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Charming Up North River Cottage

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A small, single-story building with a porch and a small kitchen area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with blinds, a ceiling light fixture, a bedside table with a vase, and a wall-mounted picture.
A narrow, white-paneled stairway with a metal handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden countertop.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on a river. 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 Hidden River Golf and Casting Club. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Up North River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Up North River Cottage?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Up North River Cottage on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$2,496, 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 Charming Up North River Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Up North River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Up North River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Up North River Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Crooked Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake. Cheboiganing Preserve and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cottage

Perfect cottage for our stay in Northern Michigan!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

our stay

Very cozy cottage. updated nicely. had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North Vacation

Perfectly located in a central area with much to do in every direction. There was some construction on the main roadway so we had to detour to leave and come back to the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was cute and in a great location to travel around easily to different Up North locations. We had fires every night at the firepit and appreciated the logs available for use! My husband and son loved using the kayaks on the river for fishing. They caught lots of fish on the river and theres a nice bait shop right in Alanson for any gear needed. The porch was a great spot to sit during rainstorms but still able to sit outside. Bring bug stuff! Kitchen was adequate for cooking and had all the necessary items. A/C units in the main bedroom and upstairs bedroom worked well enough to keep the house cool in early August. There are a few things I like to see in rentals that weren't there, but overall we really liked our 5 nights here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Cottage was cute and close to area destinations like Harbor Springs and Petoskey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

The cottage was perfectly located to visit everywhere we wanted with just a short drive. We enjoyed the privacy and quietness of the cottage. It was very clean and decorated lovely. Communication with the host was always prompt and pleasant. The cottage had many extras that are often not provided. We loved the bakery across the street and very much appreciated the shortbreads when we arrived to the cottage. Our family of three enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication added to a great stay

Just the right size and location the my boys and I needed for a quick get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Cottage

Our family enjoyed our stay in Alanson. The cottage is cute and recently updated. The rooms fit our family well. The outdoor space was nice and private. In just a few steps you'll find river access and a playground. The cottage is in a perfect location to explore the upper part of Michigan and parts of the UP. It's about 10 minutes from Petoskey and about 30 minutes from Mackinac area, you can even make a day trip to the Sue Locks or Tahquamenon Falls. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen essentials. It was clean and we really appreciated being able to easily use cleaning supplies, extra paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper, and towels. One unexpected perk we also loved was the shower head, most rentals use cheap shower heads with minimal water pressure and the owners didn't go cheap in this rental. For future renters, I would note the loft area is perfect for kids and is 'kid' sized, an adult cannot stand up straight. Our kids loved having their own area. Suggestions for improvement, there are AC units in the bedrooms, but not the full cottage, this is fine, except most of the windows do not open. It would be beneficial if the windows and doors had screens so they could be opened for fresh air and cooling the cottage. It would also be great if more of the windows did open, as many are not able to be opened.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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