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Our dock that you can fish off of.
Beautiful sunsets on Crystal Lake
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 588.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Beulah, MI
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Platte Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Master bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

main bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Crystal lake beautiful private sandy beach front.

This unit is elegantly designed and is located in the lower portion of this Beautiful lake home located right on Crystal Lake. This is new construction that just got finished in July 2019. This walkout is only steps away from one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan. It has a Full kitchen with a dish washer, 1 Large Bedroom with a queen with a high quality tempurpedic mattress and a view of the lake right from your bed, and 1 Full Bath, it also has a sofa sleeper that can sleep 1 and a Murphy pull out bed that sleeps up to 2. It also has access to the washer and dryer. It has direct beach access to the lake just steps away from the walkout doors. This home is a Haven for rest and relaxation.

This home is newly built so All guests must be non smokers and non vapers please! We are sorry but we do not make any exceptions on this as all our guests enjoy the benefits of a smoker less place.

This unit is in the lower walkout portion of the home pictured. It is totally separate and has its own living quarters. The owners will be in the upper part of the home and sharing the beautiful sandy beach. When the owners are present, guests will be more than welcome to go for a ride with the owners on their Pontoon boat when opportunity is available. Kayaks and sups are available for guests to use for free.

You will see by the pictures why they call it CRYSTAL LAKE as the water is Crystal clear. This is just like the Caribbean with the aqua blue water and beautiful sandy private beach.

There is an outside shower to rinse off and you can even cook over the open fire on the beach or on the gas BarbQ Grille on the outside patio.

We are located on the south side of Crystal Lake about halfway between Beulah and the DNR boat launch. We are exactly 1 mile from downtown Beulah where you can walk into via the Betsie Valley trail, which is right in front of the house, and get a cup of coffee, ice cream or visit some restaurants or shopping

The Betsie Valley trail is right next to us and you can take a nice walk or ride your bike into town or around the trail system into Frankfort.

* Plz note, the owners do have 2 small Pomeranian dogs which you will see in some of the pictures.** So if you dont like dogs our place is not for you. They dont like other dogs so we are sorry but no other pets are allowed here.
Our home is a smoke free home as we don’t even allow smokers to stay here so there will never be any smell of cigarette smoke at all here!
Thank you for your interest in our beautiful Home that we would love to share with you!

Property manager

BRIAN A SEIFERLEIN

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
No unregistered guests can come on property ground
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Loss of security deposit if smoking on property.
You must be a non smoker and non vaper period, this means you must be a non -smoker! And No Pets. Loss of security deposit if any this happens.
Guests are NOT allowed to bring other people onto the property. Only the registered guests will be allowed in the house OR on the property grounds.
Please do not throw Rocks from our beach into the water! Please do NOT flush anything other than Toilet Paper. NO feminine products etc.. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: No unregistered guests can come on property ground
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 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Platte Lake - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal lake beautiful private sandy beach front. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal lake beautiful private sandy beach front.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal lake beautiful private sandy beach front.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Crystal lake beautiful private sandy beach front. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Beulah holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Betsie Valley Trail, Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course. Benzie Area Historical Museum is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Amazing Stay

An absolutely fantastic place to stay. The house is beautiful and the views of the lake are better than you can imagine. Plenty of space to relax and enjoy the lake. Brian and Cheryl were great, made sure everything was ready for us, check in was super easy, and the most friendly of hosts. My wife and I will be booking with them everytime we are back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

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

Great Location and Beautiful Home

My husband, two kids (14 and 11), and I stayed for 4 nights. We enjoyed the accommodations, as they were just enough for our family of four. Communication with Brian and Cheryl was great. They are living full-time in the top level of this home, so we were able to chat everyday. Our family loved the lake and taking advantage of the paddle boards and kayaks. We spent most of our time on Crystal Lake and on the sandy beach. There's a lovely outdoor shower to clean off from the beach, with hot water! Fresh linens were provided and we had full access to the washer/dryer. The rental is located on the lower level of the full home. It's ADA accessible, if you use the front yard. If you park in the driveway, there's a bit of an incline and open stairs to the bottom level. This worked out just fine for our crew, but for anyone reading with ADA needs, I'd recommend accessing the home from the street side and you'll be a-okay. We'll look forward to visiting again. Thanks again, Brian and Cheryl!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Read before booking

