Quaint Crystal Lake Cottage

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A golf course with a view of the ocean.
A wooden bridge with a rope barrier, surrounded by greenery and a house in the background.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with teal cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a wooden ceiling.
A small, single-story house with a front porch and a small garden area.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • 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 Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Dock
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 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

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About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this cottage is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬15 min walk

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 within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum are also within 3 miles (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. 59 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are three different coffee makers, a hand mixer and a Fancy KitchenAid mixer, a waffle maker, air fryer and everything you might need for a gourmet dinner!! Gorgeous cottage in a great location!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and very comfortable. It was easy to cook there as the kitchen was well stocked with cookware and utensils. The access to Crystal Lake was great and we enjoyed swimming. We had fires most nights on the shore. We enjoyed the proximity to Beulah, Frankfort and the wonderful bike trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage. Very well appointed kitchen. Comfy master bed. The approach to the cottage from the driveway could be a little challenging for anyone who has issues climbing stairs. Loved the shower. Chairs at the beach across the street were great. Spent a lot of time there. Loved the lake, turquoise decor.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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