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Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable

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View from Parking Area Near Cincinnati St of the Front Lawn & Cottage.
View from Bike Path in Back of Yard Toward Fire Pit Circle to Shed to Cottage.
View of Bathroom with Sink & Laundry. Tub/Shower/Toilet on Other Half.
View of Bar and Kitchen Sink Area. Living Room is to the Left of This Photo
View from Living Room Into Connected Sun Porch & Front Door on Left

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6795 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Oden, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

About this property

Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable

High speed cable internet WiFi and cable, newer furnace. Cute comfortable remodeled and enlarged cottage near woods, paved bike path (right behind cottage), other cottages, across the street from Crooked Lake, easy access to US-31 and almost everything in NW Michigan within minutes Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, ski resorts, golf, airports, lakes, beaches, parks and restaurants. Cottage has newer windows, siding, paint, flooring, counter tops, bar, doors, sliders, lawn, fire pit, kitchen, bathroom, electrical, decks front and back, more. See pictures.

This 2 bedroom cottage home with a split bathroom to accommodate more guests at one time also has a sun porch room on front, living room with 2 comfy chairs, rocking chair, and couch. If you want to put up a small tent you can use the back lawn. Also has nice front lawn with sun and shade. The cottage colors are soft greens, tans and browns. Nice sized deck off back which guests love relaxing on while bikers bike down trail and sliders to back deck great for entertaining or relaxing while cooking on the grill or watching the fire. Fire pit in back yard has grill grate for cooking also and has chairs for sitting around the circle. Wood for fires is free and provided behind shed. Cottage is decorated in a cottage lake and woods theme. Kitchen is fully equipped with table in dining area seating 4 comfortably and 3 more at the bar with new bar stools overlooking the living room. Enjoy the Keurig coffee maker. Feel free to bring your own favorite Keurig coffee k cups or local store has them. Small selection of movies are available under television.

Favorite places to visit are Petoskey for shopping and dining at Pappa Lous, Shandlers or the Noggin Room under the Perry Hotel or walk the bike trail to The House of Pies or 4 doors down the bike trail the other way is Northwoods Restaurant. Also, Harbor Springs is great for shopping and dining at 'The Pier Restaurant' and others or ice cream at Turkeys cafe. Just north of Harbor Springs is Pond Hill Farms which is a seasonally themed learning farm with petting animals and seasonal gifts like fall or Christmas related items for sale along with a mostly natural food store. A must visit is Bay Harbor, about a 20 min drive. It is a new beautifully planed resort community with biking trails, yachts, beautiful homes, more shopping, restaurants like The Pancake House, The KNOT restaurant and a new Civic Theater and more. Under 30 min north on US-31 is Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island. Both are top U.S. visited drive to tourist must see destinations with shopping, sight seeing, dining, movie theater, boating and of course experiencing Mackinaw island. Try the Pasties in Mackinaw City or just walk to all the shops and restaurants. Also, biking around Mackinac Island is amazing on a warm summer day! If weather is not cooperating there is a newer bowling alley near the Harbor Springs Airport with a restaurant thats open late called The Sassy Loon. Starting in Harbor Springs, go for a beautiful quiet relaxing drive along the coast on 'Scenic Drive' which is labeled with signs or go about 45 min SW of the Cottage just down US31 past Bay Harbor to Charlevoix. It is located on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan with more shops, dining, boating and is a cute town also. A nice restaurant there with a view of both lakes and the channel is The Weather Vane Restaurant.

So if you want to relax at the cabin or sight see be our guest. Contact Rob for more information.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Park facing fence by telephone pole near road. Thank you

Important information

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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is near theme parks. 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 Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oden, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable on Mar 29, 2026 start from $177, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable located?

Situated in Alanson, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so nice. It was cozy with the cabin theme decor. The neighbors on each side are very nice people. The host thought of everything needed for a stay. The location was perfect for the places we wanted to go to. It was a wonderful stay for us. And would definitely go back. Thank you to the host for making it a memorable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

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

Last Minute Get-a-way

Super cute, landscape is gorgeous, this has everything you need. Nice little patio, to sit and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Comfortable. Super yard, deck and fire pit. Near great restaurants. Walking trail at back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Oden cabin

Host's very friendly, cabin very charming clean and very relaxing. Many things to do in nearby area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn L.

