Entire cabin

The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!

Photo gallery for The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area!

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Interior
TV, fireplace, offices
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

7f3f8746-875a-47fa-b86d-a7e1d06eff38

About the neighborhood

Map
Frankfort, MI

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Old Indian Trail - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Platte Lake - 24 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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!?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Betsie Lake. Frankfort Beach and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Crystalaire Cabin - Charming, Relaxing, and Peaceful in A Very Quiet Area! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patryk B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin in the woods
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K., Lombard, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Cabin
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Retreat
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, relaxing weekend
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, cozy cabin!
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful, clean log cabin in quiet location
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023