Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small deck.
A boat docked at a wooden pier extending into clear water.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A dining area with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Frankfort, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Betsie Lighthouse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Frankfort

Located in Frankfort, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Front Street - 50 min drive - 75.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Lake Cottage on the South Shore with Lake Access located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Crystal Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bellows Public Beach. Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake 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. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend getaway

Everything was as expected & we had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crystal Lake vacation

All the amenities we needed and excellent communication/check-in process with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect vacation home

We had a wonderful stay! This house is perfect for a family- very clean, everything you need and right on the lake. We plan to be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Facility

Loved the location and open floor plan. Host was attentive and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake time

Great stay at Crystal Lake. The property was clean and had a good supply of household items. Easy access to the beach area right across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Crystal Lake

We had the best time in Michigan. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and the host was super nice would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Great location across the street from a dock and also a public access boat ramp. House was super clean and well stocked. Host was a great communicator and check in was a breeze! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great!

We enjoyed our week long stay here! Very clean and it was the perfect spot for our family of five. We loved the quiet street, the dock and boat ramp view from the balcony and it had everything we needed. We chose it over other places because of the two bathrooms, the washer and dryer, and view of Crystal Lake. We also enjoyed Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Frankfort Beach, kayaking on Crystal Lake, golfing and downtown Frankfort. It was a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for our family

Clean, comfortable and updated property. Wonderful location for accessing Crystal Lake, Frankfort and everything else the area has to offer. Owned by very nice folks too. Worked out really well for our family of five.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and central location to the areas amenities.

We enjoyed our stay at this well appointed home close to Frankfort and Beulah attractions. Ideal as an “overflow” home when you have family and friends nearby like we do. Quiet. Comfortable and close to the lake… with nice views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great property and communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation spot!

We absolutely love Crystal Lake and the area and this house is the perfect location to enjoy it all! The 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms were great for our family and we will definitely be looking for this house again next summer! Everything was as listed and the owner responded quickly to our one question regarding our boat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location, nice home

Very nice home just across from lake. Perfectly located right across from a private (shared) dock, and a boat launch. The home was clean (except for a mouse problem) and well equiped with all the needs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2024
It's always difficult to keep mice out of a cottage in the woods. We are sorry to hear that you encountered a problem. We will take care of this right away.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This charming house is right across the street from Crystal Lake. The street is quiet, good for walking or biking. The bright sunny kitchen has everything you could want or need. The check in /check out is seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesom

Great spot. Close to everything. Beautiful accommodations. Beach a little lacking if you have young kids, but easy enough to get to great public beaches within 5 minutes. Public boat launch literally across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location

We enjoyed our stay and host was very responsive to our needs. Internet was very weak and inconsistent as it was being extended from across the street. Would recommended if internet is not needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Communication was superb

Owner was very hands on incommunicaton through all of our concerns
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage has a beautiful location on Crystal Lake’s south shore, with wonderful sunrise and sunset views from the spacious balcony. Having two bathrooms, laundry, and reliable Wi-Fi was helpful, and the host was very kind and responsive.Unfortunately, the property was worn, outdated, and not well maintained. There was a strong mold and mildew smell throughout the house, made worse by a plug-in air freshener. The pillows were stained, towels and linens were limited, and only three beach towels were provided. We also arrived to dirty dishes in a dishwasher that did not work properly.The bunk bed was very worn and did not feel safe or sturdy enough for adults or teenagers. We removed one mattress and placed it on the floor. The primary bedroom window would not close, so we could not block out noise from the neighboring rental about 20 feet away. Guests there were noisy until midnight several nights.There is no private dock, only a shared boat buoy. The front door lock was difficult to use, and there was no coffee grinder. The location is excellent, but the cottage needs significant cleaning, maintenance, and updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Manya, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations. We take comments regarding cleanliness, maintenance and overall guest experience seriously, and have reviewed your concerns with our property management and cleaning team. We are continually working to make improvements and ensure the cottage is comfortable, well maintained, and welcoming to our guests. Regarding the shared lake access; there is a shared dock so I'm a bit confused that perhaps you didn't find the correct access area. We appreciate you bringing these items to our attention. Kind Regards, Steve and Betsy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our Ironman

We were racing IM 70.3 in the area and this property was only 10 minutes away from the main Frankfort strip and extremely close to the water. Not only that, we had a little beach across the street! The beds were super comfy, the kitchen was nice and spacious, and we even used the grill! This property had everything we needed. It was also so relaxing at night because we could hear the crickets around. Perfect for our race, and just an overall great property for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage!

Our stay at the Crystal Lake Cottage/home was very pleasant! Had a tv issue, but got it fixed! Thanks Steve! Only drawback was a little bit of a drive from our friends on opposite side of lake. Alway saw deer on drive home at night! Be alert! Thanks for a nice remote getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crystal Lake 2025

The site is a good apartment setting with room for up to 4 adults. The master bedroom was very comfortable with attached bathroom. A minor note, the bottom sheet on the King bed did not fit.Adequate ventilation with appropriate fans. When entering, my wife noticed a musty/moldy odor on bottom level.Kitchen and laundry very adequate; however, no detergents available. Also, ants very noticeable on kitchen counters.TV in main room somewhat difficult to operate.One of the owners welcomed us and was very courteous and friendly. He told us to contact them if needed. Otherwise, they honored our privacy.Entry and checkout very easy.We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Close to Crystal Lake. Owners were helpful and flexible. Beautiful home and weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

The cottage has a great layout and spacious feel that is just right for our family. It’s light and bright and very comfortable. We had a great time!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

A cozy house across the street from Crystal Lake. The kitchen was especially nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We had a very nice time visiting Frankfort. The cottage provided fine accommodations.

The location for the cottage was excellent. The price was also a good value for the area. Betsy was great to work with. Only negative was there is no AC. Usually not a problem for norther MI but if you get some unlucky humidity or 90 degree days it gets a little uncomfortable at night.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
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