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

On the bike path

Great stay. Directly on bike path, for easy access to Petoskey, Alanson or Harbor Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

50th high school reunion.

Cute cabin. Perfect for two people. Close to many attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mary kay w.

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

Fishing trip

We fished several lakes in the area and explored harbor springs the cabin was comfortable and we really enjoyed the back deck and walking/bike path
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Janine Z.

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

A week of peace.

My sister and I spent a week here in June. The cottage is cozy. The back deck was the place to relax. The sounds of the birds and other creatures were mesmerizing. The neighbor’s garden is gorgeous and a pleasant addition to the woodsy backyard. Very nice neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

beryl C.

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

Vacation

Nice location to explore the area but a bit noisy, its right off the highway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerda G.

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

Close to daughter’s home

We were about 2 miles from where our daughter’s home. There is a bike/walking path out the back door. Our daughter’s family walked the path several times to come visit us. I walked 2 miles on the path each morning. My husband and I fun this home very nice. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

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

Wonderful and cozy cottage near everything in Northern Lower Peninsula

Quiet, well-stocked cottage with fire pit, immediate access to US-31 and sitting directly on Petoskey-Mackinaw City trail was only 5-35 minutes to so many adventures. It provided the perfect place to relax, recharge and recount those ziplining, parasailing, horseback riding and other adventures around the fire after the day was done. The owners were also great, and very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

In desperate need of upgrades/updates to home furnishings

Fine if you can sleep in anything but the beds were HORRIBLE. They need to get new mattresses- especially in the back bedroom. The bedding/linens were shabby and could use a refresh. Not that well furnished as compared to other VRBO's we've stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Oden

Vary comfortable cottage. The owners were quick to respond to the few issues that needed resolution. The neighbors on both sides were very nice and fun to be around.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

The Beauty of Northern Michigan

My son and I came to the area for training at Kilwins in anticipation of opening a Kilwins in Brevard, NC. The home was perfect, comfortable, with two bedrooms and an adequate kitchen and outdoor grill. I enjoyed the walking pathway behind the home which goes on for miles. I met the neighbors on either side and they were very friendly. We ate at the restaurant just three doors down and it proved to be very, very good. We would stay at this home again were we ever to return; it's a beautiful area!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Wonderful accommodations

The cottage was very well equipped for our stay. We really appreciate a washer and dryer while on vacation. It was also clean and cute! The owners were responsive and nice to work with. We loved the walking/bike trail close to the cottage and walked it every day. In addition the cottage had a great location. We were easily able to go to Harbor Springs and Petoskey (the best fudge in Michigan can be found at Howse's Fudge in Harbor Springs). We also made an easy trip to Wilderness State Park in northwest corner of the lower peninsula. It was beautiful and a perfect place to hike and swim.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

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

Great cottage

This cottage is perfect for what we needed. As this was a working vacation, we were not concerned about waterfront (which this does not have at all) but there is a little beach on Crooked lake a short drive away. We had 2 adult couples and it worked very well. The area was quick to a lot of "Up North" destinations. The cottage was clean and appointed very well. Great yard. The owner was very helpful and responded quickly. He even checked in a couple times while we were there to see if we needed anything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liza B.

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

great location

very cute cottage in a perfect location. close to petoskey, Harbor spirngs, charlovoix , alanson and most importantly the damn site inn. (best chicken in Michigan.) Vivios in indian river has the most amazing pizza. The back yard and bike trail were wonderful. we had many fires at night and walked on the bike trail many nights after dinner. The charloviox beach was the best in my opinion (quiet, calm and free) Petoskey beach was good but it cost $9/day and was a bit crowded and windy. small hint of mildew smell in the cottage but febreeze was helpful. Had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy H.

