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On Shore Of Spectacular Lake

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Miscellaneous
Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Nestled near Crystal Lake's northwest shores, the cottage offers 70' of private waterfront and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. Unwind with serene sunsets, take a bike ride on the Betsie Valley Trail, or try your hand at fishing - two bikes are available for use.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On Shore Of Spectacular Lake

The cottage has 70' of private frontage on one of Michigan's best lakes in the northwest section of the lower peninsula. Eight miles long. Excellent for fishing, skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and sailing. Great sunsets.

The cottage is located in the Village of Beulah. The public beach, tennis/pickle ball courts and downtown are only a few blocks away.

The cottage has been completely renovated over the last few years. It is about 15' off the water.

The Betsie Valley Trail crosses the back of the lot. It is 22 miles long. One direction heads to Frankfort, which is on Lake Michigan, and the other to Thompsonville. The trail is walking and bike friendly. There are two bikes at the cottage available at no charge. Google "Betsie Valley Trail" and click on "trail tour" for many pictures, including several of Crystal Lake.

Other nearby activities include golfing [several courses], tennis/pickle ball [courts are about 500 feet from the cottage], and canoeing down the Platte River. The cottage is about a 10 minute drive to Lake Michigan. Traverse city is 30 miles away. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is around 30 miles away.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes and utensils
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

On Shore Of Spectacular Beulah
On Shore Of Spectacular Lake Beulah
On Shore Of Spectacular Lake Cottage
On Shore Of Spectacular Lake Cottage Beulah

About the area

Map
beulah, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Platte Lake - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 13 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On Shore Of Spectacular Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Shore Of Spectacular Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Shore Of Spectacular Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On Shore Of Spectacular Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Betsie Valley Trail and Benzie Area Historical Museum. Crystal Lake Golf Club and Pinecroft Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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On Shore Of Spectacular Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Another great week in Beulah

This was our second stay at Dan’s cabin on the south shore of Crystal Lake. The location is right on the water. It’s a lovely, peaceful setting. The cabin itself is very comfortable. It’s clean, well-appointed and has every amenity you can think of. Dan is very responsive. We loved our stay and already booked next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

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

Great cottage, beautiful location!

This was our 2nd time staying at this cottage for our family vacation. We love Beulah, Crystal Lake and this cottage. The cottage has everything you need with kind hosts & the best location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEFF E.

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

Lake front get away

This home was better than advertised. Clean, well stocked will everything you need for vacation We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Cottage is very well taken care of. Everything you would need for lake living.

Will be renting again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Best Ever

WOW. Great place to stay. Walked in and the views of Crystal Lake were spectacular. The deck was comfortable and only 15’ from the lake. The cottage itself was beyond clean and the owners thought of anything that we might need. The furniture looked new and was so comfortable (loved the lazy boys). Beds very comfortable. We have found “the place.” Kathleen and Janice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Absolutely gorgeous

What a wonderful, small but very clean and up to date home! Pictures doesn't do it justice. Located at the south end of Crystal Lake this home had everything we needed. The doorwalls off the back of the home make for perfect sleeping at night and wonderful views/sounds during the day. Walk to town, bike to Frankfort, kayak/boat/jet ski on Crystal. We will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Christina N.

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

Perfect Fit Water Front Vacation Home

Finding this listing on VRBO was such a wonderful thing for my family. Everyone’s year has been trying and we look forward to being up north every year. This year was one of our best rentals to date (with decades of renting under our belt). All amenities were updated, from WiFi to some bonus AC, to kitchen cupboards. There wasn’t a single Item I could think of that wasn’t thoughtfully placed there for our use. Watching the minnows and our swimming right out front of the cottage, using paddle boat, life jackets or disposable cutlery and spices! The furniture was all very comfortable for my mom, my husband, myself and 9 year old step daughter. And the location was fabulous with Cherry Hut less than a mile away, could walk to the public beach and we loved the Betsie trail. We’d definitely book it again! Thank you for the cleanliness and attentions to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ciupakr

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, beautiful view. Everything provided. Spent 90% of our time on the porch. 600 square feet, but feels very comfy and roomy. We will do everything we can to spend time in this little castle by the sea. Thank you Dan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! So neat and well stocked, and matched the pictures and description perfectly. We loved the close proximity to the public beach and the main street in Beulah. Host was friendly and communicative, and even left us a couple little welcome gifts. All around excellent experience, and we highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

Wonderful Property - Repeat

I wrote a review last year so won't be so lengthy this year (and next year is booked already!). The owners are wonderful people and this property doesn't lack for any conveniences. The owners have done a wonderful job with the compact space, and hanging out on the covered porch all week is wonderful, only a few feet from the Lake. Great fun to walk into Beulah with it's wonderful shops and eating & drinking spots. Much to do in the surrounding area. Highly recommend this property, it's a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

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

Crystal Lake getaway

Loved the cottage! We have a great week at Dan and Janice's property. As others have said, its well stocked. It has everything you can think of and more. My husband loved the shed and wished it was his own. The location is incredible...right on the water and so walkable to town. There is so much to do on Crystal Lake and in the area. We SUPed, hiked Arcadia Bluffs, spent time in Frankfort and at the Beach, went to Gwen Frostic prints, played pickleball, biked the Betsie trail; but also just chilled out at the cottage. It was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

As always, great time!!

