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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Crooked Cottage

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Centrally located and close to lots of activities. Crooked Lake access at the end of the road.

This is a 2 story house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There is a daybed in the Great Room that can be used for additional sleeping space. There are 2 living rooms with tvs, so guests can spread out. The 3 seasons porch offers a quiet place to relax or enjoy coffee.

Property manager

Jeremy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 1 total)
Well behaved dogs are more than welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave all used beds un-made.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Alanson is home to this cottage. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, 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.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Odawa Casino - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 24 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Crooked Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Cottage located?

Situated in Alanson, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crooked Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Crooked cottage

The place is lovely. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy W.

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

Family fun getaway

We had a great stay! We are lucky to have good friends in the area, so we were afforded the local experience. I highly recommend chatting with neighbors when you stay here. They’re lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shondel N.

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

Great Northern Michigan Stay!

Great place for the family! House was clean and had everything we needed. Host was quick to answer questions. Best of part was the well kept private backyard. Neighbors are nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great property

Great for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane S.

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

Snow much fun ❄️💙

Had a wonderful time staying at the home after spending hours on the slopes. Got to enjoy home-cooked meals and play games and just relax. It was a fabulous trip with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

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

Couldnt have been better

This was a girls weekend away with an elementary school friend. We were going to Mackinac Island, Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Such a perfect location. We also had time for Charlevoix. All beautiful areas. As far as the property, not sure what else we could have asked for. The Crooked Cottage is set up for anything you may need. Just bring your personal hygiene items (some provided), clothes and whatever food you may want to fix. You will find all kitchen items you need, barware in the dining room, games galore, books, outdoor firepit, hammock. This place has got you set up from the first step in the door. Which is the spacious laundry room, so you can take off your shoes. There are dog treats, dog bowls, etc there as well. Note that it is indeed 2 full bath, but one is downstairs. All bedrooms are upstairs with the other bathroom. The steps are very steep but as long as you know that going in, you'll be fine. We just made less trips than we normally would have. Everything was very well appointed. The eclectic decor made it such a comfy place to stay. Communication was great with the owners. I would definitely return if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Cozy & Relaxing

This was such a cozy and relaxing cottage! We loved it and felt so at home there. The decor was fantastic and there were so many personal touches (games, crafts for the kids, a bulletin board to share something about your visit, etc). Plenty of towels, pillows, throws. A beautiful patio with seating and a picnic table. The lake is a at the end of the street and is beautiful, as is the neighborhood. We didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kris t.

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

Family fun

We were in Alanson for a family event. Staying at the cottage was wonderful! Very clean and spacious. We would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Happiness in Northern Michigan!

We so enjoyed our stay at The Crooked Cottage! The cottage was decorated beautifully! Each room had its own cozy and comfortable personality. The owners provided thoughtful touches with coffee, snacks, desk with writing paper & phone chargers, lap robes and dog towels, great kitchen, washer & dryer, beautifully landscaped back yard, and many more! The owners responded immediately to the few questions we had. They are amazing and went above and beyond any VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! We highly recommend The Crooked Cottage!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

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Hosted by Jeremy

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