Beachfront vacation on Crystal Lake, downtown Beulah

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Breathtaking views from second floor deck!

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9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 224000 sq ft

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Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Beulah, MI

Betsie Valley Trail

2 min walk

Benzie Area Historical Museum

19 min walk

Crystal Lake Golf Club

3 min drive

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

31 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Second Floor - bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Second Floor- bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Unit 1 - Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Unit 1 - Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

Unit 2 - Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Unit 3 - bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Unit 3 - bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Unit 6 - bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

6 bathrooms

Second Floor - Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor - Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Unit 1 - Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Unit 2 - Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Unit 3 - Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Unit 6 - Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

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About this property

The Beach House is a turn-of-the-century, twenty-room home that was used as a boarding house for young college women working in the large luxury hotels of the lumbering era in Northwestern Michigan. The charm remains with quaint living rooms, individual kitchens and bathrooms in each of the four living quarters. There is 1 one-bedroom unit, 2 two-bedroom units, and a four bedroom unit which are rented together during the summer months, making it ideal for a family gathering! Starting in the fall of 2024, we are offering smaller spaces at a discounted rate (as listed) during the non-peak months for the upstairs or downstairs units.

Each place includes a flat screen TV with built in DVD, fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, and range. There is a common picnic area and gas grills on the side lawn and a huge deck on the second floor overlooking the lake. If you have a special request, ask to see if we can accommodate it.

The house is located within feet of the east end of Crystal Lake, between the children's playground and boat launch on Beulah's town beach. The bike trail that connects Thompsonville and Frankfort is just around the corner.

There are also several restaurants and shops in this charming community. If you are ready for more exploring, Frankfort, Elberta Beach, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Point Betsie, are all within a short drive.

Hope you enjoy your time in Northern Michigan, regardless of where you stay!

Weekly rentals are from 4:00 p.m. Saturday through 10:00 a.m. Saturday the following week.

If you are considering a trip before Memorial Day and after Labor Day, we may accommodate shorter stays and smaller groups at discount.

Property manager

Nancy and Scott Bradley

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English

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Clean dishes and fridges prior to checkout, please take out trash and move garbage cans to curb for Friday morning pickup.

Guests are required to bring their own beach and bath towels.

Important information

You need to know

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Crystal Mountain. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Beulah, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Valley Trail - 2 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive
Pinecroft Golf Course - 5 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course - 10 min drive
Platte Lake - 11 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - ‬7 min drive
‪Hill Top Soda Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
‪Cherry Hut - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront vacation on Crystal Lake, downtown Beulah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront vacation on Crystal Lake, downtown Beulah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront vacation on Crystal Lake, downtown Beulah?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront vacation on Crystal Lake, downtown Beulah located?

Located in Beulah, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

16 Sept 2024

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

The BEST Family Beach House! What a gem!

My family and I stayed here for an extended weekend for the Michigan Ironman event (4 nights) and rented the entire property. There were 18 of us total, ranging from my parents to my nieces and nephews and we had a blast! Several of us traveled from out of state and the owners, Nancy and Scott, were amazing! They had great communication and accommodated any needs we had! This place was super cute, clean, and in a GREAT location right on the lake! The kids had a blast playing in the lake, on the beach, and on the beach playground. This was a wonderful stay and we have all talked already about coming back in the summer! What an amazing place, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Scott R.

10 Aug 2024

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

A wonderful stay at Beulah Beach House

We had a large, multigenerational family vacation and the Beulah Beach House was the perfect place for us to be together! The individual units with their privacy and ability to either open up or lock off made it easy to put kids to bed at different times and give some folks privacy while still giving us a sense of togetherness! The kitchens were well-stocked, the house came with two propane grills (crucial for cooking big meals), and the property's location across from Beulah Beach is unbeatable. The renovation on this house is fantastic-- we absolutely loved the big decks, the gazebo, and the many seating options (lots of chairs, picnic tables, etc.). Linens, beds and furniture were very comfy and everything was clean and well-appointed. Scott and Nancy were communicative and kind hosts and even arranged a towel rental for us from the local laundromat! (We traveled from afar and couldn't bring our own towels.) 10/10 would stay again in a heartbeat. Such a fantastic experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

