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On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town

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View from the water
In the lake in front of the house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Betsie Valley Trail
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunk bed room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Ground floor bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Second floor bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Second floor bedroom # 3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Basement bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom attached to upstairs bedroom #3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Main floor half bath

Toilet

Masterbath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town


Beautiful large home, right on crystal lake, with a walk out basement that takes you right to a private sandy bottom clear water beach.
Within walking or kayaking distance to downtown Beulah that has - grocery, restaurants, pubs, ice cream, etc.
Ride your bicycle (on a beautiful bike trail) to Frankfort for even more options.
The house is stocked with lake toys, life vests, indoor games, and a pool table to enjoy with friends and family.
Enjoy the best sunset views of crystal lake from the large deck or rent a boat from the Crystal Lake Marina and enjoy a peaceful large all sports lake.

For Fall-Winter: The house is within 15 mins from Crystal mountain, with ample storage for winter gear in the attached garage. Multiple cozy spaces in the house, with 2 fireplaces - for cozy Michigan winters.

Folks, we have 3 security cameras outside the property. 1 pointing at the driveway, 2 pointing at the beach. There are no cameras inside the house or anywhere else.

Village of Beulah Short Term Rental Registration # 22004

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No mooring of water crafts at the dock.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1629244vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Betsie Valley Trail - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Fair Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 67.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Five Shores Brewing - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Crystal Lake, Newly Remodeled, Best Views & Location, Walk to town located?

Located in Beulah, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Crystal Lake and Betsie Valley Trail. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 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. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & great house!Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely home provided every comfort and convenience for our family of 11, including one toddler. We were fortunate to have had perfect weather for sightseeing and shopping in Beulah,Traverse City, and up the Leelanau Peninsula---and for taking in the beautiful views of Crystal Lake, just steps away from where we slept. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. The home is perfect for a large family vacation with plenty of room and beds for all. The included kayaks and paddle boards were a hit with the kids. The location and host are great and highly responsive!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele d.

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

Family trip

This vacation home is absolutely gorgeous. Perfect location on Crystal Lake. It is modern and spotless! I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

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

Walkable location, big home

We stayed at this property with a group of adult ladies for a weekend getaway. The house is clean and comfortable, plenty of space for a group. We loved that we were able to walk into town for dinner and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

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

Awesome Family Beach Vacation

Our family had 7 adults and 2 babies (both under 1 y/o). This was the perfect spot for us to relax with the little ones and for others to kayak and have outdoor fun. The house was fully stocked and lots of thoughtful touches for kiddos/families. Highly recommend !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kendra. We were glad to host you and your group.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

What a great place to stay!

The property was fabulous. Crystal lake was literally outside your door. The owners have kayaks for use as well as paddle boards. There was a fire pit for fires. The house was clean and anything you needed was there. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome. We had such a great time with the beach so close to the house. The sunsets were amazing. The management team very responsive. We had no problems but they kept in touch with us several times during our stay. The house worked out beautifully for us. I took my two daughters and their families. They all had separate areas and room for the kids. We had plenty of space for everyone. The house was filled with anything you might need. And it was so clean when we checked in. I love when an owner keeps cleaning stuff handy. They had brooms and dust pans handy. So we could clean up the sand that the kids drugged in. They had a hand sprayer that had both cold and hot water to help with that. We were close to anything g you might want to do as well. Ice cream and the cherry restaurant was across the street. There was a quirky little animal place at the end of our street worth checking out if you have little ones. We hope to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Wonderful Family Get-together

We recently enjoyed our third family vacation at the cottage. We love the location, the perfect view of Crystal Lake as well as easy walking distance to Beulah. The cottage is a perfect fit for our family, this year spanning children’s ages from four to fourteen. The lower level bunk area/tv room is a great area for the teenagers, and the four-year old spent many hours enjoying the beautiful sandy beach. The kayaks and paddle boards are always an attraction and a nice addition to fun along with the fire pit for S’mores. While the cottage was undergoing some renovation, the owners made every effort to guarantee that our stay would be comfortable and all that we expected from our previous stays. This year we enjoyed a beautiful new kitchen with gorgeous appliances and countertops. Another new bathroom is planned for next year. Communication with the owners is exceptional. We have already booked for 2024 and can’t wait to see the completed renovations next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

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

Beautiful Lake House

This beautiful home checked all of the boxes for my family's vacation needs. It is situated right on the shores of Crystal Lake, within walking distance to town, has a private beach, lots of space and was clean! The well-appointed kitchen had everything we needed for meal preparation, as well as two dishwashers and two refrigerators. There were plenty of dishes and silverware, including plastic items for the kids. The bathrooms and bedrooms were roomy with kleenex, towels and toilet paper provided. The beach was clean and the water was warm and shallow. The owner provided paddle boards and kayaks, which we enjoyed very much, and there was a closet full of beach towels provided, as well. The town of Beulah is a short 10 minute walk away, and there you will find a few restaurants and a coffee shop. Not much in the way of shops, though. The Family Fare Grocery store is a short 10 minute drive away, and it had everything we needed. There is a wood-burning fire pit on the beach, but you will need to purchase your own firewood. There are walking paths and bike trails nearby. The town of Frankfort is a short drive away and has shops, restaurants, and a nice park for the kids to play in. Glen Arbor is 30 minutes north, with shops and restaurants. The owners of this property were very responsive to any questions or concerns we had during our stay. Any text we sent was returned within minutes. Highly recommend this property. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family vacation. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great property

