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Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crooked Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪15 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.

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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

Property # 3516365vb
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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Odawa Casino - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 35 min drive - 48.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Cottage pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Crooked Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and helpful. The cottage is very clean and cute. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crooked cottage was clean, comfortable and very nicely decorated and well stocked. Lauren was easy to reach and responsive. We appreciated all the suggestions for places to go and the games and kids toys that were provided! We enjoyed our stay and would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had all that we needed. Host was responsive. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive and helpful. Appreciate the thoughtful touches!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great accommodations! Loved the layout. A little bit of a drive to activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so perfect for our stay in Alanson. Jeremy has gone above and beyond normal VRBO standards to ensure his guests have amazing amenities when they arrive including coffee, water, bath products, etc. We are thankful for the chance to enjoy their amazing home.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Great property

Great for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to stay, well thought out, has all the amenities you need. The kitchen was well stocked for home cooking and grilling. The space is great for family fun and relaxing after a day out and about.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent and far beyond our expectations! The cottage decor is beautiful and the amenities were a pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a 3 bedroom rental. The North Western State Trail is 2 minutes from the house, making for a scenic walk or bicycle ride into Alanson, Petoskey or Harbor Springs.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Girls get Awaya

Girls weekend with friends and my dachshund Bertie. Beautiful area, nice neighbors and an incredible house to curl up and relax. Don’t bring any supplies…the house is fully stocked. We look forqrd to coming back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Lori was wonderful guest, we would love to host anytime! We had great communication, her group left the cottage super clean, and they shared a momento from their adventures in Northern Michigan.
Verified

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

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