14 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful Lake House

This is a beautiful big, 3 story white home with huge porches, 1st & 2nd floor, overlooking Crystal Lake. The entire family enjoyed watching the sunsets each evening from the front porch. My husband & I shared the smaller, older unit 2, located on the first floor which was perfect for us because it provided privacy but also allowed had inside passage to units 1 & 3 or outside passage to all units, including 2nd floor and unit 6 on the top floor. Our 3 sons & families were in the other units. Each of 5 kitchens were well supplied with all we needed. The beds were all comfortable. Living room areas in each of the 5 units were also nice enough. TVs with DVDs in each unit were nice too as well as having Wifi. We also were glad to have access to two out door grills and many tables for meals. Overall, I think this vacation rental was better than others we've rented. The floors were really clean when we arrived. The entire house looked like they definitely have very good cleaners. The only thing I thought I would miss is not having a washer of dryer and not being provided towels or beach towels but that didn't seem to be a problem. It was good that they provided paper towels, dish towels and dish clothes, plus dish soaps. Bathrooms were well supplied with toilet paper and hand soaps. thankful that they did leave one hand towel and floor bath mats in each bath. Overall, I definitely give this home a 5 star rating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2024

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

Lovely beach house

Multi family holiday vacation. First timers in the area during winter and we enjoyed our time. Only 15 minutes from the ski lodge and shopping is close and convenient. The units were clean and stocked with everything we needed. The host responded quickly to questions and was friendly and professional. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

13 Aug 2023

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

Excellent gathering space

This older, historic house feels like a cottage yet with modern amenities and a newly renovated 2nd floor. The units allowed for the 15 of us church friends (6 couples and 3 singles) to have separate sleeping rooms. Each unit can be entered from the outside as well as from the inside. Access to unit 1’s restroom requires passing through a bedroom, but this was doable. I enjoyed using the outside stairs from the 2nd floor deck to Unit 6 on the 3rd floor, as the view of Crystal Lake is so nice. It’s a 10-minute walk to the clean Beulah laundromat and the Cherry Hut, both conveniently near one another. Frankfort and Elberta beaches and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are an easy car ride away. Our group spent much time chatting under the large front porch gazebo and admiring the lake view. We would like to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

29 Jun 2023

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

An Ideal Spot for a Multi-generational Family Gathering

We had a large multigenerational family group and rented the entire property - all units. There are multiple units - some with inside interconnection options. The first floor units require exit and reentry to get to the second and third floors - but no concerns. It was really ideal to ensure each family had their own space - refrigerator, kitchen as well - while still allowing us to have common meals and game time all together - inside or outside on two decks. The location near town, near the beach, near hiking trails, near a playground was also ideal for adults and grandchildren of a wide range of ages. One family’s bedtimes still allowed others to gather for a drink or games, or walk a short distance into town for a drink. The host did a wonderful job communicating and keeping a “hundred year old” or so home in very good shape. The main second floor kitchen was very well stocked with dishes, knives, pans, etc. Two propane grills allowed us to cook for the collective easily. We couldn’t have been more pleased.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

29 Jun 2022

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

Favorite Family VayCay EVER!

I cannot express how awesome this property is. Plenty of room, privacy and extras throughout and super convenient distance to grocery and supply stores. For our group of 18 adult we had 2 gas grills, 5 refrigerators, 6 ovens and any cooking tool you needed. Except for a pizza cutter. Scott, you may need to stock a pizza cutter;-) The owner was a joy to communicate with and the we even met some of his family in our adventures out and about. Let me just say that one week is not enough time to do everything there up in the Beulah area. It doesn't matter if you're a shopper, foodie, brewery/winery nut, adventurer, beach comber, etc. There is something for absolutely everyone at every age. The new Gazebo shelter and beach were amazing! If we could give you more than 5 Stars we would. Beautiful Beaullah!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

25 Jun 2022

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

Family summer vacation

We had our entire family of 17 with 3 generations represented, and we had a great time. Loved Beulah, the beach was right across the street, and there were lots of other activities nearby. Good place for multiple families.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

31 May 2022

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

People time!