While there are several positive reviews, if you are looking for a positive experience, I recommend looking elsewhere. Do not let the perfect location and home on the water entice you. The gentleman who you will be communicating with is very harsh and if I could screenshot photos of our texting communication that would say it all. It’s simply not worth the time and energy to spend sharing all the details. He is very warm and welcoming in person but if there’s any hiccups along the way, you will get verbally abused via text message and or phone call. Even though we don’t sleep in, you will hear the family above you starting their day at a very early time. They have two dogs that run laps upstairs starting at about 5:30am. Pay the extra money for a quiet, peaceful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Charming and cozy

The apartment is nicely decorated and very comfortable with all we needed for our week stay. The owners are friendly, welcoming and very accessible and the beach out front with its fire pit is a great hangout place. It is a very well-cared for property. 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

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

This place is great

Bryan and Cheryl have done an amazing job with this space. It appears brand new and is impeccably clean and furnished. They have a beach in front of the house right across a one lane quiet street. They have lounge chairs, picnic tables, a fire pit, a gas grill, kayaks and beach toys. They invited us to enjoy a glass of wine with them and are incredibly friendly and helpful. This is the best place we have stayed on the VRBO website to date.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Lake stay

Everything as described. Great location, great property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob W., Indianapolis

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

Spectacular Crystal Lake Apartment

The apartment was spectacular. It’s situated right on the south shore of one of the world’s most beautiful lakes-Crystal Lake. Each room has a view of the lake. Many of the cottages around Crystal Lake date back to the 1930s. This cottage and the apartment are basically brand new, modern and all of the finishes were totally updated. The adjoining private beach is the best on the south shore including grills, fire pits, kayaks, floats, dock etc. The owners are cordial and accommodating and ready to help out for any requests. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzi D.

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

Great location & beautiful view!

Had an amazing time! Everything was just as listed, gorgeous view, great location, hosts were friendly & helpful. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val K.

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

Stay at Crystal Lake

Our brief stay was delightful! The unit was clean and perfect location for any fun activities. Thanks Brian for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Cozy, clean and cute

You can tell the owners take great pride in this rental. It’s updated, attractive, comfortable and convenient to the beach (walk out the front door) and to town. It has plenty of amenities and was ideal for our family of four.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Tons of attention to detail!

Brian and Sheryl’s property was pristine and you can see their attention to detail throughout the space. This was a perfect stay for our family of four, and the location couldn’t be better. We used the beach, the fire pit, swam in the lake, and enjoyed walking into Beulah for coffee and breakfast. The amenities inside the rental (kitchen, bath, sleeping) are just as well thought out and the layout of the space was perfect. It was also a great location for proximity to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Frankfort. We enjoyed meeting the owners and hope to get back to their beautiful property in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L., Zionsville

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

Crystal Lake

Second time our family has stayed at the property. Great hosts & great accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed our stay at this little oasis on Crystal Lake…Brian and his wife were very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. They were gracious enough to take the kids and I out for a boat ride, and put out a floating mat and SUPs for us to use at our leisure…they even grilled dinner and s’mores on the fire for us which was above and beyond. The lake is crystal clear with a beautiful sand beach. The house has all been redone- very clean, well appointed with great mattresses and comfy reclining couch. We had a blast and can’t wait to visit again. Location couldn’t be better for exploring Lake Michigan…quick scenic drive less than 15 minutes to Frankfort beach, 20 min to Betsy Lighthouse, 30 min to Sleeping Bear/Glen Arbor…
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tesia F.

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

Pure Michigan

This was our first time visiting Crystal Lake and this property was the perfect place to stay. The home is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. Has everything you might need including the best view to wake up and go to sleep to. We loved relaxing on the property's beach and splashing in the water. The proximity to town (a short walk) as well as to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes were a bonus. Lastly, the owner's of the property were so kind and super helpful. They provided multiple recommendations and always were very responsive when we had questions. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

I've never met an honorable tobacco user

Upon check in the owner's wife saw a pack of cigarettes in my vehicle. Twice I affirmed I was aware of the no smoking on thew property rule. I have stayed at numerous other non smoking properties and have never had an issue. I was on the property for less than 20 minutes. The owner's wife told me I the owner wished to speak to me. I again reaffirmed I was aware of the no smoking rule for this property. The owner told me nobody who smoked or vaped was honorable. I asked how to resolve the issue and he told me I must leave the property immediately. I contacted VRBO to get a refund and they contacted me after speaking to the owner who lied to them and said I had violated the non smoking policy. If you rent this property, you shoulds be aware that the owner believes he has the right to control what you do either on or off his property even if what you are doing is totally legal. You should also be aware that although he believes anyone using tobacco or vpaing in any form is not honorable, he feels no personal need to be honest with VRBO and feels entitled to keep your money although ironically he will return a damage deposit that he says in the listing would be forfeited should you chose to use tobacco on the property. If you keep reading I am sure you will find a triggered and angry response from the property owner which will tell you all need to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay C.

