Ski Crystal! 4 FLOORS of FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Ski Crystal! 4 FLOORS of FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Q: Where is Ski Crystal! 4 FLOORS of FUN! Gameroom! PONTOON BOAT! Kayaks! NEW WIFI! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Michigan and within 6 mi (10 km) of Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve and Inspiration Point. Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Arcadia Area Historical Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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10/10 Excellent

marlene k l.

Nov 9, 2024

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Fall getaway

I was very interested in this property for future family vacay’s, very fun place, loved how they include the school integrity with antique’s & decore, loved exploring the area ! Would be happy to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M., Northville, MI

Mar 30, 2021

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Wonderful stay!

We wanted a family-friendly place for a getaway. The schoolhouse cottage was perfect! Great location, just like photos, fun features like movies, pool/ping pong table, swing set, and a telescope, very comfortable and inviting. We’d love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd I.

Jun 19, 2021

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Fabulous location

We really loved the location and access to all the small towns. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and the use of boat, kayaks, and dock. Would love to come again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Aug 19, 2023

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Great week!

House was perfect for the 11 of us. Great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Dec 26, 2022

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Great place

We had a great time on this stay. The property manager was very helpful and provided excellent communication. The propert was very clean, had a lot of things to do and was a great environment. Would definitely stay there again and we huge recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Jan 8, 2021

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Absolutely wonderful winter getaway

GREAT! Hope to be back soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

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LORI A.

Dec 28, 2021

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Close to Crystal Mt

Great stay close to Crystal Mt. Wonderful host! Great with communication throughout the visit.

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10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

May 27, 2022

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Family fishing trip

Great property! A lot of fun things to do. The kids loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Montague, USA

Jan 23, 2020

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Quick get away with famiky

We had a lovely time. Great house to hang out in and enjoy each others company.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Jul 6, 2024

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Summer Vacation

12 mostly adults stayed comfortable here. Close proximity to lots of things. Make sure you take kayaks to lower herring and kayak out to Lake Michigan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Oct 22, 2021

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School House Vacation

Wonderful property with plenty of room for our group. Lake Perch were plentiful, and delicious. Exciting to hear the wildlife at dark and enjoyed the peacefulness of the surrounding county side by day.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Jul 21, 2023

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Great Rental!

Our extended family stayed for a week and had no complaints at all. The property was very clean on arrival and the instructions were clear and concise. The pontoon boat was an absolute bonus and the house itself is unique and well cared for. We would recommend a stay to anyone interested and would make plans to come back without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Jun 26, 2022

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school house

The school house is just as pictured on the website. There is plenty of room for family and friends.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy V.

Oct 21, 2020

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Amazing Northern Michigan Retreat!

We were lucky enough to have three nights at Valerie's place! It is such a spectacular location, close to Frankfort and the beach and restaurants, as well as numerous beautiful hiking trails. Our favorite was Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. We also had a wonderful day driving M22 north to Leland, Northport and Glen Arbor. All within an hour/hour and a half of the property. There are so many great hiking spots within Sleeping Bear National Park. We did Alligator Hill and loved it! So much to do. Great location. And fabulous autumn colors!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott J., Rochester, MI, U SA

Aug 28, 2022

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Family Generations Vacation

Nice accommodations. Enjoyed location and hike to water. Pontoon boat was wonderful add on. And the Aquamat. Great fishing (fish the zones shown on map included with cottage handbook). Close to Sleeping Bear dunes (note: Dune walk is quite a challenge!) and nice beaches. Spacious kitchen. Lack of wifi actually a bonus (got youth to spend time on family games). Everyone had a good time. Many thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Jan 31, 2023

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Wonderful house!

This was a great place to stay with our 4 adult, 4 kid group. It had everything we needed, was comfortable, and clean. The telescope room is really cool and a unique part of the house. It was further than we'd hoped from Crystal Mountain, but the trip back and forth was manageable. We would love to go back in the summer and take advantage of the lake. No Wifi--my fault for not reading the description well enough to realize this. Not a big deal, as one of our group had a hotspot, and it was better to mostly unplug for the weekend anyway.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty R.

Jan 12, 2019

What a wonderful place!

From the moment I walked in the door, I knew my expectations were going to be exceeded. There was a lit Christmas tree and Christmas music playing softly. I was wondering what I could do to make it feel Christmasy for my granddaughter's first Christmas. The answer was nothing! It was perfect. The school house is nicely located, we didn't here any noise. The house itself is lovely with room to spread out when someone needed space. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for the "up north " experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen J.

Nov 9, 2023

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Best Vacation Ever

Everything was perfect with our stay. The home was very clean and the owner thought of everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. The home is decorated like an old school house. The "bell tower" was so amazing to sit up in the morning with coffee and just watch the lake over the trees. DH and I were able to watch movies while the kids played pool and the PS2 in another room. Plenty of cooking necessities to make all our meals. We went for drives during the day and tried out a few of the restaurants recommended in the info book at the house. We had several walks down to the lake and that all looked nice too though we didn't use the fire pit. We also all went for walks along the road with our dog. It's a very beautiful road with barns and orchards all over. Not much car traffic. Would have loved to see it during high color season.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb A.

Dec 1, 2022

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Getaway w/ the Granddaughters

Beautiful home, beautiful area!! Our group was a little larger than originally planned yet there was space for all of us. One of my granddaughters is getting married next month so I thought I'd take all of the cousins on a quick getaway to bond and celebrate. What a blessing this home was! The home is decorated like an old school house. There is a bell tower at the top w/ a mini library. It's accessed by a spiral staircase. The kitchen is large and was stocked with everything we needed. We knew going in that there was no wifi and it ended up being perfect. We went for walks (saw cows) and watched DVDs at night. Some of the girls even watched their old favorite cartoons in the morning (while eating cereal) just like when they were little. We perused an old year book from 1930 in the home and drove into the little town of Frankfort for dinner one evening. We even tried Gravity Hill near the house. Put our cars in neutral and yes, rolled UPHILL. Thank you so MUCH!! I think we're all closer and we really want to come back sometime soon (maybe when I get news I'll be a great-grandma.). ;).

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dan O.

Oct 11, 2022

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5 Days in the Schoolhouse

The building is charming inside and out, and the area down by the lake with the pontoon, fire pit and chairs is lovely. Blue Lakes should know that one of the stools at the bar was completely cracked when we arrived so might not be safe to use and there was no battery in the smoke alarm in the main floor bedroom. Typically the standard of care for a property such as this is for toilet paper and trashcan bags to be included. The surrounding area is beautiful with trees and is close to several quaint villages.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Sep 17, 2022

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Welcoming experience

Beautiful schoolhouse property & very clean! Plenty of things in a & around the home to keep all ages busy! Having the pontoon boat was fun for cruising & fishing! We had precious family time! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N., Holland, MI

Jun 18, 2022

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50th Anniversary Celebration with Family

Our family left the "Schoolhouse Cottage" with so many magical memories including: The quiet stroll down the wooded path to the lake listening to birds and rustling leaves blow. We loved having the pontoon boat to cool us off on warmer days. An eagle blessed us with its successful dive for a fish. We had plenty to do with games and the ping-pong table, chalkboard art, cooking contests, picnics on the deck, and much more. It is also located near Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve which a MUST for hikers. We canoed beautiful Lower Herring Lake which flows out into Lake Michigan - a sight to behold. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us and helping us to make these memories a reality!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Feb 24, 2022

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Great Place

Was a nice place to stay while we had a ski weekend. Quite a bit removed from any of the local towns, but within easy driving distance. Kids really enjoyed the rustic-ness of the school house cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

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