Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck
Our cottage has a beautiful private sandy beach with sandy lake bottom too, with lots of seating and toys. Our cottage is ideal for 5 (our price is based on 6 guests) and we have had up to 11 with enjoyment for all. For sleeping we have a QUEEN SLEEP NUMBER BED in main bedroom (sleeps 2). There is a double bed in lower level bedroom plus another all purpose room/bedroom with twin trundle bed (sleeps 2). We have had guests bring their own air mattresses and bedding to fit more people. We can discuss this, we are pretty much happy if you are.
Amazing view in the main living area. Brand new open kitchen including cooking utensils, stove/oven/air fryer, microwave, toaster, refrigerator/freezer and coffee maker. This is a beautiful kitchen. I am very proud of. Bar sits 4-6 comfortably with two tables on deck. There is also a table at the deck on the beach with a large awning for shade. And a bar at the beach.
We have a charcoal grill for guest and there is a cooler down at the beach for guests as well under the awning.
The deck has a fantastic view with seating.
There are lots of toys for the little one down at the beach. While supplies last... Parents must get the toys our for their child. Parents must put the toys away for the next guest. Many parents trust their children to do it and this does not work. The parents must make sure the toys are back where they belong.
For the adults there is a canoe, 2 kayaks, All while supplies last... We store our pontoon on the dock that we use from time to time but other than that the beach is private. Please don’t let anyone on the pontoon.
This cottage is our happy place.
We waited our entire lives to find this home on Crystal lake. It was built by a student of Francis Lloyd Wright and you can see it in his attention to detail and love he put into this house. When I walk into my cottage my troubles just seem to melt away from my shoulders. I can breathe easier. I sleep better.
I wake up in the mornings and have my coffee on the peaceful balcony and watch the quiet, calm lake and just breathe.
I make a pitcher of iced tea and take it out to the beach along with my favorite book and read until the sun tells me it's time to jump in the lake or float on my float tubes. I usually end up in the kayak or on a paddle board watching the sandy bottom go by and counting fish.
When we start to get hungry we bbq on the grill. In the evening we light a fire in the lake side fire place and make smores as we watch the sun set. Then we search for constellations and count shooting stars. Our beach is pretty private so I usually end up sneaking back into the lake for a midnight swim to cool down, float on my back and watch the stars some more. Then we go sit in the balcony for a late night glass of wine. We go to bed and get lulled to sleep by the lapping of the lake on the shore line.
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Point Betsie/Lake Michigan 5 miles, Down Town Frankfort - Tree City and the Pier 7 miles - with miles of beach to walk, Down Town Beulah 5 miles, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park 19 miles, Traverse City (National Cherry Festival and Concerts) 36 miles, Interlochen Arts Center (lots of concerts) 23 miles, wineries/distilleries, drive in theater 6 miles, golf courses including Crystal Downs 5 miles, Arcadia Bluffs 22 miles, Pinecroft 6 miles, Champion Hill 9 miles, Crystal Lake Golf Course 5 miles, Crystal Mountain 15 miles, casinos, tubing/canoeing, hiking and biking trails, Gwen Frostic Nature Center 7 miles
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Private Crystal Lake Beach, walk downtown Beulah! Biweekly & monthly discounts.
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please stay safe and be polite to the neighbors
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No wet pets inside, or on furniture/linens, all debris removed from beach/property, an adult must be with pet at all times
No glass on beach - Because of township ordinance there are no fireworks allowed on property
Important information
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Property # 759323vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Please stay safe and be polite to the neighbors
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Beulah
Located in Beulah, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 27.1 km
Traverse City Beach - 52 min drive - 74.7 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 8 min drive
Five Shores Brewing - 9 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Parkview Taproom - 17 min drive
Stormcloud Brewing Company - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck on 10 Jun 2026 start from £290, 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 Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Crystal Lk Cottage AMAZING Prvt Sandy Lake Biweekly monthly discount - new deck located?
This Beulah cottage is on the beach, 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course. Old Indian Trail and Platte Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Msg was accommodating and responsive. We loved the beach. This is such a good spot for a family, clear water, private area, wish I were there
Justin H.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you so much Justin. We hope you come back soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cris S.
6 Jun 2018
Excellent house, location and hosts
Enjoying a fire on Crystal Lake in the evening or kayaking in the morning are just two highlights. Spacious, well stocked home close to nice restaurants and all that northern Michigan has to offer. We had a perfect time, and can’t recommend it highly enough!
