Welcome to your perfect retreat overlooking beautiful Crystal Lake, an azure blue and green crystal clear 10,000-acre lake. Relax and unwind listening to whispering pines, lapping waves and star-gazing as you lounge on Adirondack chairs on the deck around the fire table after taking advantage the local sights. The cottage has windows on almost on every side providing light and showcasing the beautiful views of the wooded lots around it, making it feel a little like a treehouse on the lake.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
We have a local property manager that lives in the area and is available to address any guest questions or concerns.
LOCAL AREA:
There are an additional 3 acres of woods that abut to the property. While there is no direct lake access, there is a public access/ boat put-in at Nichols Road or at the Crystal Lake DNR Public Boat launch, and 3 close public beaches in Beulah and off the Betsy Trail (Crystal Lake), in Frankfort and in Elberta (on Lake Michigan).
Outside of the immediate property, imagine playing pickleball on the Beulah courts, hiking/ biking Betsy Trail or Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, fishing, taking in the views at wineries and breweries, golfing, kayaking/ boating, visiting art galleries, farm stands and shopping in quaint/ charming Beulah, Frankfort, Empire, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay, Traverse City or Crystal Mountain Golf and Ski Resort. Or maybe you’ll spend the day on the beautiful expansive white beach of Lake Michigan in Frankfort minutes away, or on the community Beach in Beulah. Pontoon rentals are available at Crystal Lake Marina.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to the entire cottage except for the small living space on the first floor, which is completely separated from the living space on the second floor.
THE SPACE:
This light and airy Cottage on Crystal Drive is a beautifully appointed 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom home in a lovely park-like setting, with its deck overlooking the north shore of Crystal Lake. The cottage is well stocked with amenities, has A/C, galley kitchen, outdoor seating with fire table, and plenty of parking. The cottage sits on 1.3 acres of woods overlooking Crystal Lake, which can be reached via an access road and a long circular drive. The cottage has windows on almost on every side providing light and showcasing the beautiful views of the wooded lots around it, making it feel a little like a treehouse on the lake bluff.
We hope you enjoy your stay! Everything in this cozy cottage has been planned for your comfort… Wi-Fi, Smart TV, games/ books to read, coffee and tea station, cooking supplies, gourmet olive oils and spices, lots of storage and built in USB ports throughout. In addition to the indoor full bathroom, there is also a relaxing private outdoor shower with hot and cold water, fire table on the deck with cozy blankets for cool nights, and flameless candles throughout the cottage for ambience. Motion sensor lights in the back of the cottage on both driveways and over each door are for your added convenience and comfort. Additionally, the owner has compiled a binder with area things to do, restaurants, hikes, local maps, and brochures, etc.
The bedroom has a new queen-size bed that is extremely comfortable. There are black-out curtains to separate the bedroom from the rest of the cottage. There are also blinds on the windows to provide complete privacy in the bedroom.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle. Since the property is not rented in the winter, the property is accessible by any kind of vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property.
2) AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING: Please note that the property has a space appropriate mini-split dual cooling and heating unit as well as a furnace. It does NOT have central air conditioning. Portable fans are available if needed.
3) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that at the current time occupancy is strictly limited to no more than 2 guests.
4) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
5) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
6) BEDROOM LAYOUT: Instead of a door to the bedroom, there are black-out privacy curtains that can be used to close off the bedroom from the rest of the cottage. There are also a number of windows in the bedroom, but, for guest privacy, all of the windows do have blinds on them.
7) ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that all of the living space is on the second floor and thus it is required that guests walk up a number of stairs in order to access the property. As such, the property may not be well-suited for individuals that have difficulty with stairs.
9) FIRST FLOOOR LIVING SPACE: There is a small living space on the first floor that is completely separated from the living space on the second floor. At the current time, the first floor living space is not accessible to guests and access to it is strictly prohibited.
10) LAKE ACCESS: The cabin has an incredible view of Crystal Lake, but it does NOT include private lake access. There are various public access points for Crystal Lake nearby though.
11) LEFTOVER FOOD: Please make certain to dispose of any leftover food. Please do not leave any food behind.
