Beautiful Crystal Lake, Beulah, Mi!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Explore the area

Beulah, MI

Betsie Valley Trail1 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club3 min drive
Platte Lake11 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Bunkhouse)

+2

4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This large, completely remodeled home, is situated right on the water on the sandy bottom South East shore of Crystal Lake in the quaint village of Beulah, Michigan. In the heart of beautiful Benzie County. Easily walk into town and visit Five Shore Brewing or the Lucky Dog

This home is available year around for the many activities that are offered in the area.
Naturally, the clear blue waters of Crystal Lake beckon you to be out on the water in the summer. Fall color tours, hiking, and wine tasting are fun pastimes in the fall. Winter is for skiing at nearby Crystal Mountain (8 miles away) or snowshoeing on any of the numerous trails in the area.

The 27 mile long Betsie Valley Trail offers plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. The trail stretches from Frankfort to Thompsonville and runs along the Betsie River. Access to the trail is literally steps from your back door.

Be sure to visit nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes and find out why the area has recently been voted the number one vacation place to visit in the U.S.A !

Please read the "Guestbook comments from the owners" section found below to learn what previous guests
thought about "Skips-Heide-Away". Click on "continue reading"
for additional comments.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Welcome to The Guest House! This is the view of the house from the beach side.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Beulah

Located in Beulah, this holiday home is 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. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Beulah, MI

What's nearby

Betsie Valley Trail - 1 min walk
Crystal Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive
Pinecroft Golf Course - 6 min drive
Champion Hill Golf Course - 10 min drive
Platte Lake - 11 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 20 min walk
Five Shores Brewing - 7 min walk
Platte River Inn - 8 min drive
Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Crystal Lake, Beulah, Mi! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Crystal Lake, Beulah, Mi! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Crystal Lake, Beulah, Mi! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Crystal Lake, Beulah, Mi! located?

This family-friendly Beulah holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

30 Aug 2023

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

Crystal lake house

Great location on Crystal Lake and walkable to Beulah

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah F., Cold Spring, KY, USA

19 Aug 2023

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

Incredible lake view and access

I picked this place for a vacation for 2 families, envisioning the adults sitting on the porch while the kids (ages 9-11) frolicked in the lake right in front of us, and we did! The house is quite literally right on Crystal Lake and an easy walk into downtown Beulah. The water in front of the house is very shallow, making it ideal for kids. Beulah is very small and doesn’t have the best selection of restaurants, but there are some options there, and more in nearby towns within a 10-15 min drive. We also enjoyed being able to walk right on to the Betsie Valley Trail just outside the home. The entire house is one floor, with the “bunk room”, a queen BR, and a full bath on one side and another queen BR, a king BR, and the other full bath on the other side (along with living and dining). The two sides are only connected by a narrow galley kitchen, which is not ideal, but workable. The house was well stocked with kitchen gear (the only thing we couldn’t find was a kettle), linens, towels, and some paper products. Beach towels are not provided. You’ll also want to bring life jackets if you want to use the provided 2 single kayaks and 1 double kayak. We also enjoyed using the fire pit (buy your own firewood locally). The general area is great—you’re within 30 minutes of lots of great beaches and cute towns on Lake Michigan, lighthouses, Crystal Mountain, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

george b.

31 May 2022

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

Golf getaway

Cottage was as advertised. Plenty of room and great location. Hope to return next year.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane Z.

3 Aug 2018

Great house, had everything you need. View was amazing.

At first we were surprised to pull through a small RV Park next to the home. It was a small and quiet RV Park with obvious long term summer residents. Very nice and not an issue at all. Privacy fence separates the property. House was great. Updated rooms and bathrooms not shown in pictures.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

7 Jun 2016

Fantastic property

I can't say enough about this place. We were there the week before Memorial Day and it seemed like we were the only ones on the lake. I spent most of my time sitting out on the back deck, reading and listening to the water lap against the shoreline. The house was beautifully furnished and there were plenty of dishes, pots and pans, and silverware. About the only thing we couldn't find were crackers for the Maine lobsters we had delivered while we were there. Also loved that there weren't signs all over the house telling us what not to touch, which towels we weren't to use, or not to sit on the bed comforter, etc. I've been to places like that, and it hardly promotes rest and relaxation. There also wasn't a ton of instructions on what we needed to do before we left the cottage. I had time so I went ahead and washed the sheets and towels and turned on the dishwasher before we left, but it wasn't required. There are lots to do and cute towns nearby to explore. If you have the chance, you have to try the homemade mushroom soup at Platte River Inn. It was so good, we took a quart to go! This property was so fabulous we are already planning our return trip.

About the host

Hosted by gerald schipper

Why they chose this property

The owners, after vacationing on Crystal Lake for many years, decided to purchase a cottage of their own. Being too busy to make use of it as much as the location deserves they have decided to share this completely remodeled and refurnished Cottage with others to allow them to make memories of their own.
Most renters return year after year.

What makes this property unique

A large deck stretches the entire front of the cottage and is where you will likely spend the majority of your time in the summer. Very few cottages are this close to the water! Deck and Lounge chairs are provided.

Award winning sunsets await you each night as the sun sets across the lake. Enjoy them while sitting by the fire pit right on the beach.

The Cottage easily accommodates larger families because of the large gathering room that looks over Crystal Lake
through three very large windows that make you feel like you are on your own cruise ship.

Four bedrooms allow for plenty of sleeping room. (The bunkhouse bedroom is where the kids will want to stay and is set up to sleep up to 9)

There are plenty of things to do. The owners provide a rowboat, two person kayak, and two single person kayaks. Please bring your own life jackets.
Two heavy duty boat buoys are provided for renters who desire to bring their own boat. Power Boats, Pontoon Boats, and Jet Ski's are also available to rent at nearby Marinas by the day or
week.
An outdoor grill and large Picnic table are also provided so you can spend much of your time out by Crystal Lake.

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