Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain is an annual ski trip destination for us. Every wonderful staff member treats us like royalty from arrival to departure. It's clear that Crystal Mountain hires only the best people for all departments. Front desk staff, ski instructors, spa staff, restaurant staff, and even resort maintenance- all friendly and helpful. This is a destination we look forward to every year and we would recommend it to anyone seeking a fun winter getaway.

My wife and I spent two nights at the Crystal Colony, which is one of the smaller buildings in the core of the resort, and everything is within a 2-3 minute walk. Except for one grumpy barista at the Bru Bar one morning, the staff was friendly and efficient. We especially liked Blue, the resort dog, who was greeting people in the check-in area. He seemed to recognize dog people and would approach them, while keeping a polite distance from non-dog people. Pros: Our room was large, with a nice gas fireplace and a view of the mountain. Full kitchen with dishes and cookware. Comfortable bed and seating. Extra USB ports. Everything worked. Cons: No desk/work area (I guess that's a pro if you're there to relax). The shower floor is embedded stones and isn't very comfortable on the feet. We ended up laying two towels on the floor while showering. It was quiet at night, but the beeping trucks, snowblowers, and shovelers start before 7 a.m., just so you know. The breakfast restaurant (Wild Tomato) isn't open for breakfast every day. Check hours and days so you know if you'll be making breakfast in your room. We loved Crystal Mountain will definitely visit again, probably trying a different building with an upper-level room next time.

Crystal Mountain Resort is fantastic place to visit in the fall for color your but amazing any time of year. Skiing in winter, golf in the spring. The lodging is clean and updated. The beds are just right with several quality pillow choices. The various restaurants on site as well as the Mountain Market store keep you well fed with anything your craving. The chef at Thistle is on point in keeping the menu delicious. There’s also a top notch spa at the resort. It’s the best hidden gem in Michigan!

The resort itself is actually pretty cool. The restaurants are pretty good and the staff (with the exception of the front desk staff) were very courteous. We rented a house about halfway up the mountain. The only way to describe it was A DUMP!

The units are strategically placed in the woods. It gives a sense of peace and restfulness. The unit was well stocked from kitchen essentials to bathroom soap, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. Easy check in/out.