Lake Retreat with spa & private beach!

Baldwin, Michigan
$685 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Lake County!

Whether you are visiting for outdoor recreation or just to get away from the pace of everyday life, our home is ready to be enjoyed all year round. Ideal for family gatherings, groups of friends, or couples looking for a retreat. With three fully renovated levels including 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and over 3,200 feet of beautifully appointed living space, Crabb Cottage will meet all your needs and more!

This property sits on 3 acres and includes a beautifully landscaped yard that leads down to a private sandy beach and dock where you’ll find picturesque Cecilia Lake. Cecilia Lake is a private, no-wake lake, perfect for fishing, swimming, kayaking, or just floating around with a cold beverage! Water toys are included: 2 paddle boats, 4 kayaks (2 sit on top, 2 sit inside), 1 kids kayak, and numerous inflatables. If you’re looking to bring your boat Big Star Lake has public access just down the road!

Crabb Cottage sleeps 8 comfortably with three bedrooms (King bed in Owner’s suite, Queen beds in both 2nd floor guest rooms) and one queen sleeper-sofa in the main floor living room. A Queen Aerobed is available as well. Two pack n' plays are also provided for younger guests. We've worked hard to make your stay as enjoyable and relaxing as possible (this property is the complete opposite of rustic).

In addition to the beautiful lake, convenient location, and spacious home, here are a few other amenities that we believe will make your stay even more enjoyable: Starlink Satellite internet,
3-zone geothermal heat and air conditioning (each floor has it’s own control), Culligan water filtration system, on-site laundry (detergent provided), Amazon Echos on every floor, (just ask Alexa to play music, check the weather, or recommend a local activity), new furnishings and décor, Smart TVs on the main floor and lower level (surround sound, cable and complimentary Netflix), high-end, tool and utensils stocked kitchen with dishwasher, two living rooms, game room with a pool table and foosball, and a large bar complete with 2nd full sized refrigerator, deck space with seating on all three levels, including lower level propane fire pit and 6-person spa, 550+ sq ft. private owner’s suite including full bathroom with walk-in tile shower, and a gorgeous claw foot tub that overlooks the lake. The owner’s suite also includes it’s own coffee maker and large deck that’s beautifully positioned in the tree canopy.

Complimentary toiletries, all linens, and towels are provided (including beach towels), hair dryer in every bathroom, universal phone chargers, sound machines, air purifiers, and fans in each bedroom, hangers in all closets.

Important things to note:

Renters must be 25+.
No pets or animals of any kind are allowed.
No smoking.
All guests must be authorized prior to arrival. Unauthorized guests are not allowed and will result in an immediate departure/end of stay.
We adhere to the good neighbor policy. Please be respectful of the lake, the property, and our neighbors. No parties or large gatherings, please. The property can accommodate up to five vehicles at a time. All vehicles must be parked on the paved driveway and fully off the road and grass.
Security: the cottage is equipped with a Ring Alarm System. The system includes an added layer of fire and carbon monoxide protection as well-- if smoke/fire or carbon monoxide is detected, the system will alert the local fire department. Due to the cottage's remote location, the property has an exterior ONLY Blink camera system.

About the area:
Crabb Cottage is located in beautiful Lake County and is close to numerous activities and memorable locations. Within just a few miles you’ll find hiking trails, golf, ORV/Snowmobile trails, fly fishing, canoe and tube rental, and more. In 45-75 minutes you’ll reach even more activities and beautiful locations including Ludington (Lake Michigan), Traverse City (Wine Country), and Crystal Mountain (downhill skiing). Explore the beautiful area and then come back to unwind at the lake while soaking in the spa or reading a book in front of one of two fireplaces.

Drive time to/from area locations:

Downtown Baldwin: 10 minutes
Caberfae Peaks: 35 minutes
Chicago: 3 hours 50 minutes
Detroit: 3 hours 20 minutes
Grand Rapids: 75 minutes
Lansing: 2 hours 15 minutes
Ludington: 42 minutes
Mackinaw City: 3 hours
Manistee: 50 minutes
Muskegon: 80 minutes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes: 60 minutes
Traverse City: 75 minutes

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Video Game Console Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: There Is No Smoking Allowed On The Property. 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Andrei R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    Wonderful, clean, comfortable

