Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn

Frankfort, Michigan
$368 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Two bedroom, one bath, comfortable and peaceful...This cottage is ideally situated on the South shore of Crystal Lake, about halfway (5 min. drive) from either Frankfort or Beulah. It has 82 feet of beautiful, private beach, large dock with platform, boat hoist, and is a short boat ride (or even paddle) to the sand bar. This is a quiet neighborhood of small cottages, and there are no roads to cross between the cottage and beach. (Please note that the map is incorrect in showing a road between cottage and beach).

This cottage offers lots of privacy, tucked into woods on a few sides where you may observe deer or foxes. There is a lovely deck on front with an amazing view directly onto the large lawn, beach, and lake. There is a fire pit (on beach) and gas grill (outside cottage) as well as a wood-burning stove. Lots of outdoor space for kids (and adults!) to run and play or relax and unwind. Indoor space is cozy and comfortable, making even rainy days enjoyable for games, reading, or movies. It's a place for enjoying the best of the simple life and making memories to last a lifetime! (And, for modern convenience, it has internet and Hulu/Amazon/Netflix etc. enabled t.v. and DVD player).

The surrounding area has so much to offer with many outstanding restaurants, bike and hiking trails, summer concerts and festivals, water sports, etc. There are beautiful public beaches on Lake Michigan as well as many pristine inland lakes and rivers for floating or paddling. This area has been recognized for many outstanding features that are easy and scenic drives, such as the Sleeping Bear Dunes (most beautiful place in America), Moomers Ice Cream (Best ice cream), numerous wineries, breweries, and distilleries, and local businesses (check out Gwen Frostic and Cherry Republic, for a couple examples). We'd be happy to help provide suggestions specific to your preferences. It's a place where you can do as much, or as little, as you'd like to create your perfect vacation.

** Please note: This beach/lawn is actually about 100 feet wide. 82 feet (including dock, firepit, shed, water toys, chairs, etc.) are private and exclusively for use of the blue cottage tenants/renters. An additional 18 feet on the Eastern side, accessed by a landscaped path on the same side, is an easement access for 2 other cottages (owners and 1 other neighbor). Easement access is limited to walking to/from the lake and/or sitting with separate chairs on that 18 feet. Renters are also welcome to use this 18 feet to enjoy the full 100 or consider it a neighboring beach and enjoy the other 82! :)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Matthew N.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    This is an amazing property! The view is absolutely beautiful.The inside was clean and stocked with all of the necessities. Outside was very well maintained with a wonderful beach area and fire pit for relaxing at night. We have stayed at several pet-friendly VRBO's, and this was the first one where we didn't find random piles of pet waste in the yard. The way the property is set up, and the positioning of the house, makes it seem very private, even though there are neighbors. We were looking for a place to rest and relax and this was the perfect place!

  • Kelly C.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Absolutely amazing!!! Nothing negative about the property. Will definitely be back.

  • Steven T.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    This was the PERFECT place to stay. The beach and yard were big enough for our 3 young (6,4,2) children/dog to play. The area was really relaxing and quiet. We enjoyed that the cabin was farther back from the other houses so it felt very private. The cabin was perfect..beds and pillows were really comfortable and plenty of towels/washrags. We couldn’t have stayed anywhere better. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

  • Lincoln N.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 10, 2025

    Nice and private

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    We had the best week at the little blue cabin. It was the perfect way to get our summer started. Lots of relaxing on the dock and beach and plenty of fires at night. The location was perfect! It had everything that we needed and we can’t wait to come back next year!

  • Brenda B.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    The view is stunning, the lake is perfect & access is very private! The yard is large. So quiet, sitting on the deck we at times could not separate the sound of the wind from the sounds of the water.

  • Ivan D.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    Wonderful cabin with great property. So much room to swim and run around. Well equiped for a fun stay. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a quiet place to escape to. I also love they allow you to bring your dog. Will book again next year!

  • Anna M.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    We’ve stayed at Crystal lake several times and this spot on the lake was perfect. We enjoyed the dock, used our SUPs along the shore anchoring at the sandbar. The cabin itself worked for our little family for relaxing after playing outside. It’s also in a great location for getting to the betsie trail, Beulah, benzonia and Frankfort.

  • Connie B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    Beautiful view and very serene. Everything we needed for our stay was provided.

  • Molly K.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    This is the second time we have stayed here and again it was amazing. We enjoyed exploring nearby and returning to relax with dinner and a fire pit. The boys enjoyed evening swims, jumping off the dock and taking out the kayaks. This cabin is quiet and clean and has every amenity needed. Hoping to come back again!

  • Kim R.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had a wonderful time even though the weather was on the cooler side. Great location because it is so close to Frankfort and Benzonia. The 18 foot shared beach was a bit confusing because it was not clearly marked. There was food and dust under the couch and beds, also animal hair on the sheets in the lower bunk bed.

  • Stacey S.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The location was perfect for exploring the area - we visited the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Arcadia Dunes, Leelanau Peninsula, Beulah, Frankfort, Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, and more! The large grassy area was nice for our husky to run around in, the private beach area was great for relaxing on, and we enjoyed several campfires there. Our teens enjoyed using the kayaks, and the dock came in handy when we rented a boat one day. The cabin itself was comfortable and had ample room & seating for our family, both indoors and at the beach. The kitchen was stocked with most items you'd need for basic meals, and there were plenty of bath & kitchen towels as well as paper products available. The first few days of our trip were HOT, but with the windows open at night, there was enough of a breeze to make it quite comfortable. In all, we were very pleased with the property and would definitely consider staying here again!

  • Adriana C.

    Submitted May 28, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    The house and property are immaculate and unbelievably beautiful! Even better than the pictures! Adrian and Rebecca were amazing hosts, quick responses, and the binder with information was so helpful. Crystal Lake from the topic the deck is breathtaking here. We can't wait to come back :)

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