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Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!

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Welcome to The Guest House! This is the view of the house from the beach side.
Charming front entryway welcomes you and your family...
The open kitchen features a steel gas stove and lots of small touches.
Upgraded appliances including a Kitchen Aid.
Lovely touches through the house to welcome you!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, beach near Fair Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Crystal Falls Boating Access Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!

This lovingly maintained 4 SEASONS cottage is Waterfront with no road or trail between house and water!! It has a glorious view and private beach on Crystal Lake.

Our calendar is updated in real-time & our seasonal nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' We have a 7 night min May - Sept (Saturday check in only) and a 3 night min the rest of the year.

The cottage is clean and spacious, sleeps 10 with parking for 3 cars. 4 bedrooms (3 on upper level, 1 on main level), 3 full baths. There is a king bed in each of the large upstairs bedrooms, 4 full size twin beds (2 sets of bunk beds) in the third (upper level) bedroom, and a king bed in the fourth (first floor) bedroom.

Spacious living area/tv nook on the upper level landing, fully equipped kitchen with upgraded appliances, open dining and living rooms with oak floors, stunning hand placed working fieldstone fireplace, excellent views of the lake from nearly every room, & upper balcony. Main floor family room with 42' flat screen TV & DVD, 2 full size couches, desk area, deck outside of family room w/patio furniture, full size hammock and both gas and charcoal grills. Laundry room adjacent to kitchen w/washer and dryer.

The beach and amenities - a beautiful sandy beach area, fire pit and swimming dock are provided, firewood is also provided for the fire pit. Very comfortable Adirondack chairs are beachfront ready for your use. The cottage is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake and faces almost due north. There are no steps to the beach, it is just across the beautiful lawn. There is plenty of room to enjoy the beach, fire pit and play games.

Our property is adjacent to the Betsie Valley Trail. Biking or walking to Beulah is 1.4 miles and to Frankfort is a pleasant 8 miles. We are close to Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Frankfort Lighthouse & Beach, Riverside Canoe and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Come and see this and more, there is so much to enjoy. Crystal Lake will tug at your heart. There is a reason our family has had renters who have come every year for 20+ years; this is summer as it was meant to be.

If you are thinking of joining us for fall colors & fishing, Sept/October/November is an amazing time of year here! It is serene and peaceful with so much to enjoy. Things slow down just a bit and our location is ideal for lake or stream fishing. If you prefer to go out on a charter there are plenty to choose from out of Frankfort, only 8 miles away.

Winter fun is another great time to enjoy our lovely cottage! It is located only a few minutes from Crystal Mountain Ski Resort & Spa where the winter fun never ends. Stay with us, close to the fun at a reasonable rate.

We look forward to greeting you any time of year.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 9:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Hope you had a wonderful stay!! As per the rental agreement we ask that before you leave: *all trash is removed to the dumpster *furniture (inside & outside) are returned to where they belong

*beach towels are laundered *dishes & kitchenware are clean & returned to their cabinets *fridge & freezer are empty & clean *floors are broom clean.

I wish you safe travels and truly hope you will come back to see us soon!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

We do not allow gatherings of any kind of friends or guests at the property other than the (maximum of 10) renters at the house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 626747vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

  • beach near Fair Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • beach near Crystal Falls Boating Access Site - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!?

As of 17 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available! on 18 May 2026 start from £439, 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 Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Charming Beachfront Vacation Home On Crystal Lake: July 4th 2026 available! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Betsie Valley Trail and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Benzie Area Historical Museum. Pinecroft Golf Course and Crystal Lake Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, clean, fully-equipped. Amazing lawn and beach area. Located in a quiet, secluded area, no traffic to contend with. Hosts were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect family vacation spot!

The property and house were wonderful, as were the hosts. The furniture and linens need updated as does the online description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

A Perfect Place for our Family

The location and the home layout was absolutely perfect for our family - so private and peaceful. The hosts were lovely and check in could not have possibly been easier. The kitchen was very well equipped and the towels were plentiful. The only exception to a flawless stay was that the furniture is slightly broken down in the main living area.
Right outside one of the doors
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mate S.

