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WINTER SKI SPECIAL!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Happy Holidays!
View from the loft
Living area
Living area
View from the loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

WINTER SKI SPECIAL!

Winter in Northern Michigan is Spectacular! We are located just minutes from the best skiing in the Midwest! Boyne Highlands & Nubs Nob are open and have excellent snow! The resorts offer downhill skiing, x-country skiing, tubing, zip-lines, restaurants and a spa! Enjoy strolling through 7 nearby Harbor Towns all decked out with Winter Motif & Winter Festivals. We are located directly on Crooked Lake near Petoskey, MI; from our dock you can go around the world as we are connected to 4 lakes and 3 rivers. Our cottage has 3 large bedrooms & loft, sleeping 12 people; a huge deck, she-shed, & firepit. The Tri-toon float boat (seating for 8) 2 kayaks, a canoe and 3 bikes. We are located close to 7 harbor towns, world class golfing, 3 major ski resorts, Lake Michigan, Little Traverse bicycle path, international dark sky park - excellent for star gazing!

The space
The cottage is approx. 2000 sq feet, 2 story, with Gas Fireplace, garage and 3 large bedrooms- sleeping up to 12 people. We are located directly on the lake, with dock, outdoor fire pit, fully furnished She Shed, large front deck w/BBQ grill, large umbrella table, 2 kayaks, and a canoe. The Tri- toon Float Boat may be rented under a separate contract. We are centrally located near 7 harbor towns. Lake Michigan is just 10 minutes away, bicycles & fishing poles available - bike path directly across the street and Headlands Dark Sky Park is just up the road, 25 minutes.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire home, garage, deck, dock & yard. The Tri-toon Float boat is available to rent through a separate contract.

Other things to note
Air conditioning in all bedrooms, f kitchen with all essentials, BBQ grill, large deck overlooking the lake, dock, 2 kayaks & canoe, side yard w/fire Pit, furnished She Shed, swing chairs, water fountains & fairy gardens.d

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WINTER SKI SPECIAL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at WINTER SKI SPECIAL!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is WINTER SKI SPECIAL! located?

This family-friendly Alanson holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Cheboiganing Preserve and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cozy family retreat. The location was great, and all the dpaces were clean amd comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

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

10/10 would recommend

Excellent location, plenty of room, lots of activities available on property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jill Magrum

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Our family built this Vacation Home 25 years ago because we ❤️Northern Michigan for its lakes, rivers, Fall Color & excellent downhill skiing at Boyne Highlands & Nubs Nob just 10 minutes away. My husband and I moved here permanently in 2016, however, after he passed away unexpectedly last June, I decided to move back downstate. The only way our family can keep our beloved home in N. Michigan is to share it with folks like you who help offset the property taxes & insurance. We value your patronage! And hope You enjoy the home and surrounding area as much as we do! Nearby Harbor Towns include: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw City & Island, Bay Harbor, and Charlevoix.

Why they chose this property

We choose this area for Two major reasons. Number 1: From our lil dock on Crooked Lake you can go around the word. Crooked Lake is part of The Inland Waterway-which connects 4 lakes & 3 Rivers- traveling all the way to The Mackinaw Straights. Our Tritoon boat has taken this voyage many times & each time we are in AWE of the beauty of the area.
Number 2: Our family loves exploring hiking, biking, small town festivals, winery’s, brewery’s, sailing, Lake Michigan, cross country skiing, BUT MOSTLY WE ❤️DOWNHILL SKIING! We are just a 12 minute drive to two of the best Ski Resorts in N Michigan, including Boyne Highlands & Nubs Nob and just 25 minutes from Boyne Mountain with an awesome Spa, Sky Bridge, and zip Lining. Come see THE BEST OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN!

What makes this property unique

Our property is UNIQE because of the access to The Best of N Michigan and ALL the Amenities. We are LakeFront, with a Hugh deck w/gas grill & umbrella table, a dock, 2 kayaks, one canoe, 4 bicycles, fishing gear, fishing right off the dock, outdoor fire pit, beach chairs, sand toys, books, games, crafts & toys for kids.
The fully decorated “She Shed”, Serenity & Fairy Gardens with fountains are favorites of the kids! IN ADDITION GUESTS MAY RENT THE TRI-TOON BOAT, that seats 8 people.

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