The Gem at Crystal—Perfect Family Cabin on the Lake

Get away to a peaceful lake town and enjoy the Gem—a gorgeous a-frame cabin on almost 6 acres of beautiful Michigan lake front.

A year-round destination for family get togethers, a retreat, or just an escape from the hustle of life. The Gem is a one-of-kind accommodation, with plenty to do both indoors and outside. A dreamy family rental that won’t disappoint.

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The Space

Enjoy the serenity that this beautiful private property offers. Despite having neighbors nearby, the location offers a quiet vibe, with views of water from almost every window. Tons of natural light pours through the Gem’s abundant windows, allowing you to follow the natural rhythm of sunrise to sunset, if you so choose.

The primary bedroom is on its own floor, showcasing a jacuzzi tub and a king size bed that both overlook the incredible lake view. The main floor hosts 2 bedrooms with queen size beds that each have a private full bathroom, and the basement level has 2 bedrooms that are perfect for a family to share, with a bunk room (4 queen beds), a separate room with a queen bed, and a bathroom.

The shared living spaces of this cabin are the real show-stoppers, and truly make it the perfect property for a family/group getaway vacation:

>2-stories of windows overlooking the lake in the A-frame, wood ceiling living room. Outfitted with a cozy seating area, dining table for 10, and a 65” Smart TV, it’s the perfect hangout for a movie night after a day on the lake, or a snowy afternoon.
>Finished basement with pool table, fuse-ball table, and 2 arcade game consoles will keep the kids and adults entertained for hours.
>3-season room equipped with a pellet stove and walk-out access to the backyard, grill, and solo-stove fire pit.
>2nd-story deck, accessible from the living room is the perfect spot for a 5 o’clock cocktail.
>Fully-stocked kitchen with high quality knives, Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine, waffle iron, pancake griddle and blender, can easily host a holiday feast or a weekend cookout.

Lake Access
The Gem overlooks a quiet fishing/kayaking lake called Mud Lake. This is a non-sport lake.

While the Gem is not directly on Crystal Lake, it is just across the street from this spring-fed, sandy-bottom lake, all-sport lake. It is known for its shallow shoreline for swimming and wading, but is 70 feet deep at its max depth.

>Public Beach for sunning and swimming: 0.5miles from the Gem
>Public Boat Launch: 0.5miles from the Gem
>NO DOCK. Boats can be anchored in open water during the day.

>Drive around the lake in a golf cart or any ORV with tags!

**COVERED STORAGE: Bring your boat/RV/jet ski/golf cart/kayaks or snow mobiles and store them in the property’s 30’x40’ pole barn.

Crystal, Michigan
Quiet lake town with a local grocery store (Our Family Brand) that has a substantial inventory, single-screen movie theater, roller rink, and raceway. There are also a family dollar, ice cream shop, cafe and pizza shop (gluten free crust available!).

Nearby:
>Duck Lake
>Motorcross Tracks
>Grand Rapids (1 hr drive)
>Lansing (1 hr drive)