Cris S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us Chris we can’t wait for your return.
Loved our stay. The waterfront view and beach are incredible. The owner was quick and kind with her responses. Easy check in and out. Will definitely go back.
Meg is the best hostess and the property is magical.
Gabrielle K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2023
Gabrielle, we cannot wait to have you and your family back! Thank you so much for choosing Our Home. You are absolutely amazing guests. I can’t believe how clean the house was and you even did the laundry for us. That was such a treat for us!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
We had a wonderful time at this property. Our host did a great job of communicating with us, the cottage had absolutely everything we needed. Crystal lake and this part of Michigan is just gorgeous. Very friendly people in the area.
Pam S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We loved having you stay with us Pam. We can’t wait to have you come stay again. We will be ready If you ever want to come stay with us again.
Great place to stay. Cottage was very clean and comfy. Owners have thought of everything you could need. Really enjoyed the beach and the beautiful lake-kayaks and SUPs were lots of fun to use. Meg was always quick to answer all inquiries and questions and was a great host.
Shelly R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much. We can’t wait to have you visit again soon. 😉
The property was exactly as advertised. Beautiful view and great sandy beach. Loved the kayaks and stand up paddle boards! Meg had some nice personal touches that made the experience top notch.
Nathan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Oh thank you so much Nathan.
We loved having you and your family stay with us.
We hope you can return soon.
It was just as described and my family enjoyed it. From smore's on the beach, fishing crystal lake, kids swimming, and relaxing in the mornings and evening on deck, it was all perfect for our short getaway. Plus located close to many area attractions. Plus Meg was very responsive to the few questions we had (she had answered most before we even had to ask).
Greg M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Greg. We hope you and your family get to return. We would love to have you come stay with us again.
We had a wonderful week at Meg’s beautiful house and beach! The house is clean and well kept with great views of the lake, we loved having our morning coffee on the deck overlooking the water! The beachfront is ideal and private, complete with water toys and a covered patio to allow for a break from the sun on very sunny days! All in all, we loved our stay and it was the perfect cozy beach cottage!
Molly D.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We sure loved having you as our fantastic guests. You kept our home so clean! Thank you. We can’t wait for your return.
We loved everything about this stay. First and foremost this beach is phenomenal and Crystal Lake is stunning. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable place to relax after being on the lake! They have thought of everything and the little details make a world of difference. We have visited several homes on these travel sites and this was by far the cleanest! Loved everything about it and hope to be back soon!
Sami M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for coming. We can’t wait for your return.
Cozy house with amazing private beach, dock, and gazebo across the street. Sitting on the dock in the morning was incredibly peaceful. The water was shallow enough my 4yr old could play in it. There were lots of things already there like kayaks, beach toys for kiddos, board games inside - it made it easy to stay occupied. Location is close to Sleepy Bear dunes and Frankfort for dinners. Loved our stay!
Michelle V.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for choosing our home Michelle. Please come back soon.
Had an amazing week at this cottage. Everything about the property was amazing - layout, amenities, location, host. Couldn’t have asked for a better host (who even texted to check on us when she got severe weather alerts!). Would come back in a heartbeat.
Tommy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you Tommy! We can’t wait to have you and your family return!!! WOW It was such an amazing surprise to even have the beach raked! No one has ever done that before. Thank you for taking such amazing care of our home.
The house has so much character! I felt at home. The goodie bag that the host provided was a fantastic bonus!
It was in the low 70s when we visited but my kids did not care. They swam, we kayaked, we even rented a boat from the Marina down the road.
Thank you Meg!
The house was the perfect size and location. We had dinner on the deck almost every night overlooking the lake. The lake water was crystal clear and the beach area was pristine. Meg the owner was quick to respond to my questions. We’d drive 14 hours again to stay there!!!
Laura S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
We loved having you as our quest and hope for your quick return. 😉. Thank so much for taking such GREAT care of our home.
Very unique home! Awesome views of the lake from the house deck. House had all the necessary items for a comfortable stay. Spiral stairs were a challenge to navigate with luggage and groceries.
Debra F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us Debra. We can’t wait for your return. I completely agree about the spiral stairs. We are saving up to work on a future project of adding an additional set of wide straight stairs.
Can’t wait to see you again.