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

Best VRBO Booking!

Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teenage boys) stayed at Crystal Haven for a week at the end of July -- it was a great experience! Brian and Cheryl were incredible hosts and the accommodations were perfect! They take great pride in Crystal Haven and it shows. It was the easiest check-in and check-out that we have experienced used VRBO. The swimming/paddle boarding/kayaking was amazing in the crystal clear water on the private beach! And there is so much to do and see in the area...dunes, hiking, kayaking Crystal River, shopping, dining out, mini golf, etc. We had one of our best vacations here and are keeping it on our list to visit again!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

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

GREAT stay in Northern Michigan

Brian and Cheryl were the ultimate hosts; making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay! They are kind and generous and provide a beautiful place on the Crystal Lake lakefront. It was perfect for our family of 4 (kids ages 8 & 12) with perfect beach access and proximity to the Betsie trail! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

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

Amazing!!

This home was perfect for our week long stay with gorgeous views of the lake. The sandy beach is amazing with everything you need for a great beach vacation. The house is beautiful and very clean and comfortable. Brian and Cheryl are great hosts who went above and beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L., Zionsville

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

Crystal Gem

Excellent accommodations and location. The beach area was beautiful and had everything we needed to enjoy the lake. Great hospitality. Brian and Cheryl were welcoming and wanted us to have a great trip. Detail to the little things - it felt like we were staying in someone's home instead of a rental property. We really enjoyed our stay.- hope to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Fantastic Lake House

This is easily the best VRBO my family of 4 (kids: 12 & 9 yo) has stayed at. It was easy to unwind with everything we could need already provided. Brian and Cheryl went above and beyond outfitting this space with luxurious pillows and mattresses (best sleep I've had in months) kayaks and SUP boards, and they thought of everything to make their guests quickly feel comfortable. We LOVED roasting hotdogs over the fire pit, watching the sunset from the dock, and paddling in the a.m. This area is really something special and we are already planning our 2023 visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N., St. Louis, MO

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

Pristine and beautiful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lakeside home. It was spacious for two and had a beautiful view of Crystal Lake. It occupies the first floor of a new large and beautiful lakefront home. It was pristine and finished beautifully making it truly comfortable to be in the space. We had great access to the property’s wide beach directly across a little one lane road. The beachfront is outfitted with lounge chairs, Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, a dock and lake toys. It’s sandy and easy on bare feet. All clean and really lovely. We built a fire in the fire pit one evening and watched the moon rise over the lake. It was beautiful and serene. This home is a gem and the lake and surrounding area is beautiful to explore. The owners were accessible and lovely. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Westerville, Oh

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

Gorgeous!

We stayed for 4 nights at this gorgeous property. The views of Crystal lake were amazing! The cottage is very clean and new, the owners were wonderful to work with and very prompt in their response. The amenities that we were able to use just added to the great experience. We would definitely rent again if we are near Frankfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Best vacation

Brian and Cheryl were amazing hosts. Their home was convenient to bike /walking path to both Beulah and Frankfort. The accommodations were great and they provided many amenities for enjoying our vacation at the lake. I know they didn’t have anything to do with the weather, but it was the best. Thank you Brian and Cheryl. Will do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Vacation Get-Away

Beautiful cottage & beach. Many extras were included such as kayaks, standing paddle boards, fire wood & utensils for use in the fire pit and more. The owners were readily available for questions if you had any and went out of their way to make your visit enjoyable. I had a very nice time :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Wonderful hosts and top-notch amenities

Brian and Cheryl are wonderful hosts. Their property exceeded our expectations. This is a new property with top-notch amenities. Hope we can return sometime soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by BRIAN A SEIFERLEIN

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What makes this property unique

Property is located right on the lake. It located right next to the Betsie Valley Trail. Guests are free to use our kayaks. When the owner is present guests will be welcome to ride along on the owners' Pontoon boat and enjoy a beautiful ride around the lake and also go tubing. The water is Crystal clear and is just absolutely beautiful!

You can wake up every day to a view of the lake as your bedroom has a large window and you can see the lake from your bed. Then our beach and inviting water is only steps from your door.

Inside you will have top of the line Quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

This house is newly constructed in July of 2019

Languages:

English