, and also extremely to one of my favorite restaurants in the area - Rock's Landing! My friends and I loved the kayaks and paddle boards, and cooking in the well equipped kitchen. Communication with Peter was great, he was very responsive and helpful when we wanted to move the TV into the living room so we all could watch a movie. It has a great cottage feel and the double decker decks are the best place to watch the sunsets and have dinner. I hope we can return in the future!
4.0
Unbeatable Views
Had an awesome stay at this property. Being right on the "crystal" clear waters of Crystal Lake - how can you beat it! Was great having the canoes and SUPs. Only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars is there seemed to be a little fruit fly problem, but there were traps set up so it did get better and on our final day the downstairs bathroom plumbing was acting up - but since it was our last day and we had to be out by 10am, it didn't really affect us, but hopefully resolved for the next group.
5.0
This property is right on the lake. Adults enjoyed the deck and the view. Grandkids loved the dock, small beach and float pad. We rented a pontoon boat for a day so dock perfect to tie up to when returning for quick lunch. Close to several Lake Michigan beaches. Owner communication is excellent.
5.0
Perfect location
This property is right on the lake. Adults enjoyed the deck and the view. Grandkids loved the dock, small beach and float pad. We rented a pontoon boat for a day so dock perfect to tie up to when returning for quick lunch. Close to several Lake Michigan beaches. Owner communication is excellent.
3.0
There were many things about this property that we thoroughly enjoyed. My 7 year old grandson had the time of his life on the lily pad not far from the dock. For the 1 1/2 year old, there was a sand area with a bench to sit on and sand toys to play with.
The inside is as pictured on the web site. It fit our family of 8 perfectly. In the kitchen, outside of the refrigerator, they did not have any space for can goods. We just kept everything out on the countertop. The one problem we had was with the comfort of the beds. A couple of them were very uncomfortable. If I had known this I would have brought bed toppers to make my stay more enjoyable. The younger family members handled it just find. The queen bedroom with the lake view, was the most uncomfortable.
However, the outside water area was perfect!
3.0
Fun on the water!
There were many things about this property that we thoroughly enjoyed. My 7 year old grandson had the time of his life on the lily pad not far from the dock. For the 1 1/2 year old, there was a sand area with a bench to sit on and sand toys to play with.
The inside is as pictured on the web site. It fit our family of 8 perfectly. In the kitchen, outside of the refrigerator, they did not have any space for can goods. We just kept everything out on the countertop. The one problem we had was with the comfort of the beds. A couple of them were very uncomfortable. If I had known this I would have brought bed toppers to make my stay more enjoyable. The younger family members handled it just find. The queen bedroom with the lake view, was the most uncomfortable.
However, the outside water area was perfect!
5.0
Loved the house, location couldn’t be better and lake was incredible, kids loved the kayaks and fishing from the dock. A couple of minor issues during issue which the host took care of and was very attentive, will certainly be back.
5.0
Fantastic location/Great host
Loved the house, location couldn’t be better and lake was incredible, kids loved the kayaks and fishing from the dock. A couple of minor issues during issue which the host took care of and was very attentive, will certainly be back.
5.0
There were 8 of us 18 years & older but having younger kids would be great too! The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Very comfortably fit 8 adults and could fit more.
The view, the comfortable deck with awning, and the new dock was beyond awesome! There is a new patio set on the deck for outdoor dining, propane grill, 2 kayaks, 2 SUPs, life jackets, sand toys, etc etc etc! You can walk out in the lake (sandy bottom) for several yards and the water is "crystal" clear.
The house is cozy....comfortable couch & chairs, lots of countertop in the kitchen to work with. We cooked and dined every meal there for a week. We brought our groceries or you can stop in Manistee area? Stackable washer/dryer was great to have! DirectV was appreciated to watch NBA finals. Parking for 4 vehicles no problem. Air conditioning worked great, although lake breeze was nice with windows open. Ohhh....super quiet area. We barely heard the neighbors.
We will definitely come back!
5.0
Amazing location...Awesome place to stay
There were 8 of us 18 years & older but having younger kids would be great too! The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Very comfortably fit 8 adults and could fit more.
The view, the comfortable deck with awning, and the new dock was beyond awesome! There is a new patio set on the deck for outdoor dining, propane grill, 2 kayaks, 2 SUPs, life jackets, sand toys, etc etc etc! You can walk out in the lake (sandy bottom) for several yards and the water is "crystal" clear.
The house is cozy....comfortable couch & chairs, lots of countertop in the kitchen to work with. We cooked and dined every meal there for a week. We brought our groceries or you can stop in Manistee area? Stackable washer/dryer was great to have! DirectV was appreciated to watch NBA finals. Parking for 4 vehicles no problem. Air conditioning worked great, although lake breeze was nice with windows open. Ohhh....super quiet area. We barely heard the neighbors.
We will definitely come back!
4.0
We had a good week of fun in Frankfort. The home was designed to be able to enjoy lake views from most rooms. We were able to enjoy sunsets from the deck almost every night. Kayaking Crystal lake was a relaxing way to wind down the day. We were not disappointed with this VRBO.
4.0
Crystal Lake in October
We had a good week of fun in Frankfort. The home was designed to be able to enjoy lake views from most rooms. We were able to enjoy sunsets from the deck almost every night. Kayaking Crystal lake was a relaxing way to wind down the day. We were not disappointed with this VRBO.
5.0
It was a short stay. But amazing!!!The ower was awesome to work with, very helpful he went over and beyond we all felt. Took time to help out with the little tv problem and because a construction man was there he sent us all out for dinner!!! Amazing I would tell everyone to stay!!!
5.0
Anniversary
It was a short stay. But amazing!!!
The ower was awesome to work with, very helpful he went over and beyond we all felt. Took time to help out with the little tv problem and because a construction man was there he sent us all out for dinner!!! Amazing I would tell everyone to stay!!!
5.0
Excellent stay!
5.0
Upnorth
Excellent stay!
5.0
This house was perfect in every way. Exactly as described and met my family’s every need. When we arrived it was spotlessly clean and well organized. Peter was incredibly personable, kind and accommodating. We were excited to learn that multiple properties are available to rent with Peter and he has earned our respect and loyalty for our future Frankfort rental needs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
5.0
Perfect!
This house was perfect in every way. Exactly as described and met my family’s every need. When we arrived it was spotlessly clean and well organized. Peter was incredibly personable, kind and accommodating. We were excited to learn that multiple properties are available to rent with Peter and he has earned our respect and loyalty for our future Frankfort rental needs. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
5.0
Beautiful view
Would definitely recommend this property! The view and the area are beautiful and the home was clean and comfortable.
4.0
We truly enjoyed our stay and Pete was excellent to communicate with. Loved the view, the kayaks, the paddle boards, and the overall feel of the area!
5.0
Its Awesome beach front cabin for get together or 2-3 families escape
Awesome beach front cabin
4.0
Great Place on a Beautiful Lake!
We truly enjoyed our stay and Pete was excellent to communicate with. Loved the view, the kayaks, the paddle boards, and the overall feel of the area!
5.0
Magical Crystal Lake Vacay!
This home far exceeded our expectations. We’ve been coming to this area for the past 4 years and usually stay at Crystal Mountain, we had a larger group this year and decided to stay on the lake instead. Peters home was recently bought and renovated and so far we love what he did! The bedroom addition was a genius idea, the kids bunk room was perfect for our 5 kids. They loved having their own hang out. The kitchen had most of the the things we needed and there was plenty of seating throughout the living room. There were plenty of hooks throughout the house to hang items. We appreciated that! The outdoors was magical and truly what made our trip. We used the kayaks and paddle boards from sun up to sun down. Took advantage of the local marina to rent a boat. Swam off the dock. It was so quiet and tranquil. We never heard a peep neighbors. We will most certainly be back!
5.0
Great family getaway
Beautiful property with great amenities. Property manager exceeded our expectations. Location of property fabulous for visiting other tourist areas. During this covid time we felt like we were in a safe @nd clean environment
5.0
Amazing Views
This property is unique because the home is right on the edge of the lake. From the master bedroom the view is similar to being on a boat. We loved the deck and spent most of our time there, drinking our morning coffee, watching the kids play in the lake and in the evening watching the sunset. Our family loved the kayaks and paddle boards that were provided. The loft was a perfect fit for my four kids with 4 twin beds. The owner responded promptly to any questions or concerns we had. We definitely want to make this a yearly visit.
5.0
Wonderful vacation, wonderful property
We have been coming to Crystal Lake for over 30 years but this is the first time we've stayed at this property. We really loved it here. It is right on the lake - the views are wonderful! The cottage is very comfortable. The owner is VERY responsive to any issues. He just bought the property last October so there were a few hiccups but they were resolved in a very timely manner - we could not have been happier with Peter's responsiveness and concern for our satisfaction. We plan to return again next year to this ideal spot.
5.0
Great stay!
Great House, Great Location and Great Owners!! Recommend to anyone looking for a stress free renting experience and accommodations!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Crystal Lake?
The average price for a rental in Crystal Lake is $259 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Private Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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