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

Crystal Lake Stay

This is a wonderful secluded getaway with a beautiful water front and yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Great Stay

Great quiet location, beautiful grounds and lake access. Perfect trip. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Michigan in the fall

Awesome two weeks up north
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Crystal lake getaway

We had a wonderful week staying with Stephanie and Erik. The house and property are well- appointed, private, and beautiful with easy access to town by car or on the Betsie Valley trail. We felt relaxed and right at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Curt B.

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

Nice cottage for family on Crystal Lake

We had an enjoyable return visit to this cottage on Crystal Lake. It’s good size and located about 20 minutes away from Crystal Mountain, and just a few minutes away from local shops and restaurants. Property owner was very accommodating as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryl M.

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

House on Crystal Lake

The house was lovely and the view incredible. All the amenities you could hope for were available and there was lots to do in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Large, clean, well-stocked home

The lake house was spacious and clean. The owner was always very easy to reach and responsive to any needs. We highly recommend this home to anyone wishing to vacation at Crystal Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn F.

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

Lovely vacation home

This is our 2nd time staying here. Clean, open 1st floor great for hanging out. Beautiful waterfront, Great Lake for swimming. Bedrooms are large and comfortable. Quiet location yet close to downtown for dining and shopping. Hosts are very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

Really Nice Time

we had 10 adults ranging from adult to a 3 month old infant (including a 4 yr old and 2, 2 yr olds). We had a very good stay. Stephanie lives next door and came over to introduce herself and let us know that if we had any questions or issues to just call her. She was very responsive and even stopped by half way through or stay to ask how everything was going. Other than that, we didn’t see them and the week was very enjoyable. The location is great for trips to Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and even an alpaca farm. Overall it was a nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie L.

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

Cleanest property with amazing views!

5 stars!!! We have been visiting Northern Michigan properties for 30 years. This is by far the cleanest property we’ve ever stayed in and the most well equipped kitchen. Property was beautiful. Views from living room and kitchen were perfect. Enjoyed the fireplace too.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Great stay on Crystal Lake!

Our 2 families had a great stay at this property on Crystal Lake. It was our first trip to Michigan and I was impressed by the beauty of the lake itself and the peacefulness of the area. The location of the house is perfect- right on the lake with a very large grassy yard area too. Our kids all loved swimming, fishing, and kayaking in the lake as well as playing in the yard. The house was a great size for 2 families with 2 separate living rooms and a large fully equipped kitchen. The owners live in the house next door and were very friendly and hospitable. They even smoked some fish for us that we caught on a fishing charter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Crystal Lake

Enjoyed the beach, the grassy area to play and the comfortable great room and cable. The dining chairs were in poor shape and we had to repair them ourselves. 4 bedrooms but only 3 bathrooms. Hard to share one with kids. The firepit was great for s’mores. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Norm we are glad you enjoyed your stay! It’s a bit surprising that you didn’t know how many bedrooms and bathrooms were in the home? This is very clear in the listing. I don’t know too many lake cottages that have as many bathrooms as there are bedrooms. With regard to the dining room chairs we have lovely ladderback cane chairs. We have plenty of extras in case they are needed. Such a shame that you did not reach out and let us know that you broke one and needed a replacement.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue M.

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

South Shore

Well equipped kitchen! Nice to have sheets and towels ready to use. The comforters and blankets need to be cleaned after weekly usage. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time and the weather was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
We heard from Sue several times during her stay and each communication was overwhelmingly positive. She never mentioned anything that needed addressing or we certainly would have discussed/resolved it! To answer the specific concern: All comforter covers are removed & laundered each week between rentals. Throw blankets are sanitized and aired out per our cleaning standards.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann S.

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

Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary

We all had a wonderful time. The house was very comfortable. The house provided space and areas to offer privacy for those needing it. Weather was glorious. We walked to town several times, but when we come again I would definitely bring bikes. The hosts, Stephanie and Eric, were so gracious. Thank you again. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee P.

