The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa!
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Popular amenities
- Hot TubHot Tub
- Air conditioningAir conditioning
- DryerDryer
- FireplaceFireplace
- Pet friendlyPet friendly
- WasherWasher
Explore the area
- Crystal Lake Golf Club4 min drive
- Betsie Valley Trail5 min drive
- Platte Lake8 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)33 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Beulah
What's nearby
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 4 min drive
- Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive
- Platte Lake - 8 min drive
- Champion Hill Golf Course - 10 min drive
- Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive
Getting around
- Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
- Five Shores Brewing - 4 min drive
- Platte River Inn - 7 min drive
- Papa J's Pizzeria & Diner - 7 min drive
About this property
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The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa!
1) DRIVEWAY: The cabin is along a long driveway that runs from Eden Hill Road up to the top of Eden Hill. The driveway serves 4 houses on Eden Hill and is quite steep, narrow, and curvy. PLEASE DRIVE VERY SLOWLY ON THE DRIVEWAY AND BE VERY CAREFUL ON THE DRIVEWAY! There are a few other properties that use the same driveway and neighbors may be walking on the driveway (which does not have much shoulder space). To avoid issues, PLEASE USE EXTREME CAUTION ON THE DRIVEWAY AND BEWARE OF NEIGHBORS WALKING ON THE DRIVEWAY! Also, we have the driveway privately plowed, salted, and sanded in the winter, but it occasionally can still be difficult to get up the driveway in the wintertime. As such, we do suggest that guests utilize vehicles with snow tires and/or 4-wheel-drive when coming to the cabin in the winter.
2) LOWER LEVEL: We originally listed this property as a 3-bedroom house, but, as shown in the early reviews, some guests did not feel that the downstairs "bedroom" qualified as a bedroom and rated us quite poor in terms of "Accuracy". Thus, we changed the listing to only being a 2-bedroom property. The "downstairs bedroom" is now listed as a third living room with 3 beds in it.
Another great feature of the cabin is Crystal Lake and the cabin's proximity to both it and the nearby public beach on Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake is a beautiful, clear, clean, and deep lake with lovely hills around it. The lake is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan. It is very family-friendly and is a popular location for swimming, fishing, and boating.
The cottage is also located just a short drive from downtown Beulah. Beulah is a cute little northern Michigan town located on the east end of Crystal Lake. The town was founded name in 1880 by Reverent Charles E. Bailey and its name is actually Biblical in nature. It has a cute little main street (Benzie Blvd.) which has a nice collection of shops, restaurants, cafes, a post office, and a couple of bars. We would particularly recommend Ursa Major Bistro and L'Chayim Delicatessen in terms of places to eat in downtown Beulah. One of the neat surprises in Beulah is that there is a wonderful interactive children's science museum called COGnition in the downtown area.
Outside of Beulah, the cabin is just a 10-minute drive from Frankfort, Frankfort Public Beach, and Lake Michigan to the west. To the north, the start of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is just a 10-minute drive north from the cabin. For additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options, downtown Traverse City is just a 45-minute drive from the cabin.
A portion of the basement is locked off for storage of the property owner's personal item. There is also a detached garage on the property that is not available for guest usage. Apart from this, guests have full access to the entire house and everything on the property.
In addition to the outdoor deck, there is also a very nice fire ring / fire pit on the property with Adirondack chairs around it, which works great for having bonfires and s'mores!
Inside this vacation home, the cabin is beautifully decorated with Western wood-themed design and artwork throughout the cabin. The cabin has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sleeps 8 adults comfortably. The cabin has both a large living room downstairs (featuring a beautiful wood fireplace, which is available for guests to use) as well as an upstairs family room that features a large flat screen television. The cottage has both cable television as well as Wi-Fi. The cabin has a complete kitchen with an electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, sink, island, and lots of counter space and cabinets. The kitchen is stocked with a good supply of cooking and dining utensils. There is a nice dining area with a dining table and chairs just off of the cottage. The cabin also has a lovely den / reading room at the front of the cabin with an additional television. The cottage also has its own clothes washer and dryer.
The master bedroom (with a queen-size bed) and one of the bathrooms are located on the main floor. The second bedroom (with a king-size bed) and the second full bathroom are located on the second floor. In the large basement, there is a queen-size bed and a twin-on-full bunk bed. The washer and dryer are also in the basement along with a half-bathroom. Note that the half-bathroom in the basement does not have a door to it. It is in a private corner of the basement (not visible from the main living area in the basement) for a bit of privacy. Please also note that the downstairs beds work great for adults or teenagers, but, being in the basement, might be a little scary for young children.
The cabin is also pet-friendly, air-conditioned, and has an open design with a beautiful wood fireplace on the main floor. This is truly an exceptional vacation rental property in a fantastic location!
Public transportation is available, but it is highly recommended that guests have their own vehicle.
Property manager
Languages
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- 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)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 1 unit
- Garden
- Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! to the airport?
This cabin is 30.4 mi (40-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
How close is The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! to the beach?
This cabin is 9.6 mi (15-min drive) from Elberta Beach and 10 mi (16-min drive) from Frankfort Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa!?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa!?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is The Hillside Hideaway at Crystal Lake - Gorgeous with Great Outdoor Deck and Spa! to downtown Beulah?
This cabin is 1.1 mi away from Beulah.
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