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Crystal Lake Retreat -- sits directly on the lake!
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area

Frankfort, MI
- Bellows Public BeachPlace, Bellows Public Beach3 min drive
- Betsie LakePlace, Betsie Lake6 min drive
- Frankfort BeachPlace, Frankfort Beach8 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Crystal Lake Retreat -- sits directly on the lake!
Situated directly on the lake! Beautiful, private view!
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Large, Family Room with gas log fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen. Separate Dining area. Laundry room. Master Bedroom has wonderful, private view of lake.
This cottage sits directly on the lake, with no road to cross to enjoy the crystal blue waters. From the private dock step down onto the wonderful sandy bottom. Also enjoy the private fire pit with deck-surround.
Just miles from the charming towns of Frankfort and Beulah with their shops, restaurants and their own beautiful beaches.
Not to be missed are nearby attractions including Sleeping Bear Dunes, local wineries and breweries, Crystal Mountain activities, and beautiful nature trails and biking trails.
As the advertisement says, it's "Pure Michigan"!
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Large, Family Room with gas log fireplace. Fully equipped kitchen. Separate Dining area. Laundry room. Master Bedroom has wonderful, private view of lake.
This cottage sits directly on the lake, with no road to cross to enjoy the crystal blue waters. From the private dock step down onto the wonderful sandy bottom. Also enjoy the private fire pit with deck-surround.
Just miles from the charming towns of Frankfort and Beulah with their shops, restaurants and their own beautiful beaches.
Not to be missed are nearby attractions including Sleeping Bear Dunes, local wineries and breweries, Crystal Mountain activities, and beautiful nature trails and biking trails.
As the advertisement says, it's "Pure Michigan"!
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About the area
Frankfort
Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Frankfort, MI
What's nearby
- Bellows Public Beach - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
- Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
- beach near Crystal Falls Boating Access Site - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
- Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
Getting around
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 12 min drive
- Five Shores Brewing - 11 min drive
- Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - 6 min drive
- Stormcloud Brewing Company - 8 min drive
Reviews
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