Just finished our 3rd vacation at one of Crystal Vacation Rental properties. All 3 times staff was…read morefriendly and quick to reply to any questions or requests. They'll gladly go above & beyond to ensure guests have a good trip. Properties vary, some are very newly renovated, clean lines, no clutter, very sterile. Some others are much more-so old school summer family cottages. Some could use a little TLC/upgrading, but website pictures & pricing show all that honestly.

Our problems with Birch Cove Bungalow began at check-in, finding the cottage dark and locked when…read morewe had been told it would be lighted and unlocked. We waited, bitten by swarms of mosquitoes from the standing water surrounding the property, while the someone drove from 30 miles away to let us in. Her apologies were only the first of many as the problems kept mounting. - Musty smell, especially in the bedrooms, where window fans sealed so poorly they let in insects - Torn screens that let in insects - Broken blinds in two bedrooms that prevented us from controlling the light - No window coverings in the open living-dining-kitchen area, so we could not use the sofa bed, for which no pillows were provided anyway - Stained carpeting in the dining area and one bedroom - Water-soaked carpeting in the living room growing mushrooms! - Dirty bath tub with slow drain leaving you standing in inches of water during even a brief shower - Water damage around the sweating toilet and above the kitchen stove - Empty propane tank on the grill - Submerged dock Despite the efforts of the maintenance staff, most of these were not resolved. Our request to be moved to another property was denied. We received only a small refund for one night's stay and half the housekeeping fee. This property requires considerable work before being rented. We will not use Crystal Vacation Rentals again.

Best vacation spot. This place is located in a most relaxing spot. So beautiful and so close to…read moremany things to do. There are parks, beaches and wineries close by. This place is very family friendly and good for couples too! Love it. I will definitely stay here again!!!

From the owner: Vacation Home Rentals next to each other on Little Platte Lake in Benzie County MI…read more Look for Benzieandbeyond on Airbnb, Google, Facebook, Instagram, or snapchat. Email: benzieandbeyond@gmail.com Book Direct - SAVE

We love this place. The log cabin is wonderful. If you need to get away and commune with nature,…read morethis is the place. Service is great, Diane is wonderful to work with. Close to everything in the area. I won't stay anywhere else.

One word: WOW! We thoroughly enjoyed our one week stay in the log cabin at Twin Birch Resort. The…read morescreened in porch was our favorite. We sat outside every day and evening and even watched a storm roll through! The cabin and screened in porch were immaculate and comfortable. The owner also provided a notebook with local restaurants and attractions. The hospitality was impeccable. AND we all slept like babies. Every. Single. Night! There is not one negative thing I can think of about our stay. I would wholeheartedly recommend any of the cabins at Twin Birch Resort. Each cabin has a grill, picnic table, and row boat for use.

Mike and Dianne are great hosts. They make sure you have a great stay. The cabin is always…read morespotless, the yard is well manicured, and the hosts are very friendly. Very much recommend you check this place out. Nice quiet place to stay.

From the owner: fishing on site, surrounded by National Forest for hunting, hiking, trail riding, etc. Five…read moreminutes from School Section Lake for fishing and recreation.

Love the enthusiasm here. New energy coming into making this place as great as it can be. The…read moredetails were noticed. The beach was the best stretch of beach along the entire bay, original and how a natural lake Michigan beach feels. Not blown out for 300 lawn chairs. A cut fire pit, a hammock in the dune grass. Just right. We dropped in last minute and got Cabin 8, right up by the water and shuffle board court. It was great. Cute, clean and vintage. Looking forward to another stay.

Love the quirky little cabins. The proximity to town and having our own beach is the best. Everyone…read moreis like family. Tom and Sean make our vacation always so special and fun. Thanks for a great week

Renters BEWARE!!!! I would not recommend renting the Aspen cabin from Jeff with Crystal Adventures!…read moreWe had a horrible experience at this cabin. Upon arrival, we discovered a lady bug/beetle infestation. The dishes in the kitchen cabinets were dirty and also had beetles on them. The kitchen is also not a full kitchen as advertised. of the two bedrooms, one of them does not have heat, and the other one has a hidden baseboard heater which you are not made aware of. This resulted in us sleeping without heat before the first night. The bathrooms are absolutely filthy. Only 2 of us (out of 6 people) showered the entire weekend as the showers were very unclean. We had dog hair in the sheets of our bed. We realize mistakes can happen with cleaners so tried to work with the property owner, Jeff in hopes of working something out and issuing a partial refund for everything we encountered last weekend. He was very unprofessional and left us no choice but to contact AirBNB for help. After seeing our photos and videos, they agreed that we deserved a partial refund. I just wanted to help inform others to avoid renting from Crystal Adventures at all costs! It was a very unfortunate situation for our family.

