Crystal Lake retreat w/terrific lake views, private waterfront, firepit, 2 bikes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Crystal Lake retreat w/terrific lake views, private waterfront, firepit, 2 bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Crystal Lake retreat w/terrific lake views, private waterfront, firepit, 2 bikes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Bellows Public Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Point Betsie Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the area

Located in Frankfort, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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6/10 Okay

Karen B.

15 Jun 2024

Review

Nice views and kitchen space. Plenty of beds for sleeping. Nice deck

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

23 Sept 2024

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

Last minute change

We had to change locations, but Vacasa took great care of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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6/10 Okay

Denise S.

29 Jan 2023

The location is awesome, but the grounds and home need some attention.

2/10 Terrible

Jason R.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Deplorable

The house was not cleaned before we got there and there to many things not cleaned to list and the fruit flies where absolutely out of control. Me and my family had to wash all the bedding because it was slept in and cleaned the entire house I would strongly suggest not to rent this house because the vacasa does not do there job and we where 4 hours away from home and had no choice on a holiday weekend I will never rent anything on Vrbo or from vacasa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa G.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Labor Day Stay

Great location. Poor maintenance. Trash was overflowing when we arrived. Food was left in the fridge and freezer from the last renters, so it was never cleaned out. Chairs by the lake were broken. We notified management and they said someone local would reach out, but nobody ever did.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette R.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful view but . . .

Arrived and property had not been cleaned. Came back the next day after spending first night in a hotel and home was unlocked, dirty towels hanging on a bedroom door, empty beverage bottles stacked by back door and a very musty odor in the home. This place is in a prime location if you don’t mind not having a lock on the door to the home’s interior and neighbor having access to the home’s storage area. Very dissatisfied with property management, Vacasa, they did not resolve my concerns

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

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2/10 Terrible

Karen C.

5 Jan 2023

Don't rent this cottage!!!

On our check-in day, while traveling to Crystal Lake, I had messages that we would not be able to rent the cottage because the cleaning company was short staffed. They did end up getting us clean linens and let us in, also refunded the cleaning fee. The Shrubbery on Crystal Lake is in such disrepair it is dangerous. We found many things that were inexcusable for a rental property. One sliding door didn't work at all. The other sliding door the screen was broken. Although we tried to fix it numerous times, it was beyond repair. One of the bedroom windows was completely not functioning. You could have the window open but only when the screen was out. Then the screen was put in and the window practically fell out. We discovered screws sticking out of the bedposts in a bedroom-my 2 year old grandson discovered those-OMG! The place looked like it hadn't been thoroughly cleaned all summer. The stove was so old that you couldn't read any of the dials, and filthy. This company has no business renting this property until it is cleaned up and fixed. I communicated with Vacasa about the issues and told them if they sent me pictures of these things fixed I wouldn't post this review. That didn't happen. They did however provide a 10% discount for my troubles, but I've seen no evidence of repairs. It is a cute cottage with great potential and a fabulous deck and view! I have rented multiple cottages on South Shore over the years and this is a stand-out poor experience.

6/10 Okay

Cynthia W.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location beautiful

Close to several towns making it very convenient to get around. House was large enough for everyone, however the cleanliness was awful. Cobwebs all over and the screens wer so dirty! This needs a good deep cleaning!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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8/10 Good

robert m.

23 Sept 2022

Crystal Lake

Nice lake view.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne P.

18 Jul 2022

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

Wonderful experience

Everything was just as we expected. We had a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood, nice sunsets and sunrises by the dock. Evenings around the fire and beautiful views from the cottage of the lake. The cottage was clean, beds comfortable. We will definitely be back again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Doug L.

20 Jun 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location - worn out home

Great location near Frankfort with plenty of opportunities to shop, eat, swim and explore. The house was very worn and the yard is not maintained - at all. I’d stay in the area again but not the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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