Clean, great neighbors, great town!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Great cottage on Crystal Lake

This was our 3rd year staying at this cottage. It is the cleanest place I’ve stayed at. The location is great. Very comfortable. Dan is a great host; checked to make sure all was going well. I recommend this place
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

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

Lovely Property and Wonderful Hosts

We have been visiting Crystal Lake for about 50 years and this is a fantastic property. We have stayed in many rentals around the world, and this is probably the best equipped property we have ever stayed in. Nothing is missing, and the property is top notch in every way, beautifully renovated a few years ago. Everything works, great water pressure, laundry equipment, air conditioning run for 30 minutes to take the humidity out of the house after a rain. For the first time ever at a rental, we did not have to purchase any supplies (aside from food, of course a tenant has to buy their own food!). My favorite features were the solid internet, the wraparound porch with plenty of shaded seating, and the proximity to the Lake. The house is so close to the Lake, even inside due to rain, the Lake can still be enjoyed. Having the patio doors open at night was wonderful with the lapping shoreline providing white noise. For most our 50 years we were on the north side of the Lake on Crystal Drive, and one of the first things we noticed was there is zero car noise here (the traffic noise is ever present on the north side). This house is also walkable to the village of Beulah (shops restaurants and more). Our hosts (a local couple) are lovely people. I cannot say enough nice things about this property and we have reserved for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks B.

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

Summer Vacay

Property was exactly as depicted. It was in a great location in Beulah, directly on Crystal lake. Property was super clean, had everything we could possibly need and had a great porch on the lake to have a morning cup of coffee/tea and sit with a cider in the evenings. We have 2 boys - 11 and 12 y/o and the location of the house was central to lots of fun things in the area as well as perfectly situated on the lake. What more could you want? Would definitely rent here again. Thanks for a great vacay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank K., Wheaton Illinois

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

Great location on Crystal Lake

Close to downtown Beulah, Beulah Beach (best sunsets), the Betsie River Trail, and pickleball courts. Adorable well-kept cottage with a great view of the lake. We enjoy sleeping to the sound of waves close to the bedroom window!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

A real Gem!

This little cottage on beautiful Crystal Lake is a real gem. It is well stocked with everything you need, all neatly stored. We spent hours on the deck gazing at the water. Having the Betsy Trail right there was great incentive to get active every day. Hosts were helpful, responsive and friendly. Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Beulah Beach

Love giving this review because I already have my reservation for next year! Clean, organized, unbelievably well stocked. Great owners, Grear neighbors, and absolutely great town. The cottage is small, but unbelievably well organized. High quality EVERYTHING. Counting the days till next July. Thanks so much for the great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

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

Location, Well Stocked and Clean

The cottage is just as pictured. Small, but lake front or rather on the lake. Its like sleeping on the dock. Wonderful location and the town and lake are fantastic. The communication with the owner was superb. The cottage is incredibly well stocked with towels and kitchen supplies. Very clean. Great rental for a couple or small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

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

Very nice stay very nice location

The cottage is in a great location on Crystal Lake. Very close to other towns and locations: biking and hiking trails, Lake Michigan beaches and more. The beach at the cottage is nice, too, the Lake is good for swimming, and the owners are very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori K., Fenton, Mi

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

perfect location

My family love our stay here. The house was in the perfect location, easily walkable to public beach, & restaurants. The house was well stocked with everything week needed. Very clean and the host was extremely helpful! The house was perfect for my 2 & 6 yr old, very family friendly especially with the sand beach to play at. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

A special cotrage

This cottage is a wonderful place to stay; right on Crystal Lake. The hosts (Dan & Jan) are a great couple who are very accommodating. They stoped by to make sure we had everything we needed. The cottage was stocked with everything you could need (even bikes). We will definitely stay here next year
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

Our stay at quaint cottage was fantastic. The hosts are wonderful and the place is beyond comfortable and clean. Everything you could need is supplied for you so you don't have to schlep everything up with you. There is a full kitchen and there is an ice maker in the refrigerator which was great for our day trips. It was a wonderful place and we can't wait to go back. The only drawback was the shower stall which it tiny, you certainly don't want to drop anything because you won't be able to pick it up.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Small but well-equipped

My family rented this cottage for our vacation, we have two boys ages two and four. The location was amazing - we could walk to a playground at the public beach in minutes or wander down to the coffee shop. The inside is definitely compact but the space is used very well. The hosts supply basically everything you need - this is helpful, but also means that a lot of the shelves/closets are filled up, so when you’re traveling with two small children and have lots of stuff there aren’t really places to put it all. That being said, we knew what we signed up for with 600 sq. ft. :) Having linens and towels plus lots of beach towels and blankets available saves lots of space in packing the car. If you’re using a pack and play, be aware that it can’t fit in the room with the full size bed and will need to be in the room with the twin beds. The owners were very responsive and check-in was a breeze using the lock box. Highly recommmend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan F.

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

Great stay!

My family and I stayed at this house recently and it was perfect for what we needed. The house was very clean, plenty of supplies available, and easy access to surrounding areas! Plenty to do in the area. I would def recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022