Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(4 Ratings)

House in Lake Township

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Welcome to the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA)! Step back in time to this wholesome, peaceful resort offering family events and activities. The seasonal activities are posted weekly and include arts and crafts, dancing, tennis, watersports, theater, bible studies, nature observation, area history, yoga, swimming lessons, and water aerobics. This community has multiple tennis and pickleball courts and offers private beach access to Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan.

Step inside this wooded, rustic cabin with a recent addition of a primary bedroom with a king bed, half bath, fireplace, and walk-out deck, offering a place to rest and relax. The cozy kitchen has everything you need to cook meals with a small electric oven and stovetop. The living room has a propane stove for heat and opens to a screened-in porch, which has a dining room table and additional relaxed seating. The porch is the perfect place to sit for meals between activities, play games, read, or build puzzles. Take the stairs up to the loft where the second floor has been sectioned into 3 sleeping areas-2 with queen beds, and 1 with twin bunks. Open the windows to appreciate the sounds of nature and the gentle evening breezes.

From the house, you can walk or drive to all the fun on the property. Time moves slower here and the opportunities for enjoyment are endless. The exclusivity of activities to just the residents and their guests throughout the summer allows for new friendships to be made. During your weeklong stay you will make many memories and it may become your groups annual summer vacation tradition.

Rental Policy:
- No smoking of any kind or fireworks are permitted.
- No events, parties, or large gatherings are permitted.
- Primary guest must sign rental agreement and water waiver prior to their stay. This will be sent to their email on file.
- No pets

CSA Rental and Guest Policy:
- Weekly rentals only. 6-night minimum is required.
- Check-in 3:00 pm Check-out 10:00 am
- CSA office hours Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- CSA Registration is required upon arrival. Costs $40 per person/per week for all guests over 3 years old. Activities are planned a week in advance and posted each Sunday by 4 pm on the porch of the Assembly Building and on their website.
- Vehicle Stickers are required. Costs $20 per car. Max 2 cars.
- Guest tennis at the Woods Court is an additional cost of $5 per day.
- No motorcycles, campers, RVs.
- Yellow bag trash system. Garbage pick-up is on Tuesdays and Fridays on the CSA grounds located at South Shore Drive and M-22. You may purchase the yellow bags required for trash pick-up at the CSA office or Family Fare market in Frankfort. Yellow bags cannot be put out the night before. If you miss trash day you must remove all trash from the property before, checkout.

To help you relax and enjoy your stay, we have partnered with Safely to provide all reservations with damage protection. This protection plan costs $49.00 for 1-29 nights, $249.00 for 30-59 nights, then $70.00 for each additional 30-night block. Links to Safely's complete terms can be found in our email agreement. All reservations are subject to the guest agreement terms, conditions, and fees.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

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Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(4 Ratings)

House in Lake Township

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(4 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

At Red Shutters you fall asleep in front of a roaring fire and wake to deer grazing in the yard. The accommodations are clean, the bed comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked with cooking gear and dried spices. The propane stove in the main room was nice when the weather turned colder. It’s lovely to be surrounded by dense woods and just 3 blocks from Lake Michigan and Crystal Lake. A wonderful retreat.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This is a cute but rustic cabin. Pros: place was clean and the primary suite bed very comfortable. There is good internet and a small smart TV. The private access to Lake Michigan was awesome, especially for rock hunters like us. There was plenty of hot water and a nice gas fireplace in the living room for cooler nights/mornings. Linens were provided and there is a washer/dryer. The location is great - quick drive into town, to Point Betsie, or to our family’s cottage on South Shore. Cons: The CSA charges you to register cars and people, so it was like $275 extra just for the privilege of being on the property. The shower is super tiny - okay for us as none of us are super tall, but bigger people might have struggled in the shower. The kitchen is tiny - and almost nonfunctional for meal prep beyond the basics. Communication was good and efficient. Overall, it worked for us!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

wonderful rustic house in a great location

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The location is fantastic! If you are not familiar with the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA), it is an association of cottages established in 1918. There is a common activity building, tennis/pickleball courts, a private beach area on Crystal Lake, private beach access to Lake MI, and daily activities (tennis, swim lessons, crafts, etc.). The cottage is within walking distance of both Lake MI and Crystal Lake, which makes for the ultimate MI lake vacation. It is a 30-minute drive to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, which is filled with hikes with amazing views of Lake Michigan from high on the bluffs. The cottage is rustic (e.g., no drywall in the place), but was very clean. If you are looking for luxurious or modern accommodations, you might want to look elsewhere, but this suited my family just fine. The beds were comfortable. If you are into cooking, it may be helpful to know that the kitchen is quite small with a diet-sized refrigerator and skinny stove. However, there is a grill! This wasn’t mentioned in the listing, so we were delighted to find one. There a plenty of places to sit in the cottage, but the furniture could use a little updating. The house provided plenty of linens, but you will need to have other household supplies upon arrival—soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags (there were no “starter supplies”). Again, if you are looking for a fantastic location and a clean (but basic) cottage, we highly recommend this place!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Township?

The average price for a rental in Lake Township is $281 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community

House in Lake Township

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community

House in Lake Township

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Lake Township

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Township?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Red Shutters Rustic Cottage CSA Private Community?

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