We loved the fenced in yard for our pup.We loved the closed in wrap around porch.We needed to move from the bedroom nearest to the kitchen to the bedroom near the porch as that bed was by far more comfortable.
The house has a lot of space to move around and lots of choices to gather. The yard is big and totally fenced in. It's convenient to be able to walk into town and to the beach. Overall, it's what we expected. It's old and could be cleaner. I spent the first day cleaning the spider webs from the corners and ceilings, the cabinets and kitchen floor. It served our purpose and we had a good time in Beulah.
The stay was great, the big porch was absolutely amazing to sit out on and watch the sunsets at night. It would get a little warm with no AC on hot days but having the windows open let in a beautiful breeze at night. Such a convenient location to the beach and fishing especially with young kids! Awesome yard for the dogs fenced in, worked out very well. The charm of the house was cute, def older and you canât care about aesthetic staying here but that made it great staying at a lake house. Just a couple downsides, no washer for laundry we used some of the same towels over again for shower and I like to keep up with laundry but thereâs a laundromat close near by I just decided to live on vacation and forget about laundry so it really wasnât a big deal at all! The other thing that maybe needed some work was to spray the outside of house for bugs. There were a lot of bugs and spiders. Couple HUGE spiders in the porch that my we had to kill , lots of those mayfly type bugs outside during the day without a breeze (which is expected being by the water I wasnât upset at all) but was sometimes hard to play outside without bugs flying on you. And there were a lot of ants in the kitchen and on the counter that I had to watch for when I prepped food. Besides the bugs the house was great. Awesome walking right to the town. Would def recommend (if you can handle bugs like us) and we would consider coming back! Thanks for a great stay!
This spot is a gem. Stoneâs throw to the beach, great yard, and a wonderful water view. My husband has been telling me about growing up and coming to Crystal Lake twice a summer until he was 22. When I showed him this rental in VRBO, he said he remembered walking by this house as a kid and was excited to stay here and we booked immediately. The massive sleeping porch was a favorite hangout during our stay, with so many seating options in addition to the beds. We loved the vibe of the entire house.It was also walkable to the main strip of town, which was great!
My family has been to Michigan almost every summer for over 40 years. We used to camp but now like the idea of staying in a house. Our teenagers and my cousins kiddos who are younger LOVED the big yard, being able to walk to market in downtown Beulah and being so close to the beach. This rustic farm house was perfect for our two families. It may not be âupdatedâ but we absolutely loved our time there!
The view is amazing, very well stocked. I also enjoyed being so close to a great beach. Canât think of a better place to hang out in the large yard throwing a frisbee and grilling out. The porch is huge, plenty of blankets. I would come back for sure
the building was built in the 1930s yes its old . what a beautiful house. great porch great kitchen with shiplap walls and ceiling. very functional everything was there frig microwave toaster oven , nice bedrooms shower worked great . great yard firepit with chairs car parking on site .fantastic view of the lake. easy access to town and restaurants in walking distance . we were there to fish. great access to the lake. overall we liked it very much. hope to stay again next year.
The beds on the front porch were way too OLD & the paint upstairs was peeling !! NOT cool !! Needs a clean up job !! Otherwise was Ok. Was quiet & close to great areas !! Probly' wouldn't stay here until they clean up peeling paint PLUS get NEW lamps !! Chords R way TOO OLD !! Dangerous !!
Enjoyed for the most part. Two out of three guests spotted a mouse in the kitchen. Mouse droppings were in drawers and most especially lower cupboards.
We loved how much charm the cabin embodied. The view of sunset on the lake was incredible. The fenced yard was a positive game changer, for bringing your dog. Overall great, will stay again!
Great location, great yard. But no AC. Pretty hot in the summer. And beds were awful to sleep with two people. Upgrade the mattresses and this is 5 star
Lils is very comfortable and had everything for us. We loved having the fenced yard for our lab. The location allowed us to walk to restaurants The cottage had everything we needed and the best porch cots for napping.
I was worried that the home wasn't "lakefront" and that the road in front of the home would be an issue; but I was wrong. The public beach and town is less than a 4 minute walk. The walk is also very pleasant and the road in front of the home is pedestrian and bike friendly. There is a place nearby to rent pontoon boats, kayaks, and bicycles if needed. Apparently, there is also a bike trail from Beulah that will take you to Frankfort. Residents and business owners all seem friendly and welcoming. It is a very small, but quaint town with lots to do for a long weekend. There also seemed to be some sort of pickle ball/tennis court action going on at a park next to the beach - if that's your thing. You also cannot beat the wrap around porch views from this home.
Now the "cons" or things you should know - there is only one bathroom and shower, I did not locate a washer or dryer anywhere in the house, but maybe I didn't open enough of the tall cabinets (there is a laundromat in town), doesn't appear to be any heat, definitely no air conditioning (not needed when I stayed here and fans provided), and there were a lot of spiders in the enclosed porch area and upstair bedrooms' windows. If you plan on using the roller beds, just be aware that spiders will be your roomates (got bit on the eyebrow). Also the porch is sloping near the windows and there are drilled holes spread throughout that covered with little rugs so bugs/spiders might always have access to the home.
We have been enjoying this property for a few years now on the 4th of July. The neighbors recognize us and greet us when we arrive. We keep returning for the amazing location, the huge porch, the big yard for playing games, beach, and so much more. The property manager is easy to work with and responsive. I'm sure we'll be back.
Second time visiting this wonderful cottage on the East shore of Crystal Lake. Short walk to town for shopping and food. Half a block to the fishing pier and public beach. What more could one ask for? Great property hosts, available for any questions or needs! A+++ experience!
This older cottage is good if you have a big group and dogs. The weather was great so we spent little time indoors. It could certainly use some updating (especially stove and oven) but it still worked out well for our family.
The house is older and could use some updating . The wrap around porch is starting to rot away and the 2 carpets that are in the living and dinning area need to be replaced. The location is amazing and the fenced in yard is so great ! It certainly was a perfect place for us with 3 dogs and 8 people ! Thank you for great family memories
The house itself is somewhat "basic" but we loved the view and the great fenced yard. This is our second time renting this property and we intend to come back.