Located on the beach, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It offers beach views and includes a deck, porch, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Enjoy nearby activities such as surfing and kayaking, along with attractions like the Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum.
Highlights
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Betsie Valley Trail
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Playground on site
Barbecue grill
Garage parking available
Air-conditioning
Washing machine
Explore the area
Beulah, MI
Crystal Lake
Place, Crystal Lake
1 min walk
beach near Fair Park
Place, beach near Fair Park
2 min walk
Betsie Valley Trail
Place, Betsie Valley Trail
7 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
45 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bunk Room
4 Double Beds
Guest Room
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts.
I fell in love with this home as soon as I entered it. It was built in 1890 and the history spoke to me. We have completely renovated this home the winter of 2020. We took our home all the way down to the studs. We have all new wiring, heating, plumbing and we are especially excited about our brand new kitchen and bathrooms. I wanted to bring alive its history as well as its great location.
I can't wait to have my coffee on our private beach in the morning. In the afternoon walk to the coffee house, park, library, shops, restaurants, or brewery and ride the bike trail. All right outside our door or a short walk.
Our home has a screened in wrap around porch with the view of Crystal Lake. It is so inviting, I had to be here. I love to watch the rainstorms from the porch, sip my morning coffee on one of the comfy chairs or have a cup of tea and talk to a friend. Maybe you would like to enjoy and evening glass of wine from the comfy rocking chair and watch the sun set or just hold your loved ones hand.
There is lots of room for the family with its 3 bedrooms including a huge bunk room that has slept 8 plus. I can see childhood cousins becoming best friends, and making great lifetime memories playing in there while the parents are playing cards at the large kitchen table late into the evenings.
There are two bathrooms . We have also included makeup areas in each room to help cut the bathroom time for everyone as this house can sleep up to 12 (however we are listing it for 8 incase someone doesn't want to share one of the 4 double sized beds). Each of the bedrooms have a beautiful view of the lake as well.
You could not ask for a better location. Our home has a large grassy private beach on the South side of Crystal Lake. This is were a lot of people moor their boats as it gets the least amount of summer winds.
This home is on the Betsie Valley Bike Trail where you can ride all the way to Thompsonville or all the way into Frankfort and have a nice lunch and/or catch an art fair. We are also about a block to the Beulah Park with its, tennis court, pickle ball court, free concerts on summer Thursday nights, FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND FESTIVITIES, art shows, Fall Festivals, restaurants, brewery, coffee house, and unique shops. The fireworks are easily seen right from our beach.
This home has so much to offer. It has a large private Crystal Lake Beach, Two parking spaces in front of the garage, easy walk to town, access to the bike trail, plenty of grass and space for the kids to play outside. The 4th of July fireworks are going to be perfect from this location. It sits on a little 25mph road that I have actually seen children play their summer soccer game in the middle of - with the big net goals and everything. The beach is on the other side of the road, however it isn't traveled very much, mostly just the people to live on it.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
More instructions at the house and in the contract. Start washer with white towels. Wash and put away all dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Township rules, No glass on beach/NO disturbing neighbors/NO FIREWORKS/quiet time 10pm/park on cement/close screen door carefully neighbors complain.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number 22024
Property # 1816914vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Be careful to not disturb any of the Neighbors.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Beulah
Located in Beulah, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve, while Benzie Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
Benzie Area Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 10 min drive
A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 3 min drive
The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
Platte River Inn - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts. located?
Located in Beulah, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Betsie Valley Trail and Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My family and I had a wonderful time. Meg is a wonderful host! Her home was neat and clean. We enjoyed time down at the beach. Did some fishing and had a nice campfire for smores. Close to dining, hiking, tubing and golfing. We would highly recommend this lovely cottage.
A well appointed cottage on beautiful Crystal Lake. Mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee, looking out at the lake were wonderful. The kitchen had all the amenities and tools for creating family meals and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend this rental.
We enjoyed our stay at this home on Crystal Lake! The house was comfortable, clean, and located for easy visiting Beulah, Frankfort and Traverse City. We floated the Platte River, fished off the Beulah Pier, pontooned around Crystal Lake, and shopped all three cities. Loved lunch at The Cherry Hut, breakfast at Ursa Major Bistro, and pizza from Panano’s. A great week “Up North”!
