Baldwin, Michigan
*New Feature: EV Charging! The home is now equipped with a ChargePoint EV charger. Crabb Cottage is the only VRBO property in the area to have EV charging on-site. Inquire for more details prior to booking!
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:
3-zone geothermal heat and air conditioning (each floor has it’s own control), high speed internet, Culligan water filtration system throughout, 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
House was immaculate with thoughtful touches throughout—bottled waters, mints, makeup remover wipes. Gorgeous location on the lake—truly a fortress of solitude. Host is great and communicates all information related to the house and the area, with extra suggestions if needed. This is truly an amazing vacation home.
We had a great stay at this beautiful home. Blake thought of every detail to make the stay enjoyable for our family. I would definitely stay here again.
Our stay at Crabb Cottage was just as pictured. The amenities were top-notch and we enjoyed all of the activities on the property. Blake did a wonderful job of communicating and making us feel at home with giftcard and gifts of wine and s'mores. When the weather was nice we enjoyed Lake Cecelia (kayaks, paddleboat) and when it rained, we got in the car for some daytime travel to nearby Lake Michigan. All in all, it was a great stay!
Given the reviews and the pictures, we had high expectations. And this cottage, with its location on a charming lake (featuring a family of bald eagles and huge largemouth bass), somehow exceeded our expectations!
This property was an exquisite and incredible piece of paradise. My husband and I celebrated our 50th anniversary along with our Sons Daughter in law's And grandchildren. Everyone had a magnificent time enjoying each other And the many toys accessible, The kayak's, pool table, Hot tub And more . . . The Lake house and views were Absolutely stunning. The attention to every detail everywhere was remarkable The scenic views from the kitchen dining room Family Room And the main bedroom balcony We're stunning! We enjoyed our coffee upon wakening up To this Picturesque view every morning, It was a breath taking experience. Making coffee in our room And ExperiencingThe quiet relaxing View felt LikeTime stood still. So good for the heart and soul! The amenities so meticulously thought out . . . Popcorn And everything for Smores. Even the bedrooms had special touches as well as the bathrooms. A special Thanks to for the anniversary gifts . . . Card Certificate for Mr. Bibbs, The delicious cheesecake and bottle of bubbly touched our hearts, They We're so Appreciated Our family enjoyed every moment of our stay In this gorgeous place. They commented on the beauty of this place. Even my grandchildren came up to me Saying thank you for bringing them to this place. We made many memories and had many hours of enjoyment together. I was impressed at how attentive Blake was to my messages and how quickly he responded I give it a ten Star Rating Alastra family
So impressed with how our host thought of absolutely everything. Extremely well stocked kitchen, our family loves to cook, everything you need for a great family vacation! Impeccably clean and comfortable, a beautiful property.
Crab Cottage is everything you could hope for in a vacation rental at the lake. Awesome property. Made wonderful memories. Can’t wait to do it again.
The was a beautiful lake home. Very quiet and private feeling with the surrounding trees. Beautiful landscaping and we loved the private beach with all of the water toys, floats, kayaks etc. Very nice outdoor seating areas also. We enjoyed the hot tub and the view of the lake from the decks out back. Very relaxing. The home was very clean and had all of the amenities that we needed. We were pleasantly surprised with some welcoming gifts from our host including a s’more making kit to enjoy during our stay. We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing stay at a lake home.
Awesome Stay
My husband and I stayed at Crabb Cottage the 2nd week in October for our Anniversary. For us, it was a great time of year to visit. The lake was super quiet and we had a great view (from the dock, deck or window) to watch the leaves change. The home was loaded with nice amenities. We especially enjoyed the bar area which included the pool table, not to mention the outdoor jacuzzi! The gas fireplaces were great for those rainy days and the outdoor fire pit on the beach area was perfect for making smores! The house had a fun layout and loved the separate walk-in shower and clawfoot soaking tub. Really appreciated all the little extras left by the owner (thanks Blake!) .. wish we could have stayed another week, hoping to visit again!
This was our second stay at Crabb Cottage and it was as wonderful as the first one last August! ( see my review from 8-14-21 ). The home is very clean and equipped with all the amenities needed to ensure a great vacation! Plus Blake, the owner, has added many special touches. There is really nothing negative to say. The house is beautiful, the lake is clean & peaceful, and the host is very thoughtful and easy to work with! Thank you, Blake, for sharing your amazing home!
We had a great family vacation on the lake! So much to do in an amazing cottage with all of the amenities.
Gorgeous home! So many extras and attention to details in this home. Fabulous kitchen to prep meals. You'll find everything you need including spices. Bathrooms were stocked with the essentials as well as a packet which included tootbrush, toothpaste, and floss! I should've forgotten mine at home :) The master suite was amazing,! The private balcony allowed us to have our morning coffee (coffee maker, pods and water provided in master) and enjoy the views of the lake. The master bath is a dream, be sure to enjoy the Tub. All the beds were so comfortable, and extra pillows, blankets too. Home is well lit inside and out, there were night lights in all the bathrooms as well as the hallways. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck as well as having meals out on the main floor balcony. Our beach time was so much FUN!! Well equipped with pedal boats, kayaks, inflatables, toys for the baby. We really appreciated the large beach towels as well. We had great nights by the firepit, thank you for the firewood and Smores! We'll remember our time soaking in the Spa too. This was truly a relaxing time for my family, so many wonderful memories made. We are already planning a return. Thanks for an amazing family vacation.
Our family had a great stay on Lake Cecilia! The house had everything we could need, with little touches to make it feel extra special. With young kids, we especially appreciated the baby gates, door alarms, and sound machines! Our family loved the being on the lake, and we spent many hours down there swimming, fishing, using the bonfire pit, kayaking, and paddle boating. The air hockey table in the garage was used quite often as well! The house had so much that we didn't need to leave often to go find things to do...it was all right there for us! The owner was easy to communicate with and very friendly. Thanks, Blake, for a great week!
Our family had a great time staying at Crabb Cottage. The house had everything we needed and more. It was close to ORV trails and the kids had a blast. We enjoyed the games on a rainy day. We have been coming up north now for about 10 years to various lake cottages, this one by far was the BEST.
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