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Cottage in Crystal Lake

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Sunset over the lake
Two Decks, the Hottub on the Lower
View across lake from deck
The Beach - Our dock on right.
Back of House from Road

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hart, MI
  • Place, Oceana Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Futons

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in Crystal Lake

Relaxing, fun cottage on Crystal Lake with 80ft. of your very own lake frontage. Looking for a exceptional vacation? Crystal Lake is the place for you! Located minutes from Hart, Shelby, Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan. Great fishing! Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful week in beautiful Oceana County. Sandy beach includes picnic table, small dock, raft and paddle boat! Fall rates available.

We only do Saturday to Saturday rentals only

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hart

Located in Hart, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Oceana Golf Club and Country Dairy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Hart, MI

What's nearby

  • Oceana Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Hart Township Hall - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 9 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Country Dairy - 10 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Factory - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hart pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

As of 16 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage in Crystal Lake on 27 December 2026 start from NZ$220, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Crystal Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oceana Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hart Township Hall. Hart Public Library and Hart City Hall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding vacation again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

Love this place!

Always look forward to our annual trip and it never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and cozy environment. The lake was so easily accessible and close. I would definitely come back again.
Fishing by the little pier that is part of the cottage
Coffee with a great view 🙂
Some peace and quiet fishing 🎣
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time as always! Our 3rd year at the cottage. The views cannot be beat. The water was warm, clean, and clear. The location is great for Silver Lake and Ludington! Thanks Ardith for another great vacation week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

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

3rd visit like the other two

We love staying here! Swimming is great! Close to Lake Michigan, Little Sable Light. Easy trip to Ludington for a House of Flavors ice cream
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was well equipped. Small fans in each bedroom, kitchen well stocked with dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

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

A great place to stay

The cottage was comfortable, the swimming was great! Young William, a neighbor, was friendly and very polite and helpful! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Nice lake

Kids loved the beach & raft
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne V.

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

Nice

Nice location and fun things to do in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Good place.

We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and just watching the fishermen and people enjoying the water sports
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

We had a great time

We hope to stay again one day but maybe a little later in the year. It was pretty cold for our week but we made a lot of great memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

loved it again!

Will hopefully be back again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D.

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

A beautiful place

A beautiful view. We loved eating on the balcony. Or sitting with a glass of wine later in the day. Close to lake Michigan beaches, a plus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina K.

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

Close to Ludington

Nice cozy cottage close to Ludington. Fishing poles, kayak, and paddle boat to use. Our boys loved fishing off the floating dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

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

back again

enjoyed it just as much as last year! will be back again hopefully!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is not lavish ...but clean, nice and quiet an working with the Owner was excellent. My family an I had a wonderful time ....mostly sitting on the deck looking at the water and just talking. Well worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

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

Pleased

We had a wonderful stay. We were on the deck the majority of the time. We lost power one of the nights for a few hours and your wonderful neighbor came and checked on us. With all of us being in our 60’s, it was challenging to get down to the water, but a beautiful lake. The beds could use new mattress’s and the couches could be replaced but outside of that it really is a nice and cozy place with beautiful view’s. Thank-you for sharing it with us !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

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

Beautiful views and cozy accomodations

This was our second stay and it was wonderful as always. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed. The views from the upper and lower decks are amazing. The water was warm and crystal clear. We had a great time fishing off the dock and swimming off the diving dock. The cottage is only about 20 minutes to Silver Lake sand dunes, Little Sable Point, and Pentwater. Lots to do! Thanks again and we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina M.

The cottage was awesome. I loved the fact that it seemed like you were in the middle of no where.

I loved all of it except for no fans or air. We had two very uncomfortable nights but the other 12 were great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

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

Family Fun on Crystal Lake

We had a great time at the cottage! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The lake was clear and clean. We loved the little sandy beach and the swimming dock out in the water. We spent a lot of time swimming in the lake and enjoying peace and quiet on the upper deck overlooking the lake. The views from inside the cottage are all water and it's fantastic. The cottage had everything we needed and the price was great. Thank you Ardith for your great communication as well! We can't wait to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola K.

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

Simple Summer Pleasures

Our family enjoyed staying on Crystal Lake for a week in July. The sandy entry, swimming raft and dock were nice ways to be on the lake, not to mention the kayak. The deck overlooking the lake has a picnic table and a good grill; the outdoor folding chairs provided were that comfortable though. Inside the cottage is cozy and clean. All four of us were able to read using the overheard cam lights. Better lighting for reading would have been nice. We were able to cook dinners for four well enough, though more serving pieces would have helped. The location is so wonderful! We had a full week of trips to Lake Michigan, blueberry picking, dune riding, kayaking and hiking at Ludington Park. Hansen grocery in Hart has great variety and is only 7 minutes away. Communication with Ardith was great and we felt welcomed. A fun and memorable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristi D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family Memories

Cosy, rustic property on Crystal Lake. We had a great stay! The lake was clear all around the dock. Boys enjoyed the floating dock and warm water compared to lake Michigan. We had perfect weather for a week in July. So, having no AC wasn't an issue. The fish were biting all week as well. We made due with what was there for the 4 of us. Updating on steps to boat dock would be a nice addition and a rail out the back steps. We were very disappointed in the broken paddle boat and no sail for sailboat for my boys to use all week. Also, there were not futons in cottage like listing said and both bunk bed mattresses need replaced- too thin. Boys were uncomfortable all week. Coffee pot needs replaced. Thank goodness there was a Keurig there as well. I did have to use my own hotspot for wifi. Overall, great little gem that just needs a few updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULA M.

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

Loved it!

Liked the layout of the cottage, very peaceful lake. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Wonderful week

We had a wonderful week on Crystal Lake. The location was perfect - 15 min from just about anything. The cottage was clean and the kitchen was pretty well stocked. There were only 3 chairs at the table and four of us but it worked okay. The only downside was the weather was chilly and the location of the cottage on the lake doesn’t allow for much sun - there are a lot of trees. The walk from the cottage to the beach is really steep too. Our kids loved the floating dock and the water was lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobi H.

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

Relaxing week!

We had a great week relaxing at the cottage. The lake was quiet and the neighbors were all super friendly. We enjoyed going into Hart and Shelby for groceries, meals, and ice cream treats. We also took daily walks on the private road which was great. The cottage had everything we needed from fishing poles to games to kitchen supplies. Aside from the bunk bed in the basement, the furniture was comfy. Our biggest issue was the beach. It was quite difficult to get down the sloping yard as roots have torn it up. The tree coverage keeps the deck and beach area mostly shady which was a bummer since it was such cool weather. Once you are out on the dock or raft it’s incredibly peaceful and sunny but getting to and from is tricky especially if you have any mobility issues like my 79 year-old dad. We had a nice week relaxing and taking time out of our busy lives. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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