We enjoyed staying here. It was blazing hot while we were in the home and it was a bit toasty upstairs but the lake gave a nice breeze all night. The check in was easy and communication was awesome. Our only tiny negative was the musty smell in the basement but that is bound to happen when living on the lake in an older home.
We enjoyed our time on Crystal Lake. We stayed from Wednesday to Saturday, so the lake was quiet. We enjoyed kayaking, fishing, and swimming. The house included the kayaks and plenty of water floats. Great location.
We loved the lake home. It was perfect setting for a nice fall getaway. Everything went well. We used the kayaks and the lake was still warm. Crazy for late September. The hosts seemed really nice.
This is a perfect lake home get away location. The home is newly renovated, clean, well laid out and appointed. Easy access to the lake. Couldn't ask for anything better. We will definately stay there again.
My teenage boys and I found the perfect spot for our getaway. The house was exactly as expected, with lots of water toys to enjoy the lake. 25 minutes to multiple world-class golf courses, amazing food in Elkhart Lake, and although we didnât partake this trip, the Road America track is minutes away (we could hear the engines easily! The home on Crystal Lake was a joy to come back to on days we ventured out, but the ease of the house was just as enjoyable. We would stay again!
We spent a wonderful 3 weeks at the Lake House! We needed a place to stay so that we could be closer to and help my mom during the pandemic! This was the perfect, quiet place for doing virtual work and school for me and the kids and spending time enjoying the outdoors!
Although everything was still closed, we were able to stay busy with kayaking, playing in the yard and watching families of geese, plus it was perfect for enjoying cold and rainy days as well!
Andrew and Carla made us feel welcome and we are so happy we got to call their place âhomeâ for a few weeks!
We will definitely be back!!!
Information regarding access to the house would have been useful. There were about 34 steps down to the house from the parking area. My wife and I are are in our 70's and the climbing was quite tiring, especially hauling luggage down and up. There is no bathroom on the main floor necessitating climbing up a flight or down a flight to the bathrooms.
The front door lock takes a special art to open which I only learned by calling the owner.
Nice property for younger people with no mobility issues.
Setting is gorgeous. House is showing a little age.
I wish I could give separate scores for inside (4) vs outside (5). The setting is lovely and tranquil (only when there are no races going at road America). Kayaks are great and the breeze was always pleasant on the patio. There is an unfortunate acorn tree right over the house that continuously pelts the roof and sometimes the patio, though that is probably only a thing in the fall. And we are light sleepers so it might not keep others up at night. The house is exactly as pictured, which was nice, and I now notice there are no bathroom photos. They are showing age. Other age issues were the front door lock only opens with a trick you have to call and learn. And the coffee maker pot had no lid, so the machine wasnât operable until we found a metal strainer to use in lieu of the filter holder. The carpet is well worn. So these were things I would like to have known and so I shared them here. They were manageable and were worth it to enjoy the location, quiet neighborhood, and morning coffee on the patio looking at the lake as well as sunsets at night across the water.
Very clean. Thoughtfully well stocked. Excellent lake swimming. Near to everything. Responsive owner. Best kayaks Iâve ever had at a rental. Lots ok kid beach toys.
After full days of kayaking, climbing, and watching races at Road America, we were happy to relax by the water or on one of the decks. When it was chilly, we enjoyed the views from inside. We will be back.
We had a wonderful time at Crystal Lake. The view was awesome and the kids enjoyed being able to swim right off the dock. There was a wonderful array of beach toys and equipment.
The house is very clean and comfortable! Beautiful views and breezes made it even better. Our 2 year old granddaughter had a great time playing in the water on the beach with the beach balls and other water toys provided. Our family had a great time!
Cozy, welcoming home on a beautiful lake! We stayed October 9-11 and the fall colors were stunning. We enjoyed kayaking, grilling, bonfires and even a little foosball : )
Andrew and Carla are extremely responsive and easy to work with. So glad they are willing to share their lovely lake home.
We decided to rent a house for the race weekend rather than stay at a hotel. Iâm glad we did. The property was clean, enjoyable, picturesque and five minutes from the track. Overall, a great experience.
While it's our new home away from home, I grew up in the surrounding area. Crystal Lake holds many fond memories for our family. My father Harry is the property manager, who is just five minutes away in Plymouth. We're also proud members of the Crystal Lake Advancement Association.