The staff at Crystal Adventures were very friendly and helpful. They helped us get our canoes and…read morekayaks into the river and explained what to expect (portages/timing etc.). The river was just beautiful and less busy than others in the area. In hindsight I wish we had each gotten our own kayaks instead of doubling up in canoes as the river is tricky to navigate in the larger sized vessel at times. I'll definitely come back to Crystal Adventures.

I stayed at the Farmhouse and it was truly a wonderful and refreshing experience. The house is…read morebeautiful and captures the cozy, clean, farmhouse dream. I loved playing out on the water, taking the kayaks out, being able to play with our new puppy in the yard and having fuse ball inside to play was a very nice bonus also! Loved the diner whole weekend I stayed there and just wish I could have stayed forever!

The folks who rent these homes for vacations are as beautiful and friendly as the homes are. The…read morehomes are some of the best lodges and homes i have ever seen. Big enough to accommodate your whole family including your family dog. They have some great houses right near lakes with pontoon boats and other water activities. Game rooms pool tables. what a blast well worth it being near Traverse city and bear dunes.5 stars amazing!! went there for my honeymoon.

First, let me give the positive about this establishment. The location with respect to Sleeping…read moreBear Dunes is just about perfect. But, unfortunately, that's about where it ends. The place is not really family friendly. It is a shrine to lesbians which, in any other respect, is fine, but I'm just looking for a place to sleep. I'm not looking for some sexual enlightenment in an overnight stay. There is a "community" area where there is a shared refrigerator, stove, games, books, and such. It is nice enough, but it isn't appropriate for the "community". The books there are pretty graphic, including information on fisting. Again, I don't care where you put your fist, but it isn't something I need to explain to my three and six year old. But, the worst part of the stay was the bedding. It hadn't been cleaned from the people who stayed there last. The sheets were full of sand and an aerosol can of sun screen rolled out from underneath the blanket. This is simply unacceptable. This is a situation where they are trying to cut corners, take advantage of people, and save time and money at my expense. Absolutely disgusting. Now, the reader is probably thinking, "Why in the world didn't you get up and get the heck out of there?" Well, we got in late, and it goes back to the three and six year olds mentioned above. By the time we figured out the bed was filthy, our kids were sound asleep. So, you have to pick your poison in that situation. Either wake the kids and try to find another place in the middle of the night or endure the unendurable. We went with the latter. After being informed, the owner simply said, "I'm sorry. Thank you for letting me know." Later on in the day, she sent an email saying she would reduce our charge by $50, bringing the price of the night's stay to $106. I appreciate the reduction, but who would pay $106 going in if you knew the bedding would not be changed? If you're really big into lesbianism and different acts you can perform on each other, and don't mind filthy beds, this could be your place. Otherwise, I'd avoid it and look elsewhere.

I love the ladies at the Duneswood!…read more The Duneswood is a small, privately owned 'resort' (think: motel). This is not the Hilton. It is a step up from camping or renting a cottage, but everything is clean and well maintained. The owners are kind and attentive. The rooms are small, modest ...and THEMED! I believe it used to be a women's only resort before it was open to anyone, so each room has a fem-theme -- cowgirls, chakra, etc. The common room has photos of influential women through history, feminist literature, and all six seasons of the L-word on DVD. Out back, the owners have spent a lot of time cultivating a beautiful garden, there's a patio table, twinkling lights, and a fire pit that begs to be enjoyed. We've come the last two years with a group of women for a bike trip, and we rent out a whole wing of rooms. It is perfect! The location of the Duneswood -- nestled into Sleeping Bear Park -- makes it easy to get on the paved trail and do some easy riding north (or tougher riding south). It's a quick walk to the dune clime, a smooth bike ride to Art's Tavern, and Traverse is an easy day trip. This year, we kayaked the Crystal river, which was so lovely. This is a great place for couples and friends. I'd like to come back in the winter for cross country skiing!

My wife and I spent the weekend there recently when my wife had a family reunion nearby. Had a very…read morepleasant stay in the American Rose suite. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Keep in mind that there is no AC for those few days in Michigan that you may need it. Also all rooms do not have adjoining bathrooms. Some rooms must use the common bathroom down the hall. The hosts were very accomadating and the breakfasts are well prepared and delicious. A very enjoyable stay!

My wife and I came to Greg & Cindi's for a fall color getaway on the recommendation of a friend and…read morewe were not disappointed! Warm hospitality, wonderful accommodations, many attractions nearby, great breakfasts. We visited the Arcadia Bluffs Country Club, hiked on some of the beautiful local trails overlooking Lake Mi, checked out Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and local wineries. Greg or Cindi can provide good advice on other things to do as well. (PS. Don't let the shared bathrooms on some of the rooms be a deterrent.... it is a very nice setup and was not a problem especially since there were two separate nice bathrooms available and sinks in all the rooms.)