Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

Top rated by guests
EXTERIOR:  A great aerial photo with Crystal Lake, the private beach, lakefront, bonfire ring, and kayaks in the foreground.  The cottage itself is in the background.
KITCHEN:  The home has a lovely kitchen with all appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker.
KITCHEN:  The home has a lovely kitchen with all appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker.
EXTERIOR:  A broader aerial photo of the cottage and Crystal Lake.  Note how incredibly clear the water is!  :-)
EXTERIOR:  An aerial photo from directly above the private beach.
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"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!!"
Heather M.
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(38 Ratings)

Cottage in Lake Township

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

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.

Amenities at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!

Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Towels
Hairdryer

Map of Lake Township


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(38 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2025
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!!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
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!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
We had a great stay. What a fun area to explore.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lake Escape - PRIVATE LAKEFRONT WITH KAYAKS, DOCK, AND BEACH BONFIRE RING!?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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