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Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A house with a white exterior, a welcome sign, a porch with a doormat, and a planter with flowers.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a television, and a wall-mounted shelf with framed inspirational quotes.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a white railing and a beige sofa with patterned cushions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Game Room / Basement

2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Primary Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Travelling with kids? Consider Chillermania! and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway located?

This family-friendly Alanson holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Pickerel Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice newer property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very clean and updated interior! Basement game room was a MAJOR HIT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, comfortable, and just as described. The game room was epic! The location is perfect. The host was very kind, responsive, and accommodating. Thank you so much for a great day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Great hub for northern Michigan adventures!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!Stayed here for a golf trip and would highly recommend! Very clean with easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming, house was as expected and in great condition!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our cousin ski weekend! The kids loved the basement and having their own hang out space. We are already talking about booking again for the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, very clean and spacious, and very close to downtown Alanson and neighboring towns. The hosts were very kind and communicative. We plan to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay!

We book a different location every year for our family vacation. This home exceeded our expectations and was close to every place we wanted to travel/visit. If we ever chose Michigan for our vacation again, we would chose to stay here again! Great for a family to stay with tons of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Stayed here for a golf trip! Super nice and clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for extended families

House was exactly as listed, central location and easy to get to both Mackinaw City and Petoskey. Enjoyed our stay and good setup for multiple family units.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Clean and up to date property. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Hans was a fantastic guest and we would love to have him and his group back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Clean, updated and comfortable! We really enjoyed our stay! Had everything we needed to feel at home and comfortable! Definitely would recommend - good location too. We were able to enjoy the up north area while staying in Alanson!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us and we hope you will come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location - Hidden Gem

Great property in a great location with easy access to Boyne Mountain and The Highlands. Very clean, super comfortable, tons of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
David was a pleasure to host and we would love to have him back anytime in the future. Great communication and very respectful of our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

This is an amazing property in a great town. Walking distance to boutique stores along with a bakery and restaurants. The game room basement had us researching for our own arcade system by the end of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

We really enjoyed the comfort of this home. Was a great fit for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for family

Clean house, fun basement game area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Everything very comfortable. Location was great for biking as house was literally on the trail. Good restaurants a short walk away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay! The property is roomy, clean, and well appointed. Our only suggestion would be to add a second bathroom in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - ski up north

We love this place. Second trip this winter. Great location (close to Highlands and Nub’s) with all the amenities. Huge finished basement - great for sleeping and hanging out. 3 comfortable bedrooms on the main level - open kitchen for dining and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed such a wonderful stay! Everything in the house was just as described and was so welcoming and comfortable for all. The kids loved the lower level and had so much fun! The kitchen was very well equipped and easily served our whole crew. The house is close to many fun things in Alanson - different family members loved walking down to the bakery each morning! So close to Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Lake, Michigan - So much to do! We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The place is very nice! The carpet was a little sandy, but overall the place was pretty clean. My family enjoyed the time we spent there. A possible improvement recommendation would be to add a second bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the middle of it all!

The house is super clean and the location made it easy for day trips to Mackinaw, Wolverine, and Black Lake. The large TV's and the pool table were very nice. The gas grill made cooking easy and everything worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you for your fantastic review of our VRBO! We're delighted that you found the house clean and well-maintained, and that the location was convenient for your day trips. The large TVs, pool table, and gas grill added to your enjoyment, and we're glad everything worked well during your stay. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for future stays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Amazing place to stay, perfect for a quick weekend trip with friends! Within driving distance to do day trips to Mackinaw, the UP, etc. Everything was just as advertised and the host was very friendly and quick to communicate. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review and you and your group are welcome back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our family vacation was a success!

The house was very nice and we had more than enough room for our family! We will definitely be back in the future! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2023
Thank you so much for staying and we look forward to your return visit!
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