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Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake

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A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of a lake, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A wooden pier extending into a calm body of water with two people sitting at the end.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a chair.
A sunset over a calm lake with a dock and a child sitting on the shore.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a door leading outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the shore, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 1 bathroom. It includes 2 bicycles for exploring the area and offers beach views from the patio. Enjoy adventure activities like waterskiing and motorboating, while nearby attractions include Crystal Lake Golf Club and Betsie Valley Trail.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Crystal Lake Golf Club
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Garage parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake

This house has a dock/hoist and 50' of private frontage on Crystal. The cottage has been in our family since the 1950's. A private bedroom on the first floor and a second story that sleeps up to 8. A full kitchen, laundry, plus a garage and 1&1/2 baths. We completed a 80% face-lift to the house in 2013. Just outside of town and within walking distance of everything in Beulah. Kayaks and bikes on premises, nearby park and tennis court. There is plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the marvelous sunsets.
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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

Please no smoking inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 696147vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Fair Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake?

As of Sept 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake on Nov 19, 2026 start from CA $239, excluding 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 Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage On Beautiful Crystal Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake Golf Club, and Betsie Valley Trail. Pinecroft Golf Course and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit to this property and we're already looking forward to our next visit! The location, the view of the water, and the amazing sunsets couldn't be any more awesome.Thanks again Daniel!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My experience with the owner was excellent and would recommend highly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay over Thanksgiving! We had to mostly stay inside due to high winds and storms, but it was cozy with the fireplace. Would love to stay again in the summer or fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Getaway

Beautiful location and very well kept. Loved our time here and plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return stay. Good base for fall color tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. And a well equipped kitchen. great location and host was very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location nice quiet little town

Easy check in and out, everything you need for an enjoyable trip. Good times!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Lake Haven

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful Crystal Lake cabin. The dock and beach area is fantastic and we even used the boat lift one night. Location is great, walking distance to a yummy pizza spot and close to town. Will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lakefront!

We enjoyed our stay at this classic lakefront cottage. We explored nearby towns and this was a very good jump off spot. The cottage was clean and the sunsets beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed four nights and loved the place. The house is older, but very clean, comfortable, and cozy. The driveway is a little tough to find, but the search is worth it.The location is great, with downtown Beulah in easy walking distance. The view of Crystal Lake, the onsite kayaks, the crystal clear water, and the sandy beach were highlights of our trip.We strongly recommend this cottage and certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five stars

Our stay here was great. The view was amazing and the house had everything you need and more. The owners were very accommodating and kind. I would highly recommend staying here. Our family made wonderful memories here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The lake house

Lovely cottage on the lake. Great view
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage on Crystal lake

My son came up for the day with the grandkids, they had fun swimming out to the raft and the water wasn’t too deep, my grandson who is 8 could touch the bottom standing by the raft, there is some great restaurants nearby so we didn’t cook the whole weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place-Great view

We had a great stay at your little cottage. It was clean and as described. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Getaway!

We love the house at Crystal Lake! My family has been coming here for six years and we love it more every year. You won't find a better view and the sunsets are amazing. There are so many things to do within walking distance and the kids love to ride their bikes on the side streets. We look forward to coming back every year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable old family vacation home. It was very clean and had all the necessities. Its beach frontage on Crystal Lake was the high point for us. We spent each evening around the fire pit watching the sunset and enjoyed kayaking on the lake during the day. The rental and check in process went smoothly. The cottage driveway off of 31 was a little hard to find: our gps took us to a parking spot on the other side of a fence separating the cottage from a small resort next door. We would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time

We lived the property and the view. House was clean, well cared for, and plenty of space for us. There were 5 beds and though 4 were in the same space, not one of us really felt like we were sharing a room. We really enjoyed the town, the lake is absolutely Crystal clear and it was a quick drive to Frankfort, Bear Lake, Onekama, and Traverse. This was just a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice location and great views.

Although it was chilly at the beginning of June there were terrific views. We sat all morning in the comfy porch furniture and watched the world go by on Crystal Lake. In the evening we watched the sunset. The cabin was set up well and comfortable and for the most part things were easy to find. The cabin itself was a challenge because you don’t see the driveway until you are almost past it as you come past crystal lake resort.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Rental

Great views on Crystal Lake! Cozy fireplace! We were there late March-early April. It was before the usual rental season. So, the cottage had not yet had a spring cleaning. ( The reason for the 4 star rating). The owners were wonderful & quick in responding to any issues we had. They are very gracious hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend

Appearance and I enjoyed a long Thanksgiving weekend at the cottage. It snowed on Friday and it was so pretty by the lake. The one thing I would say is when you are driving to The cottage it is very hard to find the driveway. You need to read the instructions that are sent to you. You want to drive right past the Crystal Lake resort and then directly past that look for the green 508 sign. It took us a while to find it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing sunsets

This cottage was located perfectly to get a great view of the sunsets. The dining table and kitchen sink both face the big window so you get to see the lake. The outdoor seating under the porch (with a roof over it ) was so comfortable. The dock, the fire pit, the floating raft, the clothes line were also a great bonus. There are four beds upstairs, each tucked into their own little cubby, so although they are in the same space, they are somewhat separated. The air conditioner upstairs kept that space cool. The living room was quite large, with plenty of seating,. The property sits next to a small hotel, but is separated by trees and bushes so it’s not too intrusive. The location was perfect for getting around to see the surrounding cities and attractions. The owner, Daniel, was very responsive and great to work with, I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll be able to go back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2022
Hi Daniel, I just submitted my review for my stay. I messed up and gave it a 4 star review when it should be 5 stars. The written part that I submitted supports a 5 star rating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great vacation

This was a great trip and a great location. The house had everything we needed. The four beds upstairs were perfect bc we have four kids. We had a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a wonderful time. Close to so many things to do.

Clean, well stocked kitchen, beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin with a great location in Northern Michigan on Crystal Lake

Had a great time at the cottage. Beautiful views of the lake and a perfect location. Walking distance to downtown Beulah and a short 10 minute drive to Frankfort. Sleepy Bear and Glen Arbor are also very close. Communication with Dan was great. Everything was as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dan Carol

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Grandparents bought this place in the 1950's up here from Flint Michigan. Four generations have been calling Crystal Lake our summer home away from home and now you can too.

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