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Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large leather ottoman, and a television.
An aerial view of a lakeside residential area with houses, roads, and a dock.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white brick fireplace, and large windows allowing natural light.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a barbecue grill, and a small shed.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk 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

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is near a water park. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 17 min walk - 1.4 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 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails 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. Round Lake and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay in. Amazing view. Close to Petoskey and other place you may wanna visit in that area. The communication was absolutely amazing!! House could use a little update, But overall a great place. The outside fire pit was so fun and they supplied wood which is very nice. They helped me get champagne and flowers for a surprise gift for our anniversary which was very helpful!! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views, fire pit, and your anniversary surprise. It was a pleasure helping make your celebration special, and we’d love to welcome you back for another stay! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Nice location, the yard was great for yard games and hanging out.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for staying at The Oden House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location! We enjoyed sitting on the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you for staying at The Oden House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

NIce place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Oden House was a nice place to stay for our "girls weekend (adults)". The home has nice character and we found the property to be as described and well equipped. The home was clean and well maintained. We didn't have any issues and the communication before, during and after our stay was wonderful and very helpful. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a northern Michigan getaway. We visited downtown Harbor Springs for some shopping, Pond Hill Farms for Dueling Pianos and beverage tasting along with some other local breweries/wineries. We finished off with brunch at Brutus Camp Inn.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, charming, spacious property that could comfortably accommodate my large family. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
We look forward to having you back at The Oden House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Near mackinaw city home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very quant older home furniture was not comfortable in living room and kitchen needs an update and thorough cleaning. The road was very busy house sits very near and on a curve so very cautious about turning left onto road. Was nice size enough bedrooms to accommodate all 8 guest who stayed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. Great location for our ski plans, with plenty of options for dining within a short drive. The house was lovely. Very spacious, comfortable, well equipped and clean. we also enjoyed the record player! Fenced in yard was perfect for our dog.Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re really glad the location worked well for your ski plans and that you were able to enjoy some of the nearby dining spots. It’s great to hear the home felt spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped for your stay, and we love that you made use of the record player too. We’re especially happy the fenced yard was a good fit for your pup! Thanks again for staying with us; we’d love to have you back anytime. - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great house for a family gathering. Everything was as advertised. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 February 2026
Thank you for your review of The Oden House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was really lovely and it was so nice to have a bedroom and bathroom for each of my friends and myself. The view was amazing and we loved sitting on the veranda, looking at the lovely lake. Unfortunately, we did not realize that it was on a busy road so it was a little loud. Some other feedback we wanted to share, is some of the furniture could use some updating. The sectional is very dated, uncomfortable and dips in the middle. One of the 2 armchairs seemed newer. Honestly, the most comfortable place to sit, is the dining room, which definitely, was updated with beautiful comfortable furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the home, lake views, and space for your group. The home’s proximity to US-131 is noted in previous guest reviews, and we also include photos showing its location in relation to the road so guests can get a feel for the setting before booking. We appreciate you sharing your experience and will also keep your furniture feedback in mind as we continue making updates. Thank you again for staying with us! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice big house!

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: Such a nice, BIG house for a family vacation! 5 beds, 7 baths, and a spacious family room, dining room, and yard made the home so nice for a big family vacation! We especially enjoyed the fenced in yard and large fire pit. Thanks for having us!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Girls trip June 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Location was great. A little noisy because it’s on a main road. But, the yard is all fenced in for privacy. Plenty of room for a large group. The management group did a great job keeping us informed. We would go back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad everyone had a comfortable stay and that the check-in process was smooth. We’d be happy to welcome you all back anytime! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Thanks for staying with us! We’re glad you enjoyed the space and took advantage of the nearby gem. We hope to have you back again soon! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Discussed issues with property manager who says will address.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming place

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: Clean, plenty of bathrooms, fits 5 couples comfortably, and great location to water and things to do. We visited in the winter and went to nubs nob during the day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The company handling the property was really hands-on and kept me in the loop for everything. Great communication which made the process easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2026
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad the communication made everything easy and seamless for you. We’d be happy to host you again anytime. - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nub’s Nob

Fantastic stay. Really lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2025
We're glad you enjoyed your time at The Oden House! -Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy your family felt comfortable and had space to enjoy. It’s wonderful to hear you made the most of your time in the area—we’d love to welcome you back! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and peaceful with plenty of space

We had a great stay. The house has lots of character and there was plenty of room for all of us! Great location close to Petoskey and right across from the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2023
With 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, The Oden House offers plenty of room, yet with a cozy feel! Downtown Petoskey is a quick trip from the home, for those interested in all the shopping and dining the historic Gaslight District has to offer. We hope to host your next trip! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Thank you for sharing such kind feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the lake view and had plenty of space to relax on the porch. It’s wonderful to hear that the location worked well for exploring Petoskey and the nearby wineries, and that everyone was comfortable with their own space. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Conveniently located

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were big with very comfortable beds. Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
Thank you for your positive review! We're glad to hear that the house suited your needs and that you found it comfortable. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Thank you for allowing us to host your return trip to the Oden House! We're honored that your family chose this home to host a special holiday trip! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
We're so glad your family enjoyed their time at the Oden House! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Presidents Weekend

Great house and location. It meet all of our needs. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5-star review! We are happy that The Oden House suited your group and hope to host you again! -Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spaciousness of the property and appreciated the convenience of each room having its own bathroom. It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re glad the check-in and checkout process was smooth. We hope to welcome you back again soon! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
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