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Crystal Lake Lakefront - Private Dock + Patio - Sleeps 9 - 2-Tier Deck - Kayak
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
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Beulah, MI
- Place, beach near Fair Park20 min walk
- Place, Betsie Valley Trail3 min drive
- Place, Crystal Mountain12 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Upstairs
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Crystal Lake Lakefront - Private Dock + Patio - Sleeps 9 - 2-Tier Deck - Kayak
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About the area
Beulah
Located in Beulah, this cottage is on the beach. Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts and Point Betsie Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Crystal Lake Golf Club. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.

Beulah, MI
What's nearby
- beach near Fair Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Betsie Valley Trail - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
- Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive - 19.5 km
- Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 72.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - 5 min drive
- A&W Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 11 min drive
- Five Shores Brewing - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melanie S.
20 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Melanie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robyne T.
17 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay !
Robyne T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Doug C.
23 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great CrystaL Lake Location
Doug C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
11 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Susan C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana W.
30 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful week!
Diana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carrie B.
7 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. The house was very clean. We loved the view of the lake.
Carrie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie B.
3 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bike ride into town
Bonnie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Dina D.
30 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beulah
Dina D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Javad B.
2 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place Nice people
Javad B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
12 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Autumn Week
Julie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine L.
14 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, comfortable accommodations
Katherine L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff I.
8 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat the location!
Jeff I.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Tammy L.
18 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication
Tammy L.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie T.
8 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Crystal Lake
Bobbie T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cathi C.
9 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake vacation
Cathi C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Colleen D.
13 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a relaxing weekend
Colleen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric P.
7 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable summer stay
Eric P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Kristine G.
2 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location on the lake
Kristine G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RP H.
26 September 2018
Relaxing and Revitalizing
RP H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mary o.
21 August 2018
We were very happy!
mary o.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Robert M.
2 July 2018
Beautiful home and stunning location
Robert M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James R.
17 August 2017
Great location, great lake, great owner
James R.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
pamela m.
17 August 2017
Affordable and Accommodating
pamela m.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Debra E.
26 March 2016
terrible never got there
Debra E.
About the host
Hosted by Betsy Evans
We have a long connection to this part of Crystal Lake—I grew up next door to our cottage, and we’ve owned this property for over 20 years. Over that time, it has been both a place we’ve shared with guests and, more recently, our own full-time home.
Our time here has always centered around extended family and what we came to call “cousining”—a rhythm of lake days, shared meals, and everyone naturally gathering together without much structure. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and being together becomes the focus.
For the past several years, we lived here year-round, which gave us the opportunity to invest in and refine the property in a way that reflects how we actually use it—focusing on comfort, outdoor living, and making the most of the lake.
Our time here has always centered around extended family and what we came to call “cousining”—a rhythm of lake days, shared meals, and everyone naturally gathering together without much structure. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and being together becomes the focus.
For the past several years, we lived here year-round, which gave us the opportunity to invest in and refine the property in a way that reflects how we actually use it—focusing on comfort, outdoor living, and making the most of the lake.
Why they chose this property
Crystal Lake is one of the most distinctive lakes in Northern Michigan—known for its clarity, depth, and overall feel. Having spent so much time here over the years, it’s a place we’ve come to appreciate not just for its beauty, but for how naturally everything comes together.
It offers a balance that’s hard to find: peaceful, uncrowded water with easy access to everything the area has to offer. From the cottage, you have direct access to the Betsie Valley Trail, and you’re just minutes from downtown Beulah, several well-regarded golf courses, and a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
It’s a setting where you can spend the entire day on the lake—or step away for biking, golf, or exploring—and still feel connected to the same place when you return.
It offers a balance that’s hard to find: peaceful, uncrowded water with easy access to everything the area has to offer. From the cottage, you have direct access to the Betsie Valley Trail, and you’re just minutes from downtown Beulah, several well-regarded golf courses, and a short drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
It’s a setting where you can spend the entire day on the lake—or step away for biking, golf, or exploring—and still feel connected to the same place when you return.
What makes this property unique
The private dock with an extended patio area creates a true on-the-lake gathering space—making it easy to swim, relax, and spend the day right at the water. Combined with the clarity of Crystal Lake and the sandy bottom just beyond the shoreline, it offers an excellent swimming experience, with most guests preferring to enter from the dock.
Above the lake, the two-tier deck with premium outdoor furniture adds another dimension to the experience, creating multiple spaces for dining, relaxing, and taking in the view throughout the day.
Because we lived here full-time, the property has been maintained and refined with a level of care that reflects how it’s actually used—not just set up as a rental. The focus has been on making the experience feel natural and easy, from the moment you arrive through the time you leave.
It’s a combination of quality lakefront, thoughtful outdoor living, and long-term ownership that’s difficult to replicate on Crystal Lake.
Above the lake, the two-tier deck with premium outdoor furniture adds another dimension to the experience, creating multiple spaces for dining, relaxing, and taking in the view throughout the day.
Because we lived here full-time, the property has been maintained and refined with a level of care that reflects how it’s actually used—not just set up as a rental. The focus has been on making the experience feel natural and easy, from the moment you arrive through the time you leave.
It’s a combination of quality lakefront, thoughtful outdoor living, and long-term ownership that’s difficult to replicate on Crystal Lake.
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