The backyard was the best for all of our friends to hang out at and enjoy all day and night long. All 14 people slept comfortably all weekend. A short walk to a cute brewery with great food. Sitting outside one night we saw the northern lights!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Spectacular

Best sunsets ever in this generously equipped home. We rode bikes to Lake Michigan on fantastic trail, enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards, savored delicious home grilled dinners on the deck overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake. Easy access to fresh produce market, Dairy King, great golf and more. We were two families -- 11 total -- and all had comfortable accommodations. Great linens! Shhhh....don't tell anyone ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Another Great Vacation

We found this property last year, returned again, and have already booked for next year. The home is perfect for our family, especially the lower level where teenage grandchildren have their own bunk space, bathroom, huge tv and ping pong table. The property is equipped with kayaks and paddle boards which we all used and enjoyed. Communication with the owners is excellent, and they text occasionally to be sure our week is going well and answer any questions. We all love the location and take full advantage of Beulah, the bike trail, and, of course, the spectacular sunsets. We can’t wait for our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

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

Great family stay!

Beautiful lake front, with sandy bottom entrance, great for kids play and parents relaxing. Easy walk to so many great restraints, and activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Beautiful home with an even more stunning view

My children and I stayed here for a short fall trip visit. We loved the stay and having the water just steps away made the week. There were many rooms to choose from, allowing us all to spread out and relax. The town is just a short walk away, and they have a few shops for your convenience. The hone came with kayaks, paddle boards, and all the water toys you could want. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Feels like a tropical getaway

Crystal Lake is so gorgeous and so is this house. We went for a girls weekend and it was so perfect! Enough room, bathrooms, and things to do that we could enjoy the house, each other and our own privacy. We rode the bikes in to town and made food there both was fun. The view and being able to hear waves crashing around you at night felt like we were on the ocean. Very special spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Place

Your place was perfect for our family gathering. It's better and roomier than the pictures show. The location was great for the many available activities. We really enjoyed the kayaks, paddleboards and bikes. Thanks for answering our questions quickly. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Restful Lake Retreat

We came here to relax before the Ironman 70.3 Michigan race and it fit the bill perfectly! Ideal location on the peaceful Crystal Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

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

Love crystal Lake

Thank you for the opportunity to rent your home. It was a great time for all. The layout was great, lake views from every room, Really appreciated the use of kayaks, paddle boards and bikes. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

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

End of summer fun

This property is exactly like the pictures! I had six adults and we had plenty of space. Spent all of our time at the beach and on the water. The dock is new and very safe and sturdy. The kayaks and paddle boards were so much fun. The beds were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels and beach towels! Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Crystal Lake house

Just amazing! Fun time for all! The best location to enjoy the lake! Beautiful sunset every evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

What a wonderful week!

We had a wonderful week on crystal lake! The house was filled with everything we needed to cook, clean, rest, entertain, swim, kayak, paddle board, and then some! Great communication with owners and person who cleans. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

A Perfect Stay

We have rented on Crystal Lake for years, and this property was by far the best for our family. We love the location on Center Street with easy access to Beulah, the Cherry Hut, and the “long view” of the lake with beautiful sunsets. The beach area is beautiful, sandy with a great dock, fire pit, and yard. The outdoor “toys” are plentiful with kayaks, paddle boards, basketball, bikes, etc., which we all enjoyed. The house is spacious, nicely appointed and so well stocked with all linens and beach towels. Communication with the owners has been great. We have already booked for next summer and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Prayush & Hollie

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We have a rather international family. My wife Hollie Anderson, grew up in Northern Indiana, while I (Prayush Saraswat), grew up in Mumbai, India. Hollie is a German teacher, and Prayush works in the hi-tech/software industry. We have two kids, Sam Anderson Saraswat and Leena Anderson Saraswat. They both enjoy playing Violin. Sam is now at MSU studying political science, and Leena is finishing high school. They both love this lake house. We all love to travel and have traveled to 6 continents. Our interests are reflected in the house and furnishings.

Why they chose this property

We have vacationed in this area for years, and have always dreamed if buying a house on the lake here. We particularly enjoy the clear water of Crystal lake and activities in Frankfort. It is our favorite place in the world to vacation. We thought this house could easily accommodate friends and family, and would be great for us to just walk out to the beach. We are glad it came up for sale in 2019.

What makes this property unique

Right on the beach. Walk or Kayak to Beulah downtown (including 5th shore brewery). Enjoy sports on Crystal Lake. Bike to Frankfort. Close to Platt River for kayaking. 15 mins to Cristal Mountain. Close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

Languages:

English, German
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