Crystal Lake Paradise, a luxurious classical home, offers 4 spacious bedrooms and an abundance of amenities like a sunroom, outdoor grill with dining furniture, private beach access with dock and mooring buoy. Enjoy use of bikes, kayaks and paddleboards to explore the lake or relax on the patio.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8344 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!
This is a spectacular 3700 square foot home that is both large and luxurious in a lovely classical manner! Features 4 bedrooms (2 of which are huge), 3.5 bathrooms, living room, sunroom, TV room, enclosed front porch, backyard patio, outdoor grill w/ dining furniture, and private Crystal Lake frontage with a beach area, dock, and mooring buoy for a boat! Includes use of 2 bikes, 2 kayaks, and 2 paddleboards! This property truly provides all that is needed for a wonderful family vacation!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The house is along the luxurious south shore of Crystal Lake, which boasts many luxurious homes of over $1M in value (including this one). The neighborhood is primarily made up of vacation homes of professional families.
Outside of the immediate neighborhood, the home is just a few miles from downtown Frankfort, 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. Crystal Lake Paradise is also less than a 30-minute drive from both the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (to the north) as well as Crystal Mountain Ski Resort (to the southeast). The home is great for group or family ski trips to Crystal Mountain!
The house is also only about a 1-hour drive east to Traverse City. 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:
Please note that 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #1 and #2) are on the first floor. The other 2 bedrooms (Bedrooms #3 and #4) are on the second floor. There are 2.5 bathrooms on the first floor and 1 bathroom on the second floor.
In addition to the previously mentioned outdoor items, on the private beach there is a beach box with beach toys for kids, including two boogie boards, pails and shovels. Also in the beach box are 4 adult life vests and 2 children's vests as well as 2 foam noodles. On the beach are two stand up paddle boards and two kayaks. There is also a private swim raft that is in approximately 4 ft of water. There are also two bikes in the garage. (Helmets are not provided though.)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
1) CHECK-IN: The guest who made the reservation must be present at check-in and must present photo ID at the time of check-in.
2) PET POLICY: Under NO circumstance can pets be allowed. The owners have severe allergy issues.
3) FIREPLACES: Neither of the fireplaces are usable. Use of the fireplaces is strictly prohibited!
4) MAIN ROAD: East South Shore Drive runs between the house and the lake so you do need to cross the road to get to the lake from the house.
5) STAIRCASE: The home has a somewhat rickety spiral staircase from the first floor to the second floor. It may be slightly hazardous for elderly persons and young children and guests are advised to use it with caution.
6) AIR CONDITIONING: Air conditioning is available in sleeping quarters via multiple mini-split room air conditioners. Please note that the house does NOT have central air conditioning and that not all of the house is air conditioned.
7) DOCK: The dock is not available for use with motor boats or pontoon boats.
8) NUMBER OF GUESTS: The property is strictly limited to no more than 8 guests and no more than 4 vehicles. Please also 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.
9) BOAT MOORING: Overnight mooring of boats at the property is not permitted. Smaller boats (peddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards, row boats, etc.) can be beached on the shore.
10) NUMBER OF VEHICLES: No more than 4 vehicles are permitted at the property at any time.
11) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask guests to observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
12) NEARBY APARTMENT: On a separate, but adjacent, lot behind the property, the property owners own a garage that has a second floor apartment above the garage. The second floor apartment may be used by the owners on occasion.
13) 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.
14) 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 house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
Rules
SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited anywhere inside the home.
CARS: Guests are permitted to bring up to 4 cars with them. More than 4 vehicles is strictly prohibited.
QUIET HOURS: For the sake of neighbors, we ask that guests observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM until 8:00 AM.
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
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
About the area
Located in Frankfort, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
Is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! located?
Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bellows Public Beach and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Michigan. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and Betsie Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Crystal Lake Paradise - Gorgeous Lakefront Luxury! Reviews
Reviews
Wonderful
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The house was fantastic, sprawling with a lot of areas to spend time with our family members who came in from another state to catch up. Very comfortable and well stocked. Across a not-very-busy-street from the lake, there are very few homes that are actually on the lake. Frankfort is super close and has a nice assortment of restaurants and shops for a little lakefront town its size. The lake was beautiful and we heard that it has a lot of fish in it - we may have to bring our boat next time and get on the water. A good base to check out Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and all the cherry/apple/wineries/farms/lighthouses/etc. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.
Very nice place that was accurately displayed in photos and description. It worked for my family during a recent visit, and very close to the surrounding towns.
Kevin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Kim H.
18 June 2024
Crystal Lake Paradise
Overall this is a nice property but is showing age.
Currently there are items within the house that need attention. The air conditioner unit upstairs did not work. It was cool enough we did not need it.
The front door sticks. The trim around door need s to be fixed before it is ruined by door opening/closing.
The couches and some chairs need attention. The couches need to be updated with cushion support or replaced. Several of the chairs show wear and rips.
The trundle bed upstairs had dead bugs in the sheets.
Kitchen garbage can needs to be replaced with one that has a working lid.