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

Cute cottage

Rob was quick to help us figure out the key lockbox - after you align the numbers in the code, pull the face of the lockbox down from the top. We liked the cozy cottage and back yard very much. Important note, if someone in your group will sleep in the back bedroom: wear earplugs at night!! There's a water machine of some kind in the closet and it's LOUD whenever cold water is used in the cottage. Rob was quick to offer ideas on fun things to see in the area and overall very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

joyce a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location description inaccurate

This was not directly on lake- There’s a busy road (Rt31) , then several homes across the street ,so No views directly of Crooked lake, from the house. Location was great for our Daily side trips. Furniture couch, including beds ; need to be updated ,as very uncomfortable (worn out). At night the lights were so low , so it was to hard to read or play games. Parking vehicle so far away from home made it difficult for senior visitors , to get up and down the steps and walk on uneven pavers ,to unload car of our supplies. Neighbors very helpful and back yard deck was beautiful place to unwind in the evening and watching birds/black squirrels in the morning. Bike/walking trail in the back yard was nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERESA C.

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

2023 Family Vacation Petoskey Area

We stayed at the Cottage for a week while family camped nearby at Petoskey State Park. Daytime visits were to the Park & other Petoskey parks, Harbor Springs, Tunnel of Trees, Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinaw City, St. Ignace & Walloon Lake. Thoroughly enjoyed the use of the bike path right behind the cottage; rode every day for many miles and also took walks,. Sometimes just sat on the back patio enjoying the lovely yard & a good read. Enjoyed exploring the art galleries in Harbor Springs and just took in the charm filled town. We walked to Northwood several times & always enjoyed an excellent meal. We also grilled some delicious steaks from Toski Sands Market, shopped at D&W Fresh Market, Crooked Tree Breadworks & Olesons for food & supplies. House of Pies & Tom's Mom's Cookies provided great dessert! We ate at Beards Brewery with the whole family (including a 2 and a 4 year old w/ a lot of energy). It was delicious & they were very gracious. The cottage was well stocked and had all that we needed. It was very convenient & close to many destinations to explore. We would love to visit the Cottage again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wayne A.

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

Good but not Great

The bed in the large bedroom was awful, the mattress was essentially springs, no cushion. We ended up spending $200 dollars on a mattress topper just so we could sleep, and still wasn't great. There is a chipmunk and mice problem. They were getting in through the bedroom closet and crawling up behind the dishwasher. I love chipmunks buy after buying a live trap and not being able to trap them and having one crawl up my leg while in bed at 6:40AM I had to use rat traps. I trapped 3 chipmunks and 4 mice within a week's time. The kitchen is well stocked but there is an odor problem under the kitchen and bath sink, possible moisture. If it wasn't for that we probably would not have cut our vacation short by 3 days and came home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre F.

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

Work Space

Good internet. Great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre F.

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

Just what we needed

We were working in the area. Great shower. Nice having a washer and dryer. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

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

Cottage in Oden Michigan

I would return again. Very well located to all of our excursions. Very quaint and clean. Safe. Loved the walking/ bike path out the back door. The only thing I felt perhaps a bit misleading about “ being across the road from Crooked lake”is that it is across busy Route 31 and then lake front cottages with no real public access to the lake unless you drove atleast a mile. Then limited beach and mostly fisherman. Not able to swim from that location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

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

Annual getaway

What a pleasant surprise when we walked into the cottage. Much bigger than it looks from the outside. Very nicely decorated and comfortable. The traffic noise was a little loud, but quieted down later in the evening. Lovely yard and great access to the bike path in back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rob or Beth

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We love to travel, boat, entertain friends and family, visit new destinations, explore, go on cruise and land vacations, find great deals, read self development books and help others have fun, make money and make a difference.

Why they chose this property

We have friends in the area and love Northern Michigan for a get away to visit all the towns, lakes, islands, restaurants, shops, beaches and boating etc... :) It is our favorite place to relax and get away. There is so much to do but we also enjoy just staying in and making food in the cottage.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing, boating, beaches, restaurants, Mackinaw Island, Bay Harbor, Parks, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and sight seeing. We also, like the fact that you can walk to Northwoods restaurant just a couple hundred feet away and also walk to the Pie backery on the other end of the park in front of the cottage. Also, you can put in a kayak or canoe at Crooked Lake only about 1000 ft diagonally away from the front door. The newly paved bike path in back is great too for biking all the way to Petoskey State Park Beach or walking. Also for some reason, I have had the best steaks ever on the open fire pit grill in back. Cooking over the fire is great.

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