  • Kelly R.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    This lake house was perfect and had it all! We are very picky with where we stay and we were so happy with this rental. The view was amazing. I felt my shoulders drop as soon as we stepped outback. It was nice and shaded with the great view of the water where we could still see our kids on the sandy beach and in the water. The beach was nicer than expected and so big and sandy! The kayaks were so nice and even our son kayaked in the kids kayak for the first time. We couldn’t keep our 15 & 9 yr old out of the water or off the beach. No electronic fights at all! Fishing was great and even floatable and pedal boats were so much fun.It was very clean and had anything you could need. I brought a book but ended up reading a book that was at the house. Our daughter caught a turtle (instead of a fish) and we needed pliers quickly to save it and found them quickly right in a small toolbox in the pantry. The hot tub in the mornings with the view of the lake was also great. The kids loved the pool table & foosball also. Blake is a great host and all the little extras made it special. We would definitely love to return.

  • Emanuela S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    The property is beautiful, so clean, every detail well thought out. Loved the decor, the amenities and special touches the host provided. The host was wonderful, very proactive with communication. The beach and lake were so beautiful. Loved the kayaks and paddle boats. We loved fishing and just hanging out at the beach. Outdoor areas of the house were super comfortable and had a lovely view. We would love to come back again. Highly recommend this home. Thank you Blake!! It was perfect!!!

  • Brittany K.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Beautiful, comfortable, fully equipped home on a lovely sandy beach. Perfect for my young family, but would also love to go back for a couples trip. Had the best stay!

  • Dana K.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 12, 2024

    Such an amazing location (both indoors and outdoors)! Was perfect for our family vacation. The games provided kept us entertained lakeside and evenings. Blake was very accommodating and gracious. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Dan & Grace K.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    I booked the Crabb Cottage for a week as our summer vacation. I brought along my wife and two children ages 4 and 6 and my parents who are in their late 70s and early 80s. I spent considerable time looking for the perfect place to stay and fortunately my research paid off when I found the Crabb Cottage. As the title of my review suggests, I have now added the word “King” to the name mostly because I felt like royalty staying at this cottage. Overall the property is pristine from the home itself to the private beach and landscaping. Blake is absolutely amazing. Not only is he responsive, but as the many other reviews mention he really has thought about everything you could possibly need. I have stayed at several rentals and they are not stacked like this place is. We also had a ton of fun fishing, swimming, playing pool, pickleball and the many other toys and games he had available. The hot tub, fire pit and beautiful seating on the decks are also fantastic. I strongly recommend the King Crabb Cottage for your next vacation. My entire family had a blast and we can’t wait to come back. I would love to come again in the summer but something tells me the fall and winter would be amazing too. Thanks for the memories Blake!

  • Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    What a beautiful home! The landscaping was spectacular. We all enjoyed the sandy beach, fire pit, hot tub, yard games, and the kayaks. The visiting loons were an added plus. Communication was excellent. Thank you for a great family vacation!

  • jacqueline e.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Beautiful !

  • Phillip B.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    This place is everything and more than you read in the description!!! Hands down our favorite vacation thus far and best VRBO accommodations ever! The house is immaculate and fully stocked with everything & anything you can think of. Every drawer/cabinet we opened had something in it that they thought we might need...you can tell that a great amount of planning and thought went into this!!! From eye masks & phone chargers to batteries & band aids...they had it all! I also appreciated that the staircases in this 3 story home had sensor lights on each step that lit your way as you walked! The outdoors were amazing! We used the kayaks & paddleboats daily! The dock allowed for fishing and just taking in the sights! Each tree outback was also lit to easily find your way back up to the house at dark. The responsiveness of the owner and necessary staff was 5-star! Our 1st floor refrigerator was not holding the temp. We reached out to Blake, he responded immediately, sent out Mike from maintenance (super nice guy) and we had a new refrigerator installed in about 2 hours! (There was a 2nd refrigerator in the basement level...so we just moved our stuff down there in the interim). We were celebrating 2 special occasions while at the house and Blake made it special by leaving us a personalized card, gift card & bottle of wine! This was greatly appreciated & aided in our celebration! Thank you Blake...for sharing your home! We will have these memories for a lifetime!!

  • Meg K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We were so impressed by the immaculate condition of this property and all its amenities. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, floating and fishing off the pier. We grilled/cooked nightly and the kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms were so well appointed. We have stayed at numerous rentals over the years and this one is at the top of the list.

  • Lisa W.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    It was a lovely property. Blake thought of everything. We could have packed so much less as everything was thought of and considered. The property was comfortable and spacious with lots to do. We enjoyed the lovely lake, all the toys and our soundtrack of choice withAlexa.

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$685+
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