Very unique home! Awesome views of the lake from the house deck. House had all the necessary items for a comfortable stay. Spiral stairs were a challenge to navigate with luggage and groceries.

The property was great and had everything we needed we could come back in a heartbeat!!!!

We had a wonderful time in this great little cottage! Loved all the little things that the owner included. Would absolutely stay here again!

Meg’s cottage was such a fun place to be. The location is great and our kids had such a great time at the lake.

We had a great stay and loved the location, the private beach and were very happy with the host. No issues at all and would Love to come back soon!

We spent the long Memorial Day weekend here and it was beyond our wildest expectations. The beach area was cozy and kept the kids entertained all day. The house was so comfortable, from the large windows and balcony to the spiral staircase. We spent the one chilly overcast day exploring the dunes and nearby towns. Driving through the tree lined roads was so much fun. My only regret is we didn’t stay longer!

Excellent location was so peaceful and very quiet. Beach And water area perfect for any age we had a 2 yr old with us water shallow at the edge and plenty of sand to play in. Owners have thought of everything you could need . Property was extremely clean and well organized. Very relaxing get away . If we get up in that area again we will definitely stay again. Also owner responds very quickly. Thanks had a great time......

The cottage is exactly as represented in pictures and description. Meg was wonderful to communicate with and easily accessible via text when we were there.

We stayed here with our 2 small children and had a blast. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Meg was available to help us and easy to communicate with. We love architecture and appreciated the unique style of the cabin. We had a blast at the private beach and had fun using the fire pit and roasting marshmallows. We also enjoyed how close the property was to Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Frankfort. Looking forward to hopefully staying again.

This location is the perfect to check out the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Lake Michigan, but also great for relaxation and play on Crystal Lake. The home had everything needed, and a wonderful view of the lake. Kayaks and sand toys were a huge plus!

Unique home on quite road with private beech and dock. Host was very accommodating and communicative. Home was cozy, clean, and has a great lake view from the balcony patio. Kitchen, laundry, were stocked with supplies, plenty of towels, blankets and sheets. Lots of seating on the beach. Beach is stocked with plenty of chairs, toys, kayaks, and canoe. Short drive to national parks, amazing hikes and views. Highly recommend Frankfort for meals and shopping. In sum, our family enjoys off-season, no fuss, no crowds, type of vacations. The area was perfect as was our host and their property

As described

Cozy house with amazing private beach, dock, and gazebo across the street. Sitting on the dock in the morning was incredibly peaceful. The water was shallow enough my 4yr old could play in it. There were lots of things already there like kayaks, beach toys for kiddos, board games inside - it made it easy to stay occupied. Location is close to Sleepy Bear dunes and Frankfort for dinners. Loved our stay!

We loved everything about this stay. First and foremost this beach is phenomenal and Crystal Lake is stunning. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable place to relax after being on the lake! They have thought of everything and the little details make a world of difference. We have visited several homes on these travel sites and this was by far the cleanest! Loved everything about it and hope to be back soon!

Great location on beautiful Crystal Lake! Close to Frankfort.

Had an amazing week at this cottage. Everything about the property was amazing - layout, amenities, location, host. Couldn’t have asked for a better host (who even texted to check on us when she got severe weather alerts!). Would come back in a heartbeat.

We enjoyed the unique design of this beautiful cottage. The owners are so easy to work with if you have questions or concerns. The deck has a beautiful view of the lake & the stars at night. The beach is the best we have rented & they supply so many things for kids & adults; kayaks, sand toys, fire pit, covered beach area for the baby, pak-n-play, board games, surf boards, etc. The lake area was shallow & my grandkids (10,9,7) loved swimming & playing in the area with a sandy bottom for their feet!

Had a great time! Convenient location to lots of hiking and exploring of the sand dunes. Crystal Lake is beautiful and peaceful. Our family really enjoyed our time together at the cozy cottage. It was perfect.

We so enjoyed this property. The house is a little quirky, but so much fun, and I love the decorations. The beach was private, across the road, but super convenient. The beach had a cabana two kayaks, two paddleboard‘s, and a canoe right there. The small shed was full of all kinds of toys and life vest. The lake was crystal clear. We enjoyed Seeing sleeping bear dunes, Frankfurt, traverse, wineries, and just enjoying the lake itself always HM with Lake Michigan too. We loved the large deck overlooking the lake & ate breakfast or lunches there each day. Meg couldn’t have been nicer, accommodating, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. I would recommend this place to family or friends, but do you know that the third bedroom has a bathroom you have to walk through to get to it, and Stairs are spiral, so if you have anyone with balance issues or older people, you might want to consider this. Otherwise, we loved everything about it!

