House in Crystal Lake, MI
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Summary:
Grandma's Sandbox
The Space:
This home was made for a couple (or solo traveler!) looking for some lake fun away from it all. The tile details and wood paneling evoke a simpler time and a vintage lakeside vibe. Guests can also enjoy the use of a 14” aluminum rowboat with included life jackets of various sizes. No one does the lake closer than this spunky home. Please note that this property does not have A/C. What's nearby: The couldn't-be-closer setting on Crystal Lake is just the beginning. Point Betsie Lighthouse (just under six miles away) is the perfect gateway to Lake Michigan. This home is also within nine miles of Long Lake, Rush Lake, Platte Lake, and Little Platte Lake. Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre provides fun viewing during the summer season just over eight miles away. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers hiking and lovely views just over 22 miles away. Things to know: Free cable Full kitchen Please note that this property does not have A/C. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC *Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.
Grandma's Sandbox
The Space:
This home was made for a couple (or solo traveler!) looking for some lake fun away from it all. The tile details and wood paneling evoke a simpler time and a vintage lakeside vibe. Guests can also enjoy the use of a 14” aluminum rowboat with included life jackets of various sizes. No one does the lake closer than this spunky home. Please note that this property does not have A/C. What's nearby: The couldn't-be-closer setting on Crystal Lake is just the beginning. Point Betsie Lighthouse (just under six miles away) is the perfect gateway to Lake Michigan. This home is also within nine miles of Long Lake, Rush Lake, Platte Lake, and Little Platte Lake. Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre provides fun viewing during the summer season just over eight miles away. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers hiking and lovely views just over 22 miles away. Things to know: Free cable Full kitchen Please note that this property does not have A/C. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC *Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.
Amenities at Inviting home w/ free cable and full kitchen - right on the lake
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Crystal Lake, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
This was our 2nd time staying at this property! We love it! Cottage is perfect for a small family and the beach is just amazing. We love this place and plan to stay again next year!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
1950s-60s style cottage — a cottage, not a house. Perfect feeing. Excellent location right on the lake. Clean and comfortable — except for the sofa. Could use a more comfortable sofa, but sometimes sofa beds can be like that.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
Beautiful spot on the lake
6 / 10Average·Aug 2021
The beach access is awesome. The cabin keeps the rain off, and has 1 comfy bed and 1 old as dirt fold-out bed. It's fairly evenly distanced from both Beulah and Frankfort, which we saw as a positive.
The bathroom is teeny, in all aspects of the word. The shower head is at ~5ft3in high, so anyone taller than that will need to bend or squat to rinse off. If you sit on the toilet, your knees will likely hit the wall in front of you. If you pee standing up, you'll likely need to turn sideways in front of the sink.
The screen door in front pops out of its frame easily, and the screen door in back pops out of the track does not seal well at all, so prepare for mosquitoes.
Since our visit in 2019, the couch has been replaced, but not the fold-out bed within. The screens have been replaced or patched, but the screen door problems are worse. I don't remember the "fire pit", or actually, the bowl in the beach with a ring of rocks.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"This was our 2nd time staying at this property! We love it! Cottage is perfect for a small family and the beach is just amazing. We love this place and plan to stay again next year!"
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