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Private Cottage on Crooked Lake

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Cottage on Crooked Lake

Allow us to host you and enjoy this beautiful newly remodeled cottage on Crooked Lake with 100 plus feet of private frontage. Close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Home away from home. Featuring a Gourmet Kitchen , gorgeous furniture & on the water dock where comfort meets relaxation. This home has everything you need to have a relaxing stay in Northern Michigan.

4760 Oden Road
Alanson, MI 49706

The Cottage on Crooked Lake - just minutes from Petoskey & Harbor Springs. Pure Michigan awaits you in this newly-renovated home which has 100 feet of private frontage on Crooked Lake - part of the famed Inland Waterway. Large lawn & private dock. Bike path steps away and ski hills only 9 miles away. There is nothing quite like Northern Michigan. We can’t wait for your visit. Enjoy the lovely cottage featuring all the modern conveniences. Kick back relax and enjoy! We look forward to rehosting you for years to come!

The space
Conveniently located on US-31, heading out for exploring northern Michigan couldn't be easier.
- Petoskey Downtown (10 minutes away)
- Harbor Springs Downtown (12 minutes away)
- the Mighty Mackinac Bridge (30 miles north)
- ferry service to Mackinac Island (28 miles north)
- public boat launch (2 miles down the road)
- Nub's Nob Ski Resort (9 miles away)
- Boyne Highlands Ski Resort (9.6 miles away)
- North Western State Trail connecting Petoskey to Mackinaw
City (across the street!). This is a bike path in the summer, and
a snowmobile trail in the winter!
- The Tunnel of Trees (20 miles away) for fall colors
- Pellston Regional Airport (11 miles away)
- Maps at the Cottage for local wineries and maple syrup sugar bushes.

The Oden Island sandbar (seen from the Cottage) is one of the most popular places on Crooked Lake for mooring a pontoon and exploring the sandy lake-bottom. There are Marinas close-by for renting jet-skis by the day or week, or bring your own boat and launch at the Little Traverse Boat Launch just 2 miles down the road.

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We are currently remodeling the cottage next door. Our goal completion summer 2025. As soon as we have this completed we will open this for additional booking.

Location
Alanson, Michigan, United States
The Crooked Lake Cottage is your jumping-off point for all things northern Michigan. We are proud to be on the beautiful Inland Waterway - the chain of lakes and rivers which connects Pickerel Lake, Crooked Lake, Crooked River (which has a fully operational lock and the world's smallest swing-bridge!), beautiful Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullett Lake, Cheboygan River to Lake Huron.
Getting around
The Cottage is ideally located for those wanting to explore the area by boat, kayak, paddle board, paddleboat, bike, ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe.

During your stay
All you’ll need to bring is food and drink all other amenities are provided for a lovely stay.
Enjoy a plethora of books, games, puzzles & a cozy clean warm stay with lovely views.
We've lived all over and fell in love with Northern Michigan. We are looking forward to hosting your Michigan vacation. Whether you're coming to the area for a quick getaway, special occasion, a romantic weekend or here with your kids to have some fun in the sun and dip in the water. You are in for a treat. Stay with us for a weekend of skiing or fun filled days and fires by night for relaxing summer adventures. We would love to help you make lifelong memories at the Cottage. We are more than happy to assist with providing recommendations for everything from our local wineries, farms, & trails to events, farmers markets, music and much more!

Property manager

Christy Johnson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Property grounds
Beautiful Lakefront Home- Crooked Lk-Petoskey/Harbor Springs/Nubs- boat/bike/ski
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
Beautiful Lakefront Home- Crooked Lk-Petoskey/Harbor Springs/Nubs- boat/bike/ski

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage on Crooked Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage on Crooked Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage on Crooked Lake ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage on Crooked Lake located?

This family-friendly Alanson vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Cheboiganing Preserve and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Private Cottage on Crooked Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mackinaw island
The property was incredibly clean and welcoming! Great back yard for relaxing and building fires! My family and i so enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Crooked Lake
This host was amazing! We loved the location and proximity to Petoskey. House was clean and welcoming. Fanatic spot
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage!
We had an amazing week! We have stayed at many VRBOs and this is by far the cleanest house with some small additional items that really make it homey! We had a small issue and Christy was very responsive and immediately helpful to resolve which was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T., Gallatin

