Escape to Crystalaire Cabin, a charming retreat nestled in a quiet, heavily-forested area with seasonal views of Crystal Lake. Unwind by the gas fireplace, enjoy live streaming television and high-speed Wi-Fi or stay active with exercise equipment on site.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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About this property
The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!
This is a very cozy, comfortable, and charming cabin with beautiful woodwork throughout! The styling makes it a great getaway cabin for either summer or winter. It's located in a quiet, heavily-forested area with a seasonal view of Crystal Lake through the trees. It includes high-speed Wi-Fi, live streaming television, a lovely gas fireplace, and some exercise equipment. It truly provides for a quiet and relaxing getaway to northern Michigan!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The cabin is on the side of a hill that overlooks the south side of Crystal Lake. It's a heavily-forested area that consists primarily of very large, expensive, and secluded homes that are on Crystal Lake or overlook the lake. It's a very quiet, peaceful, and relaxing neighborhood. There is a seasonal view of Crystal Lake from the cabin through the trees. The opposite side of the road used to be Camp Crystalaire. It's no longer in existence, but the cabin is named after the camp.
The cabin is quite close to the Lobb Road boat launch on Crystal Lake, which works great if you are bringing a boat and want to use it on Crystal Lake. The driveway forms a half circle, is quite large, and there should be space for most boats and boat trailers in the driveway.
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. The Crystalaire Cabin 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 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:
The cabin has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the main floor. Each of the bedrooms has a queen-size bed in it. There is a cute loft area that has additional beds (a full-size bed and a twin bed) and some older exercise equipment (a bike and an elliptical trainer) that guests are welcome to use.
Outside, the cabin has a half-circle driveway that is quite large and includes space for a boat / boat trailer. There is a charcoal grill available for guests to use. There is also a bonfire ring next to the house that guests are welcome to use. (Note that firewood is not provided, but is available for purchase at most gas stations and grocery stores in the area.)
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
(1) PETS: Up to 2 dogs are permitted with a paid pet fee. More than 2 dogs or pets other than dogs are strictly prohibited. (2) CABIN NAME: The other side of the road used to be Camp Crystalaire on Crystal Lake. It is no longer in existence and is now just a heavily forested area, but this area of the lake has a rich history and the cabin is named after the camp.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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
(1) Up to 2 dogs are allowed. More than 2 dogs or any pets other than dogs are strictly prohibited.
(2) There are some neighbors in the area, so we do ask that guests keep things quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Frankfort is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
Is The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! located?
Situated in Frankfort, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Bellows Public Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. Frankfort Beach and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Our family of five, three teenagers, and two dogs enjoyed the location of this house. Perfect place for a relaxing vacation close to many dog friendly beaches.
The cabin was so cute and cozy. Everything was super clean and linens on the beds were fresh and clean. Would definitely recommend this place and will probably go back again
Loved our short stay, the warmth and smell of the knotty pine and cedar interior is pure Michigan! Bed was comfy, living space was cozy for watching a movie and relaxing. Will definitely recommend.
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin is comfortable and offered the perfect amount of space for our family of 6 and our puppy. The surrounding area is quiet and beautiful. Crystal Lake is gorgeous and the neighbors are friendly. We can’t wait to return.
Jessica G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was pleasantly surprised how nice this cabin is! Super comfortable beds. Everything worked as it should. I will be back!
Spent 3 days on a personal retreat in the quiet. Everything was so cozy and comfortable. Was joined by a friend on the last day and had a blast. Although small, the cabin has a very practical layout and is a great gathering place. I would love to return!
We enjoyed it. Wish we could see Crystal Lake better but it was nice. It’s on a hill. I was glad I had a truck to come up driveway.
Jeff C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
26 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was lovely, and it was nice to have some board game options to get away from the Internet for a while and enjoy each other's company. The cabin was spacious and close to Frankfort so we could enjoy both Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake is beautiful. Once we figured out how to get down to the dock, we loved the peacefulness of sitting out there and looking at the crystal clear water.
It was really nice too to be able to bring our dogs with us.
I would definitely stay in this cabin again if we came back to Michigan.
I came up north for work and stayed here with my dog. It was perfect! Winter rates fit my budget. Comfortable bed, nice shower. You can see Crystal Lake through the trees from the big front windows. Everything was very clean and I enjoyed the ambiance of the gas fireplace. Frankfort and Beulah are both close by. I love old cabins and this one provided for a lovely stay. I decided to add a night and Eric made it very easy. I would definitely return.
Crystalaire cabin is a delight. It is cozy and comfy inside. The kitchen is well stocked with all kinds of appliances and utensils. The bathroom has plenty of towels and shampoo/conditoner/etc. plus a hair dryer. We stayed in the winter and really enjoyed that we saw pretty much nobody else the whole time - no neighbors and no traffic on the road. It's close to Crystal Mt. Ski Resort, Lake Michigan and Point Betsie Lighthouse. We couldn't get the cute fireplace to light the first night. Jean, the property manager, got a handyman over there the next day so we enjoyed the warm living room with a sweet fire after that. We would love to stay there again if we get the chance.
The cabin was great! Clean and exactly as advertised. And the location was so close to Frankfort it was perfect for me and my dogs! I would definitely stay again
My dog and I loved The Cabin. Very cozy and comfortable. And well positioned for all the things we wanted to do.The manager, Jean was very helpful when I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the furnace. She was always there for any problems or questions that I might’ve had.Highly recommended…
The place was rustic but nice. We did have to shovel our way in, the snow on the walk was fairly deep and slippery. Enjoyed our stay. VRBO always has a lot of charges that add on to the listed cost per night that are kind of annoying.
the manager of this was nothing short of amazing even had a little issue last minute and was able to add an extra day. Hope to be back someday
Cameron G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rachelle N.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Get Away
I was impressed with the cleanliness of the inside of the cabin. The outside furniture was dirty. The picture of the cabin online did not match the actual cabin. There was supposed to be a trail to the lake. I could not find it. I have learned that seasonal view of the lake means, you can see the lake when all of the leaves have dropped.