Strengths of Lil’s on the Lake are its location and charm. It’s a short walk to downtown Beulah, the lot is spacious, and the enclosed porch is filled with natural light. Although somewhat obstructed by boat docks in front of the house, there is still a nice view of Crystal Lake. The home was well stocked with kitchen amenities, cookware, dishes, and plenty of linens, including bedding and towels.
That said, we were disappointed by the overall condition of the home. The house is in need of significant maintenance and updating. Throughout our week-long stay, we encountered many spiders inside the house and occasionally one dropped from the ceiling—even while we were sitting at the dinner table—which made everyone uncomfortable.
Maintenance and safety concerns that need addressing include: one downstairs bedroom ceiling has peeling paint that is likely to drop down; the other downstairs bedroom is missing an exterior doorknob, and one of the door panels is broken and falling inward; one of the interior windows is cracked.
Also, the porch includes three rollaway beds but one of the exterior porch doors does not lock, raising security concerns for anyone sleeping there. Given the age of the home, we also found ourselves wondering when it was last inspected for issues such as lead paint, asbestos, or other potential health hazards.
Finally, while the house is across from Crystal Lake and has lake views, there is no private beach access associated with the property.