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The Crooked Lake Escape

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Lakeside yard
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Side view- from driveway
Driveway view
Lakeside - Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake City, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Missaukee
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Crooked Lake Escape

Sandy Private Beach & Multi-Level Living on Peaceful Crooked Lake!

The Space:
Experience the best of Northern Michigan in this sprawling 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat. Tucked away in a quiet, peaceful setting just outside of Lake City, this home is designed for families who want to trade the noise of everyday life for the gentle sounds of Crooked Lake.

Waterfront Living:
The star of the show is your private sandy beach. Whether you’re building sandcastles with the kids, launching a kayak, or soaking up the sun, the clear waters of Crooked Lake are just steps from your back door.

Spacious Multi-Level Layout:
With sleeping space across two levels, there is plenty of room for everyone to find their own corner of paradise.

Main Level: Features a private Master Suite and a convenient half-bath.

Lake Level: Designed for fun and functionality, the lower level features:

A secondary King Bedroom with lake views.

A fun "Bonus Room" perfect for kids, featuring two twin beds with trundles.

A shared Master Suite with a full bath.

A second living area with two sleeper sofas—ideal for movie nights or extra guests.

Four Seasons of Adventure:
No matter the time of year, Crooked Lake delivers. Enjoy peak summer vibes on the water, breathtaking fall colors, or use the cottage as your winter basecamp for nearby snowmobiling and skiing at Caberfae Peaks. Just a short drive into Lake City puts you in the heart of local dining, shopping, and the famous Tasty Treat!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Time is 10pm to 7 am. This means no loud music or loud outside activities between these hours.
This is a 5 car maximum parking property. Unless permission is given there can only be up to 5 vehicles of any kind in the driveway.
Please respect neighbors and their property boundaries. Stay in the property's yard and swim areas. Do not use neighboring docks or regions.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3642096
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Lake City

Lake City is home to this vacation home. Missaukee Golf Club and Emerald Vale Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jennings Community Playground and Adventure Island Family Fun Park.
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Lake City, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Missaukee - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 54 min drive - 78.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 57 min drive - 82.9 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 57 min drive - 82.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake City Tap House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bowright Whiskey Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Cup - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lake City Taphouse - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crooked Lake Escape?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crooked Lake Escape on May 10, 2026 start from $588, 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 Crooked Lake Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Beach House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Beach House located?

Situated in Lake City, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Jennings Community Playground. Crooked Lake Park and Lake Sapphire are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

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

Canoe trip

Great property, lake access and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Lotttsss of space! Loved my stay and loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Great place!

It was
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great family get away

This property was fabulous!!! The pictures did not do it justice. Very clean and furniture all seemed new. Lake was beautiful with pier for fishing. Very quiet neighborhood. Host was friendly and quick to respond. Ten out of ten!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We all had a great time. If the lake was not full of weeds we would of enjoyed our selves more.

The house was very nice. Clean on the inside. The upper deck looked like it hadn't been clean in weeks. Racoon poop was all over the deck and the tables and chairs were filthy. Once we cleaned it all up we really enjoyed our stay. I took six special needs residents for a little vacation. They loved the house and all the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend family Trip

It wasn’t clear to us that the two queen beds were pull out beds to us. Having two adult’s staying on the twin day beds. Also the beach was presented to us as advertised to us that it was a private Sandy beach. But it wasn’t a beach that was well maintained. But it was a nice dock. Also it was not advertised that we needed to bring our own wood for the for fire pit. It would have been nice to have known we needed our own wood. Also the hand rail going down stairs outside rotted out and not attached. My son almost fell down the stairs because of this. There were some minor fixtures in the bathrooms. Our overall experience was good. Also it was a bit over priced for all the problems we had. Plus our kids were bummed about the beach. The paddle boat did not steer properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Brittany Diamond McLeod

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