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Delight in this rare opportunity for seclusion on Crystal Lake. Enjoy natural wonders while staying in this unique home. The Lodge is nestled in 3 acres of woods, and enjoys lake views out of both the front and the back of the home. Your 150 foot private beachfront on Crystal Lake is directly across the road from the house, 160 feet from your vacation home to the water's edge. Round Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore adjoin the property to the north and a creek meanders through. Deer, fox, sandhill cranes, (green herons this year!) and bald eagles are frequent visitors. This is a bird lovers paradise.

The Lodge is clean and spacious. There is plenty of room to find private spaces even if you are with a larger group. The fully furnished five bedroom/three bath home sleeps 2 - 12. The two story great room features a field stone wall with a gas fireplace. The loft has 2 bedrooms each with a private deck and spectacular views. Lodge rooms are appointed with artwork from local artists, and the home has many "green" features. We are excited to be adding solar panels are being added this year!

A screen 'sleeping' porch with a full size futon couch is attached to one of the main floor bedrooms. The porch over looks Round Lake. The porch can be a quiet place to escape with a book, away from the common areas. Also a real treat for sleeping, the porch offers the comforts of home and the sights, sounds & smells of sleeping outdoors.

The Lodge works well for multiple families & groups. It can also provide a tranquil retreat space for smaller gatherings. It is well suited for reunions of family and friends, yoga retreats, spa weekends, long weekends with the guys or gals, as well as a base location for wedding parties.

The Lodge is located seven miles from the MDNR boat launch on the south side of Crystal Lake. The sandy private beach on Crystal Lake offers a safe, secluded area perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and sailing. If you are bringing or renting a boat, please provide your own mooring. Beach amenities include a dock and a fire pit at the water's edge.

And while we hope for good weather during your stay, the house is equipped with a large generator that turns on automatically in the event of a power outage.

The surrounding area has much to offer for outdoor recreation and site seeing. Nearby communities of Beulah, Frankfort and Empire are unique, charming, and free of traffic and chain stores. Galleries, boutiques and fine dining restaurants abound. We are happy to make recommendations to our favorite restaurants, breweries, wineries and award winning distilleries, all in the immediate area. Point Betsie lighthouse is a 5 mile drive or bike ride from the Lodge. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, begins right here, in our back yard. M-22 is a lovely drive through the park to Lake Michigan beaches, the Platte River, the dune climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Frankfort is a deep water port on Lake Michigan with public boat access. There are many good charter captains in the area for salmon and trout fishing on the big lake. There are seven outstanding golf courses within 20 minutes. Located 2 miles from Crystal Downs Country Club and 24 miles from Arcadia Bluffs, the Lodge is a perfect location for golf weekends.

Fresh, locally grown products are readily available at farmer's markets & farm stands. A wide variety of mostly organic local produce, eggs and meats, flowers, syrups and honey are easily available. Northwestern Michigan wine country is just to the north with over 20 tasting rooms in Leelanau County.

This home is a treasure and a true sanctuary, providing an escape on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Please contact us if you have questions or would like a tour.