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Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Private dock with over 50 feet of frontage with crystal clear water.
Relax on the private waterfront and take in the beauty of Crystal Lake!
Located on the Northeast corner of Crystal Lake offers breathtaking sunset views
Babbling brook lazily runs through the middle of the property continuously.
Cross the arched bridge to access this charming cottage.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage

Cross over the private bridge hovering over the bubbly creek to enjoy the beauty of Crystal Lake while nestled into this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage with 57 feet of Crystal Lake frontage directly across street, including a private dock and lakeside firepit. The newly remodeled cottage offers sleeping for 6 with a lake side bedroom with a queen bed, a 2nd bedroom with a full/twin bunk bed and a full size sofa sleeper in the living room. All living spaces have spectacular views of the lake and offer the ambiance of the aqua water with its updated color scheme and brand new furniture, flooring, paint and more. The kitchen will not disappoint with its solid surface counters, new appliances and beautiful decor. Enjoy the sunset from the dock and the sounds of the creek from the cottage while you relax and enjoy the luxury and freshness of this newly renovated cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, 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 explore Crystal Mountain. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Front Street - 42 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Upriver Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Crystal Lake Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Pinecroft Golf Course and Platte Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay everything we needed was supplied. very clean cozy and quiet accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was so cute.The beds were very comfortable.We had a great time with our grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

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

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our stay and will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katy T.

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

Great location, responsive host!

Great spot to make the most of Crystal Lake, Beulah, Frankfort, Platter River and more! The house had everything we needed and the hosts were great.Important to note if you have kids: like many homes on the lake, you need to cross a 35 MPH road to access the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

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

Crystal lake 2025

We lived our stay for the second year in a row! We just booked for a third year next year! Josh is a great host and very responsive!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very well equipped!! Most cottages in this area are not air conditioned, but this one is and has an amazing kitchen with an air fryer, food processor, blender, toaster, waffle maker and Keurig coffee maker. Private beach and a creek goes through the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Very well stocked!

Great location, tricky with a boat and trailer, but very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann D.

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

Another great week at Creekside Cottage

This is a gorgeous cottage with all the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful, nicely decorated, clean property. Lake front area with ample seating for everyone. Great dock and swimming area. Welcome basket with more than ample snacks for our 13 year old! Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann D., Ft Myers FL, Indianapolis

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

Perfect week!

4th time at Creekside Cottage and it didn't disappoint. Well equipped and maintained with responsive hosts! Hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed for our week long vacation. The only downside was that the property was very close to a rather busy 35 MPH roadway, and most vehicles were traveling much faster than that. The vehicle traffic was consistently loud all week long, to the point where we didn’t want to leave the screen door open or sit on the front porch. The beach access is also very close (within 10-20 feet) to the same roadway. The view of the lake is partially obstructed by two boat lifts and two large pontoons from neighboring properties when you are looking down the lake, though it is still a great view. The cottage itself was wonderful, but we prefer more of a peaceful setting with less noise
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Clean Cottage

We enjoyed our week stay at the Creekside cottage. The cottage is clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our weeklong stay. However, the pictures of the dock and lakefront shown in the listing need to be updated in our opinion. There is a large boat lift and a smaller jet ski lift occupying both sides of the dock. There is also a battery pack sitting on the dock. My family was disappointed to have limited use of the dock, swimming area and obstructed view of the lake, which is quite different from the pictures in the listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick (Rick) W.

We had a terrific stay in this well-decorated and maintained cottage.

I enjoyed the comfortable furniture and bed and grill. My wife absolutely loved the decor, sinks, shower and cooking supplies. Kids enjoyed Belgian waffles almost every morning. My boy (age 10) enjoyed the YouTube Channel, WiFi, creek jumping, and rocks. My girl (Age 3.5) enjoyed the bunk bed, circular layout ('round and 'round), dock, and rocks. ***Suggest though that the owner take care of the wasp nest growing on the point of the garage roof before it gets out of hand. It didn't bother me, but it would have been an issue had my wife or kids noticed it, or had I mentioned it *** A beautiful part of Michigan that we had never seen and experienced before. We had a great time and for me some good rest from the daily grind. We look forward to a return visit down the road when the kids are a little bit older.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Erica H.

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

Adorable cottage

Adorable cottage on Crystal Lake. Close to Beulah. We had a wonderful week of swimming, biking and hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOANN D.

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

Perfect cottage!

Third time I have rented Creekside Cottage. Well equipped and absolutely gorgeous. Especially if turquoise is your favorite color!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Cute cottage!