Meg's house is lovely. She has done a lot of work to make this house comfortable and attractive. The location is great, walkable to downtown Beulah and on a bike path. Why 4 stars? There are notes that assume people need to be reminded about many basic things - not to damage counters, walls, floor, etc. The door coming in from outside to the porch needs a better solution than a note saying not to slam the door as even a careful closing is sometimes noisy. The humidifier was running when we got there and the note said to empty it every day. It's VERY heavy and I could not do it. After 3 days of having my husband empty it, he just turned it off. A highlight is the lights - many places we've stayed have low wattage bulbs and Meg has lovely lighting throughout the house. The bathrooms are newly remodeled and large for cottage bathrooms. The kitchen is updated and has everything you need. There is mooring but you have to bring your own ball and snorkeling mask and find the mooring anchor under about 4' of water. Worked for us as we brought a small sailboat and used the public boat launch. All bedrooms have a view of the lake!
Such a great spot right on the lake with your own beach, paddle boards, kayaks, dock, and everything you could need. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Please come again. We love our clients and can’t wait to see you again. Thank you for taking such great care of our home. Everyone has been so kind and respectful. I just love being a host and seeing returning families.
A lovely stay in a well-equipped, nicely decorated cottage on Crystal Lake. We were 5 adults and 2 children and the cottage was comfortable and pleasant. The dock and kayaks provided many hours of enjoyment for both adults and children. In particular the screened in front porch and spacious kitchen were perfect for us throughout the week. The host was helpful when we had questions and check in was easy.Would highly recommend.
The house was remodeled on the inside and was very well done. We enjoyed meals and games at the extendable dining table. Kitchen had nice baking dishes and pots and pans but only one dish towel so you might want to bring several. There was a regular coffee pot but no k-cup capability. Our kids brought their own Espresso machine. All bedrooms were upstairs and easily access the upstairs bathroom and hall laundry. There were reading lamps beside the beds which was important to us and beds were comfortable with beautiful views of Crystal. Our family really enjoyed using the paddle boards and a kayak, so much fun out in the lake. Even though there are some rocks closer to the shore, there is a sandy bottom with occasional rocks or a few sticks beyond that. We found beach water shoes just made it more comfortable. The screened porch was a wonderful place to read or watch the lake activity. The road between the house and the beach had bicycles, walkers, and cars/trucks periodically. We rented a very nice pontoon boat for one afternoon and easily loaded and unloaded on the dock at the house. We rented canoes at Riverside Canoes, always a favorite, and completed the trip just as the smoke from Canada started to roll in. We spent the next day and a half inside the house playing games and reading until we purchased some N95 masks which enabled us to enjoy going to the shops and dinner in Frankfort and visiting Point Betsie Lighthouse. Many great memories created!
Location was great; right on the lake and bike trail as well as being a short walk into town. Also close to Frankfort which is a bigger town. Great that there are kayaks and chairs as well as a fire pit for use. House was clean and set up was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much. Please come back soon, we can’t wait for your return.
Had a wonderful time at your beautiful cottage! Everything we could possibly need was there, super clean and location is great! Outdoor area large and very well set up, had coffee every morning on the dock. Meg was very responsive and accommodating - thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again. We loved having you!!! Please come again!!!
Property was listed accurately. It's within walking distance to downtown beulah. Having the bike path right there was great. We loved sitting out by the water; crystal lake is beautiful. The house was renovated well and had all the amenities we needed. I would definitely recommend this rental for anyone looking to enjoy crystal lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you Joanna!
We really hope that you will return soon. Thank you so much for all the extra cleaning you did. iI was such a wonderful surprise. It sure helped our Saturday run smoother.
I have been coming up to Crystal lake since I was a teenager and coming up with a group of girlfriends was so special. The house was spacious and perfect for the 12 of us. Lots of amenities and a short walk into town. Would definitely recommend staying here and hopefully I will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Samantha. I hope you and the lovely ladies can come back soon.
We had a great time! Meg was a wonderful host. She was very quick to respond with any of my questions. The house is beautiful and clean, all the information on the property was very clear. Check in and out very easy, we will definitely visit again!
