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Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock

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A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the lake.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a view of the sea, and a dining area with a view.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the sea.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with a view of the water, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A hot tub with a wooden deck, surrounded by green chairs and a plate of fruit.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Arbutus Lane
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock

☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

✔ 100 feet of private Crystal Lake frontage with dock access, sandy bottom, and lake views

✔ Hot tub, fire pit with Adirondack seating, outdoor dining, BBQ grill, and multiple seating areas

✔ Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, life jackets, and beach essentials for time on the water

✔ Sleeps up to 12 across 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms

✔ Fully renovated chef’s kitchen with a 7' island, 36" stove, coffee bar, beverage station, and dining table for 8 (extra seating at island and nearby console table)

✔ Smart TVs, electric fireplace, high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated workspace, and board games

✔ Family-friendly touches including a high chair, Pack ’n Play, children’s dishes, and children’s books/toys

✔ Pet-friendly with fee, private entrance, and free parking on premises



Welcome to The Nest on Crystal Lake, a lakefront home made for easy days together and quiet moments by the water. You’ll have space to spread out, gather, and settle into Northern Michigan at your own pace.



See why our guests enjoy staying with us:

"We already love this area, and this house is a perfect base especially if you want to be right on the water. Very nice kitchen and a sunset view." - David



"Jas and Sue were great hosts. Communication with them was prompt and helpful. Their home was beautiful and comfortable." - Kathy



"Our stay was everything we hoped for and more. The home was very comfortable and such a relaxing place to unwind." - Rachel



☆☆ AROUND THE AREA ☆☆

✔ About 3 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes, a major lakeshore destination

✔ About 6 miles to Crystal Lake Golf Course and Platte River kayaking

✔ About 6 miles to Point Betsie Lighthouse

✔ About 9 miles to Frankfort and Elberta for beach-town exploring

✔ About 16 miles to Crystal Mountain Resort and about 35 miles to Traverse City



★★ LIVING ROOM ★★

✔ Open-concept gathering space with lake views

✔ Electric fireplace, Smart TV, and comfortable seating for movie nights or game time

✔ Board games, puzzles and plenty of books for slower evenings in



★★ KITCHEN & DINING ★★

✔ Lake-view chef’s kitchen with a 7' island for prep, coffee, and casual seating

✔ Dining table for 8, plus extra seating at the island, bistro table, console table, and window seat

✔ Coffee maker, hot water kettle, blender, toaster, dishwasher, and cooking basics

✔ Fully stocked with dishes, silverware, spices, oil, foil, plastic wrap, and other everyday essentials



★★ BEDROOMS ★★

✔ Primary suite: king bed, Smart TV, lake views, private coffee station, and cozy seating

✔ Bedroom 2: king bed with sunset-facing window

✔ Bedroom 3: queen bed, twin-over-full bunk beds, desk, and loft play area

✔ Bedroom 4: queen bed on the main level, convenient to the full bath

✔ Bed linens, room-darkening shades, clothing storage, extra pillows and blankets, and iron provided



★★ BATHROOMS ★★

✔ Three full bathrooms for guest comfort

✔ Primary bath with a spacious shower and double vanity

✔ Full tub-and-shower bathroom on the main level

✔ Additional full bathroom with a large shower for easy daily use

✔ Hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, shower gel, cleaning products, and hot water provided



★★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★★

✔ Private backyard

✔ Patio with outdoor furniture and outdoor dining area

✔ Sun lounger, grill, and space to enjoy morning coffee or sunset dinners

✔ Private hot tub, dock, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and seasonal dock access



We’d love to host your Crystal Lake getaway and help you settle into a stay that feels simple, scenic, and comfortable.



😴This is a peaceful lakeside neighborhood. Quiet hours are 9 PM–9 AM, which simply means keeping outdoor noise low during those times so everyone can enjoy the calm. Normal indoor use is always fine, and guests regularly mention how relaxing and quiet the area feels.



🐾For guests with pets: you’re welcome to use our lawn, and we’ll share simple guidance at check-in for walking areas so there’s no guesswork.



🏡 Book Your Stay at The Nest 🏡

Whether it’s a summer beach week, a colorful fall getaway, or a cozy winter retreat, The Nest on Crystal Lake is ready to welcome you. Book your stay today — prime dates fill fast!



✅ Booking & Stay Requirements (For Everyone’s Protection)

To ensure a smooth and secure stay for both our guests and our home, we ask all bookings to complete the following standard steps after confirming a reservation:



• Rental Agreement & ID Verification

After booking, guests will be asked to sign a short rental agreement and upload a photo ID through our secure property management system. This helps protect both our guests and the home and is a standard practice for professionally managed vacation rentals.



• Refundable Security Deposit Hold

A temporary security deposit hold of $500 is placed on your card 2 days before arrival and automatically released 7 days after departure, pending inspection. This is a hold only, not a charge — similar to what hotels require at check-in.



These steps are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and worry-free experience for everyone. If you have questions at any point, we’re always happy to help.



🍒 Experience the Best of Northern Michigan — Book Your Stay Today 🍒



Experience other Nest Collection properties in Traverse City and Lake Ann — ask about special rates for multi-home bookings.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Pets are welcome with an extra pet fee of $100
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests must sign a rental agreement within 2 days of booking. Minimum age to rent is 21.
No parties or events are allowed. Please no smoking indoors. Please keep pets off of furniture.
Please no confetti/glitter or burning candles. There is a $300 security deposit hold.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3628633vb
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.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Arbutus Lane - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 15 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock?

As of 6 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock on 8 Dec 2026 start from £1,510, 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.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Retreat with hot tub and dock located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is steps from Crystal Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Rush Lake and Long Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome...thank you, girls loved the hot tub and paddle boards!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and comfortable. Pretty view! Perfect location near Ironman race. Would visit again. Beautiful and quiet neighborhood and area!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So cute!

Cute location and such a fun house to stay in! We loved it for our family getaway long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

Loved the property and experience. Great location and communication with host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was ok, no on-suites in the home. First floor full bathroom in the middle of the home was pretty beat-up with toilet paper holder ripped off the wall (and bracket still on wall) and major marks on wall. Air conditioner did not work properly. The exterior was in rough shape - it is a beautiful lake so I would suggest to the owner to invest in a nice patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family

We stayed here for a family ski trip to Crystal Mountain. Location was convenient and property was a great size/layout for our family with lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Lake Lovely View, Great Location

Spacious cottage, comfortable, well appointed, nice lake frontage, beautiful view of Crystal Lake from most rooms. Very enjoyable place to stay for a family and/or group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week Stay

Great property and management was very communicative. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Loved every second of our stay. Very accurate description. Will certainly be using this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside Getaway

We stayed one week. We enjoyed the outdoors everyday. The water was wonderful, whether it was Crystal Lake or Lake Michigan. The housing accommodations were perfect for our group. We really enjoyed spending time on the lake during the day and sitting around the campfire at night. We had a great time, thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

I can't say enough how wonderful this property is. It includes a beautiful, new, well-stocked kitchen, clean & beautifully decorated rooms, and basically anything you could need for a fun vacation. The views are breathtaking, and falling asleep to the relaxing sound of the waves was amazing. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as stated in the description. Owners were great to deal with. Hot tub was a wonderful addition as well as kayaks, etc. Kitchen had all necessary items to prepare meals. Experience here was terrific with family of 6 adults and 3 grandchildren 11, 8 & 6. Water was wonderful to play/swim in and dock was great for the pontoon boat we rented.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crystal Lake Stay

Overall great stay and Jas and Sue were friendly and helpful! Only feedback would be to get blackout curtains on the bedroom windows as the window coverings didn't work. Otherwise it was a great experience - thank you Jas and Sue!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We were right on Crystal Lake, with views of the water from practically every room. Everyone in our group found their rooms to be quite comfortable. Communication with the hosts was always prompt and the house was well supplied with maintenance materials to keep everything in order. To ice the cake, we had the pleasant surprise of finding a hot tub installed on the property midweek, just as the weather was showing that early September nip. All in all, a great week in a great area.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The interior was exquisitely done (10/10). Loves all the little details that made it feel like a home, not just a rental. Landscaping was unfortunately incomplete and overgrown with weeds. As I understand the local weather has limited getting this done, but I believe this is at least the second summer it has been available to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Views

The house is beautiful with a view of the lake from many rooms. My family enjoyed the hot tub and the kayaks. Big kitchen and gathering space. We enjoyed our time there. There isn’t a consistent sandy beach. Storms take the sand away. That might not concern you if you don’t have little kids. It’s rocky, so make sure to bring your water shoes. Any concerns I had were addressed immediately and I really appreciated that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything and more

This place is a gem. I have spent my summers in this area since I was a small boy, but I had never stayed on the north shore of Crystal. Beautifull house and property with sunsets as a bonus. We had an issue with the heater as the days started to get colder and the management was on top things and dealt with the problem quickly and efficiently. Great living space for our family of 5. The views on the lake changed throughout the day - it was a great place to watch the season change. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed property with beautiful views of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice layout and beautiful lake views. Many amenities for guests. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Jas

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I'm a Michigan native, born and raised in the metro-Detroit area. I love the vast beauty, culture and nature that northern Michigan has to offer. I am eager to help others discover how special this place is by providing a home away from home. Whether it's your first trip or one of many, there are so many new places to discover. I look forward to offering the perfect space and experience that will allow families and friends to make beautiful memories for years to come.

Why they chose this property

This amazing property is located on Crystal Lake, providing stunning water views from almost every room in the house.

What makes this property unique

-Centrally located to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain, Frankfort, Beulah and Traverse City -100' of private Crystal Lake water frontage with dock, hot tub, sandy bottom and amazing sunsets -Boat rentals available -Private chef available upon request

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