Escape to a charming home on Crystal Lake, surrounded by high-end vacation homes. Enjoy swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing right from your private beach or take advantage of nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes and Frankfort's shops and restaurants. The house is beautifully decorated with nautical themes throughout.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view
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About this property
Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!
Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The home is located on the fabulous north shore of Crystal Lake, which consists primarily of very high-end vacation homes, many of which are valued at over $1 million. The home is on legendary M-22 as it travels along Crystal Lake, so it makes for a great location for not only exploring Crystal Lake, but also taking M-22 north up into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and exploring the fun and charming beach towns of the Leelanau Peninsula. The home is less than one-half of a mile from Rock's Landing, which is a lovely and very private high-end restaurant that is right on Crystal Lake and allows for dining right on the lake!
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort (to the south), which has a charming collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, and a microbrewery (Stormcloud). Frankfort also has a fantastic public beach on Lake Michigan and a popular historic lighthouse.
Lake Escape is also just 2.7 miles from Old Indian Trail and the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north). Thus, it makes for a great location for hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, tubing, and exploring all of Sleeping Bear Dunes!
From the house, Traverse City is also only about a 1-hour drive to the east. Traverse City is the business, arts, recreation, entertainment, dining, and shopping hub of all of Northern Michigan and it provides a vast variety of "bigger city" things to see and do.
THE SPACE:
This is a 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath single level home that is about 1000 square feet in size. The home is beautifully decorated with a nautical and beachy theme throughout the home.
There are great views of Crystal Lake from the living room, the dining room, and one of the bedrooms. The home also has a wonderful wrap-around deck with lakeviews from the deck as well.
The home also has high-speed Wi-Fi and multiple televisions with live streaming via Roku. Hulu, HBOMax, NetFlix, PureFlix, and Disney+ are all included.
TRANSIT:
It is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) ROAD BETWEEN HOUSE AND LAKE: The road (Crystal Drive) runs between the house and the lake. This may be a concern for families with small children.
2) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at this property.
3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.
4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.
5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.
6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
On a lake
On the waterfront
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! located?
Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Point Betsie Lighthouse and Old Indian Trail. Lake Michigan and Bellows Public Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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This lovely cottage was spotless and spacious. The beds wete comfortable and the view from th living room and dining room was beautiful. The private beach and firepit were just perfect. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we stay in the area.
Very nice, clean property. My husband and I and our three kids stayed here for a couple nights post Christmas Retreat, great communication with property manager and the house had everything we need. Beautiful view waking up to Crystal Lake every morning.
We really liked this cottage. It was clean and comfortable. Had all the items you would need for cooking, spending time in the water or enjoying the incredible view of Crystal Lake. Simple accommodations and we would rent again.
Can’t begin to say enough good things about the property. The property has been renovated and is very tastefully decorated. The kitchen is fully stocked. We loved the dock and the shed to store our bikes was an added bonus. Loved enjoying the morning on the deck. Crystal Lake is incredible!!!
Wow loved the location & crystal lake view was amazing! Katie the general manager was very kind, wonderful communication & helpful! Thank you so much for a beautiful time! Only wish that there was an air conditioner because when we arrived it was so hot in the cottage but we did open the doors & windows to get a breeze from the lake! Thank you!
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Cutest cottage, just the right size. Crystal Lake is so clear and beautiful. Location was 10-20 minutes from about everything! We golfed, kayaked and hiked. Peak colors!!
Nicely decorated, cozy, well appointed house. The four sliding glass doors are a nice amenity as you can hear Crystal Lskes waves rolling in on the shore. The retro original kitchen was very cool as well.
Perfect little place with a private beach. Perfectly placed things to do to the north and south of property. Point Bestie lighthouse is a must see. Very easy check in and Katie answered all my texts promptly. 5 stars from me! Ill be back!
I appreciated the extra washclothes, towels, pillows and hangers! The place was clean and comfortable. It was nice that there was soap, plenty of toliet paper, shampoo & conditioner, and a fan for every room.