Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
46 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!
This is a spectacular 3700 square foot home that is both large and luxurious in a lovely classical manner! Features 4 bedrooms (2 of which are huge), 3.5 bathrooms, living room, sunroom, TV room, enclosed front porch, backyard patio, outdoor grill w/ dining furniture, and private Crystal Lake frontage with a beach area, dock, and mooring buoy for a boat! Includes use of 2 bikes, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddleboards! This property truly provides all that is needed for a wonderful family vacation!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value (including this one). The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse. Crystal Lake Paradise is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast). The home is great for group or family ski trips to Crystal Mountain!
The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
Please note that 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #1 and #2) are on the first floor. The other 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #3 and #4) are on the second floor. There are 2.5 bathrooms on the first floor and 1 bathroom on the second floor.
In addition to the previously mentioned outdoor items, on the private beach there is a beach box with beach toys for kids, including two boogie boards, pails and shovels. Also in the beach box are 4 adult life vests and 2 children's vests as well as 2 foam noodles. On the beach are two stand up paddle boards and two kayaks. There is also a private swim raft that is in approximately 4 ft of water. There are also two bikes in the garage. (Helmets are not provided though.)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) CHECK-IN: The guest who made the reservation must be present at check-in and must present photo ID at the time of check-in.
2) PET POLICY: Under NO circumstance can pets be allowed. The owners have severe allergy issues.
3) FIREPLACES: Neither of the fireplaces are usable. Use of the fireplaces is strictly prohibited!
4) MAIN ROAD: East South Shore Drive runs between the house and the lake so you do need to cross the road to get to the lake from the house.
5) STAIRCASE: The home has a somewhat rickety spiral staircase from the first floor to the second floor. It may be slightly hazardous for elderly persons and young children and guests are advised to use it with caution.
6) AIR CONDITIONING: Air conditioning is available in sleeping quarters via multiple mini-split room air conditioners. Please note that the house does NOT have central air conditioning and that not all of the house is air conditioned.
7) DOCK: The dock is not available for use with motor boats or pontoon boats.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: The property is strictly limited to no more than 8 guests and no more than 4 vehicles. Please also note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
9) BOAT MOORING: Overnight mooring of boats at the property is not permitted. Smaller boats (peddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards, row boats, etc.) can be beached on the shore.
10) NUMBER OF VEHICLES: No more than 4 vehicles are permitted at the property at any time.
11) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask guests to observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
12) NEARBY APARTMENT: On a separate, but adjacent, lot behind the property, the property owners own a garage that has a second floor apartment above the garage. The second floor apartment may be used by the owners on occasion.
13) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
14) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the home.
CARS: Guests are permitted to bring up to 4 cars with them. More than 4 vehicles is strictly prohibited.
QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask that guests observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! on 26 Feb 2026 start from £161, 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 at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! located?
Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Betsie Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very nice place that was accurately displayed in photos and description. It worked for my family during a recent visit, and very close to the surrounding towns.
Kevin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Thanks, Kevin! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Neal H.
20 Nov 2023
Renter
Excellent location , beautiful views, great home for family gatherings.
The house was fantastic, sprawling with a lot of areas to spend time with our family members who came in from another state to catch up. Very comfortable and well stocked. Across a not-very-busy-street from the lake, there are very few homes that are actually on the lake. Frankfort is super close and has a nice assortment of restaurants and shops for a little lakefront town its size. The lake was beautiful and we heard that it has a lot of fish in it - we may have to bring our boat next time and get on the water. A good base to check out Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and all the cherry/apple/wineries/farms/lighthouses/etc. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.
Paul S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thanks, Paul! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we greatly appreciate the detailed review! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kim H.
18 Jun 2024
Crystal Lake Paradise
Overall this is a nice property but is showing age.
Currently there are items within the house that need attention. The air conditioner unit upstairs did not work. It was cool enough we did not need it.
The front door sticks. The trim around door need s to be fixed before it is ruined by door opening/closing.
The couches and some chairs need attention. The couches need to be updated with cushion support or replaced. Several of the chairs show wear and rips.
The trundle bed upstairs had dead bugs in the sheets.
Kitchen garbage can needs to be replaced with one that has a working lid.
Kim H.
About the host
Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals
We are a team of experienced vacation rental management professionals who manage a rapidly growing portfolio of vacation rental properties throughout all of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula. We are based out of Beulah, Michigan, in the northwestern corner of the Lower Peninsula on the beautiful shores of Crystal Lake!
We pursue our work from a Christian basis and perspective. Our motto is "Live. Love. Bless." and we truly try to provide an exceptional experience for guests. We also work to provide excellent income for vacation property owners while caring for their homes and property.
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