Very cute, quaint cottage with a comfortable, clean interior. Plenty of room for the 4 of us (parents, teenage daughters). Great location for walking and biking into Beulah. Sunsets from the dock were amazing. Kitchen was well stocked, and we appreciated the welcome basket! WiFi was strong and allowed for some remote work via zoom. We would stay again for sure. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kally R.

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

Cozy Gem

We had a wonderful stay at this property. The coordination of color is impressive and it is well kept! The welcome was warm (thank you for your thoughtfulness), and the house had everything we needed, with views of the sunset (the fire pit across the street had ample seating and a nice dock and made for nice evenings at “home”). It is in a great location to visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes, or to take a trip to Traverse City (among many other great northern Michigan spots). The town of Beulah is cute, with a nice little beach on the lake where kids can swing/play on play set (there is a tennis court too). It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alli B.

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

Beauty. Peace. Calm. Cozy.

My husband and I traveled to celebrate our anniversary. This little house is perfectly decorated and has every kitchen took you could need. Crystal Lake is breathtaking and the sunsets were beyond belief! Josh was quick to respond if anything was needed. The only downfall of this property is no washer and dryer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Cute clean cottage on Crystal Lake

Owner communication (pdf documents) were detailed and complete. Cottage was clean and super cute. Very nice welcome basket greeted our arrival. Loved the dock area where we launched our kayak and drank beers in the evening. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Breathtaking

The sunsets are gorgeous! The house is so clean snd complete! The hosts were amazing ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

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

Great location and cottage

Creekside cottage was the perfect place for our family of 5. The house had everything we needed and the lake is beautiful. It is close to downtown Beulah, which has several great restaurants. The welcome basket was also a great touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S.

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

Great up-north cottage!

This was a beautiful cottage, located centrally for all of your up-north fun! It was incredibly comfortable and fully loaded with all of the necessary amenities and then some. Beds were super comfortable, the house was as neat as a pin, and the kitchen was a cook's delight. The wifi was perfect for those of you still having to work on vacation (online meetings and phone connection worked great). The property was in a great location- within easy driving distance to Frankfort, Beulah, Benzonia, and then farther north to the dunes and lots of great beaches. Crystal Lake is a beauty, and you won't be disappointed with your great sunset views from the beach area. We swam off the dock and walked to the sandbar just past the dock for some lovely swimming. Our party had grandparents down to grandkids (9 and 11) and everyone was able to enjoy the lake. There is a road between the property and beach area, and our older kids were able to do the road crossing as it wasn't too busy. Overall, we had a great time. The property is a short drive to Riverside Canoe Rentals and the Platte River/Lake Michigan beach area. We took full advantage of this! The property owners have clearly put a lot of thought and attention into maintaining the house and making sure guests are comfortable. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Westerville, OH

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

Beautiful home, perfect location

This home was really clean and beautifully furnished. Location was great—easy for us to kayak right from the beach/dock. Kitchen was well stocked with great equipment. This made eating in very easy for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

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

Amazing little place!

What a great place! I've been going to Crystal Lake since I was born, I've stayed pretty much every place there is. This was by far one of the nicest places I've stayed at! The place is fully loaded with anything and everything you'll need. The owners left us a nice gift basket and a thank you note. In 39 years of staying at places around this lake, I've never received anything like that. They truely have a beautiful spot and we'll be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay at this adorable cottage. Sunsets were beautiful and peaceful. Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed, our kids loved it. I loved how cozy and quaint it was for our family. The seasonal decor and welcome basket were extra special touches that were very much appreciated! Good location and Beautiful drives during the Fall season to Sleepy Bear Dunes and Leland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Josh

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Our family has been fortunate to spend summers in northern Michigan at a family cottage and wanted to find an opportunity to renovate our own cottage that could be used by our family and shared with yours. We have taken a lot of time, effort and sweat equity to update this cottage, creating a cozy place for relaxation while still offering the amenities of a higher end home. Unique features such as a hammered copper farm sink surrounded by exquisite solid surface counters create a cooking atmosphere that will bring out the chef in you! A living room with seating for up to 8 includes 2 brand new leather pieces along with a few eclectic pieces. You'll find a hint of shabby-chic decor, some rustic elements as well as some modern touches throughout. Our goal is to offer our guests a get away they can't wait to return to.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property due to the beauty of Crystal Lake, the surrounding opportunities in northern Michigan as well as some of the unique features of the property itself including the natural wetlands with the beautiful sound of a natural creek running right through the middle of the property. We plan to add to the list of renovations in the near future including slider doors off the living space, a sizable front deck for outdoor entertainment and an updated tile shower in the bathroom.

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