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Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
A house with a deck overlooking a lake, featuring outdoor seating and a barbecue area.
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Oden, 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 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!

Ideally located, you are invited to this Petoskey Michigan lakefront chalet family vacation rental of unmatched beauty and unrivaled seasonal activities. This Chalet offers year attractions including water sports steps from your door, great snowmobiling to miles of trails, skiing, golfing and absolutely gorgeous views of the lake.

With all the area has to offer with its unique shops, boutiques and art galleries located in Petoskey's Gas Light District and Harbor Springs, shopping should definitely be on you list of things to do. You may also want to see if Lady Luck is with you at the Odawa Casino in town.

The shared resort offers 450 feet of waterfront access, with a one-of-a-kind shallow, hard bottom, sandy beach that stretches out at least 300 ft., with only waist deep water. This combination of beach and park-like atmosphere makes this location the most desirable on Crooked Lake. The CIRCULAR STAIRCASE leads to the two bedrooms on the second floor. Two bedrooms on the lower lever. Sorry. NO pets allowed.

The park-like property also features a private marina, with two slips available for your water crafts of up to 26 feet. Also included is a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, multiple fire pits and most of all, a tranquil setting for relaxing on a wooden swing, to watch the boats go by, read a novel or watch the fantastic sunrises or sunsets from the point.

From the lake, you can cruise the famous and historic inland waterway. It starts on Crooked Lake, goes to Burt Lake to Mullett Lake, then out to Lake Huron! There are two marinas located within 2 miles for your watercraft rental needs.

Fall is a special time of year when the trees come alive with vibrant colors. Many areas to view the color changes are great, but there is nothing as commanding as the Tunnel of Trees, along the shore of Lake Michigan. This area is just north of Harbor Springs about 20 minutes from your Petoskey Waterfront Rental.

Skiing and snowmobiling makes this the Midwest's Premier Winter Destination, with trails just waiting to be ridden. The ski resorts of Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob are only about 10 minutes from your chalet. The snowmobile trails are right out your door! Ice skating, sledding sleigh rides and ice fishing are also just a sampling of what is in store for you during your dream vacation.

Spring time bring out colorful blooms and the 21 championship golf courses open for the avid golfer, which are all within 25 miles of the resort. Hikers will also enjoy this time of the year, for its many trails and paths are waiting to be explored once again. Do not forget to visit the mighty Mackinaw Bridge and Island. It is only about 25 minutes from your Petoskey Michigan Lakefront Beach Chalet Vacation Rental.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this chalet is near theme parks and on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Oden, 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) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$466, 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 Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alanson chalet is steps from Crooked Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Pickerel Lake and Petoskey State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Wonderful location on a cool piece of property. The house is very quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view of the lake. Great space for families with older kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and tidy. It had everything we needed for our weekend ski trip. I’m sure it’s even better in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Fun trip and wonderful place!

Beautiful house! We had a ton of fun staying here while up skiing at Boyne Highlands. Great view of the lake and fun for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

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

Fellas fishing trip

The house was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Great stay

Great location, close to Nubs Nob where my family was snowboarding. Plenty of room for 8 people and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siham G.

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

Great location

Myself and my daughters had an amazing time. The house is beautiful and the location is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great for Winter Ski Weekend

Loved our boyne highlands ski weekend while staying at this property. Great location and homey space, would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alli H.

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

Perfect place for a winter getaway!

Booked this super cute house for a ski trip with friends to Nubs Nob. Host was great, quick to communicate & gave us awesome recommendations for bars and restaurants in the area.Beds were super comfy, parking was easy & the layout was very social.We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Family ski weekend

Great trip! Cabin is cozy with well stocked kitchen. Close to skiing. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

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

Weekend getaway

We spent a long weekend here to attend a wedding in Petosky. The private beach and balcony overlooking the lake made for beautiful mornings and sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

NYE ski trip

Perfect house for family - close to boyne highlands for skiing. Great kitchen and overall space (like that the upstairs is 2 bedrooms with bath) each with 2 beds - worked great for the kidsDeck and proximity to the beach were great. Want to come back in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tresa P.

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

Christmas 2.0

Property is very nice! We loved being so close to the water. We had lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Vacation Home

This beautiful property is everything it is advertised to be. If I go back to Northern Michigan again, this where my group will stay! Clean, well maintained and a great view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

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

Cozy w/ a great location!

We loved this little house right on the water. Big on sleeping space, though a little tight for congregating as a whole group in any one space, it fit the bill for the six adults we had. Host was very communicative and flexible. Thanks, it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Tracy T.

Great Chalet for Families

This chalet is the gem of the resort. A great place to rent if you have kids. Many great things to do nearby and tons of amenities. Beautiful sandy, shallow beach with tons of sand to play in. Very helpful owner and a great rental expirence.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Christmas present

Clean cozy and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Wonderful views!

We loved the area and the views. The upstairs deck was amazing. We brought a boat and the little private marina was so helpful. It was perfect for us. Location was great. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Vicky L.

Great Vacation spot

Great place to relax and right on the lake for easy access. Our family enjoyed the closeness of Petosky for driving and other area activities. The chalet was well equipped. The spiral staircase was a little narrow but we managed. Nice place to get away from it all but still had activities within an hours drive
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

AMAZING!!!

This was an awesome get away. The cutest place, with awesome views. Everything was laid out perfectly on what to do to get in and also check out. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly B.

Beautiful Lakeside Home

We had an amazing time here. We went snowboarding and the mountain was a short 10 minute drive. The house was clean, comfortable and the kids loved the fact that it was "a triangle house." We plan on coming back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hailee r.

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

fall getaway

This was a beautiful property that was well located in the middle of many of the area's popular attractions. This is a beautiful area in the fall, and it's perfect to come back to a fire on the private beach. The balcony that overseas the lake that is attached to one of the bedrooms, is amazing to lay out on at night time and watch the stars. I would recommend this place a 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Kimberly C.

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

Amazing property

This was one of our best stays. We came to celebrate my moms 80th birthday and for a quick weekend getaway this was just what we wanted. The house was beautiful and fully equipped with all modern amenities. The beds were super comfy and we all had a blast. It did rain but staying inside and playing games made it such a great getaway and the town for shopping was super close. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. Thanks Jim for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Nice Family get away

Very nice and clean place located near all the area hot spots. Nice beach in front with large fire pit rings for beach fires. Easy to rent boats at local marina (Ryde) for trips up the inland passage way or around crooked lake. My only complaint is the road noise which is pretty loud in back bedrooms. I turned the fan on and that helped. Overall a really nice place. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jim Suzak

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Hi,
We are a family that love and cherish the experiences we get every time we visit our Lakefront Chalet just outside of Petoskey. We have watched our kids play, learn and grow and have been cherishing those memories that we have been experiencing for the past 22 years or so at our Beachfront Chalet. We would like to share our unit so you too can experience your own lifelong memories.

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