Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach

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A house with a covered patio, a fenced yard, and a garage.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.
A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of a grassy yard.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and dishwasher.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, and a desk with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ron’s Bar & Backyard - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach on 19 June 2027 start from NZ$1,867, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Round Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a lovely time. The cabin is cute as a button, located in a great area for exploring northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect size for our family of four and we enjoyed the proximity to so many great places, including Petoskey State Park, Mackinac Island, Harbor Springs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a perfect getaway for my husband and I. We relaxed, fished, and rode our e bikes on the trails to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. we went into Petoskey. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our experience at Crooked Lake! The cottage was so nice, clean, and cozy. Definitely would recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location to the lake and local towns as well as Macinac Island. Plenty to do and the house was everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating. What a great place!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable

The cottage had everything we needed. Wonderful vacation spot
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend away.

Had a great weekend away for our anniversary with the kids. The use of the lilly pad was absolutely perfect and my the kids LOVED spending a bunch of time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The location and house was just as advertised.we had never been on crooked lake with a sandy beach. We had a terrific week of weather,short drive to northwood family restaurant,Bob's place,and golfing at chestnut valley. We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great break.

Beautiful cottage with a short drive to Mackinaw and Petoskey. There's a nice beach that our kids enjoyed winding down at. We would utilize this cottage without reservations for future adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Vacation

House was very clean and well kept. Beds were comfortable. Cluster of lake homes share a beach and small marina. Simple check-in and out. Close to everything needed while on vacation. If you have kids, renting the lily pad and kayaks is a must! Perfect vacation to Petoskey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

This was a great place for our family to stay. It was in a quiet location outside of Petosky but close enough it to all the main attraction. The cottage was very clean and well stocked with all the things need to cook in the kitchen. Nice little beach to relax at night. The owner was also very quick to reply to any questions we and even gave us suggestion on places to visit. I would recommend this place to friends and family and would even rent again the next time going to Petosky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage!

What a wonderful place! The cottage was great, was clean, has everything you need. The location! Perfect for us. Was able to explore Petoskey, which is so beautiful. Half hour to Mackinaw City, half hour to Charlevoix. And the Lake! Crooked Lake is beautiful. Looking forward to future stays in this cottage. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We were so glad to see you had great weather to celebrate your anniversary. Thank you for staying with us and leaving the cottage immaculate. We would love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

The property was very clean and nicely decorated. The owners were very nice and left us fudge and some condiments which was very nice!! Beach area nice and the swimming was great. My only complaint was the noise of US 31 in our back door. the window units helped though
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

I loved this cottage. It was clean, cute and well stocked. It's in a convenient location for all sorts of activities. The little beach was clean, the water is nice and shallow and clean. Chairs and umbrellas are provided which is a major plus for me. There is a small marina to dock your boat, with a boat launch not too far away. The parking with a boat trailer is a little tight but we made it work. We will for sure stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful lake, great property

Our family has stayed at this cottage before and always enjoy our time there, as well as in and around the Petoskey area. We love the beach, the lake, and proximity to all things northern MI related. We worked directly with one of the new owners, Sara who was really great to work with -- very responsive and flexible. There was one issue that seemed to annoy most of our family members during our stay at the beginning of Aug. (hence the 4 stars) and that was the SPIDERS. Each family member received numerous spider bites throughout the night during our week stay, even though we brought our own bedding and linens. We also "got rid of" many of them that were crawling in the bathtubs, on the walls, etc. during the day. Don't get me wrong, we still very much enjoyed the cottage, however it needs a very good deep cleaning, especially the exterior / roof overhang where there's many visible webs and nests. That would help tremendously. I understand the cottage being a cottage in a natural surrounding, but talking to the other renters in the other close cottages, they didn't have a problem like we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
I’m so sorry to hear that you had an issue with spiders. We will definitely get an exterminator so that doesn’t happen again. Thanks, Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage on the Beach

Cute clean cottage on Crooked Lake with shared sandy beachfront. Perfect for children, shallow waters go out for a large distance from shore. Light, bright and has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Different than expected

This cabin is cute and clean and the owners are great hosts! The location of the cottage has zero private space and is very close to the highway consequently making it too noisy for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun

We really enjoyed our time in this well maintained cottage. Being right directly on the water would be the only better thing. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!!

The house was absolutely adorable and very well equipped with everything we needed. We spent alot of time on the nice sand beach and enjoying the lake view from the deck. Megan was fantastic at answering all questions in a very timely manner. Definitely looking to rent again next year 😀
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The house was very nice and clean. Kitchen had everything we needed. We had campfires on tbe Beach and watched the sunset. I would highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view of water from house

Very nice place to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great location! Super clean! Has everything you need. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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