Liked: Cleanliness
A home away from home!
The owner was amazing at booking and communicating and this was absolutely the cleanest place we have ever rented! It was well stocked and my kids loved the snacks. It was wonderful to have the coffee selection. We also lit a new candle each night! It truly felt like home for us and we’ve never had quite that experience with any vacation rental. We LOVED the paddle boat and getting to take it out to the sandbar. We will absolutely be back to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked lake cottage
The house was very clean and modern. Beautiful views of the lake and hills, close to the ski resorts that we were there for. The host was very accomidating and provided everything we needed for an amazing stay. Looking forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy and Clean as can be!
This is our second stay in this lovely, cheerful little lakeside cottage. It is cozy, clean, and has so many amenities and special extra touches like extra toiletries, snacks, and drinks. We appreciated the winter/holiday decor for our winter vacation and loved the games and puzzles that were available for our use. The internet was fast and reliable. We would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall up North
This was a lovely property. Right on Crooked Lake. It is on a busy highway St Rt 31 but the noise is minimal sitting in the back. Great Location to many places. Good restaurant accross the street. The fall folliage was beatiful and will probably be at peak the last two weeks of October. Definately a place we will go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We often stay at VRBOs, and this one was one of our favorites. The place was impeccable and the owners were beyond kind and accommodating. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little yellow cottage on Crooked Lake
Beautiful! Could not have asked for a better location, perfect view of the lake, ducklings(:, Swans, flowers, trees, just so tranquil. Christy and A.J. out did themselves by stocking everything you can imagine. First place that literally means just bring yourself! We had such a good time visiting family and just generally relaxing after a hard year for both of us. We hope to be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
The place was clean and set up well for us. It is right off of the main road, but once you get inside, it doesn't matter much. The owners were easy to get ahold of and I felt if we needed anything they would be available. If you are sensitive as I am about scents, be sure to ask them to air it out and remove them, before you stay with there. They informed me they would be happy to do that for me next time. Overall, no inssues or complaints! It was enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise A., Rochester, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and convenient cottage
Well maintained lakefront home near Harbor Springs and Petosky. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic winter ski cottage!!
This small cottage was perfect for our 4-day trip to The Highlands. It's only a 15 minute drive to the slopes and was a perfect place to stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable, cozy, warm, and well appointed. Christy has everything you will need for a winter stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook full meals, comfy beds, and lots of "in case you forgot it" items, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Convenient Cottage
We loved our stay at this cottage! It is right on the lake with great views from the family/dining/living areas. The house was impeccably clean and tidy. It was well-stocked with everything we needed during our stay and then some! The hosts thought of everything! Communication was great and we knew we had help at hand if necessary. We hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Crooked Lake Corrage
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage on the lake! It was charming and homey! the fully stocked kitchen was so convenient for our two week stay! The property manager was very attentive! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise p.

Liked: Cleanliness
A breath of fresh air
Thank you for allowing us a quick trip. This trip was overdue and much needed. We were able to kick back and relax. We enjoyed the comfort, amenities and dinner right across the street. We look forward to a return trip come summer. Our hosts were fantastic and quick to respond with a welcome basket and check in during and after our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage and get away.
Safe to say this is our new home away from home. We will be staying as often as we can. Christy and Aj are wonderful hosts and the cottage has everything we need. The restaurant across the way is super convenient and we can walk all around safely and take a quick drive to town. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
What a wonderful place to stay. The house renovation is great! The property was clean and had everything that was necessary for a wonderful stay. Christy was a dream to work with. Thank you!! We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! The cottage was very clean and decorated so beautifully! Loved it!
Everything there and more! The view in the back yard on Crooked lake was beautiful! The cottage was very comfortable and very clean! Loved our stay here! Will be coming back to stay for sure! Thank you Christy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rand M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Peaceful, wonderful view, relaxing, close to great restaurants. One directly across the road. Wonderful hostess.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maideh g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Loved everything about the house. It’s just the perfect cottage. The owners could not have been nicer and more accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing and satisfying!
We had such a relaxing and satisfying stay at this beautiful scenic little house. The location was so convenient to so many beautiful areas and we’d love to come back. So much attention to detail and nice little touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Cottage
Everything we expected and more. The place was very clean and matched up with the description. It had a great up north Michigan feel. Sandbar is close. Northwood across the street is great. Close to both Petosky and Harbor springs. Great family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meggin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage
Beautiful cottage with very thoughtful owners. We had a wonderful relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay recommend
We had a great time and will be back to the great north in the fall. Our host contacted us at the beginning and end of our stay, the cottage was very clean and comfortable. We liked not having to remember a key ( due to the key pad) and we were left a personalized card and gift basket with some snacks for our stay. We will be back and back to rent from these hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

terri s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away!
We love this darling place. Close to walking trails. Great food right across the street. Beautiful views, quaint, clean, and adorably decorated. The hosts are lovely and communicated throughout our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022