Skip to main content
Apartment

The Crooked House

Photo gallery for The Crooked House

Quiet neighborhood with 45 feet of streetside parking- boat friendly!
Private entrance upstairs unit
Living room
Sleeping nook twin bed
Legendary fishing on the St Clair River is just down the street!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View map
Algonac, MI
  • Place, Scout Drive Tot Lot
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Algonac State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

The Crooked House

Located just a few blocks from the Algonac Municipal boat launch and just minutes from multiple DNR boat launches, this apartment is the perfect location for fishermen and boaters! Also just minutes away from Algonac State Park and Harsens Island, outdoor enthusiasts and kayakers will find ample opportunities to explore both on land and on the water! Algonac is a short 10 minute drive south from historic Marine City, where you will find many excellent restaurants and one of a kind shops downtown.

This is an upstairs unit, and is accessable by outside stairs only. Please do not book if you are unable to comfortably walk up and down stairs!

Located in a quiet neighborhood, this unit features a large living room to relax in. The bedroom offers a queen sized bed, and there is a sleeping nook with a comfortable twin bed. This comfortably accomodates 3 adults.

The kitchen is completely stocked with everything you will need- microwave, kuerig, large refrigerator/freezer, toaster, dishes and cookware. There is a full bath with a shower. All linens and towels are provided. This unit does NOT have a washer/dryer. We offer a safe, no-contact stay for your safety and comfort. Pets are NOT allowed. No smoking.

Algonac is located at the southern end of the St. Clair river and offers a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy the water! Watch freighters pass by, take the ferry to Harsens Island, kayak, canoe, book a fishing charter, or bring your own boat. This rental is NOT waterfront, but is walking distance to the boat launch and riverside park. Perfect for fishermen!! We have 45 feet of parking for your vehicle and boat and can provide a plug in for your boat if needed.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Pool
Adorable 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental Located on Canal
Algonac
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
Adorable 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental Located on Canal

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2532880vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Algonac

Located in Algonac, this apartment is in the city centre and on a river. Sunset Harbor and Middle Channel Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Algonac State Park and St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
View more Apartments in AlgonacOpens in a new window
Map
Algonac, MI

What's nearby

  • Scout Drive Tot Lot - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Algonac State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Blue Water Bridge - 38 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Lakeside Park - 41 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Freedom Hill Amphitheatre - 43 min drive - 73.9 km

Getting around

  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Foxfire Fixins - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sans Souci Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chris' Roadside Stand - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Blue - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crooked House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crooked House?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crooked House on 30 December 2025 start from NZ$209, 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 The Crooked House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Crooked House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crooked House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crooked House located?

Located in the heart of Algonac, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Scout Drive Tot Lot and Lake Saint Clair. Sunset Harbor is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel K.

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

Fantastic find in Algonac!

We loved our time at this property! It was the right size, location and price. The house was clean and the communication was prompt. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little more comfortable bed, couch and chair.
Stayed 55 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
I appriciate your feedback, and yes, the couch could be more comfy. I’m hoping to replace it soon. However, I’m a bit disappointed that you did not mention that we brought you a different chair from our own house to replace the one you didn‘t like, allowed you to bring a cat with no pet fee, gave you several extra days for free because your husband was ill, and also helped you retrieve a valuable item that you left behind. Thank you for leaving the apartment in good shape, and I am sorry we did not meet your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Great location!

Warm and cozy little apartment with charming decor! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

travis o.

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

Fishing the river

I was there for a short fishing trip to the river. The boat launch is just a short 5 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Very Nice Place

I stayed here for just a couple of days while visiting family. It was clean and filled with all of the necessities. I really enjoyed the short time I spent there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarred Z.

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

Weekend stay

Fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt P.

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

Quality

everything went as planned, great quiet stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fishing trip

GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mustrorin 5.

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

Awesome

The place was clean and there was board games to play with my friends and it was a great experience all together
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

Jim's fishing group

This place was very comfortable and fit our needs. The owner provided everything we needed. We will be back for a second time in a few weeks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

3 days Vacation

This was our second stay at this site. It was clean and orderly and the property owner was available by phone both when we arrived and when we left. Thank you Karen!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey & Christian B.

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

Cozy and comfortable!

We stayed at this lovely place while in town for a family reunion. It was a cozy, quiet retreat for our family of 4. Our youngest son loved the little twin bed nook and our oldest slept on the pull-out sofa. The window unit kept the bedroom cool and we all slept really well. Good location. Loved the decor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda N.