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

Family Time

This was our first time to Crystal Lake and there was so much to explore. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. The lake in the backyard and the bike trail in the front yard were the highlights. We brought bikes and rode on the bike trail everyday. Tennis courts, playground, coffee shop, restaurants and shops are a short bike ride away. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and Traverse City were great day trips. Arcadia Bluffs is a golfers paradise and a great place for dinner where you can enjoy views of Lake Michigan. The house was well stocked with everything you need. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Benzie County Getaway

The property is located in a private, quiet area with Crystal Lake right out the backyard. With three couples, we enjoyed the number of beds & baths not normally available in lake homes. The kitchen was very well stocked and we enjoyed cooking several meals while there. Having a second tv available in the second floor sitting room gave the guys a space to watch sports. The bedrooms were spacious and the property was clean and well-maintained. We enjoy the walking trails as we walked into Beulah one day. The fire pit was really nice and we used the indoor wood burning fireplace on those damp, chilly nights. The weather was not super cooperative, but we were able to enjoy our getaway very much. We were close enough to wineries, fishing, lighthouses and shopping but really enjoyed returning to a quiet piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but needs lots of work

This home is a perfect location with plenty of room and all you need for a lake house. However the home needs LOTS of TLC. The refrigerator is dated and has no door shelves left. There are no baking dishes and many of the frying pans need to be replaced. The toaster didn’t work and there were ants all over the kitchen. The upstairs guest shower has little to no pressure and the mixing valve doesn’t work to provide any hot water. The A/C failed but the owners were aggressive about getting it repaired immediately which was nice. This could be a nice home but for $5600/week it should’ve been much better and it needs lots of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
We work so hard to provide the perfect vacation for our guests! Kevin had my number and reached out when the AC had an issue (fixed within hours) but never mentioned any other issue! I would have appreciated the opportunity to address all issues! The fridge is actually new. The shelf was broken by a renter and parts were on order, it does take time. The kitchen has received so many compliments about how well stocked it is including many pots, pans & baking pans. Maybe Kevin didn’t open all the cabinets? The water heater is kept at a safe heat but we would have been happy to turn it up. We are on a well so the pressure is going to be what it is, a lake house not a hotel. No-one else has complained? As for ants, this is the first I hear of it! We have never ever had ants at that house. In fact we have a monthly ongoing service with Orkin who takes care of any issues. I’m not sure why Kevin chose to post such a negative review but we would have appreciated the opportunity to speak to him about his thoughts as I always like to make things better! What Kevin didn’t mention was all the extra ways we went out of the way to make his trip memorable. Hopefully in looking at the many, many 5 star reviews (and 5 Star average before today) you get a better idea of the magical vacation our guests experience at this special place…
Verified

6/10 Okay

Candace P.

I have never given a poor review before, but here goes. For this price—there should be sheets that are not so old the elastic doesn’t stretch. Each of us (except in the bunk room) woke in the night tangled in fitted sheets that no longer fit. The poor threads had long ago balled up making the sleeper there may be sand in the bed. The only way to know was to get up and walk to the main light switch for the room. This is because these people hate bedside tables and lamps from what I could gather. That was probably to hide the jail pillows. (Photo attached). Is that blood?????We were greeted on arrival with the “Landlord” next door interrupting our unpacking to give us a list of rules. And to inform us there was one evening we were not permitted to use the fire pit outside-as it is shared and it was their daughter’s birthday. We went out and bought a coffee pot for the week and gave it to my single young adult nephew to keep at the end of the week. Mr. Coffee had seen far better days and took over 40 minutes to brew a pot of coffee that first morning. That’s just too long. Mid day my sisters were swimming and listening to music on a portable speaker. It was not LOUD. We’re 50, loud music is no longer our jam. A little mello 70’s, just loud enough to hear when you are waist deep. Here comes the Landlord. We were informed there are no speakers of any kind permitted at
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Amazing location and beautiful property