I’m the 2nd of four generations that consider Beulah the family place to unwind. This property was ideally suited for me, siblings, and offspring with offspring. Other than a painful neighbor- it was lovely. The house has everything except yardspace. So beautiful- and the owner is awesome.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

10 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Location

This house was great! Perfect location right across the street from the beach. It is also located right behind the cute little downtown of Beulah, MI. Highly recommend renting this house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

16 Aug 2020

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

Family Fun Vacation

Great location. Plenty to do in area for all ages. Look forward to coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Johnbn S., Royal Oak, MI Oakland County

15 Jul 2020

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

Perfect Property on a Perfect Location

The house was perfect. The divided units worked perfectly for our group to give those that wanted privacy their own space. The house is perfectly in the center of the beach right across the street. The street is not busy, very few cars drive across it. The beach is nice. The second floor balcony is very large with many chairs to enjoy the sunsets across the lake. The lawn is large enougn for the kids to play spike ball or jam can. And the side yard is large enough for corn hole. If you are looking for food, the house backs up directly to downtown. Within a 1 minute walk you are on main street with several breweries as options. The food at the breweries is well above expectations. Frankfort is only 9 miles away with excellent food choices. The location to the beach and downtown made this property a better choice for us....no need to drive around. The main unit is nicely updated but the others are dated, but I still give this property high marks.

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

8 Aug 2019

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

Great property for large group

Our family of 8 adults and 12 kids enjoyed this beach house rental. Plenty of room for everyone. Scott and Nancy were very responsive to our questions and concerns. We would recommend this property highly to large groups.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David S.

23 Jul 2019

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

Family reunion

The Beach House was the perfect place for our family reunion. The layout of the house provided a great central gathering and eating area along with separate spaces for each part of our family. The location gave us easy access to the beach and a short walk to the shops in Beulah. The house was very clean and well supplied with kitchen appliances and cookware. The house was very comfortable for all seventeen of us from age one year to those of us in our sixties.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol J., Grayslake, il

9 Jul 2019

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

The Beach House

We do an all family vacation every year at different locations. This was our 22 nd year. We had plenty of space and comfort for our large family reunion. The house was clean, quiet and in a great location. Beulah is a lovely town and so much to do.

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

3 Jul 2019

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

Family Getaway

Great experience for everyone involved! Beulah is a great town, with everything within walking distance. We had 3 families staying for the week with a few little ones running around. The house was perfect, plenty of room for everyone. Sunsets on the upper deck, the beach just across the street. We had the beach to ourselves every morning until about noon. Never too crowded though. We rented from the marina on the lake twice. There are docks to tie off too during the day at the south end of the beach, about a 2 minute walk back to the house. Highly recommend checking this place out for any family/group get together you may be planning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

15 Aug 2018

Always a great time at the beach house! Great job on all the renovations!

We are a large family group of 25, that have been coming to the beach house for at least the last ten years. It’s our favorite place with plenty to do, but also a place to relax and enjoy family. Thanks to Scott & Nancy for all the beautiful renovations, air conditioning, and all the special touches they have made. The small town of Beulah have added new shops & restaurants that we really enjoyed too. We also visited St Ambrose winery that was within about 5 miles, and it was very enjoyable. If you have a large group and like togetherness, but also like your private time, if you like to watch sunsets, if you like being at the beach with a beautiful lake right at your “fingertips” and a small quint town around the block, then I can’t say enough about The Beach House.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

14 Aug 2018

THE PERFECT FAMILY VACATION HOME

I recent stayed in the "Beach House" in Beulah and had one of the best vacations of my life. Located directly across the street from stunningly beautiful Crystal Lake, the house was the perfect headquarters for a reunion with my children, and grandchildren plus my siblings and their children and grandchildren. In all there were close to 35 family members in the area with 17 staying in the house's various 5 apartments. While we were very respectful of the neighbors, we held a family parade in from the house, our own version of the Olympics and a scavenger hunt. All the while, the good natured people of Beulah observed and cheered, and even took part in our shenanigans.. including the local sheriff. The house is equipped with beach toys, a bicycle, and plenty of lawn and deck seating. Each apartment come with anything you could imagine, and the second floor unit (formerly two units) has been renovated and it quite spectacular - both inside and out - and the view from the interior windows and the deck could not be any better. Three of the five units are air conditioned and unfortunately while we were there it was quite warm (and I was in a lower unit without A/C) but we all survived. Who would imagine the need for A/C in Northern Michigan! The local area is jam packed with things to do and the house is located minutes from the wineries of the Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Leelanau Peninsula and the beauty of Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Torch Lake and Crystal Mountain's Alpine Slide... and we visited them all. We also kayaked Crystal Lake, rented a pontoon boat for the week (daily playing in the lakee and watching sunsets,) rented paddle boards and bicycles. We truly took advantage of everything Beulah and the surrounding area had to offer. I reserved the Beach House many months in advance and worked with Scott throughout the process and he made everything flow smoothly. Since our return to real like a week ago I have continue to get emails from everyone saying what a wonderful choice the Beach House in Beulah was. We all would highly recommend this place to ANYONE.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

6 Aug 2018

Great location and a wonderful house.

