Inviting Lake Cottage with Sandy Beach and Private Marina

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Welcome to cottage #4 at Watersedge Resort.

Morning or evening the porch is a great place to relax.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Alanson, MI

Crooked Lake1 min walk
Petoskey State Park10 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital13 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

One of six privately owned cottages in a unique, park-like community called Waters Edge on Crooked Lake. This newly remodeled cottage has tons of charm and is very well maintained. The pine beam ceilings create a cozy yet open feel. It is perfect for one or two families and great for all seasons!

Our immaculate cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It has a fully stocked kitchen with everything you'd need for your vacation. There is a maximum of 8 persons allowed.

We share 450 feet of lake frontage with the 6 cottages. The beach area is shallow and the sandy bottom makes for the best and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.

The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.

If you prefer a walk, there is a one mile walkway past the historic homes of Crooked Lake, which begins just down the street from the cottage. Comfortable resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!

If you are interested, we have sit on top kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent for $100 each per stay up to one week. We have 2 child size kayaks and a lily pad (water mat) also for $50 total for your stay up to one week. We have a variety of sizes of life jackets included in the rental.

There is a boat slip in our private marina included with cottage rental. Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Enjoy partial views of the lake from the deck of the cottage which sits back back approximately 50 feet from the lake.

There are many restaurants, and lots of golfing and shopping close by and we are minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Casino is 15 minutes from the cottage and Mackinac Island is only 35 miles away. A great location!

The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also own property #1289660 which sleeps 6. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor springs!

Maximum 8 persons. No pets, no smoking.

Property manager

Sarah Ratliff

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

2 parking spot limit, please

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, while Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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 - 8 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 7 min walk
Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
Petoskey Brewing - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Inviting Lake Cottage with Sandy Beach and Private Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Inviting Lake Cottage with Sandy Beach and Private Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inviting Lake Cottage with Sandy Beach and Private Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Inviting Lake Cottage with Sandy Beach and Private Marina located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alanson cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crooked Lake and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Little Traverse Bay Golf Course and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

24 August 2023

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

Amazing property

We had a great stay! The owners gave us a heads up on construction along the way, which was awesome! The cottage is beautiful and was everything and more the pictures show. We really enjoyed our stay and would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby C.

14 July 2023

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

Wonderful vacation spot!

We stayed for a week with our 2 boys (ages 8 and 10) and had a great time! Very clean and well-equipped cottage that was perfect for our family. Absolutely love the beach area and how shallow the lake is for kids to play safely, and our boys enjoyed the basketball court right off the beach. Sarah was super responsive, accommodating and helpful with recommendations in the area and fun tips! We look forward to coming back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W., Northville, MI

28 August 2022

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

Living the lake life

My family spent a wonderful week at this great cottage filled with sunshine, watersports, kayaking/paddleboarding, bike riding, sunsets, bonfires, beautiful sunsets, and fantastic family memories. This cottage is in a great location, had plenty of room, was clean and nicely decorated. Sarah is a fabulous host: responsive and accommodating! We would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a great get away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

NAncy and Mike C.

5 August 2022

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

Cozy lake house with sandy beach!

This was a wonderful family cottage with a lake view in a small group of homes that included a basketball court, volleyball net, sandy well-kept beach with tables and umbrellas and a large walk-in shallow swim area. No weeds! There are 2 fire pits available on the beach and another out by the marina area. Easy to rent boats nearby for tubing. Owner supplies and delivers lily pad, kayaks, and an SUP board for a fee. Great communication and help from Sarah, the owner. There is also a marina area to park a boat. There is much to do for families in the area and some good restaurants also. The lake is clear. The sky was beautiful at night! Thanks for a fun week! We recommend for a casual and relaxing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J., WYOMING MI

15 July 2022

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

Crooked lake

Bonfires, s'mores, fishing, swimming and kayaking!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Ratliff

Ty and Sarah Ratliff have lived locally in Petoskey for over 20 years. We've spent 10 summers on Crooked on our pontoon and have been looking for the right spot to call a vacation home.

Owner purchased this Cottage in 2018

Why they chose this property

Crooked Lake is a great lake for diversity and family fun--- the sand bar, the Black Hole, fishing, all types of wildlife, the locks and the swinging bridge in Alanson. The setting that Water's Edge provides allows for a little of everything while still being very convenient to Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

What makes this property unique

The proximity of this property to the sandbar as well as the great boat slip makes water adventures an easy escape. If you choose to stay put, the swimming beach is the best on the lake.