We absolutely loved our stay at Meg's cottage. Our week here went by so quickly, and we were so not ready to go home when it was over. The cottage itself was beautiful, you can tell that there has been some updates done, but the character of the home remains. We had a family vacation consisting of 6 people, and we had more than enough room without feeling crowded at all. The location of the cottage was amazing, you're a quick drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. The private beach was the best part-We spent a majority of our time in the water swimming, paddle boarding, boating, kayaking and fishing. The crystal clear water was unlike anything you would expect from a lake, and at night the water was so calm it was like glass. I will miss sitting on the paddle board and watching the sunset and sitting on the beach watching the millions of stars at night. We were so lucky to have stumbled across this listing and booked this cottage, and we could not have asked for a better vacation. The owner was always extremely responsive, and always made sure to let me know that they were there in case we needed anything at all, which I appreciated. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! We can't wait to be back!

The rental met our expectations. Very nice location near a beautiful village. The cabana near the lake was fabulous.

I fell in love with this property and probably booked way more than my wife and I needed for a weekend getaway for just the two of us, but the view, the private beach and close proximity to so many sites was everything I wanted for our weekend. Anyway, the property and owners did not disappoint. Meg knew it was my wife’s birthday and was thoughtful enough to provide her a card and a nice bottle of local wine. She also provided a great “care package” of items we might need during our stay. The property was clean, spacious, and again offers amazing sights and sounds with the water lapping up on the shore easily heard from the balcony. Meg and her husband have documented everything you need to know including ideas on things to do locally. We loved the proximity to Frankfort, which has a great little downtown and allows you to watch the sunset on Lake Michigan. We will be back for sure and will be bringing our kids with us next time. It’s a great place to make wonderful northern MI memories! Thanks so much Meg for your hospitality.

It was just as described and my family enjoyed it. From smore's on the beach, fishing crystal lake, kids swimming, and relaxing in the mornings and evening on deck, it was all perfect for our short getaway. Plus located close to many area attractions. Plus Meg was very responsive to the few questions we had (she had answered most before we even had to ask).

I fell in love with this property and probably booked way more than my wife and I needed for a weekend getaway for just the two of us, but the view, the private beach and close proximity to so many sites was everything I wanted for our weekend. Anyway, the property and owners did not disappoint. Meg knew it was my wife’s birthday and was thoughtful enough to provide her a card and a nice bottle of local wine. She also provided a great “care package” of items we might need during our stay. The property was clean, spacious, and again offers amazing sights and sounds with the water lapping up on the shore easily heard from the balcony. Meg and her husband have documented everything you need to know including ideas on things to do locally. We loved the proximity to Frankfort, which has a great little downtown and allows you to watch the sunset on Lake Michigan. We will be back for sure and will be bringing our kids with us next time. It’s a great place to make wonderful northern MI memories! Thanks so much Meg for your hospitality.

What a great week! The weather was cold and rainy at times, but the lake house was amazing. Everything was as described and Meg was amazing. She was always quick to respond when I sent her a question. The beach was clean and numerous toys for all ages! The architecture of the house was cool too! Highly recommend staying at this location and we hope to be back next summer!! Thanks again for a great experience!!

When our summer plans were canceled due to COVID-19, we chose to stay at this cottage for our summer getaway. It was a perfect base to do outdoor things in the lower part of Sleeping Bear Dunes. The kitchen was well-stocked and we were able to do most of our cooking there, with an occasional night of takeout. The view of the lake is beautiful out of the top of the cottage. We also visited some wineries and St. Ambrose, which provided a nice outdoor space for tastings and a food truck. I would stay there again, even in the future when the pandemic is over.

Great place to stay. Cottage was very clean and comfy. Owners have thought of everything you could need. Really enjoyed the beach and the beautiful lake-kayaks and SUPs were lots of fun to use. Meg was always quick to answer all inquiries and questions and was a great host.

This property and owners were fabulous.

We stayed for a week in late August. We are a family of 4. Our boys are 11 and 13. First let me say that when it comes to location and beach amenities this place was excellent. We all spent most of the day on the beach. The home as described is somewhat quirky but very spacious with enough room for at least 6 people. Kitchen is small but easily big enough to prepare meals for our family. We would definitely go back to this home and plan to do so next summer. Our friend were staying about 8 houses down the street and were at on our beach with us the entire time because of the sitting area and amenities.

The house was the perfect size and location. We had dinner on the deck almost every night overlooking the lake. The lake water was crystal clear and the beach area was pristine. Meg the owner was quick to respond to my questions. We’d drive 14 hours again to stay there!!!

This was the perfect place to get away and relax. The weather was gorgeous and we were able to swim in the lake every day. The water level and sandy bottom was ideal for my boys. My five year old loved the bunk bed and all of the beach toys. We enjoyed the comfort of the house and and all of the amenities. A special thanks for bringing a rocking chair for my baby. Very grateful for that extra effort and we really appreciated it. Thank you for making us feel so welcome and we would love to come again next year. 💕� The Williford Family

We had a wonderful time at this property. Our host did a great job of communicating with us, the cottage had absolutely everything we needed. Crystal lake and this part of Michigan is just gorgeous. Very friendly people in the area.