Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends!

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A boat docked at a pier with a grassy area and a house in the background.
A house with a large deck, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a television on a white cabinet.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator. There are yellow stools and a sink.
A two-story house with a front porch, a balcony, and a number '4' on the door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park, while Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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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 Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay in alonson

We enjoyed our stay! Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The house was clean and perfect for our friend reunion. We loved being right by the lake and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Relaxing….hosts were awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

Cottage and beach were great . Sarah very helpful !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Neighbors are very friendly. Beach is great. We brought our boat and used their slot which was easy. It was a warm week (80 plus) and only the upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned, downstairs was very hot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trail Riders

We are a group of bicycle riders and have stayed in this house twice now. It's a perfect location for us with the trail across the road. We also take a trip to Mackinac Island and take our bikes. This is a great location with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect Lakeside Retreat

Perfect. No notes. Sarah and Ty were some of the best hosts we’ve ever had. The space was inviting and cozy. The location with a private beach can’t be beat. All of the little touches in the home were wonderful, even down to labels of what goes where and what switches controlled which lights. Even my meticulous wife couldn’t think of anything that would’ve made the place any better. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to explore Petosky and Mackinac Island. We loved the Oden fish hatchery and Pond hill farm.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family friendly property. We enjoyed fishing on the lake, visiting nearby towns, running on the trail and spending time at Petoskey state park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a long weekend and had the most amazing time! The lake was beautiful and the kids loved playing on the sandy beach. It was a short drive to downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs. The home had everything we needed and then some! I love that they had games available to play with. Check in process was smooth and the host, Sarah, was very responsive via text for anything we needed. The arrival gift was super sweet and thoughtful too :) The house was clean and comfortable and we will definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crooked lake

Bonfires, s'mores, fishing, swimming and kayaking!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You won't be disappointed!

My family stayed for a week in late June and had a fantastic time. The location is perfect for accessing the many local sites/activities, and the fishing was great. The host was very helpful and responsive. I definitely would recommend this to others, and hope to return there next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good time

Disappointed in lack of lake view. 6 women in their 70’s and 80’s…we were out and about during the day…hit petosky, harbor springs and Charlevoix …all very close…lazy mornings and rather boisterous card games at night…cottage had everything we needed….had a GREAT time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day weekend get away

Very cute, clean and cozy cottage!!! Our family had a great stay and most definitely will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

This was our second time staying at the property. Always a great time! Wonderful location and the beach area is always a hit with the kids. Definitely will be back! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had a great week. Our family rented 4 cottages on the property. This house was set up perfectly. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the porch complete with gas grill gave us an additional room. The beach, the grounds, and the boat docks were perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fun despite the weather

The cottage met our expectations and more! The beach, the lake, the amenities--all wonderful and right in your backyard. There's also an awesome bike trail directly across the street and excellent restaurants all near by. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well stocked. We'll definitely stay again. Ty and Sarah are lovely and provided answers to all of our questions and were above and beyond gracious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Metal Guys

Property worked out great for my guys and gave them a great place to relax at night.
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect ski getaway

We stayed here for a ski weekend to Nub’s Nob with another family. We had 4 adults and 4 kids, and had plenty of space. The home is beautiful and nicely furnished, the beds are nice, the kitchen is stocked. The location is perfect, being on crooked lake, very close to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. The owner is very responsive and attentive. I’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice beachfront property, great communication with hosts

We had a nice October week at this house. Our family of four was more than comfortable in the space. House was very clean and all furniture and linens in great condition. Thought the beds were very comfortable! We haven’t explored northern Michigan much, and this was a great base to check out Petoskey and Harbor Springs and beyond. Did a day trip up to the UP. Highly recommend all of the nature preserves and state parks. We were here to get away and enjoy nature, and the house’s location made that easy. Only negative is that it’s close to a road, so there is some road noise. Beach was great, water nice and clear. Even though it was chilly, my kids enjoyed finding shells and dipping their toes in the water. Overall the resort property was lovely with multiple swings and a very nice view (especially in autumn) across the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AWESOME COTTAGE

Exactly the same as pictures!!! Will stay there again next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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