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Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!

Family-friendly cottage in Alanson

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Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace
Views of Crooked Lake
Dining Room (Seats 10) - Dining Room Fireplace Not Available for Use
Woodland Room w/ King Bed & Full Bath (Upper Level)
The Oden House Exterior w/ Fully Fenced Yard

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Crooked Lake
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
  • Place, Odawa Casino
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!

Mid-Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views - Quick Trips to Northern Michigan's Favorite Local Spots!

ABOUT THE RENTAL
Step into this charming historic home, where original wood double doors open to a cozy, character-filled retreat with a touch of mid-century style. The spacious main level invites gatherings, featuring a large sectional sofa, a gas fireplace, and music on the record player—perfect for relaxing evenings with friends and family. Across the room, a ten-person dining table sits beside floor-to-ceiling original glass doors, creating the ideal setting for shared meals and conversation.

The full kitchen boasts modern appliances and connects to the laundry/mudroom, leading out to a large fenced backyard. With five unique bedrooms and seven bathrooms (4 full, 3 half), there’s plenty of space for everyone. One bedroom is located on the main floor, while the upstairs offers four more bedrooms, each with its own half bath or better for added privacy. Every bedroom includes a ceiling fan and window A/C. Need extra sleeping space? Ask about the bonus bunk room, available at no additional cost.

Just one block away, the North Western State Trail connects you to miles of biking, running, and walking paths along the Little Traverse Wheelway. Across the street, you’ll find beautiful Crooked Lake, with Northern Michigan’s favorite destinations all within easy reach. Whether you’re gathering for family fun or a group getaway, this home is sure to become a favorite.

The following is a layout of the home:
Main Level
Living Area, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Bedroom One/ King (Garden Room) w/ensuite

Upper Level
Bedroom Two/ King (Woodland Room) w/ensuite, Bedroom Three/ Queen (Lakeview Room) w/Half Bath, Bedroom Four/Queen (Mackinac Room) w/ensuite, Bedroom Five/Queen (Under The Pines Room) w/Half Bath, Full Bathroom w/Sink & Shower


NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 9.4 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 8.5 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 0.9 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 9.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 27.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.8 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 5.2 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Alanson is home to this cottage. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Alanson, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! located?

This family-friendly Alanson cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Pickerel Lake and Petoskey State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

July 2021 Stay

Nice house room for all of us loved the fire pit and fenced in yard since we had 2 small kids. We enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Classic Old School Charm

Great location to ski areas and a couple of nearby restaurants. Super clean and everything was as advertised. Only negative is road noise if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J., Las Vegas

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

Classic Beautiful Home

The house is well appointed with everything we needed. The house has history and has been well taken care of. Plenty of space and privacy. Our stay was short and wished we'd had more time to use the fire pit. Overall we had a great time exploring the area, and we're happy with the accommodation and hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Billie P.

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

Charming Mid-Century Cottage

Oden Home is a charming Mid-Century Cottage. It was incredibly clean which we so appreciate with children!!! It is the perfect home for several families/friends. Five bedrooms with seven bathrooms. Each bedroom had its own bathroom that provided each family their own privacy. The living and dining rooms were spacious with a dining table that was large enough for ten individuals. The kitchen had so many amenities. The hosts were fabulous and provided a guide that was detailed with great information about the cottage and surrounding area. We greatly appreciated how responsive they were to our questions. We will definitely reserve Oden House for our next family trip up north.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Winter Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enchanting stay in this beautiful, spacious yet cozy home. A separate bathroom for all five bedrooms which was amazing for this group of eight women traveling for a winter getaway. Everything we needed was available. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dorothy S.

August 2023 Stay

Comfortable dining and living room area. The house needs interior and exterior work and landscaping. Porch could use different seating. The 2 rockers were nice. Having several 1/2 bathrooms was very convenient. View of Crooked Lake was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Lindsay V.

Charming home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We went for a weekend girls getaway. It was so nice to have a bedroom with an attached bath for each of the 5 of us. The large dining and adjacent living room was amazing to spread out. The home does need some updating an maintenance. The kitchen is pretty old and cupboard doors are missing or broken. There was also a sunroom with a lot of broken furniture and storage in it. The home just needed a little love. However even with those issues we would come back again. The layout was perfect for us- it felt like we caught them after a long hard summer and it just needs a little love to get it back to 10/10.
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10/10 Excellent

Walt G.