Our extended family of 10 had an amazing week at this beautiful house. We loved the layout of the property - the waterfront is right across the lawn, so we could easily go back and forth from the house without lugging a lot of stuff. The lake is gorgeous - perfectly clear water and not too cold for swimming. We rented kayaks and stand up paddle boards from Adventure Sports in Beulah and used them every day. One of our favorite things about this location was the bike path right behind the house. It’s a short easy bike ride or walk into Beulah where we enjoyed the shops and restaurants. Or for the more adventurous, the trail goes all the way to the shore of Lake Michigan in Frankfort, which is a fun ride or run. The house was very well equipped; there wasn’t anything we needed that we couldn’t find. We were even pleasantly surprised to find inflatable water tubes and sand toys. We liked that we were dealing directly with the owners when booking, not a property management company. The hosts were very welcoming and responsive to messages. They live next door and came over to say hello when we first arrived. They were in and out of the garage storage area at the house a few times, but mostly we didn’t see them all week. The only negative thing I can say about the house is that the bed pillows were pretty old and flat — you may want to bring your own if you book this place. All in all, highly recommend! We hope we’ll be able to come back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Sheila B.

Beautiful view of Crystal Lake

This would be a wonderful house for a family to enjoy with a large lot for lawn games and a spacious, well equipped kitchen. Three of the bedrooms have king size beds which can be difficult to find. The house also sits on the Betsie Valley Trail which is great for biking, walking, and running. It is close to the town of Beulah and Frankfort for shopping, restaurants, and biking/kayaking/paddle board rentals. The house was equipped with some paper products, hand soap and laundry products that aren't always provided at rentals. Wireless and 2 large TVs were also a bonus for rainy days. There are some things needing improvement. There are no bathroom mats on the floor, no reading lamps in the main living area, and no ceiling fans in the upper bedrooms which made it stuffy up there even on cooler days. No beach chairs are provided, so you have to bring your own or drag the 2 wooden Adirondack chairs down to the lake area. The description lists a dock and fire pit, but it needs to read as a "shared" dock and fire pit, as it is shared between the 2 neighboring homes. This is fine if your group is renting both homes, but this was not the case for us and the neighbors used both of them consistently. It would be helpful to have a folder of the rules and requirements, as we had to keep going to the website and the confirmation emails for information, and the checkout time was confusing-listed as 9:00 a.m in one place and 11:00 a.m. in another. For us, as 3 adult couples, the experience was a 3 1/2 star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Thank you for coming to stay with us! I appreciate your compliments and thoughts but want to address some point you made so that it is clear for you and our future guests. I have nice white fluffy bath mats that were purchased for each bathroom. Not sure why you did not see them? The houses were designed with very high ceilings which do not accommodate fans, so to best circulate the air you might have opened a window as most of our guests do. We also have several box fans in the closets for use if needed. As it got hotter we had the AC vents switched to blow more upstairs which was a perfect solution for the family after yours. They mentioned it and we actioned immediately, the same day. Our lovely 850 ft of beach front is one of the nicest on the lake and has five docks, 2 fire pits and nine beaches to share among the 8 houses in our condo. It is clear in all our our literature (including that which is sent with the very first confirmation before any payment is made) that the entire frontage and all amenities are available and our guests can use any area they choose. Each typically uses the beach in front of their house but that is not mandatory. There are at least 60 beach chairs and 5 benches along the water front, I am confused as to why you could not find chairs to use? I also left you a note (with a bottle of wine & some chocolates) to be received upon your arrival with my cell number in case you needed anything at all. Most of these questions were misunderstandings and would have been cleared up in minutes had you called. We are very responsive! One guest asked if we had a crock pot in the house and we did not but we provided one within the hour. Many guests text me with questions and I answer immediately. I wish you had simply asked for my assistance, I would have appreciated the opportunity to help. As for checkout time, that is very clear in the reservation confirmation. It is 9am. No one else has misunderstood this so I am not sure where you got a different time from? Again, a quick call would have helped clear up any misunderstandings. I have now taken your advice and printed out a copy of the confirmation information and have it up on the fridge for all to see. I hope this response has helped, and that you will come back to see us and give us another chance to make your vacation everything you hope it to be. With regards, Stephanie Lipson
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Janine D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not even remotely luxurious but paid a fortune

