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Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills

Beachfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Dinner on the deck
Interior
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Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

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Curran, MI
  • Place, McCollum Lake
  • Place, Spring Lake
  • Place, Wood Lake
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills

This is our family cabin on Crooked lake, and we rent it out for part of the summer months. It was built in the 1950’s by the Erb lumber founder. This is a quiet and beautiful lake with a fantastic, ever-changing view in the heart of the Amish rolling hills. Loons, Herons and eagles are common here, and I'm sure you'll see lots of other wildlife. Den of foxes 100’ away. I’ve seen bobcat, wolverine, foxes, eagle, bear and of course lots of deer. This a clean, spring fed no-wake 90 acre lake, and there is good fishing as well (Largemouth, Crappie, Sunfish, Bluegills, Rock Bass, and Perch. Some huge Pike.). It's located on the end of a cul-de-sac, so nothing but woods on one side (a couple hundred acres). We spend most of our time on the deck enjoying the lake, or down near the water or on it. Inside the cabin, I'm sure you'll find it spacious (around 1300 square feet). It has an open floor plan, and is full of contemporary Michigan art from downstate. The master bedroom is quite large, and the other two bedrooms are somewhat smaller. The master has a king sized bed. BR2 has a bunk bed in it, and BR3 has a full sized bed. The bathroom is average sized with a tub and shower and is freshly updated. Everything is clean and functional. There is a television with DVD player, and a decent sized library of DVD movies. There are 800 movies on a Raspberry Pi as well. Smart tv with streamed Netflix etc. Fast fiber optic internet. Sit on the deck and work remote if you’d like.
Boats: A small motorboat with electric trolling motor, a canoe, two kayaks and a floating waterpatio come with the cabin. Viking Marine will rent/deliver a pontoon boat for your stay if you want, but you'll have to arrange it with them. They do all the drop off, pick up and launch work for you. There is a dock in front of the property, and you're welcome to bring your own boat and tie up. A lot of people do this. Launch across the bay at Mitchell state park, they have a cement ramp.


In general our rentals are for full weeks minimum and we prefer Saturday to Saturday. We may make an exception in off season, but not in full season. It's a 3BR 1 bath cabin. It'll sleep 6 in a pinch, but I prefer to keep it to 4 adults max. I like people to be comfortable and happy. The third BR is bunk beds, and adults won't be happy on them. If you have a pet, it needs to be well behaved. Please.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke in the great outdoors.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Curran

Located in Curran, this cabin is on the beach. Fairview Hills Golf Club and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Boney Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Curran, MI

What's nearby

  • North Helmer Lake - 13 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Wild Frontier Fun Park - 23 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Garland - 50 min drive - 72.3 km
  • West Twin Lake - 54 min drive - 75.6 km
  • Hubbard Lake - 57 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lunchbox Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪West Side Dining Hall - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nick & Ivy Country Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Buck Stop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Crooked Lake lakefront Cabin in the Amish Hills located?

This Curran cabin is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Snow Valley and Shamrock Lake. Shear Lake and McCollum Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Ray Crucet

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I'm an engineer at a firm in Oakland County, and have lived in the area for 40 years. We're new to renting a cabin, but we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Why they chose this property

We bought this cabin for the great view and waterfront access and beach. About an acre of land, butting up to hundreds of acres of woods. The cabin was built by the owner of a hardware store chain, and we were impressed by the design and quality of construction. We love this area, and have been coming to this lake for almost 25 years.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is at the end of a cul-de-sac, so nothing but woods on one side, and of course the lake. Chances are you won't see any neighbors. Huron National Forest and the AuSable river are just a few miles away, with hundreds of miles of trails for hiking or ORV. A canoe, kayak and a fishing boat come with the cabin. There is an electric trolling motor in the shed for the aluminum boat. Excellent fishing around Crooked. There is ORV trailhead nearby in McKinley, and that trail system runs all across the state. You can get away with riding your ORV to McKinley if you take the Hardy Grade road as it’s dirt and not well traveled. There are a lot of animals in this area. Bobcat, bear, wolverine, fox, eagle, loons. If you’re driving at dusk, be careful! Fox den visable from the deck.