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Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn

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Beach area with fire pit
Blue Cottage with deck overlooking lawn and beach
Blue Cottage exterior
Large lawn for fun and games
Beautiful sky views over the lake

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, beach near Crystal Falls Boating Access Site
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Crystal Mountain. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • beach near Crystal Falls Boating Access Site - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 62.7 km
  • Front Street - 48 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 54 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn?

As of May 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn on May 25, 2026 start from $311, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Cozy, Quiet Cottage with large beachfront and lawn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frankfort cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Frankfort Beach, Lake Michigan, and Bellows Public Beach. Elberta Beach and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice and private
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sacha K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had the best time! What a beautiful property and lake! And so much to do nearby!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!!! Nothing negative about the property. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect way to kick off summer

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

We had a great time staying at the Blue Cottage. The lilacs that lined the house smelled so wonderful and were a great welcome when we arrived. The lake was beautiful and the private beach was well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Vacation Cottage

This was my second visit to the Little Blue Cottage and I hope there will be many, many more!!! The setting of the cottage overlooking Lake Crystal couldn’t be more peaceful and picturesque.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last Summer Vacation

Beautiful view and very serene. Everything we needed for our stay was provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get-a-Way

Nice property. Everything you need is close by. The view is stellar, with a nice long dock. The lake is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Quiet

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Absolutely delightful! Cottage was charming, extremely clean and the location was perfect. Owners were very kind & very responsive! We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This property was perfect for our family. It was just as described and how others noted it had everything needed. Our boys enjoyed playing in the yard and swimming. Close to many activities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of private paradise

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Piece of Lake Heaven!

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 :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So in love

We had the most needed getaway at the blue cottage. We were in town for a wedding and myself, husband and 3 kids, oh- and our dog, enjoyed this retreat so much. The kids swam a ton, even in mid -June! It is a lovely, quiet, clean and cozy place. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Wonderful trip

My family and I (myself, Husband, 2 kids 7&3 and our dog) had such an amazing trip at this cottage. They had everything we needed. The cottage is small and cozy and a big yard for the kids and dog to run around in. Crystal Lake is absolutely breathtaking, the water is so clear and turquoise. The super long deck with stairs was perfect for my daughter to swim off of and the kayaks and paddle boat were a great added bonus! Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Cottage

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Week!

Thank you for another wonderful week at Blue Cottage! We had some iffy weather to start but made the most out of day trips to Glen Arbor, Traverse City, and Empire and then enjoyed the rest of the week on the boat when the weather warmed up. This rustic cottage might be small in size but sure packs the punch in delivering a mighty vacation week! Thanks again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed this property

We had a great vacation while at this property. Crystal Lake is truly crystal clear and the home is tidy and well kept. Our family of five (three teens) and medium sized dog managed just fine even with it being as compact as it is. The large yard, beach, and long dock were also well appreciated. We played outdoors during the day and enjoyed streaming movies and shows on the TV at night. We enjoyed visiting the surrounding towns as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes that is less than an hour away. Fishing was not as good as other lakes we have gone to, but that may have been the time of year or our amateur methods. Overall we had a great stay at this property and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Blue Cottage is great, but so is everything that comes with it.

This place is adorable and back off the main road and right up against Crystal Lake. But there's also the boats (!) that come with the property: three kayaks, a canoe, and a paddleboat. All there for you to use during your stay. And then the Shed o' Endless Wonders, which includes paddles, life jackets, rafts, beach toys, marshmallow roasting sticks, tiki torches. And a hammock. It's an entire vacation's worth of stuff in one spot. We (my wife and I, two-year-old son, and dog) had a great time here, even though the weather was a bit chilly. Definitely want to come back in the years to come.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our trip!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Up North Getaway

Thank you for sharing your home with us. We love this cottage. It’s very close to downtown Frankfort and golf. Yet it’s also very secluded in a wooded area on a beautiful clear lake, so you get the best of both exploring and relaxing. The inside of the cottage is so cozy with extra little comforts here and there like heated bathroom floors and adjustable heat for each room. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Adrian

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Our extended family has been vacationing and owning property in this lovely, quiet niche of Crystal Lake for 3+ generations and we are thrilled to have this cottage back in the family as of 2016. It was previously owned by my great-aunt and great-uncle, who cherished and cared for this cottage with lots of love. We enjoy honoring their memories and sharing it with others who can appreciate the serenity and peace this area, and this cottage, offers.

What makes this property unique

Everyone comments on how unique this property is with a large lawn in additional to large sandy beach. Additionally, there are no roads to cross from cottage to lake and with its location tucked into trees on a small road, there's a lovely feeling of privacy.

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