Price paid reflected a luxury accommodation . This dump couldn't be further from that. Ancient broken down uncomfortable furniture. Bedding is old, polyester,& not even remotely warm covers. Pillows flat as pancakes. Mold growing in master toilet and skylight in master bedroom. Mattresses cheap & uncomfortable. All the furniture looks like it was garbage picked. High chair was from the 60s or 70s and sticky . Never in my life have I ever encountered mice on a beach until this place! Yard looks like a jungle that hasn't been maintained at all. "Grill" was charcoal & it wasn't supplied. Walls were marked up and looked dirty. Windows absolutely filthy. No Roku, fire stick or other streaming service . Cheap old cd player with 2 cds. 4 books on the book shelf. Magazines on bakers rack were decades old. This place hasn't been updated since it was built. Wobbly cheap faucets. Filthy old shower curtains! Host lives next door & uses the garage in this place to saw & do whatever while you're on site. Doesn't allow cancellation &when I asked to cancel due to health issues and personal tragedy she said she would. Then strung me along for months until announcing her "husband" was the official owner & she couldn't refund me w/o his permission (she's the host on vrbo!) & he said they were under no obligation to refund me at all. Then lied to vrbo about what she said and they believed her. Don't rent from these evil people! They only care about $$$$ for themselves not you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
When her husband divorced her, this guest called and tried to get out of the reservation in order to get the money he paid for it to pocket his money! She harassed me for months. When she realized I could not do that she finally stopped calling. I was glad to greet her when she arrived but after the few people she arrived with left within 2 days we became concerned- her car never moved and she was clearly by herself for most of 2 weeks. The next communication was a text saying she was leaving a few days early because she was not feeling well. Sadly, though we provided a beautiful cottage for her and her family she decided to leave a nasty review. All I ask is that you read the many happy reviews from our guests and know this one was done specifically in retribution because she is mad not to have been able to bully us into giving her a full refund of her ex-husband’s money.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Without Question the Best VRBO on Crystal Lake!

What a pleasant find on Crystal Lake! Wonderful secluded property on the water w/ a wide, sandy beach. Large grassy backyard w/ pretty white birch trees between house and lake. Interior of the home is very open and spacious w/ nice separation of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Well stocked kitchen w/ all sorts of appliances! Two family gathering areas- one downstairs and one upstairs. Nice primary bedroom retreat w/ lakeside covered porch. Fireplace and outside fire pit. Home sits right on the Betsie Valley Trail- great for walking into Beulah or biking to Frankfort. Extremely gracious hosts Stephanie and Erik. Not sure you can find a genuinely nicer home to rent on all of Crystal Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Stephanie Lipson

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This property is part of land that has been in the family since the Civil War! We have come up every summer to Crystal Lake and eventually built our own home here on the Family Compound. Our kids have spent their summers here since they were born. It is a magical place where summer can be shared with your loved ones! Our eldest daughter just had her wedding at the lake. Well, it was actually ON the lake as the wedding took place on a platform in the water just off the beach. Maybe you saw the picture on ESPN? It was broadcast during the Little League World Series that our son was playing in for the Taney Dragons. He was transported back to the lake by special permission of the league between games as he was in his sister's wedding. When you come to stay at the Guest House, stop over any time, we are right next door!

Why they chose this property

We live next door! This house belonged to family and when the opportunity arose we stepped up to buy it and keep it in the family. It's a great house. It was built in 1993 by a family member and had one owner until we bought it. We have totally refurnished it and had a lot of fun with upgrading the kitchen and adding fun touches. I hope you love it as much as we do...

What makes this property unique

This is one of the few houses around Crystal Lake that have no road or public walking path between the house and the lake! Simply stroll down the lawn and enjoy the beach and lake in privacy.

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