We spent the long Memorial Day weekend here and it was beyond our wildest expectations. The beach area was cozy and kept the kids entertained all day. The house was so comfortable, from the large windows and balcony to the spiral staircase. We spent the one chilly overcast day exploring the dunes and nearby towns. Driving through the tree lined roads was so much fun. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer!
Don P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Don thank you so much! Thank you for coming and thank you especially for the children’s notes. They were such a wonderful surprise. We can’t wait for you to come back.
We stayed here with our 2 small children and had a blast. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Meg was available to help us and easy to communicate with. We love architecture and appreciated the unique style of the cabin. We had a blast at the private beach and had fun using the fire pit and roasting marshmallows. We also enjoyed how close the property was to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Frankfort. Looking forward to hopefully staying again.
Erica E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2023
Thank you Erica! We can’t wait to have you stay again. Thank you for mentioning how close we are to everything. I forget how close we are. Once I get to the cottage I don’t want leave. 😊
Meg's cottage was a great place to stay as I celebrated a milestone birthday with family. Her updates to the cottage as well as the beach are so nice. We felt very comfortable and loved sitting on the deck in the morning drinking coffee. Meg had everything you could need for making a meal in the beautiful kitchen. We spent a lot of time at the beach going in the water and just hanging out. It was quite hot when we were there and the water felt great. We appreciated the water toys for our use. The beach felt very private and we loved eating dinner on the patio by the water. Meg's cottage is a great place to stay and I would love to come back!
Excellent location was so peaceful and very quiet. Beach And water area perfect for any age we had a 2 yr old with us water shallow at the edge and plenty of sand to play in. Owners have thought of everything you could need .
Property was extremely clean and well organized. Very relaxing get away . If we get up in that area again we will definitely stay again. Also owner responds very quickly. Thanks had a great time......
We had the best 3 days/3 nights at the lake! The deck and beach area were perfect. Our kids loved playing off the dock and in the sand. We enjoyed the kayaks too. The house is complete with all the necessities. The kitchen was stocked well and the living space was enough for our family of five to relax comfortably. We enjoyed sunsets and sunrises from the front deck. The only concern we had were cars driving fast down the road directly in front of the house. 5/5 stay!
kelly l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We hope you come stay with us again soon.
About the host
Hosted by Meg Hubbard
I was born and raised in Benzie County. My husband and I had an adult foster care home -Frankfort Senior Care Home- with 12 elderly clients living with us. I took care of people for nearly 25 years. We currently own Bayshore Tire and Auto in Elberta. We don't get much free time but we spend all the free time we can get on Crystal Lake.
Why they chose this property
This cottage is our happy place.
I love how easy it is to get to everywhere we want to go. All the attractions are close by and easy to get to.
We waited our entire lives to find this home on Crystal Lake. It was built by a student of Francis Lloyd Wright and you can see it in his attention to detail and love he put into this house. When I walk into this cottage my troubles just seem to melt away from my shoulders. I can breathe easier and even sleep better.
I wake up in the mornings and have my coffee on the peaceful balcony and watch the quiet, calm lake and just breathe.
I make a pitcher of iced tea and take it out to the beach along with my favorite book and read until the sun tells me it's time to jump in the lake or float on my float tubes. I usually end up in the kayak or on a paddle board watching the sandy bottom go by and counting fish.
When we start to get hungry we bbq on the grill. In the evening we light a fire in the fire pit and make smores as we watch the sun set. Then we search for constellations and count shooting stars. Our beach is pretty private so I usually end up sneaking back into the lake for a midnight swim to cool down. Then we go sit in the balcony for a late night glass of wine. We go to bed and get lulled to sleep by the lapping of the lake on the shore line.
What makes this property unique
When I stepped into the living room and saw the wall of glass overlooking the lake I knew this was our home. It has the wood functionality my husband wanted and the views of the lake and private beach I needed. I just have to take a deep breath of relief each time I get to stay here.
I love the whimsy of the spiral stair case and the glow in the dark star stickers on the ceiling as i fall asleep. I love going to sleep to the sound of the gentle sound of the water reaching for the shore.
My stress melts away there. The cottage has a washer and dryer so i don't have to lug our clothes around. I can see the lake while i do dishes - making even the chores easier.
The basement has two large doors that open up under the veranda so even on a a rainy day you still get to enjoy the outside and we love to watch the storms come in.
There is plenty of outdoor seating and an awning to protect you from the sun and help you keep cool. There is even a place to hang your wet towels at the beach.
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