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

Pleasant

Property very nice, well decorated and maintained. Only problem was the stairs as my friend and I are elderly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy W.

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

Home away from home

We needed a place for an employee to work while out of town for a long period of time. From the start Karen was extremely easy to work with and so flexible to our needs. Very accommodating and responsive. She made our employees time away from home comfortable. We had a great experience, and it was a pleasure doing business with Karen.
Stayed 52 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Hidden Gem

The Crooked House is a hidden gem in the middle of Algonac. Just a few blocks from the boardwalk along the St. Clair River and the boat launch. Kitchen is complete with dishes, cups, glasses, bowls, pots and pans, coffee and tea, and even some snacks. Lots of fluffy bath towels. Some toiletries in case you forgot something, and even a hair dryer. My wife is only 5'4", but at 6'2", I had to remember to duck going into the walk-in closet.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

What a super darling gem!

This exceeded my expectations! From the pictures, i thought it may have been dark and uninviting, and i was wrong! I was very impressed with the decor. What a darling place and it was bigger than I expected. Also, my husband and I really appreciated the snacks, and coffee! Many hosts leave the cupboards bare. We felt like home and had everything we needed. We were vendors at the Algonac Art Fair. We will stay here again for sure! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

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

Cute little apartment on a quiet street

This little apartment was stocked with everything you could possibly need during your stay. Even some snacks! The owner was wonderful To communicate with At every level. This apartment is upstairs with a totally separate entrance, and the year round tenant downstairs was quiet and I actually only saw her once so a nice quiet stay on a nice quiet street not far from stores and restaurants and the beautiful boardwalk and park downtown. I definitely recommend this little vacation spot just to be aware, there are quite a few stairs to get up to the apartment but I am 75 and I managed well
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, Cozy, & Stylish

Karen was a wonderful host, from my early inquiries, all through the booking/communication process. Her rental is clean, cozy, and stylish. It was perfect for our family of four (including 2 kiddos, ages 5 & 7) to stay. We gave the kiddos the big bedroom for a fun sleepover, and hubby & I took the nook bed by the bathroom. There was also the pull out couch as a backup option. It was walking distance to our family wedding location and worked out perfectly for us to stay a couple nights since we were helping with set up and clean up as well. The rental does have steep stairs up, which was no problem for us, but please be aware. There are solar lights to help on the stairs at night. Kiddos loved the balcony/porch and big walk in closet. There were plenty of games, puzzles too. Check in and out was easy. Everything we needed was available plus extra things that made it feel homey. Beds, blankets, and pillows are all so nice and soft. Loved the bee theme and stylish accents. Thank you Karen for a great experience. Emelia :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Clean with Character

We thoroughly enjoyed this small upstairs apartment in an older house with the character charms I love from that time period - wood floors, nooks and crannies, slanted ceilings and a little spot for "day bed dreaming." The sunlight comes in subtly in the morning and the porch is a wonderful place to drink coffee among the tree leaves as well. The age of the place is not to be wary of - the owner keeps it very clean with up-to-date and simple decor. Everything works and feels fresh, including cozy throw blankets and clean rugs. The neighborhood is quiet, like a throwback to an earlier time for us Detroit suburbanites. We spent the day on our bikes, crossing the ferry to Harmons Island and riding around there. Thank you, Karen - we hope to return for more time exploring the lake area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Super cute!

Very cute, moderately priced apartment that was stocked and had everything we needed! Waterfront, parks, skatepark, pizza and breakfast nearby. Will definitely go back and have recommended to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A.

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

Good tome

Awesome, fish were biting and we had great accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

enjoyed our stay

Nothing not to like here. Cozy, clean and inviting. If we had reason to be in the area we would stay here again. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Great stay at The Crooked House

Super cute, comfortable and clean place. 3 adults were quite comfortable for our 2 night stay. Nice quiet neighborhood and easy access to main roads. Kathy was quick to respond when booking and although we didn't need anything while staying, she had already offered up assistance as needed prior to our arrival. Little snacks left in the kitchen were much appreciated as we took some with us during our golf games. Thanks for everything and a wonderful stay Kathy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Beautiful Home

We love this little apartment for our weekend getaway. It was adorable and perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

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

Close to Harsens Island

Very much enjoyed our stay as the place was really clean and nicely decorated which made it super comfortable. The little extras were extremely helpful as well (sometimes you forget your toothbrush and Karen had it covered!) I would highly recommend staying here. Karen made sure we had everything we needed and didn't hover, which made for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Negendank

Host profile image

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback