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Cottage in Crystal Lake

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage in Crystal Lake

Relaxing, fun cottage on Crystal Lake with 80ft. of your very own lake frontage. Looking for a exceptional vacation? Crystal Lake is the place for you! Located minutes from Hart, Shelby, Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan. Great fishing! Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful week in beautiful Oceana County. Sandy beach includes picnic table, small dock, raft and paddle boat! Fall rates available.

We only do Saturday to Saturday rentals only

Property manager

Ardith

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayak on site
  • Sledding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1080 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Cottage Crystal Lake Hart
Crystal Lake Hart
Cottage Cottage on Crystal Lake Hart
Hart Cottage on Crystal Lake Cottage
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Cottage Crystal Lake
Cottage Cottage on Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake
Cottage on Crystal Lake Hart
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About the neighborhood

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Hart, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 13 min drive
  • Gold Rush Water Park - 19 min drive
  • Electric Forest - 20 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Country Dairy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hart Pizza - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Crystal Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Crystal Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Crystal Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oceana Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and Hart Township Hall. Hart Public Library and Hart City Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cottage in Crystal Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D., Clinton Township USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place
A beautiful view. We loved eating on the balcony. Or sitting with a glass of wine later in the day. Close to lake Michigan beaches, a plus
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and cozy accomodations
This was our second stay and it was wonderful as always. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed. The views from the upper and lower decks are amazing. The water was warm and crystal clear. We had a great time fishing off the dock and swimming off the diving dock. The cottage is only about 20 minutes to Silver Lake sand dunes, Little Sable Point, and Pentwater. Lots to do! Thanks again and we hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lake
Kids loved the beach & raft
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola K., Minneapolis, MN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple Summer Pleasures
Our family enjoyed staying on Crystal Lake for a week in July. The sandy entry, swimming raft and dock were nice ways to be on the lake, not to mention the kayak. The deck overlooking the lake has a picnic table and a good grill; the outdoor folding chairs provided were that comfortable though. Inside the cottage is cozy and clean. All four of us were able to read using the overheard cam lights. Better lighting for reading would have been nice. We were able to cook dinners for four well enough, though more serving pieces would have helped. The location is so wonderful! We had a full week of trips to Lake Michigan, blueberry picking, dune riding, kayaking and hiking at Ludington Park. Hansen grocery in Hart has great variety and is only 7 minutes away. Communication with Ardith was great and we felt welcomed. A fun and memorable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
Always look forward to our annual trip and it never disappoints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristi D.

Family Memories
Cosy, rustic property on Crystal Lake. We had a great stay! The lake was clear all around the dock. Boys enjoyed the floating dock and warm water compared to lake Michigan. We had perfect weather for a week in July. So, having no AC wasn't an issue. The fish were biting all week as well. We made due with what was there for the 4 of us. Updating on steps to boat dock would be a nice addition and a rail out the back steps. We were very disappointed in the broken paddle boat and no sail for sailboat for my boys to use all week. Also, there were not futons in cottage like listing said and both bunk bed mattresses need replaced- too thin. Boys were uncomfortable all week. Coffee pot needs replaced. Thank goodness there was a Keurig there as well. I did have to use my own hotspot for wifi. Overall, great little gem that just needs a few updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence D., Clinton Township USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay
The cottage was comfortable, the swimming was great! Young William, a neighbor, was friendly and very polite and helpful! We look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place.
We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and just watching the fishermen and people enjoying the water sports
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun on Crystal Lake
We had a great time at the cottage! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The lake was clear and clean. We loved the little sandy beach and the swimming dock out in the water. We spent a lot of time swimming in the lake and enjoying peace and quiet on the upper deck overlooking the lake. The views from inside the cottage are all water and it's fantastic. The cottage had everything we needed and the price was great. Thank you Ardith for your great communication as well! We can't wait to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Ludington
Nice cozy cottage close to Ludington. Fishing poles, kayak, and paddle boat to use. Our boys loved fishing off the floating dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dianne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice location and fun things to do in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
loved it again!
Will hopefully be back again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time
We hope to stay again one day but maybe a little later in the year. It was pretty cold for our week but we made a lot of great memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Liked the layout of the cottage, very peaceful lake. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
We had a wonderful week on Crystal Lake. The location was perfect - 15 min from just about anything. The cottage was clean and the kitchen was pretty well stocked. There were only 3 chairs at the table and four of us but it worked okay. The only downside was the weather was chilly and the location of the cottage on the lake doesn’t allow for much sun - there are a lot of trees. The walk from the cottage to the beach is really steep too. Our kids loved the floating dock and the water was lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
back again
enjoyed it just as much as last year! will be back again hopefully!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tobi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week!
We had a great week relaxing at the cottage. The lake was quiet and the neighbors were all super friendly. We enjoyed going into Hart and Shelby for groceries, meals, and ice cream treats. We also took daily walks on the private road which was great. The cottage had everything we needed from fishing poles to games to kitchen supplies. Aside from the bunk bed in the basement, the furniture was comfy. Our biggest issue was the beach. It was quite difficult to get down the sloping yard as roots have torn it up. The tree coverage keeps the deck and beach area mostly shady which was a bummer since it was such cool weather. Once you are out on the dock or raft it’s incredibly peaceful and sunny but getting to and from is tricky especially if you have any mobility issues like my 79 year-old dad. We had a nice week relaxing and taking time out of our busy lives. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K., Oak Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for visiting family in Shelby
We stayed here while visiting family in Shelby and it was a perfect location. The access to Crystal lake was great and the paddle boat and kayak was a bonus! The only downside were the spiders at the property, but they were harmless and expected in a wooded area. We will be back next time we visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Temperance, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Enjoyed our stay swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Loved the platform as a place to swim to and soak up the sun. Close to Silver Lake dunes and Ludington State Park. Ardith answered any questions I had promptly. We would consider staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

angela h.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing week!
The cottage had everything we needed! We felt very comforable there. I wouldnt really say it slept 6 though because if we had 3 couples one couple would be broken up to one on a couch upstairs and one down stairs, and another couple would be in bunk beds. It was perfect for a couple, or a couple with kids!! It was excalty what we were looking for though! The water was nice, the upper and lower decks were very nice! Location was amazing! Close gas stations, grocery, ice cream, sand dunes! It was a little challenging getting to the water especially after a few drinks haha..but over all id definitely recommend this cottage to family and friends!! Thanks agian for sharing your cottage. The Halley's
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary V.

Crystal lake
While the weather was not ideal the cottage was perfect. Clean and comfortable with wonderful view of the lake. For those with mobility issues getting to the dock and water proved a little challenging but being on the water was worth the effort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randolph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Beautiful property. The house sits on the lake. The view is breathtaking. Caught fish on the banks. We were within a few miles of sand dunes. We had a fantastic time riding the dunes. There are other lakes within a few miles of the property. Beautiful apple farms and local produce. The fully equipped kitchen was awesome as we like to cook. If you want a relaxing vacation or getaway this is the place to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Agnes F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this cottage. The weather was beautiful during our stay so not having AC in the cottage was not an issue at all. House was very comfortable. We had everything we needed. We loved the grill and we used it a lot. The lake was beautiful. We caught a lot of fish-bass, panfish and catfish. We enjoyed our fish fry. The location is very close to nearby Lake Michigan beaches and dunes. It was a wonderful experience indeed. We loved each day of our 7 day vacation. Thank you, Ardith.

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family vacation
Had a nice relaxing week. The house had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was very spacious and clean. We liked that it was close to Lake Michigan which we were able to go to a couple of times during the week. Very safe and scenic....just beautiful. Thank you for the use of your cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019