We had wonderful weather, the house was perfect for our 4 friends getaway. The wind's we're strong so we didn't get too enjoy the lake this time. We'll be back for sure.
Our family has been traveling to Crystal for generations, and each year, we grow! We are always on the hunt for the perfect home to serve as extra space for our rather large family. The house was beautiful and so well done. We had everything we needed and Meg was a super amazing host! The beach had so many fun things to do and the dock was gorgeous. Can’t wait to stay again next year.
Our family vacation with 6 adults was amazing - the house was just as promised, roomy, clean, within walking distance from the town and right on the bike path. The waterfront was perfect - with paddle boards, a canoe and kayaks. We all used them every day. One of my favorite parts was sitting out on the screened front porch with coffee early every morning and watching the lake wake up. Truly a wonderful place!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Jenny we absolutely loved having you stay with us. You left the house so clean. We thank you so much for that. Even the cleaning company called me to express their delight in how clean you left the house. Thank you thank you thank you for that. We truly hope you will return and come back and see us next summer.
We had an amazing Labor Day weekend at this home. Fished off the dock, went into Frankfort, golfed at Arcadia, in short the home is in proximity to everything! The fire pit at night was our favorite part. The home is quaint and they did a great job on kitchen/bathroom Reno’s. We grilled and cooked one night, had everything in the kitchen we needed (and more). Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us. Please come back soon. We can’t wait for your return.
The property was as advertised. Meg was accessible by phone when needed which for us was just to get our boat settled In on the first day. We’ve been vacationing in Michigan for many years, primarily at Lake Leelanau. This was our first time at Crystal Lake and it was absolutely beautiful! We loved that Meg’s place was so close to the town and she provided paddle boards and kayaks which kept us all in the water constantly! Very clean, lovely lake home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Laura. We hope you will return soon.
This was our first visit to Crystal Lake, but it won’t be our last. This lovely home was recently renovated to become a beautiful, restful retreat. Meg didn’t miss any details in her remodel. We enjoyed swimming, boating, a canoe trip, a visit to the beach, reading on the roomy screened in porch, and relaxing. The teenagers enjoyed the paddle boards provided and also had their spacious bunk room in which to retreat from the parents for a while. 100% recommend, we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Jennifer. We loved having you and your wonderful family. We would love to have you all return again some day soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
We were originally going to have four stay here. We ended up with just the two of us, so it was lots of extra space. Families will love it! The view is spectacular at all times of day and night. It's a quiet street, so mostly foot traffic and those on bikes. Easy access to downtown Beulah and Frankfort. Easy drive to Lake Michigan. Wonderful interior, lots of amenities, spacious bathrooms, beutiful kitchen, and outstanding hosts! We would definitely go back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Nancy!! We can’t wait to have you return to stay with us. We will always have room for you!!!
Location, location, location, and a gorgeous house
Stayed Sep 23-30th. Great house with everything we needed, both inside and out. Very quiet road and felt an extremely safe neigbourhood. Even this late in the year the lake was warm enough for paddling and a swim, and the weather held firm for some fun kayaking and canoeing. Beulah is a cute town with plentiful amenities just a short walk away. Owner responsive and not at all intrusive, and starter pack a pleasant surprise. Would happily return if we get the chance (came over from UK and Canada).
We loved this house - so clean with a vintage cottage feel but newly updated and so comfortable. The location is perfect. We walked and rode bikes to shop and eat in downtown Beulah, biked toward Frankfort on the Betsie Valley Trail, took the kids for an afternoon of adventuring at Crystal Mountain, visited Sleeping Bear Dunes, etc. We used the fire pit, took paddle boards and kayaks for a spin, and swam in gorgeous Crustal lake. So fun to wave to fellow bikers and walkers every morning while sitting on the front porch. We loved the energy of the house and the town. Looking forward to a return visit! Thanks Meg for your amazing hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
We absolutely love to have you as our guest. We hope you will come again soon. Do you have any suggestions on how we could improve your stay to be a five star stay? We are happy to make changes.
About the host
Hosted by Meg Hubbard
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests