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The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!

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Living area
Private dock and sandy bottom lakefront - great for kids!
Aerial view
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!

ABOUT THE RENTAL
Situated on 100 feet of private frontage on Pickerel Lake, this cozy cottage is ready for you to come relax!

The main floor features an open floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining area overlooking the lake. (Fireplace non-operational) Enjoy meals and drinks indoors or out on the back deck with seating for six or at the picnic table located by the lakefront itself. One full bathroom found on the main level for great convenience. Take the wood staircase up to find the main bedroom with a king bed and large deck, perfect for morning coffee overlooking the lake! The second bedroom is also located in the upper level with two sets of twin bunk beds. The second full bathroom with laundry located off the two bedrooms. Dock for jumping into the water to swim, outdoor firepit for bonfires and smores, mooring for your boat and yard space to play – what more could you ask for on your summer vacation?

This cottage is a quick trip to many exquisite resort towns like Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Indian River. But don’t limit your trips to those – Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Island are a quick day trip too! Located close to Petoskey State Park, Burt Lake State Park, and plenty of unique stores and restaurants! Something for everyone in your group!

*This property allows two dogs, maximum. A non-refundable $150.00 cleaning fee will be charged per pet. 
*Access to water toys and boats are not included in the rental of this property. If you would like information on watercraft rentals, please reach out to us for recommendations!

THE FOLLOWING IS A LAYOUT OF THE HOME
Main Level
Living Area, Kitchen, Sofa Sleeper (Queen), Full Bathroom (shower)
Upper Level
Bedroom One/King, Bedroom Two/Two Bunkbeds (Twin/Twin), Full Bathroom (shower)


NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Pellston Regional Airport: 13.6 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 15.5 miles
Downtown Indian River: 8.2 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 29.1 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 16.2 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 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!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully.

Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms.

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Cheboiganing Preserve. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Odawa Casino - 32 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 46 min drive - 60.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivio's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! on 27 May 2026 start from NZ$719, 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 Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alanson holiday home is steps from Pickerel Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Crooked Lake and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn O.

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

Great place to stay!

This is a great place to stay to enjoy the inland waterway. Very quiet lake and can watch the sunset from the middle of the lake. We took the inland waterway to the Cheboygan river and had a few great days of boat trips from this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Great time!

Awesome home on an amazing lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ANNE S.

Lovely Northern Michigan trip!

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: This house is perfect! Super clean, just overall lovely trip for our family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Great place to stay

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: This is our second time at this location. Our only thing with this place is the water has an eggy smell to it. Everything else is great.
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10/10 Excellent

Kasi W.

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

Incredible...everything was perfect!

Could not have enjoyed this trip more. The house was just as pictured...the view was so much more! We loved the gradual walkout into water that was so clear. The whole process was made simple by the owners. Beyond responsive...and so friendly. We had a cool/rainy day but we made the most of it in Petoskey. It was a short drive and well worth it. Cannot wait to return...thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

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

Summer fun

We really enjoyed our stay, Kayaked, paddle boarded, floated on the water, It was very peaceful. We did bring a memory foam mattress topper because we remembered from last year the bed feeling pretty firm and that helped a lot. The house was well stocked with what you need in the kitchen, except for a frying pan - a quick text to the property manager resolved the issue immediately. i highly recommend this property and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Nice place on the lake

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 a small get-together at this house with some friends. It was clean on arrival, AC was on, and toilet paper out front for us. What I can really appreciate was that there was not a long "to-do" list or a list of rules when you first walk in. Easy in, easy out. Not far from Petoskey at all, lake was really warm, no light pollution at all from the neighbors to enjoy the stars, fire pit was good to go, plenty of seating around it. There was coffee and spices provided, plenty of cookware. I think the only complaint I heard was the sulfur smell of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ANNE S.

Lovely Northern Michigan trip!

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: This house is perfect! Super clean, just overall lovely trip for our family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah w.

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

Great Summer Getaway

We had a great time staying in this cottage. The cottage is very well stocked and equipped. The owners have thought of everything. We enjoyed the lake, the fire pit and the nice deck. It was an added benefit that our dog Moxie could join us on our summer vacation. Overall a great getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great place for a quiet and relaxing vacation.

