Beachfront vacation rentals in Benzie County

Crystal Lake Gem 2 15 mins to Crystal Mountain.

An upstairs apartment with the view of Crystal Lake and year around activities. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Crystal Mountain, Traverse City, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, Point Betsie and amazing food. The beach has 2 Paddle Boards, 1 kayak, and 1 clear kayak so you can see what is going on in the Crystal Clear lake. All free to use. We live on the Betsie Valley bike trail and have bikes available to use for free. We are 20 minutes feom Crystal Mountain for snowboarders and Skiers. We have snow shoes to borrow for winter beauty on the frozen Crystal lake. Perfect for families, couples or a group of friends. Our only rule is to ENJOY the beauty of Northern Michigan!

Beach · Walkability · Hiking

Sanford Lake Cottage

A 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage located on no-wake Sanford Lake just outside of the village of Lake Ann. Centrally located between Traverse City & Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A short drive to Empire, Leland, multiple wineries/ breweries, hiking and golfing. Sanford lake is perfect for fishing and kayaking. We offer 2 kayaks, one kid kayak, and one stand up paddle board for your family's enjoyment. The perfect Up North get away. Please note we do not have AC but offer fans for each room.

Beach · View · Accuracy

Gorgeous Sunsets at Crystal Lake Waterfront Home

Pet-Friendly with Approval Required We welcome pets, but all pets must be approved before booking to maintain high standards and cleanliness. Please provide details about your pet before confirming your reservation. Contact us to discuss your furry friend prior to booking. Stunning Lakefront Retreat on Crystal Lake Enjoy breathtaking sunsets and crystal-clear waters from this luxurious lakefront home on Crystal Lake’s desirable east end. Relax on your private dock and savor the stunning views.

Beach · View · Kitchen

"THE NEST" Condo on Lake Michigan Lighthouse View

Welcome to THE NEST" Condo with DIRECT gorgeous views of Frankfort's iconic Lighthouse with SUNSETS on the sandy BEACHES of Lake Michigan at Harbor Lights Resort. Definitely a world class view for you! A quick 2 block stroll to the QUAINT downtown Frankfort. Enjoy a quiet night's sleep in a very large bedroom with two comfy, queen sized beds. Up north style Livingroom with featured gas FIREPLACE. Large DECK with open view of Beautiful Lake Michigan Heated Pool and relaxing hot tub available

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Skiing/Sleeping Bear/Fish/Casino/Crystal Mountain

Explore Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore beaches on Lake Michigan during the summer or cross country ski in winter, 10 minutes. Only 25 minutes to Crystal Mountain down hill skiing, cross country skiing, and golf. Enjoy 20 feet of private frontage on Big Platte Lake, visit Traverse City, visit Frankfort, or watch your favorite shows on Hulu or Peacock. Fish using 14ft rowboat. Kayaks provide exercise/relaxing float. One member of guests must be 25 years or older to reserve this property.

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Lake Escape - Private Lakefront with Kayaks!

Lake Escape is a very bright, fun, and charming little house on Crystal Lake! It includes its own private beach, bonfire pit, and 2 kayaks right on Crystal Lake! The private beach is also a sandy beach, which is rare for Crystal Lake. The location provides for lots of fun on Crystal Lake including swimming, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. It's also set in a great location for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Frankfort, Lake Michigan, and the charming little beach towns of Leelanau Peninsula.

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2BR Cozy Crystal Lk Cabin private beach, kayaks

Your cozy Breeze-Way Cabin with parking, fire pit, grill and Crystal Lake steps away, no busy road to cross Walk to your own 25 ft beach with beach chairs, fire pit, and sandy bottom. Well equipped 2 BR cabin, WiFi, 49” Roku smart TV, grill, firepit, new Futon and love seat 1 mile to Beulah, close to Frankfort, Sleeping Bear, Traverse City We are experienced owners dedicated to a great visit. Our house, deck, patio are private areas New swim raft! Larger groups ask about our 2nd Cabin

Beach · Walkability · Parks

Crystal Haven

Crystal Haven! This is a place for rest and relaxation. Our place is located right on Crystal Lake with the Beautiful Lake and Private Sandy Beach just steps from your door. This lake is known as the Caribbean of Michigan with its Crystal Clear Aqua Blue waters and Sandy bottom. This is a lower unit of the home pictured and has its own private space which includes 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, living room and Full Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Quartz counter tops. Sleeps 5.

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Beautiful Beachfront Home/Sauna on Crystal Lake

Welcome to your unforgettable Crystal Lake getaway where you will be steps away from putting your toes in the warm sandy beach and sparkling blue waters. Get ready to create priceless memories with friends and family as you enjoy the cozy accommodations in our three-bedroom, two-bathroom lake house. Just purchased in Fall of 2024, we have made significant updates starting with all the main level flooring, beds, couches, décor, interior doors, and a completely renovated kitchen.

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Lakefront Lodge with 100' sandy bottom/dock/firepi

The Dragonfly Nest is a lakefront retreat on all-sports Lake Ann with 100 feet of private sandy shoreline, stunning sunset views, and room to gather. This beautifully furnished 7BR, 4BA home features a massive 1,250 sq ft lake-facing deck, chef’s kitchen, cozy gathering spaces, and easy walkability to Lake Ann Brewing, Corner Cone & The Bread Lady. Swim, kayak, boat, fish, or unwind by the lakeside firepit—just minutes from Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, wineries & M-22.

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Sweet Lake Retreat | Adult Only | 20 mins from TC

Adult only•Romantic Getaway•Mindfulness Retreat•Sweet Lake Retreat is a one of a kind experience in Northern Michigan. *Please note we have a house being built behind us all of 2025, so there will be some construction noise during the work day.* Located in Lake Ann, just 20 minutes from downtown Traverse City and 20 minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We can’t wait for you to enjoy our hidden gem, a charming A-Frame nestled amidst the beauty of nature!

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Sweetheart Beach Cottage

This adorable cottage is set up for two adults. It is located in the quaint village of Lake Ann on Herendeene lake. The cottage has it's own sandy beach and shares the dock and swim platform with the main house. There is a private yard and kayak launch . The cottage has a small kitchenette, fridge and a gas grill for preparing meals. Come get away from it all in this cozy cottage with new and comfy furnishings. Minutes from Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes

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