Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Petoskey, MI

Crooked Lake1 min walk
Petoskey State Park21 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital24 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Dining Area

About this property

You are invited to stay at Watercolor Cottage and you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Ideally located between picturesque Petoskey and Harbor Springs you will be just a short distance from all of the premiere “Up North” attractions.

Watercolor Cottage offers the perfect vacation getaway for a family. Enjoy swimming right out your doorstep, take a kayak or paddle board tour of Crooked Lake to The Black Hole Nature Preserve, or cast a fishing pole, all right from your own private dock. We also offer two boat moorings to safely keep your own boat. Crooked Lake is part of the Inland Waterways. So bring your own boat or rent one from a local marina. You also won’t want to miss the amazing sunsets each night while enjoying a campfire. The options of relaxing, fun family adventures, and exploring Northern Michigan are endless.

The designer decorated Watercolor Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and will accommodate 6 people. There is a fully furnished kitchen, outdoor grill and seating. Watercolor Cottage offers a truly relaxing and perfect retreat!

Property manager

Heather Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Petoskey

This holiday home is located in Petoskey. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures.

Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

Crooked Lake - 1 min walk
Petoskey State Park - 21 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 24 min drive
Odawa Casino - 28 min drive
Pickerel Lake - 33 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Taco Bell - 19 min drive
Culver's - 20 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 22 min drive
Dairy Queen - 23 min drive
Petoskey Brewing - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake located?

Situated in Petoskey, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crooked Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 August 2022

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

Nice getaway cottage for 2

We enjoyed our stay at Watercolor cottage. One family member canceled their stay with us but the home is the perfect size for 2 people. The lake front home was situated in a quiet location on Crooked Lake. There was house construction right next door but it was not really disruptive and the workers were there only 3 days. We enjoyed the wonderful views from the deck and used the complimentary kayaks a couple of times. We also enjoyed some of the nearby attractions/activities. The kitchen had everything we needed for the few days we cooked. Heather was quickly responsive to my questions and was available, if needed, for any issues. Our stay was quite relaxing and we'd recommend Watercolor to people looking for that type of getaway.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean M., Traverse City, Michigan, United States

18 September 2021

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

Fall getaway

This property is the perfect getaway. Very clean and maintained in a great lake. The owners are responsive and easy to work with. We will go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

9 August 2021

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

Charming little cottage- Gorgeous views!

Our stay at Watercolor Cottage was delightful. It's right on Crooked Lake--and the cottage is just a few steps from a first class private dock. The view from the cottage/dock was gorgeous--especially the sunset every evening. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing get away this is it. The king size bed in the master bedroom was very, very comfortable--one of the best we've slept on at a VRBO! If you enjoy water sports--you can kayak, sail with a small sunfish and jet ski on the lake. My husband rented a pontoon boat at the local marina and he went out fishing every morning--even caught some fish. Heather & Jeff were super easy to work with. Jeff spent some time with my husband giving him tips on good spots to fish. We would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mikala B.

4 August 2021

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

Cute cottage on Crooked Lake

Cottage was well stocked and very cutely decorated. Had a great week with the family. Enjoyed being on the water and brought up our own boat that we docked right there. Loved sitting on the deck and having bon fires by the water. No dishwasher or air conditioning were only down sides.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

6 October 2020

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

Wonderful Stay At Watercolor

We had a wonderful time at Watercolor and would love to stay again in the future! The cottage is tastefully decorated, fully stocked with everything we needed, and very clean. The host had very quick responses and even accommodated a special request that we had ahead of booking. The check-in and out process was seamless. Our 17 month old son enjoyed the extra toys they had as well as the yard and my husband and I loved waking up to Crooked Lake each morning. We also enjoyed the large patio and firepit in the evening. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we hope to rent again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020