Renovations on the second floor are top notch and you can’t beat all the room on the balcony and phenomenal sunsets. We enjoyed our second time for a family reunion at Scott and Nancy’s beach front house and it just keeps getting better. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bryce A.

31 Jul 2018

The house

Perfect place for our large group. Plenty of room for people to stay but the house is also broken up in a way that gives you some quiet time when you needed it. The location was perfect too. The beach across the street; restaurants, ice cream, bakery and a market right behind it; and access to a great running trail.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

jim b.

10 Jul 2018

accomodated all 14 of us, we each had privacy but could hang out together as well

some glitches with new construction not being finished, but owner responded to all my calls promptly and took care of everything promptly. We wished the beds were queens vs full, to give couples more room. Overall great and highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brenda G., Grosse Ile, MI

19 Aug 2017

Great summer vacation!

We stayed here for a week with extended family. The house was very spacious with lots of room. Outside comes with grills and picnic tables which provided enough seating for everyone. The public beach was right across the road and was quite clean. This house is close to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

17 Jul 2017

This is a great place for large family reunions with children. Beach, biking, kayaking.

This large apartment style home accommodated our family of 14 adults and 10 children very well. This was excellent for younger children as the sidewalk in front was used for scooters, small bikes. The street in front is a one way street and cars drive by slowly. Still have to watch closely while kids cross the street to the beach and playground. Some of our kids attended the Children's Cognition center one block away where they participated in learning projects and met Quillow the hedgehog and a very friendly snake. We biked the path to Frankfort for lunch, kayaked the Platte River, and we even brought our boat for family tubing. You can tie up your boat at the marina by the playground. The home was clean and had everything you need except towels and Linda, the property manager, was very helpful and friendly whenever we had any questions. The beds were not very comfortable and there are a few cosmetic improvements needed but properties like this are always in a state of repair. We would definitely do it again. LaChiam deli has great food and the ice cream shop across the street has great coffee. Beulah is very laid back but the quality of shops and services is great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

13 Jul 2017

Great family retreat

We came from Denver and met Michigan family. There were 16 adults and 2, 4 year olds and plenty of room. The deck was incredible for sunset and fireworks viewing but there's no shade, no awning or umbrella. There are plenty of nice metal chairs. The beds are comfy. We drove and our kids flew into Traverse City. If we'd flown we would've had to pay for a checked suitcase for the 12 bath towels we brought. The owners don't provide any towels. There's a very nice laundromat but it's not in walking distance. There's no laundry in the house. We had a bad storm and no power for 12 hours. There's not a candle in the house. We had a great time, just letting people know what to expect. The access to the beach and dock are incredible. The playground was a hit with the kids. We went to Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes and Glen Arbor. We also picked raspberries at a nearby farm, Putney's. The park close to the house had a concert. We rented a pontoon boat, jet skis and a tandem bike. The parking for 4 cars in the back is nice. We'll rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

16 Aug 2016

South Shore Rental

Our family stayed at another rental offered by the owners of the Beach House. (The "South Shore Home", (find it at crystallakerentals.net) This is a wonderful large home on the South Shore of Crystal Lake. Although our family has stayed at the Beach House for over 20 years, we needed something a little larger and "all in one unit". The South Shore House fits the bill exactly. Lot's of living space for playing board games, excellent location for launching a boat and great for walking or biking right out the door on South Shore Drive East. We had a wonderful time and look forward to staying there again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Nancy and Scott Bradley

I grew up in Frankfort, but have lived 40 miles outside of New York City for the past 30 years. I have never missed a summer in Northern Michigan, and my wife and I now bring our kids to enjoy the laid back life this area offers.

Why they chose this property

We bought this place sight unseen! I knew the location (on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world), the town (quaint little shops and next to the Rails to Trails entrance), and the area, but hadn't seen the inside of the house. When I finally saw the place first hand, I couldn't believe what an awesome place it was. With separate units, it's perfect for large groups that want to be together for vacation, but not living on top of each other. It suits our family perfectly, and I think it will suit yours as well.

With the help of some talented friends and family, we’ve been taking on winter projects to modernize this home so people can enjoy this beautiful setting for years to come.

What makes this property unique

The water quality of Crystal Lake is incredible, drawing us to Michigan each summer. This house is on the beach, but also in the middle of this quaint village! If you can pull yourself away from the deck and beach, it provides easy access to explore Northwestern Michigan.