Wonderful place for a family vacation. The house was very clean and stocked. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, which was clear and seaweed free. The lake is pretty quiet and the views are beautiful. Downtown Petoskey is only 15-20 min away. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very relaxing

Very clean home in a very quiet neighborhood. The back was a plus with tons of open land so there were lots of deer to look. The fire pit was very large and peaceful to sit around looking out at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Beautiful lakeside home

Met all expectations. It was just as described on site. It was especially nice that linens were provided Great base location enabled easy access to Mackinac island, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Harbor Springs, Torch Lake etc. We enjoyed the fire pit and also swimming in the lake from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Amazing place on lake

This was our second visit to this property, and we enjoyed it as much as our stay last year. Very roomy, clean, well stocked, and pet friendly. Great view on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

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

Very relaxing

The place was immaculate. We really enjoyed being outside the whole week. We brought our kayaks and paddle boards and used both almost everyday. We did go on 2 longer bike rides one into Harbor Springs starting at the fishery and one into Petoskey The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and prep our meals. The grocery store in Conway was a great place to pick up groceries. We are hoping to come back next summer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Fantastic!!!

What a gem! We found the house clean and welcoming. We have stayed at several cottages over the past few years, this one was far and away the most thoughtfully stocked with everything you might need. Beautiful lake is steps away. Wonderful spot to kayak and bird watch. Bald eagles and Northern Flickers abound. Owners are attentive and helpful. 25-30 minute drive to Petosky and Harbor Springs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Nice lake view

Very clean and beautiful interior. Great kitchen and storage. Back decks (upper and lower) great for watching lake. Very nice Sandy bottom lake front that is almost entirely free of reeds and deep enough for bringing a boat in close. We typically rent in Petoskey to be closer to family living there and this was a great alternative week for us - much quieter than the city. Internet is DSL with only 1-2 mbps and connecting can be intermittent if that’s important to you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Even Better Than Last Year!

We love staying at this house, the owners are fantastic, the house is fully stocked and in the best location, close to everything you love about the Petoskey area. We rented a boat and wave runners from the local marina and had a blast tubing, fishing and wave runnering. It was the perfect combo of fun and relaxation. Can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Clean and comfortable

This cabin was such a great place for my family and I to spend a week in Michigan! It was beautifully decorated and very well stocked. The dock/mooring access was so perfect for keeping our rental boat. We explored the nearby rivers and lakes, such as Burt Lake, Crooked River, Pickeral Lake and much more! We visited local shops and restaurants, had campfires and swam off the dock in addition to lots of boating! Dove was so helpful and so kind! We had an amazing experience at this cabin and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Fantastic property

Would stay here very summer! Great, quiet house on a secluded part of Pickerel Lake. The home is well stocked for cooking and enjoying the chain of lakes. Hosts are very responsive to any question or issue. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

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

Lake getaway

We enjoyed the house and property. The house was clean and well supplied. The lake was fabulous for swimming, boating and fishing. We took our boat through the Alanson lock and went into Burt lake. What an enjoyable trip. Just wish we had more time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We were really happy with our stay at this amazing cottage. It was exactly what was described in the listing and the pictures. It was so well stocked in the kitchen, as well as the bathrooms, linens, etc. It was very clean, also. The property managers were very helpful and very nice to deal with. The location was perfect, the lake was great, and we truly enjoyed our stay. We were sad to have to leave. We would live to return sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved our stay and plan on returning. It was so quiet and peaceful. The house was everything we needed. If you just want to relax and enjoy the lake this is the place for you. If you want to eat out every night this might not be the best choice. The house is only a short drive (10 minutes) into Alanson but there was really only one restaurant and a Dairy Queen. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with standard items plus a stand mixer, food processor, immersion blender and Keurig. We did not have mobility issues but the stairs are a bit steep to the second floor and on the porch down to the yard. My husband was really happy to have the storage area to store his bicycle at the back of the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Great stay

Nice location. Plenty to do around the area. Very clean. Very well stocked. We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Northern Michigan Pet Friendly Gem

Wonderful experience from the moment we reserved. Dove Day was very helpful with any questions. The house was gorgeous, clean, and fully stocked with necessities. Just bring groceries and your good to go. Property located on a more quieter lake which was perfect for kayaking and fishing. Your located near all the popular sites. I would definitely rent again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Beautiful area for boating

Everything was great, Not much room on property for maneuvering boats, tuff getting in and out and the boat launch is on the other side of lake. Other than that we had a great time the home was perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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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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