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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111520 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Old Indian Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Frankfort Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Frankfort

On lake.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Also, Old Indian Trail is within 2 miles (3 km) and Point Betsie Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Indian Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Platte Lake - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Bellows Public Beach - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cabbage Shed - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards

Enjoy gin clear Crystal Lake from this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home, 100' lot. Three of the four bedrooms and the living room have super views of Crystal Lake. Trex decks on both levels, highly efficient natural gas central heat and AC, high speed Wi-fi, new den on the lake, new driveway and smart HD TVs. Kitchen cabinets are now white. 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 6 twin beds (bunk bed, trundle bed and 2 twins), and the upstairs bedroom on the lake has a king bed and second level deck on the water.

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.

Property manager

Peter Turner

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,520 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.3 mi (39-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (9-min drive) from Bellows Public Beach and 7.1 mi (13-min drive) from Frankfort Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards to downtown Frankfort?

This vacation home is 4.1 mi away from Frankfort.

Beautiful Crystal Lake Waterfront, Central AC, Dock, Kayaks, Paddleboards Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krissy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

The property was very nice and centrally located to various activities. We enjoyed hanging out by the lake and it was very peaceful. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Lake property

The property was very nice and right on Crystal Lake. Very comfortable and clean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed everything! The view was absolutely amazing! The entire family loved the time in the water with the kayaks and paddle boards. Host was amazing!
Water is so clear!
View from back porch
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam M.

Location is everything

Lake front and totally private; we fell asleep to the waves. The location is what makes this property incredible. We spent almost all of our time outside and enjoyed it thoroughly, including plenty of boats, chairs, and sand tots provided by the owner. There is a weirdly heavy infestation of fruit flies throughout the house that was unpleasant, some of the linens weren’t clean, and a few lights didn’t work. Peter was a responsive and gracious host!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Vaca

Crystal Lake is beautiful and in a great part of Michigan. Close to Frankfort, Glen Arbor, Leland & Traverse City. Lots to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriend Getaway

Beautiful views and good location. Right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Literally, right on the water! Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noor H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place !

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasil M., Frankenmuth

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

The property is a real marvel, located right in front of crystal lake with breath taking view. The house is clean, cozy and can easily accommodate a big family or couple of families. The host Pete - is very resourceful and kind, eager to help and accomodate. Check in and out was very easy. This property is highly recommended. I’ll certainly visit this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

Love Crystal Lake, amazing house, views, right on the water, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajendra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Awesome location, loved it. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake house and views!

This beautiful house is right on Crystal Lake with fantastic views from most of the house and from the beautiful deck. We really appreciated the well-appointed, immaculately clean and comfortable home. We appreciated Peter's hospitality, checking with us to ensure we had everything we needed (which we did)! We would definitely recommend this for a lakeside get away!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

Clean home with the perfect location. Communication with host was prompt and efficient, would highly recommend and will Definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing experience!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake House

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette S., Northern Illinois

Crystal Lake Family Vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

It’s a “Home Boat”!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice week stay in June

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

paige n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Lake Vacation

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lilly F.

Awesome location

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lakeside property with responsive host

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth N., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021