Because waterfront properties tend to be the most expensive real estate around, it delights me to occasionally find a property that is actually affordable for most folks. Crystal Beach is such a property. It appears that the property was originally platted out in 1960. It was certainly very remote and affordable at the time. The lots are not large, typically 50 x 150 feet, and it does not appear that there were any restrictions on what you could put on that property. The result is a glorious mayhem, a gumbo of every imaginable kind of dwelling—everything from campers to substantial stick-built homes. The roads are gravel, and there are a lot of rolling hills. It’s a large development; I’m confident there are more than 300 parcels. I couldn’t take a photo that captured its character, so if you are curious and in the area, have a look for yourself.
I’m breaking my own rules by including this neighborhood in the directory because you can’t keep your boat in the water in a common facility; it only has a day dock. But it’s affordable to nearly anyone, so by God, it’s in. But affordability isn’t its only endearing quality. The area surrounding the docks looks like a great recreational facility. And although I was there in the off-season, I can imagine it would be incredibly lively in mid-summer.