This Ptoperty is a Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 8 people in our party for part of our stay. Check-in was easy and well defined. All the spaces including the bathrooms were spotless. The kitchen is well equipped too. The large dining table is great for larger groups as well as the many bathrooms. The location suited our party perfectly. One thing some may find somewhat annoying is the traffic noise if you are on the front porch or in the front bedroom at certain times of the day. No problem in the rest of the rooms.Beautiful unecumbered view of Crooked Lake plus a welcome bike/walking trail to the rear of the property. Overall, we found the property to be excellent and highly recommend it. Additionally, Also Vacation Properties were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

James D.

Liked: Check-in, communication

family gathering

Great house for bedrooms and private bathrooms!! Absolutely a rare find if this is important. We were disappointed in the over cleanliness of the exterior of the property. We did not know how busy Rt 31 is and hearing the traffic continually was more than we expected, but this is not the listing fault. The Kitchen lacked in many areas, not quite updated as the listing stated. Overall had a dirty unorganized feel to it. There was not even enough glasses for our 6 guest. We had to use coffee cups to drink wine or cocktails. The bathrooms did not all have body soap or shampoo, had to go out an buy some. This is really a mixed review, we loved many aspects of this house but disappointed in many too. This property has SOO much more potential with a little bit more eye to details.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome house! We enjoyed our stay immensely! Out of all the properties we have stayed at, this was by far the best stocked kitchen we have used. If you needed it, you could find it! We were able to cook a full French meal and eat it in the beautiful dining room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and view was great 9 adults everyone had their own bathroom Kitchen well stocked easy check in. Definitely would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was wonderful, we spent a lot of time on the porch where there was plenty of seating for the 7 adults we had. Location was a short drive to Petoskey and a few wineries in the area. Everyone had their own space/bathrooms and beds were very comfortable. Would gladly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nicely furnished with everything we needed. The bedrooms had very good beds with comfortable linens. The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed the big fenced in yard for the kids. The location was good and close to the bigger towns and the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to get to many local destinations. There is a great pie shop a few steps down the road. Beds were comfortable and home had lots of room for groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Family Fun

A really awesome older house !! Well maintained , very clean , good communication with rental company . Would visit this same property without hesitation !! It felt like home !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

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

Nub’s Nob

Fantastic stay. Really lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Holiday Vacation

Family of 9 stayed at the Oden House over the Holidays. The layout and bedrooms are great for a large gathering. This was the second time renting this property and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Hometown Christmas

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just wonderful! Seriously one of the best spots to staycation!
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Oden House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was very neat and clean. Definitely big enough to meet our needs. Loved the big dining room table. The sectional in the living room very soft and low to the ground. Not the most comfortable. Beds were comfy. The outside of the house could use some cleaning up. Shrubs could be trimmed, etc. Overall, I would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Fit our needs perfectly

Great location. Surprisingly large. Loved that every room had its own bathroom. Owners were a delight to work with and made the check in and checkout process simple and seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

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

Mature Women Who Golf

Quaint & Quirky with more than sufficient bathrooms (we are senior women after all) with large bedrooms and sufficient dining and living areas to critique our golf game while enjoying a cocktail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Pari C.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third stay and would come back again. The bedroom/bathroom setup is ideal for a large group. Lots of privacy and personal space inside the house and a great yard and deck to spread out. Very comfortable. The property management company is easy to work with and extremely responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Cliff P.

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

Happy house

Great house for family gatherings. Lots of bathrooms and large fenced yard for kids to play.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful family getaway location

This house was wonderful for our family of 8 adults and a toddler! There were many spaces where we could spread out or all be together. The property managers were very attentive, both before and during our stay. They provided a few items that we asked about before we arrived, and the house was stocked with plenty of essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, and laundry detergent. The location was close to lots of nature preserves, wineries, breweries, and if it had been warmer, water sports. Also, it was only 30 minutes to the Mackinac Island ferry. Two of our party were working remotely and the wifi worked well for them. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Great stay and an adorable home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had so much fun during our stay. The house was beautiful and had so much room for everyone. Everything was clean and set up nicely. I would definitely love to come back in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan

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Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey, Michigan. We have been operating for 13 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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